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Shares in UK tech firm crash on Apple move
Shares in UK chip designer Imagination Technologies have plunged almost 70% after Apple said it would end a deal to use its products.
Donald Tusk has outlined the EU’s Brexit negotiation strategy
The pound weakened 0.2 per cent against the euro and dipped against the dollar this morning as European Council President Donald Tusk revealed the European Union’s negotiation strategy on Brexit.
Poor workers’ rent bill swallows 40% of wages
The median annual private rent in England according to the Valuation Office is £7,800 while wages for low-skilled workers are £18,500 a year.
Chancellor to raise £11.8bn for UK taxpayer by selling Bradford & Bingley loans
The Chancellor said the Bradford & Bingley loans sale marked another major milestone in the Government’s plan to get taxpayers’ money back following the financial crisis
Bank of England considers palm oil for £20 polymer notes
The Bank of England is considering plans to replace the animal fat in its polymer bank notes to assuage complaints from vegans and religious groups.
Sports Direct workers paid less than minimum wage yet to get back pay
Transline, exposed as part of Guardian investigation, has not paid money to scores of employees, BEIS committee hears.
Lloyd’s of London moving EU business to Brussels
As the UK waits for Theresa May to trigger Article 50 and kick off the Brexit process, Lloyd’s of London has reportedly come to a decision on where to move its EU business.
The UK could have no flights to and from Europe after Brexit, Ryanair warns
The UK could be left without any flights to and from Europe after Brexit, Ryanair has warned.
UK business groups ‘need to stop lecturing people about benefits of immigration’
Trawling out statistics instead of presenting positive solutions has led to a ‘mutual misunderstanding and a dialogue of the deaf’, report says.
Article 50: May signs letter that will trigger Brexit
Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK’s departure from the European Union.
BrewDog backs down over Lone Wolf pub trademark dispute
Brewer withdraws action after Guardian report sparks backlash accusing firm of being ‘multinational corporate machine’.
Ladbrokes Coral takes £200m hit from merger
Ladbrokes took a hit of more than £200m last year as a result of its merger with Coral, the bookmaker said as it reported an increase of more than 10 per cent in pro forma revenues.
Staff suffering mental health issues feel managers are not supportive
There is a discrepancy between how well UK managers feel they support employees suffering mental health problems versus how well supported staff feel, according to mental health charity Mind’s workplace wellbeing index.
Santander staff receive ‘one hour a month’ contracts
Bank seeks applicants who are available at short notice and able to travel to a variety of branches.
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