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Betting firms ‘scaremongering’ over tax rises, say MPs

Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget.

Betting firms ‘scaremongering’ over tax rises, say MPs

Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget.

McDonald’s to introduce sexual harassment training after BBC uncovered abuse of staff

The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.

McDonald’s to introduce sexual harassment training in UK after BBC uncovered abuse of staff

The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.

Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms

The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.

Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms

The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.

Eastern Airways goes into administration

The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.

Eastern Airways goes into administration

The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.

Trump unveils deals to lower US weight-loss drug prices

US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

Bank says inflation has ‘peaked’ as it holds interest rates

Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.