Lloyds Banking Group has completed a £220 million sale of its European life insurance business, Scottish Widows Europe, to FTSE 250 firm Chesnara, marking Chesnara's second major acquisition from a UK bank.
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Researchers believe they've identified the landing site of Luna 9, the pioneering Soviet spacecraft that first successfully touched down on the Moon in 1966, using modern imaging and machine learning techniques.
Official figures reveal unemployment rose to 5.2% in Q4 2025, the highest since early 2021, while wage growth eased to 4.2%, increasing chances of a March rate cut.
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Official figures reveal UK unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level since early 2021, as wage growth slows and businesses navigate economic pressures.
Official figures reveal the UK unemployment rate has risen to 5.2% in December, marking the highest level in nearly five years, up from 4.1% when Labour took office in 2024.
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The UK unemployment rate has increased to 5.2% in Q4 2025, with 6,000 jobs lost. Bank of England's Catherine Mann warns minimum wage hikes are driving youth unemployment to 15%, surpassing the EU average.
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The Financial Reporting Council is considering temporary accounting rule adjustments to make London more appealing for Chinese companies seeking international listings.
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Europe's dangerous reliance on US technology has created a vulnerability that could be exploited by political leaders like Donald Trump, threatening digital sovereignty and security across the continent.
Chinese travelers are bypassing Japan for the 2026 Lunar New Year, opting for destinations like Thailand and Singapore amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and economic factors.
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A landmark court case accusing Santos of greenwashing has been dismissed, with the judge ruling the company's climate claims were not misleading under current law.
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Warhorse Studios releases a free next-gen update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, enhancing graphics to 4K and boosting frame rates to 60 FPS for a smoother, more immersive medieval RPG experience.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coles, alleging the supermarket's 'Down Down' promotions misled customers about genuine price reductions.
Topshop makes a physical retail comeback after five years, launching in 32 John Lewis stores nationwide. The iconic brand returns with 130 key pieces, including signature denim, marking a nostalgic moment for millennials.
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Major wealth management firms are aggressively pursuing mergers and acquisitions worldwide to expand their client base and assets under management, intensifying competition in the financial sector.
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The Guardian has published its latest corrections and clarifications, addressing factual inaccuracies and providing updates on previously reported stories from February 2026.
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