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AstraZeneca strikes £13bn fat jabs deal with Chinese drug giant

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Under the deal, the FTSE 100 group will have the exclusive global rights, outside China, to CSPC's once-a-month jab that is about to start early-stage clinical trials.

New Santander boss Mahesh Aditya shuns working from home

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Aditya, who is chief risk officer at Spanish parent Santander Group, has been named as the successor to UK boss Regnier. He will take over on March 1.

Pinewood Technologies circled by private equity

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The board of Pinewood said it would be 'minded to recommend' shareholders back a deal at this price should Apax table a formal offer.

UK and US set for surge in stock market listings

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And ChatGPT maker OpenAI is planning a blockbuster £700billion float this year, as the appetite for US listings also heats up.

ALEX BRUMMER: Trump makes sane choice for Fed boss

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The choice of Warsh can end one of the grisliest embarassments of Donald Trump's second presidency.

New Fed chief Kevin Warsh gives battered dollar a lift

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The dollar rose after Donald Trump named Warsh as the next chairman of the US central bank.

Early Days, the shoe firm loved by royals, seeks buyer

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Early Days boss Paul Bolton said his Leicester factory has been 'hit from all angles' by increases in the minimum wage and employer National Insurance contributions.

Is a ground rent cap a good idea for leaseholders and why is it controversial? This is Money podcast

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The Government has announced plans for a cap on ground rent - is it a welcome policy that will finally fix a broken system?

High-street fashion brand on brink of administration with 1,000 jobs and 40 stores at risk

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The fashion chain, which operates around 40 stores across the UK, said the filing would give it time to assess funding alternatives.

Lifetime Isa retirement plan could be dropped by government in favour of a new home-buying Isa

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Savers who use a Lifetime Isa to build their retirement pot will bear the brunt of changes being considered by the Government to the Lifetime Isa.

Record £57bn flowed into cash Isas in 2025 as savers stuffed their tax-free accounts over limit-cut fears

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Savers poured a record £57billion into cash Isas in 2025, officials data from the Bank of England shows.

The first signs the AI stock market bubble is bursting are here. Experts warn of tech 'carnage'. Now ANNE ASHWORTH reveals what every investor must know, the painful results... and what to do now

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This is the week when investors in the Magnificent Seven of US tech need to wake up to the dangers of the conflict between these US tech titans for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI).

Volvo tells customers to not charge their electric SUVs above 70% due to battery 'fire risks'

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The Swedish car maker - now owned by Chinese giant Geely - has informed owners of its £33k EX30 EV to not charge above this threshold as faulty batteries could lead to fire in rare cases.

Gold and silver lose their shine as Trump picks new Federal Reserve chair

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Gold and silver have continued to retreat from record highs while the dollar rallies as Trump announced the new Federal Reserve chair.

Customers to get compensation if energy firm doesn't install a smart meter quickly enough

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From February, waiting for more than six weeks for a smart energy meter to be fitted could put customers in line for a payout.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: London BTC launches gold hedging strategy

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London BTC (LSE:BTC) on Friday announced it had picked up options over gold tenements in Western Australia, giving it a chance to acquire acreage hosting the historic Chance gold mine.

NatWest reveals MORE branch closures with 32 outlets set to shut their doors

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NatWest is closing even more of its bank branches with a further 32 outlets set to shut their doors on loyal customers, This is Money can reveal.

Scrap the tourist tax: Shopping levy cost Britain £1.3billion in lost spending by Chinese visitors in 2025

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As Beijing rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, retail and leisure bosses reiterated their calls for Labour to reinstate tax-free shopping to help boost the economy.

The last minute things landlords need to check before submitting their tax return and paying HMRC

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There are a number of details that can easily be overlooked when filing, but which could give landlords access to tax reliefs and cut their bill significantly.

Is Tesla turning its back on electric cars for good? Elon Musk's brand stops production of Model S and X

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Tesla will stop producing its Model X SUV (main) and Model S saloon (inset) in the next few months as Elon Musk's EV brand pivots away from electric cars towards robots, self-driving taxis and AI.

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