Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.
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UK secures record supply of offshore wind
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.
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More than 500 pubs tipped to close this year
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
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Alarm raised as more than 500 pubs face closure this year
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
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US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
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Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
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Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
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Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.
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Trump to lead largest ever US delegation to Davos
President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next week as head of the largest ever US delegation to attend the annual meeting, including five cabinet members, and a host of congressional representatives and state governors.
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Industry sounds new alarm bell over Reeves's ISA reforms
The investment industry has intensified warnings to the government over plans to limit cash ISAs, arguing that they risk undermining British investors' willingness to back listed companies.
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What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
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New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
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Kyle to pledge 'protection' for start-ups from foreign raids
The business secretary will this week pledge to “protect” fast-growing UK companies from overseas predators as he claims that the government’s new industrial strategy is already delivering substantial gains for Britain’s economy.
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World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
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Labour risks new cronyism row over Portrait Gallery role
Labour risks igniting a new cronyism row over public appointments by lining up the outgoing boss of Unison, one of its biggest trade union backers, for a plum role on the board of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG).
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Trump risks China trade war truce through Iran tariffs
On the face of it, an announcement of 25% tariffs against any nation trading with Iran amounts to a major escalation of Donald Trump's global trade war.
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Wind power prices up in new offshore contracts as UK moves away from gas
Britain is "firmly on track" to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction.
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Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
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