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Tesla shares plunge after disappointing car sales in China
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TalkTV to be taken off air after two years to focus on streaming – as GB News reports heavy losses
Rupert Murdoch’s TalkTV is to be taken off air in a move to online-only, two years on from its launch.An announcement was made to staff on Tuesday, with president of broadcasting Scott Taunton saying it would happen “from early summer”. It comes a few weeks after presenter Piers Morgan announced his departure to focus on …
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How very inaccurate forecasts determine the amount spent on investment or tax cuts in budget
Before we get on to the budget itself – with all its rumoured tax cuts, economic policies and pre-election politicking – let me start with a question.Every six months, at each budget and autumn statement, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) produces a set of forecasts for how it thinks the economy will do in …
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Hunt set to cut national insurance by two percentage points at budget
Jeremy Hunt is set to cut national insurance by a further two percentage points in the budget tomorrow, Sky News understands.This cut follows a similar reduction in the levy announced at last year’s autumn statement, and comes as the Conservative government looks to set the fiscal stage for the election set to take place in …
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Hunt to announce tax cut for millions of workers
Jeremy Hunt is set to cut national insurance by a further two percentage points in Wednesday’s budget, as he looks to give a tax break to working people.Amid much discussion between income tax and national insurance cuts, Jeremy Hunt looks to be prioritising a tax cut for an average of 27 million workers as he …
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Global triathlon tour races for £30m to fuel sport’s growth
The body which organises professional triathlons around the world is in talks with investors about raising tens of millions of pounds of new funding to fuel the sport’s expansion.Sky News has learnt that the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) is working with advisers on plans to secure more than $40m (£31m) following a series of unsolicited …
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Von der Leyen sets out modest defence strategy as she bids for second term
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West Country to grow faster than all UK regions outside London and South East
The West Country’s economy is predicted to grow faster than all UK regions outside London and the South East over the next three years, a new report has found. The region will see gross value added (GVA) growth of 1.9% until 2027 – just behind the capital at 2.1% and the South East at 2.0% …
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New car market records strongest February in 20 years after 14% growth
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M&S boss takes pre-budget swipe at tax burden
The chief executive of Marks & Spencer (M&S) has described operating under the current government as “like running up a downwards escalator with a rucksack on your back”.Writing on his LinkedIn account, Stuart Machin appealed to the chancellor to take three steps to help the retail sector in Wednesday’s budget, describing planned increases to business …
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Greggs rolls out good news on costs and job opportunities
Greggs, the food-on-the-go chain, says cost pressures are reducing and it sees a clear opportunity for hundreds more UK shops ahead.The company – best-known for its sausage rolls and steak bakes – made the announcements while revealing a leap in annual sales and profits. Greggs said its performance in 2023 was aided by an expansion …
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Post Office ‘agrees’ to submit report on CEO’s behaviour to MPs
MPs say the Post Office has pledged to submit a report on chief executive Nick Read’s conduct “within the next 24 hours”.After a number of lapsed deadlines to provide the report, that was claimed to run to 80 pages, the Business and Trade Committee revealed it had been told to expect a 12-page document. This …

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