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Starmer rejects claims government misled public as tensions with OBR escalate

PM Keir Starmer denies claims that Rachel Reeves misled the public over a supposed £30bn fiscal shortfall, as the OBR ...
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UK withdraws $1.15bn loan from Mozambique gas project over climate and security risks

The UK has withdrawn $1.15bn in support for TotalEnergies’ Mozambique gas project, citing climate risks, human rights ...
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Cannumo secures record €1m Shark Tank investment to accelerate UK expansion

Cannumo, maker of the live-bacteria drink Goodie, has secured a record €1m investment on Shark Tank Lithuania — the largest ...
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UK shoppers pull back on Black Friday as concerns grow over weakening economy

UK Black Friday footfall fell 7.2% year-on-year as shoppers tightened spending, with MRI and KPMG warning that weak consumer confidence, rising unemployment and business rate hikes will hold back ...
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Accenture rebadges 800,000 employees as ‘reinventors’ as consultancy pivots to AI

Accenture has started calling its 800,000 employees “reinventors” as it restructures around AI, sparking criticism over corporate jargon and concerns about internal confusion. The consultancy is also ...