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EasyJet opens talks with Castlelake after rejecting £4.9bn takeover offer
British carrier says it hopes to receive ‘more attractive proposal that better reflects’ its value
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Tell us: are you trying to buy or sell a flat in the UK?
We’d like to hear from people in the UK about their experiences of trying to buy or sell a flat in recent months. Have there been any issues?
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ECB to integrate non-financial credit claim portfolios into general collateral framework, phasing out temporary measures
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided today on the eligibility criteria and risk control framework to permanently integrate portfolios of non-financial corporate (NFC) credit claims into i…
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The Retail Payments Infrastructure Board launches consultation on the next generation UK payments infrastructure
Today marks a major milestone in the modernisation of the UK's payments landscape, with the Retail Payments Infrastructure Board (RPIB) launching a consultation on the future design of the UK's next-generation retail pa…
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Why stronger Buy Now Pay Later protections are the right step for consumers
BNPL can help people to manage their cash flow. It can allow them to spread the cost of purchases and smooth their finances.
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Has Cornwall’s housing crisis created a van life generation?
Cornwall's housing crisis is forcing young people to live in vans. As second homes and short-term holiday lets drive up house prices, a growing number are turning to van life to stay in the place they love. The Guardian…
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Isabel Schnabel: Interview with Die Zeit
There is now a ceasefire in the Middle East, and oil prices have fallen. What does this mean for the economy in Europe, and in Germany in particular?
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Oil price falls to lowest level since before the US-Iran war; UK firms hope Burnham will ease burden – business live
Asia-Pacific stock markets have jumped today, on relief that the oil price has fallen to its pre-Iran war levels .
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Elizabeth Warren says ‘frenzy’ of mergers under Trump could be reversed
Senator warns of ‘tsunami of anger’ against big companies and suggests future administrations may undo key deals
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’It can flip quickly from being idyllic’: the reality of life for young van dwellers priced out of Cornwall’s housing market
With tourists buying up property and landlords opting for lucrative Airbnb rentals, young Cornish people are turning to old campervans to provide a roof over their heads
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It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs | Aditya Chakrabortty
To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borrows
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What is China’s SpaceSail, and could it rival Elon Musk’s Starlink?
The company has just a few hundred satellites in low Earth orbit but has state backing and is already reportedly negotiating with dozens of countries
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Federal Reserve Board's annual bank stress test confirms that large banks are well positioned to weather a severe recession and able to continue to lend to households and businesses
The results of the Federal Reserve Board's annual bank stress test confirmed that large banks are well positioned to weather a severe recession and able to continue to lend to households and businesses. Despite absorbin…
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Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX and Tesla stock drops
Falling shares push tech mogul back down to billionaire ranks after SpaceX IPO made him world’s first trillionaire
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SEC Appoints Kathleen Hutchinson as Director of Office of International Affairs
U.S. March NFP came in at 236,000 jobs versus a 240,000 estimate and unemployment edged to 3.5%, cutting the CME FedWatch odds of a May 25bp hike to about 50% from ~70% and pushing spot gold above $2,020 toward the $2,0…
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Big tech spent millions on a single US congressional race. It won’t be the last time
Pro- and anti-AI groups spent $24m on a congressional contest in New York, but it’s unclear to what end
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One in four graduates will lose financially from going to university, IFS estimates
Degrees still mostly boost lifetime pay, thinktank says, but those completing creative qualifications may end up worse off
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Germany’s rail network brought to standstill by botched IT replacement
Deutsche Bahn widely criticised after hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded in operator’s latest setback
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Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
Andy Burnham should be ready to exploit the UK’s remaining North Sea oil and gas resources to avoid mass job losses in Scotland and the north-east, the director of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), Shevaun Havilan…
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US says chemical giant Chemours to pay $450m to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case
Agreement is first by federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a major Pfas manufacturer
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BT pension scheme lost £300m on Thames Water stake
Loss came after decision to write off 8.7% equity stake in water company moving closer towards nationalisation
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Trump says he’s ordered investigation into oil companies over alleged price gouging
Trump says he instructed justice department to investigate oil firms over high gas prices amid Middle East conflict
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A decade after the Brexit vote, Europe has moved on even if Britain hasn’t
In this week’s newsletter: As the EU consolidates, the UK faces renewed debate over the long‑term shape of its relationship with the continent
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Farm workers at high risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west
Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcare