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Apple and Google Commit to UK App Store Changes After CMA Intervention

Apple and Google have agreed to implement changes to their UK app stores after the CMA's intervention, pledging fairer practices and transparency to boost competition and protect developer data.

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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

Businesses Must Protect Nature or Face Extinction, Warns Major Global Report

A global report warns businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, highlighting the need for sustainable practices and showcasing Steart Marshes as a successful model.

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WWT The photo shows a small herd of dark-coloured cattle grazing on a grassy field. The landscape is flat, with rough grass and a low wire fence running along the edge of the field. Behind the cattle, a large electricity pylon rises against a cloudy sky. Flocks of birds are flying in formation across the sky.

Warpaint Acquires Barry M Make-Up Brand for £1.4m

Warpaint has acquired the Barry M make-up brand for £1.4m, aiming to expand its retail presence despite challenges including US tariffs and market competition.

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BBC Man with dark hair and brown eyes, wearing a mid-blue button-up shirt, sits at a table on which there is an array of nail vanishes in different colours including pink, purple, lilac, green, yellow and orange polishes.

Concerns Raised Over UK Exports to Firm Linked to Russian Military Supply Chain

UK experts raise concerns over a £4m export licence granted to Cygnet Texkimp for hi-tech machinery sent to Armenia's Rydena, linked to Russia's military supply chain amid sanctions.

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Japan’s Nikkei Soars and Yen Strengthens Following Takaichi’s Election Victory

Japan’s Nikkei surged to a record high and the yen strengthened after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic election victory, as investors anticipate a large stimulus package and political stability.

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An electronic board showing the Nikkei share average at a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan.

NatWest Acquires Wealth Manager Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn

NatWest agreed to acquire UK wealth manager Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn, marking its largest deal since the 2008 bailout, aiming to expand its wealth management services.

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NatWest offices in Bishopsgate, City of London

Japanese Stocks Rally as Takaichi's LDP Wins Historic Majority

Japanese stocks hit record highs as PM Sanae Takaichi's LDP wins a historic two-thirds majority, promising pro-business policies amid economic challenges.

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Northern Ireland Farmland Prices Surpass £15,000 Per Acre in 2025

Northern Ireland farmland prices reached a record £15,002 per acre in 2025, with County Armagh becoming the most expensive area. Limited supply and planning restrictions drive prices up, raising concerns over inheritance tax exposure for farmers.

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Getty Images Green farmland in Northern Ireland extending into the distance. There is a hill in the background and sheep in the foreground. The land is divided by stone walls.