Striking UK nurses say walkouts over pay 'last resort'
Up to 100,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will hold a one-day stoppage on Thursday
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Microsoft to buy 4% stake in London Stock Exchange
Microsoft is to take a 4% equity stake in London Stock Exchange Group as part of a 10-year commercial deal to migrate the exchange operator's data platform into the cloud, the British company said on Monday.
Exclusive-Air India nears historic order for up to 500 jets -sources
Air India is close to placing landmark orders for as many as 500 jetliners worth tens of billions of dollars from both Airbus and Boeing as it carves out an ambitious renaissance under the Tata Group conglomerate, industry sources said on Sunday.
Toyota to outline 3-year EV plan changes to suppliers -sources
Toyota Motor Corp is expected to outline adjustments to its electric vehicle (EV) strategy to key suppliers early next year, as it races to narrow the gap on price and performance with industry leaders Tesla and BYD, two people with knowledge of the work said.
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US sues to block Microsoft's blockbuster buyout of gaming giant Activision
Britain has also announced an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's planned takeover of Activision.
Barclays promotes mostly men to investment bank managing director
Barclays has promoted 85 people to managing director (MD) in its investment bank, it said on Thursday, with by far the majority of the coveted titles this year being taken by men.
Cash use slips to just 15% of British purchases in 2021
British shoppers used cash in only 15% of transactions in 2021, half the level of the year before and down from nearly 40% before the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers said on Friday.
Britain to lay out financial reforms to 'turbocharge' growth
Britain will set out reforms on Friday to ease bank capital rules, one of 30 measures the government says will unlock investment and secure its position as the world's "foremost financial centre".
King Charles coins enter UK circulation
The first coins bearing the likeness of Britain's King Charles III entered circulation Thursday, The Royal Mint announced.
Thunderball: 136,956 winners in the December 7 draw?
One lucky winner bagged the £5,000 runner-up jackpot for matching the 5 main numbers.
Grangemouth winner pledges to 'create a shrine to The National Lottery' after life-changing win
Winning the lottery is a much-needed win for Steven and his family who lost a close family friend and two family members just a few months before.
Lotto: Who won the £5.3 million jackpot in the December 7 draw?
Two players became millionaires overnight.
NY Times union members to walk out after contract talks miss deadline
More than 1,100 union employees at the New York Times Co will walk out for one day on Thursday, the union said, citing the company's "failure to bargain in good faith," after setting a deadline for a contract last week.
Bank of England set to raise rates to 3.5% after inflation hits 41-year high
The Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates to 3.5% or more next week, but policymakers appear increasingly split on how much tightening is needed to tame double-digit inflation as the economy heads into recession.
UK sees most widespread house price falls since May 2020: RICS
Britain saw the most widespread house price falls since early in the COVID-19 pandemic last month, as demand from buyers and sales activity slowed in the face of higher borrowing costs, a survey showed on Thursday.
Britain urges banks to offer mortgage flexibility in cost-of-living crisis
Britain has called on banks to support households finding it difficult to make payments on mortgages during the cost of living crisis.
Thunderball: Who won the £500,000 jackpot in the December 6 draw?
There were 72,121 winners who shared the £442,805 prize fund.
EuroMillions: Who won the massive £123 million rollover jackpot?
One incredibly lucky winner took home the massive jackpot just in time for Christmas.
Apple Car launch date, expected price, key feature, more details revealed
Apple Car isn't likely to see the light of day anytime soon since the company's long-rumoured vehicle project seems to be in limbo at the moment.
UAW calls on automakers to move supply chain out of Xinjiang region
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union called on automakers to shift their entire supply chain out of China's Xinjiang region after a new report on Tuesday suggests that nearly every major automaker has significant exposure to products made with forced labor.
BlackRock has frozen hires, reduced spending, says CFO
BlackRock Inc Chief Financial Officer Gary Shedlin on Tuesday said his firm is freezing most hiring and reducing expenses.
UK pubs feel Christmas pressure as inflation bites
Pubs have been central to British communities for centuries, but their number has been dwindling for years and has plunged to its lowest ever level
Cryptoverse: Forget crypto winter, this is a bitcoin 'bloodbath'
"I'm nearly bankrupt," says Jad Fawaz, a crypto trader in Abu Dhabi. "I'm laughing because there's no point in exerting more depression and more frustration about it."
Airlines see return to profit in 2023, clash with airports
Global airlines are predicting their first industry-wide profit since 2019 next year as air travel rebounds from COVID-19 restrictions, while a new war of words erupted with airports on Tuesday over rising air fares and ground charges.
Meta Oversight Board calls for overhaul of controversial 'cross-check' system for VIPs
Meta Platforms' Oversight Board recommended on Tuesday that the company revamp its system exempting high-profile users from its rules, saying the practice privileged the powerful and allowed business interests to influence content decisions.
Deutsche bank, Rabobank hit with EU antitrust charge over bond cartel
Deutsche Bank and Rabobank were charged by EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday of taking part in a government bond cartel, the latest move against a sector which has racked up millions of euros in fines for various competition violations.
Man sues employer for being paid £105,000 annually to 'do nothing'
An Irish man who earns a whopping £105,000 per year has sued his employer, claiming he is being paid to "do nothing" at his workplace.
US, EU meet with little progress on green plan tensions
EU countries have poured criticism on the IRA, seeing it as a threat to European jobs, especially in the energy and auto sectors.
Bargains begin luring big banks back to China bets for 2023
As Chinese assets whipsaw around hopes and fears over the country's path out of the pandemic, big offshore investors are slowly leaving the sidelines as they plot a cautious return to one of the year's worst-performing equity markets.
Putin ally joins tech giant Yandex
A long-time ally of President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Kudrin, said Monday he will be joining Yandex as the Kremlin seeks to tighten its grip on Russia's top technology giant.
Foxconn expects COVID-hit China plant back to full output in late December or early January
Apple supplier Foxconn expects its COVID-hit Zhengzhou plant in China to resume full production around late December to early January, a Foxconn source said on Monday, after worker unrest last month disrupted the world's biggest iPhone factory.
Vodafone CEO to step down after four years at helm
Vodafone chief executive Nick Read is stepping down, the British telecoms group said Monday, after a four-year tenure marked by a steep fall in the company's share price.
How Paris cinemas are surviving
Spinning once again, the sign above France's biggest cinema, the Grand Rex, is testament to how well Paris venues have weathered the twin threats of streaming and the pandemic.
BIS warns of $80 trillion of hidden FX swap debt
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that pension funds and other 'non-bank' financial firms now have more than $80 trillion of hidden, off-balance sheet dollar debt in the form of FX swaps.
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