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Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcy

The troubled firm reportedly told investors in November its liabilities had outstripped its assets.

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Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Sir Howard Davies faced backlash online and has since rowed back on his comments on home ownership.

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Telegraph takeover: Gulf bidders promise press freedom

The fund, run by CNN ex-boss Jeff Zucker, has told the BBC it would be a responsible owner of the titles.

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Prescription drugs sold online without robust checks

More than 1,600 pills were bought by a BBC reporter who entered false information online without challenge.

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Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary

It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group.

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Character.ai: Young people turning to AI therapist bots

One of the breakout bots on the platform is AI Psychologist, which receives millions of messages from young users.

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McDonald’s hit by Israel-Gaza ‘misinformation’

It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant.

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Carrefour to halt Pepsi sales over price rises

The French supermarket put notices on shelves in parts of Europe to inform customers of the decision.

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Sainsbury’s increases pay as supermarkets battle for staff

About 120,000 workers at the supermarket will see their wages increase by more than 9% from March.

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JD Sports shares plunge 20% after profit warning

The sports retailer says promotions and price discounts hit its revenues in the run-up to Christmas.

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