Business
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FIFA cheered by ECJ backing in agent fees dispute – but ‘far from a unilateral win’
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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Cyber assault: Coinbase cautions of $400M loss following data leak
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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North Korean cybercriminals exploit counterfeit remote work positions to breach UK companies.
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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MP launches bill to make polluters pay for climate damage and resilience efforts
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 issues first individual tax avoidance stop notices to former solicitor Paul Baxendale-Walker
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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OKX launches “A new alternative: Manchester City” campaign
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…
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Analysts say ‘buy’ Vanquis shares after payday loan turnaround
Vanquis shares could finally be about to turn a corner, according to one group of City analysts. The shares peaked at more than 2,600p in 2015, and have since fallen by more than 96 per cent as Vanquis has endured soaring complaints and regulatory backlash thanks to its sub-prime lending and payday loan market exposure.…
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Number of Living Wage employers rises 19% as more businesses commit to higher pay
Despite a cooling labour market, the number of UK employers voluntarily paying the higher Living Wage rose 19% to 16,040, according to the Living Wage Foundation. Read more: Living Wage employers rise 19% as more businesses commit to higher pay
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Where does UK–Canada trade stand now?
After a turbulent year for UK–Canada trade talks, diplomatic frost and global tariff uncertainty are raising new questions about what comes next.
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M&S confirms customer data breach amid ongoing cyberattack disruption
Marks & Spencer has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised customer data, underscoring the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures in the retail sector.