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Widow Pursues Legal Action After Husband’s Death in Severe Flight Turbulence

A 74-year-old widow from Thornbury, near Bristol, has filed a lawsuit against Singapore Airlines after the death of her husband throughout severe turbulence on a...

Aug 26, 2026 · admin

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EasyJet Spurns £4.7bn Castlelake Takeover Bid as Opportunistic

EasyJet has turned down a £4.74bn acquisition offer from US investment firm Castlelake, rejecting the approach as "highly opportunistic" after the fund submitted multiple proposals...

Jun 18, 2026 · admin

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Government overhauls home buying rules to eliminate gazumping by 2029

The government has announced plans to remove "gazumping" from the real estate sector, implementing legally binding sales agreements that will stop buyers and sellers from...

Jun 16, 2026 · admin

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O’Leary Secures Extended Ryanair Deal Worth Over £130 Million

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has obtained a contract extension through April 2032, with a bonus scheme that could net him more than €150 million...

Jun 16, 2026 · admin

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UK Government Borrowing Hits Unexpected Peak in May Surge

The UK Government's lending has risen to an unforeseen maximum in May, hitting £23.3 billion per official figures released on Thursday. The figure reflects a...

Jun 15, 2026 · admin

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New job starts hit five-year low as firms grow cautious

The count of individuals taking on new positions has dropped to its lowest level in the past five years, based on new data from the...

Jun 14, 2026 · admin

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Mondelez Chief Defends Continued Russian Operations Amid Ukraine War

Van de Put, CEO of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez, has defended the company's contentious decision to maintain business activities in Russia despite the ongoing war in...

Jun 13, 2026 · admin

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Bank of Japan Raises Rates to Three Decade Peak Amid Inflation Surge

Japan's central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate to a 31-year peak, representing a significant shift in monetary policy as the nation grapples with...

Jun 12, 2026 · admin

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Unlocking Hidden Bill Discounts Available to Millions Across Britain

Millions of people across Britain are failing to access significant bill discounts simply because they are unaware that the help exists, according to a major...

Jun 11, 2026 · admin

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American resilience puzzles economists as global economy stumbles

The American economy's remarkable resilience has puzzled economists as much of the developed world faces slow economic growth and ongoing economic challenges. Despite contending with...

Jun 10, 2026 · admin