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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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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Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
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Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country his "ready for war".
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X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
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Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
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Paramount steps up hostile bid for Warner Bros with law suit
A hostile takeover bid for media giant Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has ratcheted up with entertainment conglomerate Paramount taking legal action to force the release of financial data.
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UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week
The technology secretary said it would be illegal for companies to supply the tools designed to make them.
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Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password
The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.
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Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.
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Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.
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UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.
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Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.
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JP Morgan chief to host Reeves at annual Davos summit
Jamie Dimon, the JP Morgan Chase chief, and Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, will jointly host an event at next week’s World Economic Forum, two months after the Wall Street behemoth said it would open a vast new office in London in the wake of a budget which exempted the banking sector from punitive tax rises.
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