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UK Car Breakdown Cover: Seven Essential Tips to Secure the Best Deal

Explore seven key tips for choosing UK car breakdown cover, including policy basics, extras, personal vs vehicle cover, European trips, existing policies, shopping strategies, and what to expect during recovery.

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Ashes Two-Day Tests Cause $7m Revenue Loss for Seven and Impact Cricket Australia

Channel Seven faces a $7 million revenue loss due to two-day Ashes Tests, impacting Cricket Australia and players amid lower-than-expected returns.

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Century-Old Ballymena Shoe Shop Closes, Sparking Community Disappointment

After 100 years, Ballymena's McKillens shoe shop closes, disappointing locals and visitors amid concerns over the town's declining retail scene and ongoing business pressures.

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BBC Anne and Jo standing in the high street. Anne is wearing a hooded grey coat, has short brown hair and is wearing glasses. Jo is wearing a purple coat with white, yellow and red polka dots, she has short white hair and is wearing glasses.

Senior Co-op Managers Raise Concerns Over Toxic Culture and Declining Performance

Senior managers at the Co-op have raised concerns about a toxic culture at the executive level, citing fear, poor decisions, and declining performance following a major cyber-attack and restructuring.

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Reach to Close Glasgow Print Plant, Moving Production to England

Reach plans to close its Glasgow print plant, moving production to England and cutting about 100 jobs amid industry-wide print declines.

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Reach PLC A general view of the Reach PLC Saltire printing facility in Glasgow.

Spotify Grows User Base Despite Artist Criticism Over Royalty Payments

Spotify increased paid rs by 9 million in Q4 2025, reaching 290 million, despite artist criticism over royalty payments. The platform highlights its Wrapped feature and innovation focus amid ongoing disputes.

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Rick Polk/ Getty Images Yoonchae, Megan, Lara Raj, Sophia, Daniela, and Manon of KATSEYE perform onstage during Spotify's 2026 Best New Artist Party at LA's The Lot at Formosa on January 29, 2026 in West Hollywood, California.

Woman Settles Age and Disability Discrimination Case with PwC for £150,000

A woman who worked over 40 years at PwC settled an age and disability discrimination case for £150,000 after reporting unfair treatment related to her age and caring responsibilities.

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Getty Images Outside PWC building. It is a dark grey building with white writing of "PWC".

Tribunal Hears Defense of £205m Welsh Government Subsidy for Cardiff Airport

The Welsh government defended a £205.2m subsidy for Cardiff Airport at a competition tribunal, facing challenges from Bristol Airport over alleged market distortion and legality.

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Getty Images The terminal building at Cardiff Airport, with grey and black walls. The words 'Croeso i Gymru' amd 'Welcome to Wales' can be seen against a black background, while 'Cardiff Airport' is also visible on another wall. An observation tower with windows is in the centre of the frame, with an exterior concrete spiral staircase attached to the right of the tower.

Barclays CEO Shocked by Epstein Revelations Amid Staley Controversy

Barclays CEO CS Venkatakrishnan expressed shock over Epstein revelations amid ongoing fallout from ex-CEO Jes Staley’s ties to Epstein. The bank faces lawsuits and investor claims while reporting strong profits in 2025.

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BP Boosts Cost Cuts as Profits Decline Amid Oil Price Drop

BP's 2025 profits fell to $7.5bn amid a 20% oil price drop. The company suspends share buybacks, boosts cost-cutting, and appoints Meg O'Neill as CEO to focus on oil and gas.

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US Exempts Some Bangladeshi Apparel from Tariffs in New Trade Deal

Bangladesh secures US tariff exemptions on certain apparel made with American materials, with US tariffs reduced from 20% to 19%. In exchange, Bangladesh opens markets to more US goods, enhancing bilateral trade ties.

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Getty Images A picture of women making clothes in an assembly line in Bangladesh. The women are pictured in a row with their heads down as they use sowing machines

Bristol Airport Challenges Welsh Government’s £205m Cardiff Airport Subsidy

Bristol Airport is challenging the Welsh government’s £205.2m subsidy for Cardiff Airport, citing competition breaches and unfair market impact. The tribunal will review the legal and economic implications over two days.

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Cardiff Airport's £205m handout challenged by Bristol