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Could a tax on plastic bottles solve pollution problem on UK shores?
The number of plastic bags found on Britain’s beaches has fallen by 80% since the introduction of a levy around a decade ago, new figures show.The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), which monitors litter on the shoreline, is now urging the government to build on the success by introducing a deposit scheme for plastic bottles, which …
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Chancellor to reveal cuts to plug ‘£20bn black hole’ in public finances
Rachel Reeves will signal Labour’s plans for cuts to government departments and the Civil Service as the new administration looks to accuse Rishi Sunak of “covering up” problems with the economy.The chancellor is set to speak to the House of Commons this afternoon following a review of the government finances after taking office at the …
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Former F1 boss Jordan in legal fight with HSBC over ‘flawed’ bond deal
Eddie Jordan, the former Formula One team-owner, has launched a multimillion pound legal fight against HSBC over its alleged mis-selling of a complex bond in which he invested.Sky News has learnt that Mr Jordan, who became one of Grand Prix motor racing’s most flamboyant and successful figures during a stint at the helm of his …
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Evening Standard
Tech tycoon cleared of fraud ‘thought he would die in jail’
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has said he thought he would die in jail for now-cleared charges relating to a multi-billion dollar business deal.The businessman, once hailed a shining example of British ingenuity, was extradited to the US last May for a trial that acquitted him on all 15 felony counts over the 11-billion dollar …
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Improving weather generates abundance of strawberries for sale
A spell of warmer weather after a rainy and cloudy start to the summer has led to an unexpected surge in the quantity of strawberries becoming ready for sale, a fruit buyer has said.Some 200 tonnes of surprise strawberries from growers across the country will hit Tesco shelves following the increase in temperatures and more …
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Lenders of collapsed Newcastle student landlord unlikely to recoup £11.7m, documents reveal
Insolvency specialists handling the affairs of a failed Newcastle student accommodation landlord say the firm’s lender is unlikely to recover £11.7m owed to it, in full. The administration of three companies within the Bricks Capital Group, which were behind the city’s Glassworks block, has been extended for another year as staff at Interpath continue to …
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Evening Standard
UK shopping via social media surges by 32% since 2022, report suggests
Shopping in the UK via social media has seen a 32% surge since 2022, despite less than one third of businesses using the platforms to sell their products, according to a report.Consumers aged between 16 and 26 were the most active buyers, with 68% shopping on social media sites over the past year – a …
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Evening Standard
AI can improve work life and boost economy, Google UK boss says
Artificial intelligence tools can help “improve the lives” of UK workers and boost the economy, the managing director of Google UK and Ireland has said.Debbie Weinstein said the company’s research has shown there is a “£400 billion economic opportunity for the UK by 2030” if AI tools are correctly used to help workers with daily …
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Evening Standard
ScottishPower boss hopes to double UK energy investment by 2030
ScottishPower’s boss has said he hopes to double the firm’s investments in UK energy projects to as much as £24 billion if Labour’s policy changes pay off.Chief executive Keith Anderson said ScottishPower has a spending programme of £12 billion in the years to 2028, but that he would “love to double that by the time …
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Cineworld reveals cinema closures as part of restructuring plan
Cineworld has confirmed six cinemas will close as part of plans to cut jobs and save money, as the company struggles with debt.The cinemas will shut in “late September 2024” if the cost-cutting plans get legal approval. They are:• Glasgow Parkhead;• Bedford; • Hinckley;• Loughborough;• Yate;• Swindon – Regent Circus. Advertisement A statement on Saturday …
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New twist in Tesco and Sainsbury’s meal deals: Ice creams added to the lunchtime lineup
Sainsbury’s and Tesco have stirred up excitement among meal deal fans by introducing a new item to their popular lunchtime offer. Now, customers can add an ice cream or lolly to their sandwich and drink selection to complete their meal deal at both supermarkets. At Tesco, a club sandwich, Remedy kombucha and Magnum ice cream …

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