US Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush has picked the UK’s former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, as his choice for the face of the $10 bill.
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Sturgeon Tells Cameron U.K. Is ‘Living on Borrowed Time’
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned Prime Minister David Cameron that the U.K. is “on borrowed time,” one year on from the referendum vote against independence.
Lidl pre-empts living wage with pay rise
Shopworkers at Lidl UK are to be paid a new living wage in a move that the fast-growing discount chain claims is a first in the British supermarket industry.
Poundland gets final clearance for 99p Stores takeover
Poundland has received final clearance for the £55m takeover of its single-price rival 99p Stores after the competition regulator withdrew early objections that the deal could be bad for consumers.
News Corp’s £58m Unruly acquisition shows ‘high caliber’ of UK tech scene
London-based Social video advertising company Unruly is “really excited” to be joining News Corp. The multimedia conglomerate acquired Unruly for £58m in a move that it hopes will extend its understanding of digital and mobile video.
Four out of ten small firms will vote to quit EU
The owners of small businesses are deeply divided over remaining in the European Union, an extensive survey has revealed, with 41 per cent planning to vote to leave in the referendum on membership of the single market.
Bank of England edges closer to first interest rate rise in nine years
Two monetary policy committee members tell MPs increase is needed soon but governor still favours wait until end of year.
Jeremy Corbyn’s policies will hurt economy, Mark Carney suggests
The Governor of the Bank of England suggests that the economic policies put forward by Jeremy Corbyn could “imperil” Britain’s economic recovery
How to protect yourself form LinkedIn-based scams
Here are some tips on how to quickly spot fake accounts–and avoid the possible repercussions of accepting connections from them.
Shale gas ‘has less impact than imports’
The shale gas industry will receive a boost today when an industry report finds that the process causes lower carbon emissions in Britain than imported liquefied natural gas.
JD Sports celebrates record profits rise
Sales of trainers and other sportswear sees first-half profit of high street retailer up by more than 80%
Britain could face diesel drought
Surge in diesel car sales and fewer domestic refineries means UK is becoming more dependent on foreign imports of popular fuel
Trade union reforms pass first Commons test
Controversial plans to tighten rules on trade union strike ballots in Britain have passed their first Commons hurdle despite fierce Labour criticism.
NS&I slashes interest rate for Direct Isa customers
More than 400,000 savers are to have their incomes reduced after National Savings & Investments bucked the trend of rising savings rates and unexpectedly cut the interest rate on its tax-free cash Isa yesterday.
Ocado warns Morrisons cannot launch rival online service
Online grocer says the terms of its 25-year deal with troubled supermarket prevents chain starting its own internet delivery operation
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