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UK Youth Face High Unemployment Amid Rising Costs and AI Impact

Young people in the UK face high unemployment rates amid rising business costs and AI-driven job changes. Graduates and entry-level seekers struggle to find work despite government initiatives like the Youth Guarantee Scheme.

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Lidl Plans 16 New Stores in Northern Ireland, Boosting Jobs and Economy

Lidl plans to open 16 new stores in Northern Ireland by 2032, boosting jobs to 2,400 and adding £475m annually to the economy, despite planning delays.

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Netflix and Paramount Compete to Acquire Warner Bros: Who Will Prevail?

Netflix and Paramount are competing to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, with Netflix offering $82.7bn for studio and streaming assets, and Paramount proposing $108.4bn for the entire company amid regulatory scrutiny and political ties.

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Boohoo and Debenhams Owner Raises £35m, Risking Clash with Mike Ashley

The owner of Boohoo and Debenhams is raising £35m to cut debts and fund a turnaround, risking conflict with Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, the largest shareholder with nearly 30% stake.

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UK Unemployment Rises to 5.2% Amid Slowing Wage Growth

UK unemployment rose to 5.2% in Q4 2025, the highest since early 2021, while wage growth slowed amid rising employment costs and weak hiring.

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How Frozen Tax Thresholds Will Impact Your Take-Home Pay by 2031

Wages have outpaced inflation since 2023, but frozen UK tax thresholds until 2031 mean many will pay more tax. Our calculator shows how this impacts take-home pay, with lower and middle incomes hit hardest.

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Six Companies Linked to Sarah Ferguson Set to Be Wound Down

Six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down amid revelations from the Epstein files revealing her financial struggles and correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Isle of Man Plans Significant Personal Tax Allowance Increase in Upcoming Budget

The Isle of Man will announce a significant rise in the personal tax allowance in its upcoming budget, aiming to offset a reduced minimum wage increase and support taxpayers ahead of the general election.

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UK Consumer Confidence Drops; Bad Weather Impacts Fruit but Boosts Morocco’s Wheat Crop

UK consumer confidence declined in February amid rising debt concerns and poor weather. Bad weather harms fruit production but boosts Morocco’s wheat crop. Israel’s economy grew 3.1% in 2025. UK regulator fines Carillion’s ex-CEO for misleading investors.

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The mood among UK households “matches the dismal weather seen so far this year across the country.”

Logan Paul Sells Ultra-Rare Pokémon Card for Record $16.5M

Logan Paul sold a rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for a record $16.5 million to venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, marking the highest auction price for a trading card.

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Lloyds CEO Addresses Staff Data Concerns in Pay Negotiations

Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn acknowledges staff concerns over use of anonymized account data in pay talks, affirming the bank's commitment to fair pay and ongoing review of data practices ahead of future negotiations.

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Brewdog Staff Concerned Over Potential Sale and Job Security

Brewdog staff express concern over potential sale and job security after financial consultants were engaged to find new investors amid economic challenges.

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