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Scotland's House Sales Value Hits Record £24.3bn in 2025

Scotland's house sales value reached a record £24.3bn in 2025, with median property prices rising 4% to £198,000 amid a national housing emergency.

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Final Denby Pottery Piece Signed as Historic Production Ends

Denby Pottery, founded in 1809, has closed after appointing administrators due to financial pressures. The final piece was signed by designer Richard Eaton. Campaigns and petitions seek to support the ceramics industry and preserve local jobs.

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Chip Stocks Rally as OpenAI Files Confidential IPO Amid Market Volatility

UK regulator investigates PwC's audit of WH Smith. Indonesia raises rates amid Iran war. Oil drops as Trump announces Iran peace deal nearing completion. South Korean chip stocks surge. OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, potentially valued over $850bn.

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GSK to Acquire US Cancer Specialist Nuvalent for $10.6 Billion

GSK announces a $10.6bn acquisition of US cancer firm Nuvalent, adding two late-stage lung cancer drugs under FDA review, aiming to boost oncology growth and reach £40bn sales by 2031.

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SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk’s Boldest Venture Aims to Revolutionize Space and AI

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, valued at $1.75 trillion, marks a historic moment as Elon Musk offers public shares in a company blending space exploration and AI ambitions, sparking global investor interest and debate over control and valuation.

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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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