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Trade union Unite urges Labour to consider nationalising 'essential' Rough gas storage facility

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Trade union Unite has urged Labour to consider nationalising Britain's Rough storage facility saying its closure would hit hundreds of jobs and make it harder to keep the lights on.

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she is 'minded to intervene' in Sky's proposed £1.6bn takeover of ITV

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Sky's takeover of ITV may be blocked after the culture secretary said she was 'minded to intervene' on the deal.

Cartier owner Richemont and jeweller Signet in talks to join consortium to buy diamond giant De Beers

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De Beers is most famous for coining the iconic 'A Diamond is Forever' advertising slogan in 1947 and building the world's dominant diamond cartel. Demand for its gems have slumped in recent years.

HSBC cuts mortgage rates following weeks of rises: Are there cheaper deals to come?

Today

HSBC has cut its mortgage rates, following several weeks of rate rises from most major lenders - with some deals going below the 5% mark.

Britain's EV owners forecast to double when drivers buy their 'next car'

Today

A survey recorded the highest level of EV and low-emission interest that Kwik Fit has seen since it began tracking buying intentions in 2020.

What's gone wrong at Poundland and will Britain's 'Del Boy billionaire' ride to the rescue?

Today

Chris Dawson, nicknamed Britain's 'Del Boy billionaire' is understood to have joined a number of suitors vying to acquire stricken Poundland, or at least parts of the business.

Healey hails banks as 'jewel in the crown of the British economy' amid fears over Budget tax raid

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John Healey today declared that banks as a 'jewel in the crown of the British economy' in a sign he may not hit the industry with higher taxes.

You, the chancellor: Play our addictive new game to see if you can make Britain boom or bust...

Today

You've inherited an economy that's been through a rough few years. Before you meet a single minister, here's what's actually on the page in front of you and what's going spare.

Two thirds of graduate employers say students have cheated using AI in job interviews

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According to the Institute of Student Employers, many firms have detected students using AI in an interview or assessment process 'without disclosure or permission'.

Bank of England boss berates social media platforms over 'downright criminal and terrible' fraud

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Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey has demanded that social media giants clamp down on online scams as he lambasted 'downright criminal' activity on some platforms.

Budget tax raid on gambling will trigger jobs bloodbath, warn owners of Ladbrokes and Mecca bingo

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A fresh tax raid on gambling will lead to closures and job losses, two of Britain's biggest operators have warned.

OpenAI's London-based staff earn an average of £2.3m each as ChatGPT maker's value soars

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OpenAI's British employees earned £2.3million on average last year as they collected bumper share awards after the valuation of the tech giant soared.

Stop the cash Isa raid before it's too late! Why the Chancellor must halt Reeves's misguided move that will harm savers and investors

Today

As Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget in just two weeks' time, there is one urgent announcement he must make to help both savers and investors.

Our quirky Airbnb airship site makes us £100,000 per year... now we're putting it up for sale

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Aluminium-clad AirShip 002, which owners Roderick James and Amanda Markham built themselves, is one of Britain's most wish-listed properties on the website.

My brother is meant to be selling seven inherited properties but has done nothing - can I force a sale?

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When mum passed in 2023, my brother and I decided we would administer the estate ourselves. The flats are still rented and nothing has been done.

I was charged nearly £200 after my car was stuck at Heathrow during air traffic disruption - what can I do?

Today

In September my partner and I returned from a five-day trip to Marseille but our return flight was caught up in the National Air Traffic Services.

The best kept secrets of gov.uk - these pages will help you sort all kinds of pension problems says STEVE WEBB - but they can be tricky to find

Today

The pensions agony uncle reveals the website pages he returns to regularly when sorting readers' problems - though some of them are well hidden.

Ofgem must regulate heating oil prices, says TOBY WALNE - it'll cost me £2,291 to top up now compared to £1,000 a year ago

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Living in rural Hertfordshire I am not hooked up to the national gas grid and rely on an oil tanker to drive down my lane and fill up a tank in the garden.

Royal Mail 'on brink of collapse' as 400 workers quit every week ahead of Christmas rush, claims union

Today

The union has called for emergency talks between the Government and employers after staff are quitting in droves amid a rollout of changes to the frequency of post deliveries.

Cut business taxes to tackle youth unemployment, Chancellor urged, as celebrity chef Tom Kerridge takes VAT campaign to Downing Street

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The Chancellor must make it 'easier to create entry-level jobs' for the young after the 'disaster' of Labour's last two Budgets, business leaders have said.

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