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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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