FTSE slips as investors await Wednesday's Budget
London's FTSE index traded lower as investors held back ahead of the Chancellor's Budget statement, with US and Canadian interest rate decisions also weighing …
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HSBC cuts UK growth forecast as profits jump and windfall tax calls grow
HSBC has lowered its UK growth forecast on the eve of the Budget after reporting a sharp rise in profits, prompting renewed calls for …
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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to as many as 60,000 staff in the US, UK, Canada and India as it seeks to trim its …
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Canadian party leader calls for BioWare staff to be given first chance to buy studio
A Canadian political party leader has said BioWare employees should be given the first opportunity, backed by federal support, to buy the studio and …
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UK retail sales fall 0.4% in September as warm weather dents winter clothing demand
Retail sales volumes in Great Britain declined by 0.4% month on month in September, according to the Office for National Statistics, as unseasonably warm …
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Autosport Business Exchange New York Examines Forces Driving Racing's Next Era of Growth in America
The Autosport Business Exchange in New York brought together Christian Horner, Jimmie Johnson and Chase Carey to examine the commercial forces shaping motorsport's next …
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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of 2026 as AI drives efficiency
Barclays is to shed around 5,000 roles by the end of 2026, about 5% of its global workforce, as technology investments and artificial intelligence …
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Healey pledges to cut business costs and back profit in pre-Budget pitch
Chancellor John Healey has moved to calm business nerves ahead of the Budget, saying he wants to reduce the cost of doing business and …
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Domino's sales growth slows despite demand for thinner pizzas
Domino's has reported slower sales growth even as customers showed strong appetite for its thinner-crust range, with boss Nicola Frampton telling investors there is …
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NS&I Launches New Green Savings Bonds Issue With Higher Rate
National Savings and Investments has put a fresh issue of its Green Savings Bonds on sale at an increased interest rate, offering savers a …
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BBC to close BBC Scotland and BBC Three TV channels in £500m savings drive
The BBC will shut its BBC Scotland and BBC Three television channels and scrap Radio 4 Extra next spring, moving all three online as …
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Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in alleged car attack outside electorate office
Independent MP Helen Haines is fighting for her life after a man allegedly struck her with his car outside her office in Mansfield, Victoria, …
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eBay Warns Online VAT Crackdown Must Not Penalise Small UK Sellers
eBay has urged Chancellor John Healey to ensure plans making digital platforms responsible for collecting VAT from online merchants do not unfairly burden small …
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Ofgem Considers Forcing Energy Suppliers to Pay Rivals Over Cheap Deals
Ofgem has launched a consultation on reintroducing the market stabilisation charge, which would require energy suppliers to compensate rivals when they attract customers with …
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Healey Urged to Raise Bank Taxes in Budget to Offset Iran War Costs
The Chancellor is reportedly considering targeting banks to help offset the damage the Iran war has inflicted on the public finances, as the Trades …
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Healey Calls Banks the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the British Economy as Budget Tax Fears Mount
The UK's banking sector has been described as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British economy by a senior political figure, amid growing …
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Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym fined £6m for misleading sales tactics
The UK competition watchdog has fined three major retailers a combined £6m for misleading sales tactics, including false time-limited deals and hidden fees, with …
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Norris Invests in £500m Seat Unique Ticketing Group
Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has taken a stake in Seat Unique, a UK ticketing and VIP experience provider, as part of a £20m …
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Morrisons Sales Growth Outpaces Sainsbury's for First Time in Five Years
Morrisons has recorded faster sales growth than would-be bidder Sainsbury's for the first time in five years, signalling a potential turnaround for the supermarket …
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English Football on Financial Brink, Regulator Warns
The Independent Football Regulator's 'State of the Game' report finds that 94 per cent of clubs in the top five divisions lost money last …
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