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Energy suppliers face crackdown for raising direct debits ‘beyond what is required’
The business secretary has revealed that household energy suppliers are facing a crackdown on direct debit payment demands as customers grapple with record bills for gas and electricity.Kwasi Kwarteng said on Twitter that “some” companies had been increasing direct debit payments “beyond what is required” and regulator Ofgem had launched a compliance review. The issue …
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Ground-breaking mjn-SERAS seizure monitoring device that uses artificial intelligence to predict and alert of imminent seizures launches in the UK
Epilepsy Alarms UK are proud to bring the mjn-SERAS to the UK – a revolutionary device that uses artificial intelligence to predict seizures with up to 3 minutes advanced warning. With a European CE mark as a medical device*, the mjn-SERAS is revolutionising seizure detection. Designed and manufactured by Spanish start-up mjn-NEURO, the device moves …
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Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP solicitors acquires Steed & Steed
Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP solicitors completed their acquisition of Steed and Steed solicitors with offices in Sudbury and Braintree on 29th April. The acquisition has been supported by private equity firm the Blixt Group. The firm will become part of the FJG group and operate under the Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP name, led by FJG …
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Job Seekers are turning their CV’s into NFT’s.
CV’s are being sold as NFT’s to prospective employers.Job Seekers gain Royalty Fees from NFT Sales.Plans to pay Royalty Fees in new Stablecoin. Website: http://www.nftyourcv.com Job seekers are using Blockchain technology to turn their CV’s into Non-Fungible Tokens on a new website named NFTyourCV.com. The website offers job seekers the opportunity to earn Royalty Fees …
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Evening Standard
‘Flash crash’ in markets caused by trader error
The “fat finger” trade sent shares tumbling on Sunday, with markets in the Nordic region worst hit. The Stockholm OMX 30 index plunged eight per cent in five minutes at the start of trading, before recovering most of its losses. Markets in Denmark, Norway, Germany, Italy and France were also affected and trading was briefly …
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BP’s quarterly results, buying Amazon businesses and cultural funding
Ian King and Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell discuss BP’s quarterly results, which are the best in a decade.Ian King also speaks to Nick Tuzenko, the founder and MD of Accel Club. Accel is part of what’s being described as the new tech gold rush by buying successful Amazon businesses.One business is focusing …
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Business Live
Issa brothers complete €485m deal to buy almost 300 petrol stations in Germany
The group owned by the billionaire Issa brothers has acquired almost 300 service stations in Germany for €485m. Blackburn-headquartered EG Group has snapped up the 285-strong network from OMV Deutschland GmbH. The move follows the German Federal Cartel Office approving the takeover under the condition of the sale of 48 stations, 24 Esso stations and …
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Business confidence in Wales bounced back last month after a slump in March
Business confidence in Wales rose 25 points during April to 20%, the biggest month-on-month increase of any UK nation or region after a major slump in March. According to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, companies in Wales reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 27 points at 27%. …
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P&O Ferries to restart cross-Channel sailings for tourists
P&O Ferries is restarting cross-Channel sailings for tourists for the first time since its controversial sacking of almost 800 workers.The company said its ship Spirit of Britain will leave Dover for Calais at 4.05pm on Tuesday. Those travelling on the initial sailings booked their tickets previously. The first available trip for anyone booking now is …
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P&O Ferries restart cross-Channel sailings for tourists today
P&O Ferries is restarting cross-Channel sailings for tourists for the first time since its controversial sacking of almost 800 workers.The company said earlier that its ship Spirit of Britain would leave Dover for Calais at 4.05pm today. Those travelling on the initial sailings booked their tickets previously. The first available trip for anyone booking now …
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ADVERTORIAL: ‘Entering an award can bring an air of excitement and can help bind teams together’
Entering for any award can be a tough decision. Is it going to be worth the time and effort putting the entry together, especially if the entry isn’t successful? Over the years I have been involved with awards from two angles, first where we have entered the British Accountancy Awards and second as a judge …
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Former Everton and Super League boss quits as chairman of Mark Stott’s Stockport County after eight months
The former boss of Everton and Super League Rugby is to step down as the chairman of Stockport County later this month. Robert Elstone will leave his non-executive role at the National League club “due to significant growth in work commitments”. Mr Elstone joined PwC as a senior advisor in August 2021 and was hired …

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