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TOP NEWS: Former UK Chancellor Sunak makes bid to be next Tory leader

Rishi Sunak has thrown his hat into the ring to become Tory leader with a promise to rebuild trust following the tumultuous premiership of Boris...

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 16:51


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe dies after shooting

The following is a summary of top news stories Friday.

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COMPANIES

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Athleisure retailer JD Sports Fashion named Andy Higginson as its new chair,...

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 11:00


Soaring UK fuel prices blamed on rise in oil refining margins

Growing oil refining margins are one of the main causes of soaring fuel prices, according to the UK competition regulator.

A review by the Competition...

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 10:40


LONDON BRIEFING: Amigo hails ‘turning point’ as annual revenue halves

Embattled lender Amigo Holdings on Friday said it has ‘learnt the lessons of the past’ as it saw revenue almost halve in its recently ended...

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 08:18


UPDATE: UK Tory leadership contenders prepare to do battle

Would-be contenders to claim the Tory crown are assessing whether they have the support to mount leadership bids following the dramatic resignation of UK Prime...

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 07:58


Tory leadership contest unofficially starts as PM Johnson bows out

The Conservative Party leadership contest is now unofficially under way, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resignation setting the wheels in motion for a new...

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 16:50


TOP NEWS: UK Prime Minister Johnson to resign as Conservative leader

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed on Thursday he will step aside as Conservative party leader, though will continue to serve in the role until...

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:54


UPDATE: UK PM jigs Cabinet as calls to step down without delay grow

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson began a reshuffle of his Cabinet shortly before he was set to announce his resignation and as calls grew for...

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:16


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: UK PM to quit as Tory leader after days of turmoil

The following is a summary of top news stories Thursday.

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COMPANIES

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Shell said it expects to book an impairment reversal of up to...

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 11:28


UPDATE: UK PM to make statement to the country to confirm resignation

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is quitting as Tory leader after ministers and MPs made clear his position was untenable.

He will remain as prime...

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 09:38


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