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Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: China investigates major shadow bank for ‘crimes’
Zhongzhi Enterprise, one of China's biggest shadow banks, has lent billions to real estate firms.
Leasehold reforms: Michael Gove confident bill will pass by next election
The bill would make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to extend their lease or buy their freehold.
The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes
BAT wants sellers to be licensed, and sweet flavours banned
Metro Bank shareholders vote to back rescue deal
Nearly 93% of votes cast by shareholders backed the package which will raise extra funds.
Sunak welcomes foreign firms’ £29.5bn ‘vote of confidence’
The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".
Slick videos or more ‘authentic’ content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.
Labour says it ‘won’t set arbitrary target’ on migration
The party says its proposals, including raising salary thresholds for foreign workers, would cut migration.
Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come
Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people.
Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout
Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future