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FTX investors to get their money back - plus interest

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 10:38
People who lost their money in FTX, once one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, are to be paid back, with interest.

BNP Paribas hoists 'for sale' sign over estate agent Strutt & Parker

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 08:00
The French banking giant BNP Paribas is hunting a buyer for Strutt and Parker, the upmarket British estate agent it bought seven years ago.

Social media firms told algorithms must not recommend harmful content to children

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 03:29
Social media platforms must do more to stop their algorithms from recommending harmful content to children, Ofcom has said.

'No indication of malicious activity' as e-gates back working at UK airports after travel chaos

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 02:13
A "nationwide issue" with e-gates at airports has been resolved after causing travel chaos across the country, the Home Office has said.

Pubs told they can stay open for longer - but it depends on success of England and Scotland football teams

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 20:57
Pubs will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am if England or Scotland make it to the Euro 2024 semi-finals this summer.

TikTok sues US government as it tries to block law that could ban app

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 19:22
TikTok is suing the US government over a law that seeks to force the app's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell it within nine months or ban its use in America.

Russian oil still seeping into UK - the reasons why sanctions are not working

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 17:28
The Russian state has been making more money from its oil and gas industry in the past three months than in any comparable period since the early days of the Ukraine invasion, it has emerged.

Tech start-ups, new cars and an enterprise award

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 15:02
Ian King talks to Alex Kendall, co-founder of British driverless car start-up Wayve about their new investment.

Travis Scott to play beleaguered Co-op Live venue

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 13:13
Travis Scott has announced a gig at the beleaguered Co-op Live music venue, despite ongoing issues which have led to its opening being postponed.

'Critical turning point': Renewable power reaches record 30% of global electricity

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 12:40
Experts have hailed a "critical turning point" as renewable power generated a record-breaking 30% of the world's electricity last year, new data has found.

P&O Ferries' fire-and-rehire boss says he couldn't live on wage he pays his staff

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:42
The boss of P&O Ferries - known for its fire-and-rehire of nearly 800 workers - has said he could not live on the less than £5-per-hour some of his staff are paid.

Carpetright to axe over 25% of head office staff

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:26
One of Britain's biggest carpet retailers is axing more than 25% of its head office staff as it grapples with a protracted downturn in trading.

Al Gore fund boosts Octopus Energy stake as valuation soars to £7.2bn

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 09:11
Octopus Energy has cemented its status as one of Britain's most significant private companies after a series of share trades valuing it at $9bn (£7.2bn).

Octopus gets arms around legal tech start-up Definely

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 08:11
A legal tech start-up which works with some of the world's largest law firms to aid more efficient drafting of contracts has struck a multimillion pound funding deal with Octopus Ventures, the prominent early-stage investor.

'People don't pay enough for restaurant food': Top chef justifies £320 tasting menu – as he teams up with Uber Eats for 'cheap' delivery option

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 08:03
For two days this week, people will be able to try one of the world's best (and most expensive) tasting menus for a fraction of the price.

House prices plateau but rises still expected for this year

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 07:25
The housing market is "finding its feet" with a slight increase in prices, particularly for flats, according to analysis from part of the UK's biggest mortgage lender.

Boeing delays first ever astronaut launch due to valve problem

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 06:39
Boeing has called off its first-ever astronaut launch at the final moment after discovering a valve problem in the Atlas V rocket. 

Boeing facing fresh probe after employees 'falsely claim tests had been completed'

Mon, 06/05/2024 - 21:49
Federal air safety regulators have opened a fresh investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner - after the firm said several employees had committed "misconduct" by falsely claiming tests had been completed.

Government 'gaslighting' public about state of economy, Labour claims

Mon, 06/05/2024 - 20:05
The government is "gaslighting" the public about the state of the economy, the shadow chancellor has said.

Government 'gaslighting' public about state of economy, Labour to claim

Mon, 06/05/2024 - 20:05
The government is "gaslighting" the public about the state of the economy, the shadow chancellor will say on Tuesday.

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