Russian businessman’s remains found on British base in Cyprus
Former Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner was found dead at a British military base in Cyprus after going missing in early January Read Full Article at RT.com
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Peter Jones buys American Golf as Dragons’ Den star expands retail empire
Dragons’ Den investor Peter Jones has acquired American Golf, the UK’s largest golf retailer, as he looks to revive the loss-making chain and expand its online business. Read more: Peter…
Musk reaches unprecedented wealth milestone
Elon Musk’s net worth has hit $852 billion following the SpaceX-xAI merger, putting him on course to become the world’s first trillionaire Read Full Article at RT.com
Pinterest sacks engineers after internal tool exposed laid-off staff during AI-driven cuts
Pinterest has dismissed two engineers who created software to identify colleagues made redundant as the company cuts 15% of jobs and shifts further towards AI. Read more: Pinterest sacks engineers…
Post Office to receive £104m taxpayer bailout to cover historic IR35 breach
The UK government will cover a £104m IR35 tax bill at Post Office Limited after historic off-payroll working failures left the public body unable to pay. Read more: Post Office…
Santander attacks FCA ‘overreach’ as UK car finance scandal bill passes £460m
Santander has accused the FCA of regulatory overreach after setting aside £461m for the UK motor finance scandal, as its Spanish parent agrees a $12bn US bank takeover. Read more:…
Women in tech and finance face higher risk of AI job losses, City of London report warns
Women working in technology and financial services are at greater risk of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence and automation than men, according to a new report from the City…
Barclay brothers given six weeks to strike deal to avoid bankruptcy
Howard and Aidan Barclay have until 17 March to strike a deal with creditors after HSBC launched bankruptcy proceedings linked to the collapse of Yodel and ArrowXL owner Logistics Group.…
EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, commissioner says
Brussels is open to discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, as EU commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis signals willingness to re-engage. Read more: EU has ‘open mind’…
Stop watching Netflix and go to the pub, Welsh first minister tells public
Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan has urged people to stop watching Netflix and go to the pub as Wales unveils a one-year business rates discount for hospitality. Read more: Stop…