Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.
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NatWest hands out £500m bonus pot after shedding shackles of state ownership
NatWest Group will disclose on Friday that it awarded bonuses of nearly £500m last year, as it returned to full private ownership 17 years after it was rescued by taxpayers.
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'Quite expensive' supermarket crowned nation's favourite for fifth time
Marks and Spencer has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to a survey - despite being "quite expensive" for the average shopper.
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Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass
"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.
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Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
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AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry
It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.
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Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe
The planned £500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced.
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Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of Britain's richest men?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United and one of the UK's richest men, has sparked controversy over comments he made about immigration in an interview with Sky News.
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Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.
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Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
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AI researcher says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry
It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.
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Holiday tax could make holidays 'unaffordable' for many, campaigners say
A holiday tax in England would put an extra £100 or more on the cost of a fortnight's stay, according to industry bosses.
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'I racked up £145k of debt' - Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
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Instagram boss says 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic' not addiction
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
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Instagram use can be 'problematic' but not addictive, says app's chief
The head of Instagram has told a court he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media.
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Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
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Early SpaceX backer funds UK satellite data start-up
A satellite data start-up which shrinks file sizes in order to transmit larger quantities of information has won backing from an early investor in SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket-making behemoth.
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Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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Instagram boss: Too much social media use is 'personal thing'
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
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