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OpenAI Files Confidential IPO, Escalating Competition with Anthropic

OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO in the US, following Anthropic's similar announcement, signaling intensified competition in the AI sector.

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David Sullivan: Football Executive, Adult Industry Pioneer, and Controversy

David Sullivan, former West Ham chairman and adult industry pioneer, faces decades-old allegations of sexual misconduct while managing a vast business empire and football interests.

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Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie’s Pay Soars to £4.7m Amid Bonus Controversy

Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie's pay nearly doubled to £4.7m amid bonus scheme changes and governance concerns. Members face an advisory vote on her package at the July AGM amid ongoing disputes.

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Markets Slide as Middle East Tensions Rise and AI Stocks Decline

Stock markets fall globally amid rising US interest rate fears, Middle East conflict escalation, and AI sector sell-off. Oil prices surge past $97 as geopolitical tensions intensify.

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Asian Tech Stocks Plunge Amid Middle East Strikes and Market Turmoil

Asian tech stocks plunged sharply after renewed Iran-Israel strikes and rising oil prices sparked inflation fears, triggering South Korea's market halt and declines across Japan and China.

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How to Check If You're Already Saving for Retirement Automatically

Most workers over 22 earning above £10,000 are automatically enrolled in pension savings, including employer contributions. Learn how to check if you're saving for retirement without realizing it and why it's beneficial.

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Prosiect ffwrnais trydan newydd Port Talbot yn wynebu oedi hyd at wyth mis

Mae cynlluniau ar gyfer ffwrnais trydan newydd ym Mhort Talbot gwerth £1.25bn yn wynebu oedi hyd at wyth mis oherwydd problemau cysylltedd trydanol, meddai Tata Steel. Mae'r prosiect, a oedd i fod yn barod erbyn 2027, yn cael ei adolygu gyda phartneriaid i liniaru'r oedi.

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M&S Launches 1,000-Place Traineeship to Combat Youth Unemployment

Marks and Spencer launches a 1,000-place traineeship for 16-24-year-olds to tackle rising youth unemployment and support career progression in retail.

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Car Industry Urges EU to Delay Brexit EV Tariff Rules Again

The EU and UK car industries urge a second delay to Brexit EV tariffs due to unmet battery production targets amid supply chain challenges and geopolitical pressures.

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Cake Sheds Earn Bakers Up to £1,000 Weekly but Face Licensing Challenges

Cake sheds, a growing British trend where bakers sell homemade goods via honesty boxes, are earning up to £1,000 weekly. However, new council licensing rules threaten their future, with some owners facing costly street trading licences or fines.

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How Tailored Applications Helped Four People Land Their First Jobs

Four individuals share how tailoring CVs, networking, volunteering, and in-person applications helped them secure their first jobs despite challenges.

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US Stocks Plunge as Big Tech Worries Shake Wall Street

US stock markets plunged Friday, led by a 4% drop in Nasdaq, as a strong jobs report fueled fears of prolonged high interest rates, prompting investors to shift from tech to safer sectors.

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