Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
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Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
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Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
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Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
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Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
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Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
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India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
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'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
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How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
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Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
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State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
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French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.
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US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.
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Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.
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M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy
US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?
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Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal
The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.
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How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
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Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
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Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
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How will car finance compensation payments work?
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
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Would you build your own apps?
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
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US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
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Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
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Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
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Neighbour plan to help food bank expand
The charity says the expansion at its base will give its support services a "new lease of life".
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?
Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.
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Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices rise
Politician recommends fuel duty relief, with Alderney's prices more than 60% higher than UK average.
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Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
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National Minimum Wage rises this week
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
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Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.
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