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Flipboard ‘is Twitter’s $1bn mystery takeover target’
The mystery that has surrounded Twitter’s acquisition plans cleared a little last night after reports emerged that it had been in talks over a billion-dollar takeover of Flipboard.
11 reasons why night owls get more done
The early bird doesn’t always catch the worm. In fact, night owls are probably getting a lot more done–and are a lot more successful.
Ryanair reports big rise in profits
Irish airline Ryanair has reported a big increase in full-year profits.
Bank profits recover but pay less in corporation tax
Research shows corporation tax receipts from banks are lower than before crisis despite global tax payments staying constant
Number of £2m-plus homes for sale more than doubles since election
Outright Tory victory and end of mansion tax fears are behind data suggesting sellers are returning to market, says estate agent comparison website
Employers demand early poll on Brexit
David Cameron should not delay calling a referendum over Britain’s continuing membership of the European Union but should hold a poll by the end of next year at the latest, according to one of Britain’s leading employers’ confederations.
Luke warm first-quarter growth a blip as cheap oil benefit ‘yet to come’
Weak growth at the start of the year will prove to be a blip as the full impact of cheap oil has yet to take effect, a Bank of England rate-setter has said.
House of Lords poised for more combative role
Following the Conservative election victory earlier this month, 100 Lib Dem peers will cross the floor to join the opposition, ready to do battle with their former coalition government partners.
Tesco gives itself power to claw back senior staff bonuses
Tesco has introduced provisions to claw back bonuses from chief executive Dave Lewis and finance director Alan Stewart if financial results are misstated or the executives were to damage the company’s reputation.
Nike expands focus on women with London store
Nike Inc. is ramping up its focus on women as the world’s biggest sportswear maker will open its first dedicated women’s store in Europe on London’s King’s Road on Friday.
Airbus warns investment at risk if UK leaves EU
The European aerospace and defence giant Airbus would reconsider investment in the UK in the event of Britain leaving the European Union.
Cameron demands UK special status in Europe
David Cameron is demanding that a special status for the United Kingdom be enshrined in the European Union as a way of keeping Britain in the Brussels club.
Mumsnet pulls Thomas Cook adverts over Corfu deaths compensation scandal
The travel company was embroiled in a scandal after it claimed a payout from a hotel in Corfu where two children died in 2006
Booker to buy Londis & Budgens chains for £40m
Britain’s largest cash and carry chain says deal will boost efficiency of brands’ supply chains and improve service to customers
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