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Forbes launches first-ever ‘Most Powerful Women in Sports’ list celebrating 25 global trailblazers

Forbes unveils its inaugural Most Powerful Women in Sports list, honouring 25 leaders shaping strategy, innovation and investment across global sport. Read more: Forbes launches first-ever ‘Most Powerful Women in Sports’ list celebrating 25 glo...

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Two new crossbench peers appointed to House of Lords for expertise in health and social policy

Professor Dame Clare Gerada and Polly Neate CBE have been appointed as new crossbench peers, bringing expertise in health and social policy to the Lords. Read more: Two new crossbench peers appointed to House of Lords for expertise in health and so...

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Waitrose’s kindness gap: how a supermarket lost its humanity

When a 27-year-old volunteer with autism was shown the door after his family asked if he could be paid, Waitrose didn’t just lose a helper—it lost a chance to prove that inclusion means more than a press release. Read more: Waitrose’s kindnes...

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JCB invests £100m to modernise flagship UK factory and secure 8,000 jobs

JCB unveils £100m overhaul of its Rocester headquarters, safeguarding 8,000 jobs and boosting UK manufacturing productivity. Read more: JCB invests £100m to modernise flagship UK factory and secure 8,000 jobs ...

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Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack confirmed as UK’s most costly, with £1.9bn impact

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover caused £1.9bn in damages, the most expensive in UK history, disrupting 5,000 firms and global supply chains. Read more: Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack confirmed as UK’s most costly, with £1.9bn impact ...

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UK inflation holds at 3.8% in September, fuelling hopes of earlier rate cut

UK inflation held steady at 3.8% in September, below Bank of England forecasts, boosting expectations of an interest rate cut before year-end. Read more: UK inflation holds at 3.8% in September, fuelling hopes of earlier rate cut ...

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Allica Bank acquires fintech Kriya in £1bn SME finance drive

Allica Bank acquires fintech Kriya to expand into embedded finance and deliver £1bn of SME working capital lending by 2028. Read more: Allica Bank acquires fintech Kriya in £1bn SME finance drive ...

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Nick Clegg: AI company valuations are ‘crackers’ and ripe for correction

Nick Clegg warns AI valuations are “crackers” and unsustainable, predicting a market correction as investors question the industry’s long-term returns. Read more: Nick Clegg: AI company valuations are ‘crackers’ and ripe for correction ...

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Morrisons to shut 103 outlets including cafés, florists and pharmacies in major restructure

Morrisons to close 103 outlets — including cafés, florists and pharmacies — as part of a restructuring plan to refocus investment and cut costs. Read more: Morrisons to shut 103 outlets including cafés, florists and pharmacies in major restru...

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The AA’s loyalty problem: sixty-four years and still taken for a ride

When loyalty no longer pays: Richard Alvin uncovers how his stepfather’s 64 years of faithful AA membership was rewarded with a renewal quote nearly three times higher than that for a brand-new customer, a telling symptom of Britain’s warped ser...

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