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As for the search for that kind of experience, Walthamstow High Street might not be on top of many shopping lists. Still, amidst payday lenders, pawn shops, bookmakers, and budget cafes, the state of the local Asda does look especially depressing. Not a shock, given the store has already been subject to a blistering zero …

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Fans of McDonald's milkshakes will be able to indulge with a new unique flavor, since the fast food giant is now set to release a new one for the first time on UK menus. Iconic Shamrock Shake, that has been available in American stores for decades will finally come into UK restaurants, as early as …

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Google quietly axed its past promise to avoid artificial intelligence applications in weapons and surveillance in a new, updated version of its ethics policy. Previously, the California-based tech giant's "AI Principles" declared that it would not develop AI technologies that could "cause or are likely to cause overall harm." That meant a promise to not …

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The Bank of England is widely tipped to cut its benchmark interest rate to 4.5% today, which analysts and market observers have widely forecasted. And as we delve into the importance of the decision, you'll also have the opportunity to engage in our live Q&A at 4.30pm with experts addressing your most critical questions. This …

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In what is poised to be an interest rate cutting move, it seems the Bank of England would cut its base rate from the current 4.75 percent to 4.5 percent in the scheduled meeting this Thursday. This development comes in light of the Bank of England after December's slightly softer inflation rate and the need …

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Recent announcements have sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Investors across Europe and the US are bracing for the impact after President Trump's move to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Markets are reacting strongly as uncertainty builds over potential retaliatory measures from these nations. This uncertainty is not only rattling investor confidence but …

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Barclays customers are still suffering from intermittent payment and transfer errors after a massive IT failure knocked out the High Street bank's app and online banking services. Problems that started on Friday—the last day before payday for many UK workers as well as the deadline for submitting self-assessment tax returns—have meant customers were unable to …

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Supermarket chain Lidl, which operates more than 1,000 stores throughout the UK, has placed a recall on two of its pretzel items after the affected products were said to cause a burning sensation in the mouth. The pretzels involved are Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels and the ones covered with milk chocolate. Customers are therefore …

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The Federal Reserve, under pressure from Donald Trump to cut interest rates, has resisted his calls and instead voted to keep borrowing costs steady, indicating that rates could remain elevated for the foreseeable future. This development comes despite former President Donald Trump's public demand last week for an immediate rate drop. In its first policy …

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Despite the disappointing sales and deliveries, Tesla saw its stock price quadruple over the past year to that extent, revealing the electrical vehicle market's depth of unpredictability. Tesla reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024 on Wednesday after the US stock markets closed. While the financial results for the company indicated a tough sale, the story …

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Tesco plans to cut 400 jobs in UK stores and its head office as part of efforts to improve efficiency. The move is part of the retailer's overall plan to make it more efficient in a highly competitive retail market. Employees in Tesco Mobile stores, in-store bakeries, and managerial roles at the supermarket's headquarters are …