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Mobile phone boss hits out at UK's 'abysmal' signal coverage and speeds
The boss of mobile phone firm Three has hit out at the UK's "abysmal" 5G speeds and availability.
Thousands of fare evasion prosecutions to be quashed
A court ruling has paved the way for thousands of train fare evasion prosecutions to be voided.
TPG among suitors for £400m Stelios-backed easyHotel chain
The private equity firm TPG is among a pack of suitors vying to buy the easyHotel chain for about £400m.
UK economy grows 0.6% - as election and strikes partially blamed for flatline in June
The UK economy grew 0.6% over three months, official figures show. 
'Strong demand' for holidays helps TUI soar to record revenues
Europe's largest tour operator has reported a record-breaking quarter amid "strong demand" for holidays.
Rail strikes could end following 'major breakthrough' as train drivers set to vote on new pay offer
There has been a "major breakthrough" in the long-running pay row involving train drivers, which could signal the end of national rail strikes, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).
Mars gobbles up maker of Corn Flakes and Pringles for £28bn
Food giant Mars has announced it is buying snacks and cereal company Kellanova in a deal worth $36bn (£28bn).
Businesses hit by Tata Steel job losses to get government support worth £13.5m
A funding injection of £13.5m will be given to businesses and workers affected by job losses at Tata Steel, the government will announce.
As students get their A-level results, universities are facing a looming crisis
A-level results are an August rite of passage for hundreds of thousands of teenagers, but this year the students won’t be the only ones swallowing hard as they open envelopes and emails.
US interest rate cut likely after inflation falls
Annual inflation in the US fell to 2.9% last month, officials have said - heightening expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September.

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