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The government’s stake in NatWest has dropped below 1%, marking a near-complete exit from the £45.5bn bailout era and paving the way for full reprivatisation within weeks. Read more: NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake falls below 1%
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Future PLC withstands advertising challenges with solid margins and cash flow The London-based publishing and media entity Future PLC has reported a strong half-year performance, showcasing operational strength amid declining advertising markets and currency challenges. Even with a three percent decrease in revenue, the firm sustained impressive profitability, reflecting assurance in its long-term growth plan.…
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Multinational professional services company Org Group has purchased Manchester-based technology recruitment expert Venturi, in a transaction designed to bolster its global presence—particularly in Germany and the United States—while enhancing its skills in the recruitment of digital talent. The acquisition of Venturi broadens Org Group’s international recruitment and workforce solutions portfolio, which already features notable industry…
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British pension funds should not be forced to invest in UK assets, the boss of one of London’s biggest insurance firms has said, in a rebuke of the government’s pension reforms plans. The Treasury this week helped seal a voluntary, non-binding agreement by pension funds, dubbed the Mansion House Accord, will see increased investment into…
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Fifa has welcomed the qualified backing of its plan to cap football agents’ fees from a top judge at the European Court of Justice following legal challenges. The opinion issued by AG Nicholas Emiliou is not binding but offers an indication of the verdict that the ECJ may ultimately reach in a case with profound…
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Coinbase Confronts Potential Losses of Up to $300 Million Following Significant Cyber Attack The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed a serious cyber attack that may result in losses ranging from $180 million (£135 million) to $400 million (£315 million), as indicated in a recent regulatory submission to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The breach…
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State-sponsored cybercriminals from North Korea are taking advantage of remote work trends in their latest effort to breach British companies, as per recent insights from cybersecurity organization CrowdStrike. The collective, referred to in cyber threat discussions as ‘Famous Chollima’, is allegedly employing AI-generated resumes and compromised identities to masquerade as freelance IT workers or remote…
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A new climate finance bill aims to tax fossil fuel firms, superyachts, and private jets to fund flood defences and home insulation.
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HMRC has issued its first-ever tax avoidance Stop Notices to an individual, targeting Paul Baxendale-Walker for promoting schemes using offshore trusts to avoid tax. Read more: HMRC issues first individual tax avoidance Stop Notices to former solicitor Paul Baxendale-Walker
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DUBAI, UAE – 15 May 2025 – PRNewswire – OKX, a prominent global player in blockchain technology and the Official Cryptocurrency Partner of Manchester City Football Club, has unveiled its latest worldwide campaign titled “A New Alternative: Manchester City”. Building on the ongoing collaboration between the two brands, the campaign promotes the concept of “rethinking…