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Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly
In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly.
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BP boss Bernard Looney quits after board misled over relationships
The oil giant said Bernard Looney had not been "fully transparent" in disclosures about past relationships with colleagues.
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Value of UK mortgage arrears jumps by a third
The value of mortgage arrears jumped by almost 30% as interest rates increase.
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iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger
Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after the EU forced the change.
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Triple lock: State pension could go up less than expected next year
The government is not saying which figure will be used to calculate a rise under the triple lock.
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Poundland owner to take on up to 71 Wilko stores
Pepco Group, which owns Poundland in the UK, will take control of dozens of Wilko store leases.
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Poundland owner to take on up to 71 Wilko stores
Pepco Group confirmed that existing Wilko staff will have priority in applying for new jobs at Poundland.
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Derby Alstom train factory jobs fear as orders dry up
Concerns are raised that thousands of jobs may be under threat at Alstom's Derby plant.
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Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on MGM Resorts
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at the group's hotels.
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Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s owner to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate, which owns Slug & Lettuce and Yates's bars, will add about 20p to a pint during busy periods.
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