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Businesses reeling from ‘Trump slump’ amid confusion over on/off tariffs
If you’re already feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of news to ingest on Donald Trump’s tariffs plans in recent weeks, well, you’re not alone.One measure of “policy uncertainty”, which measures how much certain issues are dominating news coverage, shows that the uncertainty levels over trade are currently higher than they’ve been in decades. But …
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People living near new pylons could get £250-a-year off their energy bills
Residents who live near newly installed pylons will be compensated with £250-a-year off their energy bills, a minister has said.Housing and planning minister Alex Norris told Sky’s Wilfred Frost on Breakfast that communities “need to share the benefits” of the government’s tilt towards clean energy. “If you’re making that sacrifice of having some of the …
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Two-way shootout looms for WH Smith high street chain
A two-way shootout for WH Smith’s high street chain will take place this spring as the 233-year-old retailer’s brand prepares to disappear from towns across Britain.Sky News has learnt that Alteri and Modella Capital, both of which specialise in buying troubled retailers, are now the only two remaining parties in talks with WH Smith and …
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Cheshire East Council considers master developer for 1,500-home Handforth Garden Village
Cheshire East Council is contemplating a collaboration with a master developer to secure funding and expertise for the Handforth Garden Village project. The proposed development, set on a 300-acre plot east of the A34 and south of the A555, plans to introduce 1,500 new homes, employment spaces, a village centre, extra care facilities, a school, …
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Football chiefs in secret summit to revive landmark financial deal
The bosses of the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have held secret talks aimed at reviving an industry-wide deal ahead of the launch of the government’s new football watchdog.Sky News has learnt that Richard Masters, the Premier League chief executive, his EFL counterpart, Trevor Birch, and executives from clubs including Arsenal, Brentford, West …
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‘Let’s build an industry that reflects diversity’: Tech leaders speak out on International Women’s Day
There’s still some way to go for women in tech despite the progress of recent years – that’s the message from tech leaders in the North West and beyond ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day. Dr Andrea Cullen, CEO and co-founder at Manchester-based cyber skills company CAPSLOCK, said: “After 30 years in the tech …
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We need to address the slide in equity investment in Wales
As this column has stated on many occasions, access to equity investment is a crucial engine for business growth, innovation, and economic development. For many start-ups and scaling businesses, securing external finance is often the difference between success and stagnation. Unfortunately, a recent study has suggested that in Wales, the flow of investment has been …
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Oracle smashes through UK sales milestone for first time after record-breaking year
US tech behemoth Oracle has announced UK sales exceeding £2bn for the first time, marking a profit increase of over 20%. As the third-largest technology company globally by revenue in 2023, trailing only Microsoft and Google, Oracle also sponsors the Red Bull F1 team, as reported by City AM. Recent filings with Companies House disclose …
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Boots’ owner sold to private equity firm
The owner of high-street pharmacy chain Boots is being bought by a private equity firm, and it will no longer be a public company listed on a stock exchange. Walgreens Boots Alliance had agreed to a $23.7bn (£18.37bn) deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners, as first reported by Sky News. It means the business …
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Surprise as Trump agrees further tariff concessions
Donald Trump has announced that most goods imported from Mexico are to be exempt from his trade tariff regime for at least four weeks, just days after the charges were imposed.He confirmed the move following a phone call with his Mexican counterpart and, according to his commerce secretary, was due to announce a similar concession …
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Widow of Post Office scandal victim receives compensation letter days after death
The widow of a Post Office scandal victim, who received a compensation offer days after his death, has described the situation as an “utter disgrace”.Janet Walters, 68, lost her husband Terry in February – a week before a letter arrived offering “less than half” of his original claim for financial redress. Terry Walters – whose …
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Poundland up for sale as budget tax hike looms
Poundland, the discount retail chain, appears on course to be sold as its owner rues an “increasingly challenging” retail landscape in the UK.Poland-based Pepco Group said on Wednesday that it was examining all options for the 825-strong chain, including a sale. But the company later told the Reuters news agency that it had received interest …

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