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New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
Something new might appear in your change when you pay in cash from now on: a 10p coin featuring the portrait of King Charles and the world's largest grouse.
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Can the Treasury Simply Use Its Deposit Account to Finance Treasury Buybacks?
The Treasury Department announced Aug. 20 that it will at least double the size of its “liquidity support” buybacks of long-dated government bonds. The maximum size of each operation rises from $2 billion to at least $4…
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70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Ministers have announced where 70,000 social and affordable homes will be built in England over the next 10 years, in a bid to address the housing crisis.
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US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate
President Donald Trump has threatened to hike US tariffs on automobiles originating in Canada, as the trade war between the two neighbours continues to heat up.
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Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailment
Network Rail is suing two rail companies for more than £5m after a fuel spill caused by a train derailment threatened an "environmental disaster" at a designated site for protection.
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NextNav partners with Tiami for 5G drone detection solutions
NextNav Inc.(NASDAQ:NN) transitioned to a debt-free capital structure during the second quarter by converting all outstanding convertible notes into common stock and completing the redemption of public warrants. Managem…
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FTSE 100 today: Stocks close up as Iran sanctions loom
Global oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that includes the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
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Morgan Stanley Flags Five European Software Stocks to Buy in Second-Half Outlook
Recent events in the Middle East remind us that geopolitics are intertwined with financial decision-making in evolving ways: National security, energy, supply chains and technology are increasingly interrelated. In this…
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Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year
The number of graduate jobs has fallen almost in half in the past year, according to new figures, as employers cut entry-level roles in favour of AI and battle rising costs.
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'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Cindy Baldassi relies on American buyers to keep her stone-and-glass jewellery company going.
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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
The US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".
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Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Minimalist retractable door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China's biggest car recall, affecting more than 4 million vehicles.
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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein says it plans to raise up to HK13.86bn (£1.3bn; $1.77bn) when its shares start trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September.
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Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
A review is being launched into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, and could lead to a reform of the system.
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Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games
As parents across the country prepare to wave their children off to university, conversations about family finances and the cost of living are growing ever more frequent - and fervent.
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'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
Growing up in Manchester, Mia Tanswell didn't give her accent much thought - until her first week at university in Loughborough.
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CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Trains across the UK have been cancelled by rail operator CrossCountry after a power cut at its control centre.
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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Mayors across England will be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions.
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Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Higher energy bills this winter mean the government should step in to provide more help for households most in need, the body representing energy firms in the UK has said.
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Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam
When Les Howard could not find change for parking during a trip to the coast, a quick response (QR) code on the meter seemed to be the answer.
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Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
US President Donald Trump has said Canada wants "the benefits of being a State, without being one" after trade talks between the two countries collapsed late on Friday.
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5 Big Financial Surprises in the Last 25 Years
The Carney government released its first budget, drawing a line in the sand relative to the previous Liberal government. Gone are the hundreds of income measures sprinkled across different sectors and populations in the…
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How to Think Like An Investor, Not A Speculator
Last week, we wrote two short articles within our Commentary summarizing Mark Zuckerberg’s new stance on AI. We were skeptical of his “AI for the people” essay given his track record. Thus, when we saw a recent Bloomber…
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Vatican plans €100 million agrivoltaic energy plant near Rome
Putting solar panels on land you already own is usually a matter of paperwork and a phone call. You get a permit, you hire someone to bolt the racking down, and you sign whatever the utility puts in front of you so the …