Could Wells Fargo Target Barclays in Mega-Deal?
Rumours of a Wells Fargo takeover of Barclays circulate, while TG Jones faces restructuring and LIV Golf seeks new funding beyond Saudi Arabia.
Rumours of a Wells Fargo takeover of Barclays circulate, while TG Jones faces restructuring and LIV Golf seeks new funding beyond Saudi Arabia.
UK data centres consume 6% of electricity, more than London's homes. Government emissions forecasts revised upward 100-fold. Old tech and lack of efficiency standards blamed.
UK businesses are most likely among global peers to move operations abroad for predictable tax and regulatory environments, with 39% delaying investments due to policy uncertainty, according to Baker Tilly International.
PwC brings back half-day Fridays for summer, allowing employees to finish work at lunchtime from July to August to boost morale and flexibility.
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Deliveroo introduces Bundles, allowing orders from up to three shops simultaneously, and extends top-up to restaurants, aiming to emulate high street shopping as UK order value jumps 20%.
RICS survey reveals UK housing market remains subdued due to Iran war, with buyer demand low and prices falling, especially in London and the South East.
UK AI chip startup Fractile raises $220M in Series B funding led by Accel, Factorial Funds, and Founders Fund, as government touts British AI strength.
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New data shows over half of capital gains tax concessions go to the top 1% of earners, highlighting inequality in housing tax breaks.
Jim Chalmers' 2026 budget takes overdue steps toward economic reform and environmental protection, but doesn't fix everything. It's a credible first payment to future generations.
Live facial recognition is expanding from police to retail stores, promising to curb shoplifting but raising surveillance concerns. The technology has falsely accused shoppers, and critics worry about its spread into public spaces.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers explains why Labor didn't fully abolish negative gearing in the budget, saying reforms strike the right balance for Australia's future.
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Modella Capital's takeover of WH Smith's high street chain, rebranded as TG Jones, faces a critical restructuring with up to 150 store closures and thousands of job cuts, as the low-profile firm positions itself as key creditor, landlord, and brand owner.
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On the eve of Trump's Beijing trip, we analyze his changing approach to Xi Jinping, tech CEOs like Musk and Cook joining him, and the focus on trade. Plus, the billion-dollar ballroom mystery.
The 2026 federal budget introduces 'Aussie woosers' instead of winners and losers, marking a shift to Pauline's vision of equality.
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RecommendedGuardian Australia answers key questions about the 2026 federal budget, including NDIS cuts, property tax changes, and housing policies for younger Australians.
Australia will send its E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to join an international mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Minister Richard Marles considering further contributions.
South Australia secures a deal with Michelin to be the first Australian state in the guide, aiming to boost gastronomic tourism and economic development.
Vistry Group warns first-half profits will be 'significantly' lower due to Iran war uncertainty, forcing price cuts and incentives. Shares plunge 10.5%.
Data centers now consume 6% of UK and US electricity, with AI driving a 15% global rise in two years. Greenpeace warns of higher bills and fossil fuel reliance.
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Intertek, a FTSE 100 lab testing firm, agrees to a £10.6bn takeover by Swedish private equity firm EQT, owned by the Wallenberg family.
Utah approves Stratos AI datacenter spanning over 40,000 acres, requiring more power than the entire state uses, sparking backlash over water and energy concerns.
Nissan's CEO confirms talks with China's Chery about building cars at the Sunderland plant, as the Japanese carmaker posts steep losses and considers options for its 6,000 workers.
Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer and FDA deputy commissioner for food, takes over as acting FDA commissioner after Marty Makary's resignation.
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