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Global Interest in £4.5m Seafront 'Home of the Year' in Pembrokeshire

Cwm Mawr, Wales' Home of the Year 2021, is for sale at £4.5m. This unique seafront property in Pembrokeshire attracts global buyers with stunning views and privacy.

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Fine & Country Aerial view of a modern, single-story house with a grass-covered roof nestled into a coastal hillside.

Scottish Craft Beer Brand Brewdog Explores Sale Amid Economic Challenges

Scottish craft beer firm Brewdog is exploring a sale amid economic challenges, appointing AlixPartners to seek investors. The company has faced recent financial losses, job cuts, and operational changes.

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Getty Images A blue sign which says Brewdog on a building.

Rising Costs Threaten UK Dining Out as Restaurants Struggle to Survive

Rising costs and the UK cost of living crisis are reducing disposable incomes, causing fewer people to dine out. Restaurants face higher taxes and expenses, leading to closures and altered consumer habits, with many struggling to stay afloat.

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Vicki Broadbent Vicki sitting at an outdoor table eating a bowl of salad. She is holding a fork with a bite of food and has a cup of coffee, cutlery, and a menu on the wooden table. The restaurant’s exterior has large windows and decorative flowers are visible behind them.

US Inflation Slows as Used Car and Energy Prices Decline in January

US inflation slowed to 2.4% in January as energy and used car prices fell, sparking debate over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid tariff uncertainties.

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Getty Images A person in a black and white striped shirt with a pony tail walks past a parking lot of used cars. There is a large American flag hanging under the sign and a large white truck on display.

DP World Chief Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem Steps Down Amid Epstein Email Revelations

DP World's chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has resigned after files revealed extensive email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting investor suspensions and scrutiny of the company's partnerships.

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Reuters Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, wearing white, gestures during the World Government Summit in Dubai in 2017.

Pub Considers Raising Guinness Pint Price to £7.50 Amid Rising Costs

The Advocate Arms pub considers raising Guinness pint prices to £7.50 amid rising costs. Industry voices call for government support as customers express concern over affordability.

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Lloyds Banking Group to Close 95 More Branches by 2027

Lloyds Banking Group will close 95 branches by March 2027, continuing a trend of reduced High Street presence as customers increasingly use digital banking.

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Getty Images Man walk in front of a Lloyds Bank branch.

Scottish Rocket Maker Orbex to Appoint Administrators Amid Funding Shortfall

Scottish rocket maker Orbex plans to appoint administrators after failing to secure crucial funding, impacting its 160 employees and regional space ambitions.

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Orbex An artist's impression of a rocket launching from Sutherland Spaceport. There is a plume of smoke below the rocket as it takes off.

Oatly Loses UK Supreme Court Case Over 'Milk' Trademark Dispute

Oatly has lost a UK Supreme Court case preventing it from trademarking or using the phrase 'post-milk generation,' reinforcing that 'milk' refers only to animal-derived products.

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Getty Images A carton of Oatly in a fridge.

Elliott Management Increases Stake in London Stock Exchange Group Amid Market Challenges

Elliott Management has increased its stake in London Stock Exchange Group, engaging with the company amid reduced listings and AI disruption concerns.

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Markets Await US Jobs Data; Heineken Plans 6,000 Job Cuts Amid Industry Challenges

Markets await US jobs data amid White House caution; Barratt warns of subdued housing market; AI impacts wealth and insurance stocks; LSEG shares rise on Elliott stake; Heineken plans 6,000 job cuts amid profit growth downgrade.

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Snow and ice linger at the White House in Washington, 10 February

Why Fuel Prices in Northern Ireland Are Dropping and What It Means for Drivers

Fuel prices in Northern Ireland have dropped to their lowest in five years, influenced by global oversupply and geopolitical factors. Motorists share varied experiences, and experts advise monitoring prices as future trends remain uncertain.

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