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Savills agrees $1bn deal to buy Eastdil Secured in major US expansion push

Savills agrees $1bn deal to buy Eastdil Secured in majo...

Savills has agreed a $921m deal to acquire US property investment bank Eastdil ...

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Maersk halts operations at Oman port after drone strike widens Iran conflict disruption

Maersk halts operations at Oman port after drone strike...

Shipping giant Maersk has suspended operations at Oman’s Port of Salalah after ...

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UK economy stalls in January as hospitality slowdown drags growth to zero

UK economy stalls in January as hospitality slowdown dr...

UK GDP showed zero growth in January as households cut spending on restaurants ...

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F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict

F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix ...

Formula 1 is expected to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due t...

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UK and Ireland strengthen economic partnership as £937m investment set to create 850 jobs

UK and Ireland strengthen economic partnership as £937m...

The UK and Ireland deepen economic ties as £937m in Irish investment creates 85...

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Labour workers’ rights law could hit Gen Z jobs hardest, retailers warn

Labour workers’ rights law could hit Gen Z jobs hardest...

Retailers warn Labour’s Employment Rights Act could reduce flexible and entry-l...

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Jo Malone sued by Estée Lauder over use of her own name in Zara fragrance collaboration

Jo Malone sued by Estée Lauder over use of her own name...

British perfumier Jo Malone is being sued by Estée Lauder Companies for using h...

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UK economy stalls in January as growth fears mount amid Iran conflict

UK economy stalls in January as growth fears mount amid...

UK GDP showed zero growth in January, raising fears that rising oil prices and ...

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Government launches postcode checker to track gigabit broadband rollout across UK

Government launches postcode checker to track gigabit b...

The UK government has launched a new postcode checker allowing households and b...

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Former RBS manager admits taking £600,000 in bribes from struggling business customers

Former RBS manager admits taking £600,000 in bribes fro...

A former Royal Bank of Scotland manager has pleaded guilty to bribery after adm...

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Iceland supermarket drops decade-long trademark dispute with Iceland and offers “rapprochement discount”

Iceland supermarket drops decade-long trademark dispute...

UK supermarket Iceland has ended its 10-year EU trademark battle with the count...

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Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action...

The Government has launched voluntary gender pay gap and menopause action plans...

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Channel 4 Sales relaunches B Corp competition offering £600,000 in TV advertising for sustainable businesses

Channel 4 Sales relaunches B Corp competition offering ...

Channel 4 Sales has opened entries for its 2026 B Corp competition, offering £6...

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UK Supreme Court rules Spain cannot avoid €120m renewable energy debt by claiming state immunity

UK Supreme Court rules Spain cannot avoid €120m renewab...

The UK Supreme Court has ruled Spain cannot claim state immunity to avoid payin...

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Fish and chip shops ‘under pressure’ as Iran war oil surge hits costs

Fish and chip shops ‘under pressure’ as Iran war oil su...

Fish and chip shops across the UK could face rising energy and transport costs ...

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UK shop price inflation slows to 1.1% in February as retailers cut prices

UK shop price inflation slows to 1.1% in February as re...

UK shop price inflation eased to 1.1% in February, driven by discounting in fas...

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