
Purplebricks ‘to close US arm’ in latest setback as losses hit £52M
Purplebricks is reportedly planning to beat a retreat from the US in what would be the latest setback for the loss-making online estate agent.
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Purplebricks is reportedly planning to beat a retreat from the US in what would be the latest setback for the loss-making online estate agent.

Labour is to demand that the civil service prepares for the party entering government and for a second referendum, John McDonnell has said.

A sailing charity backed by the Duke of York has issued an emergency appeal to raise £1 million in a week to save it from closure.

Gagging orders have been signed by almost 300 contractors, consultants and local authorities involved in HS2.

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The EU and South American economic bloc Mercosur have clinched a huge trade deal after 20 years of negotiations.

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Metro Bank is seeking to beef up its board by bringing in new directors, including candidates who could potentially replace Vernon Hill as chairman.

Legoland and Madame Tussauds waxworks owner Merlin Entertainments has accepted a £4.8bn takeover offer for the firm.

Bitcoin came under pressure yesterday, enduring a sharp fall into the red which underlined the volatility of the world’s biggest digital currency.