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UK government to try to delay vote on inquiry into whether PM lied

The UK government will attempt to delay a vote on a probe into whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled Parliament over 'partygate', after Johnson suggested...

Thu, 21/04/2022 - 08:21


LONDON BRIEFING: THG says rejected ‘numerous’ recent takeover offers

THG on Thursday said it has received indicative takeover proposals from ‘numerous parties’ in recent weeks, but rejected them all on the grounds the offers...

Thu, 21/04/2022 - 08:12


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Netflix hit by falling users; Just Eat shops Grubhub

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.

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Netflix late Tuesday reported a loss in subscribers for the first time...

Wed, 20/04/2022 - 10:53


LONDON BRIEFING: Just Eat Takeaway eyes sale of recent buy Grubhub

Just Eat Takeaway.com on Wednesday said it is exploring a partial or full sale of its Grubhub US food delivery unit, which it had bought...

Wed, 20/04/2022 - 08:14


UK PM off to India despite MPs voting on Covid breach investigation

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to jet to India despite the trip clashing with a Commons vote on whether to investigate him for...

Wed, 20/04/2022 - 06:02


UK PM Johnson apologises, claims didn't know he was breaking the law

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted he did not know he was breaking his own coronavirus rules, as he offered MPs a ‘wholehearted apology’ after...

Tue, 19/04/2022 - 17:37


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: IMF set to downgrade global growth forecast

The following is a summary of top news stories Tuesday.

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Stellantis said it has suspended production in Russia, as a result of...

Tue, 19/04/2022 - 10:48


UK PM Johnson to make ‘full-throated apology’ to MPs over 'partygate'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on Tuesday expected to make a ‘full-throated apology’ to members of Parliament after he was fined by police for...

Tue, 19/04/2022 - 08:23


LONDON BRIEFING: Pearson holds guidance after losing Arizona contract

Education publisher Pearson on Tuesday kept its financial guidance intact, despite saying a key contract with Arizona State University will end next year.

Pearson...

Tue, 19/04/2022 - 08:05


Half-price sale on UK rail fares to help with cost-of-living pressures

Train tickets are set to be slashed by as much as half as the UK government looks to address cost-of-living pressures with cheaper travel in...

Tue, 19/04/2022 - 06:03


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