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Castlebrooke Sells Manchester Project Amid New Belfast Redevelopment Plans

Castlebrooke sells its Manchester CIS Tower project to MCR Property Group as it advances new plans for a major Belfast city centre redevelopment including 1,000 homes and hotels.

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Castlebrook Investments An artist interpretation of the Tribeca project in Belfast city centre. It shows a number of computer generated storefronts, as well as bars and restaurants lining the row.

Stephen Curry Signs Endorsement Deal with Chinese Brand Li-Ning

Stephen Curry has signed an endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning after ending his 12-year partnership with Under Armour. The collaboration includes new product development and plans to open Curry Brand stores in the US and China.

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Getty Images Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center in Chicago

Anthropic Files for US IPO, Plans to Go Public This Year

Anthropic plans a US IPO this year after filing confidential SEC paperwork. Valued at $9.65bn, it aims to rival OpenAI in the AI market.

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Reuters Anthropic founder and chief executive Dario Amodei on a stage speaking. He is wearing a blue suit and glasses.

Tech Billionaires Pour Record Funds into California Elections Ahead of June Primary

Tech billionaires have invested hundreds of millions in California's June primaries to influence political power, funding candidates and ballot measures statewide in a historic spending surge.

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Illustration of a hand cursor placing a stack of dollar bills into a ballot box amid stacks of cash

Wise Faces Investigation Over Money Laundering Controls in Europe

Wise is under investigation by Belgian prosecutors over suspected money laundering via its European accounts, with €500m in suspicious transactions reported. The company denies specific findings and emphasizes cooperation with authorities.

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Royal Mail Faces Investigation as Nearly 25% of First-Class Mail Arrives Late

Royal Mail is under investigation after nearly 25% of first-class mail arrived late, with delivery performance worsening and Ofcom examining parcel prioritisation claims.

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Royal Mail postal deliveries in Greenmount, Greater Manchester

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Strikes; UK House Prices Decline

Oil and gas prices rise amid US-Iran strikes, pushing Brent crude above $94. UK house prices fall 0.6% in May, the largest drop since 2025, as borrowing costs rise and demand weakens. Manufacturing input costs hit four-year highs in UK and Eurozone.

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Vessels anchored at the strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, last weekend

EasyJet Labels US Takeover Bid ‘Highly Opportunistic’ Amid Share Surge

EasyJet calls US investment group Castlelake's £3bn takeover bid ‘highly opportunistic’ amid share price surge to three-month high.

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EasyJet aircraft at Berlin Brandenburg airport

Athlete Wins £149,000 After Employer Fails to Attend Meeting Following 800-Mile Trip

Beth Littlewood, a former canoe polo champion, won £149,000 compensation after an employer failed to attend a meeting she traveled 800 miles for during an international competition.

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Beth Littlewood A woman with brown hair in two french plaits. She is wearing a blue sports jacket and has a medal around her neck. She is smiling and looking at the camera and is stood in front of a body of water with mountains in the background.

Ferrari Faces Backlash Over Luce EV Launch Amidst Industry Challenges

Ferrari's new electric Luce, designed by Sir Jony Ive, faces backlash for its design and price amid fierce competition from Chinese EV makers and industry shifts.

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Ferrari A promotional image of the Ferrari Luce in light blue

Universal Music Group Rejects Bill Ackman's $64.3bn Takeover Bid

Universal Music Group has rejected billionaire Bill Ackman's $64.3bn takeover bid, citing undervaluation and reaffirming confidence in its current strategy under CEO Sir Lucian Grainge.

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Getty Images A photograph of Taylor Swift looking over her shoulder and smiling, wearing red earrings.

Minister Exempts Most Small Firms from New Trade Union Access Rights

Stormont's economy minister exempts businesses with fewer than 10 employees from new trade union access rights in the Good Jobs Bill, aiming to secure political agreement amid opposition from business groups and DUP concerns.

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PA Media Caoimhe Archibald speaking into a microphone. She is wearing a cream jacket with gold buttons. She has long red hair. She is standing outside Stormont parliament buildings.