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Now, court documents have offered a rare glimpse into the family's clashes before the decision, revealing the patriarch's view of son James as a troublemaker who had to be ousted from the business and detailing tensions…
Read moreThe blue-chip index jumped on Tuesday morning to extend its best winning streak since May. Melrose Industries led the FTSE 100 after the completion of a probe into a chemical incident in California, while Vistry gained…
Read moreIt estimates the economic damage caused by the carbon pollution from the oil and gas produced would be between £119bn and £336bn in the coming decades, compared with the £28.7bn in value to the UK estimated by Adura, the…
Read moreHowever, let me assure you that the prime minister Canadians saw take the stage on Saturday morning in the wake of the collapse in trade negotiations with the US was a Mark Carney practically vibrating with fury. "You're…
Read moreFrom this week, all releases must be "substantially human made" to be eligible. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) said the new code would help "promote the human nature of artistry". It follows a…
Read moreBut where will the new Chancellor look for revenue? Ali Lyon and Mauricio Alencar examine the most likely revenue raisers . Speak to any avid Westminster watcher, and they will tell you that Andy Burnham wants to keep…
Read moreComplying with the UK’s 23,000-page tax code doesn’t just raise the nation’s collective blood pressure. It’s a serious threat to our economic health. It absorbs business time, imposes high compliance costs, weakens…
Read moreTrump said on Monday that he will increase tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks, as well as auto parts, from 25% to 50% as of 1 January. It comes after US-Canada trade talks collapsed late last week, with each side…
Read moreSo what leverage does it have in this spiralling trade dispute with its southern neighbour, which also happens to be the world's largest economy? Canada is the top customer for 26 US states, including Maine, Michigan…
Read moreTreasury secretary Scott Bessent warned other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system. He previously urged cooperation from China – the…
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