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Chair of UK's competition regulator removed by government

The chair of the UK's competition regulator has been removed from his role by the government, amid its push for growth.

Politics may stand in the way of economics when it comes to airport expansion

It is no surprise to see a government that claims to be committed to making economic growth a priority giving the green light to expansion of Gatwick…

River Island eyes tighter grip on costs as tax rises loom

River Island, the privately owned fashion retailer, is preparing to exert a tighter grip on its cost base as the high street faces the prospect of…

Morrisons takes legal action to stop farmers' protests

Supermarket chain Morrisons has taken out a High Court injunction preventing anyone from protesting at its sites - amid what it calls a "serious threat"…

Water boss blames 15 years of keeping bills low for industry woes

The boss of under fire Southern Water has told MPs that 15 years of "flat bills" is the reason for the industry's struggles with sewage spills and…

Employee payments fintech Aslan roars to life with £4m seed funding

A British fintech which pledges to improve workers’ financial wellbeing has secured a $5m (£3.9m) seed funding round led by the prominent…

Net worth of Trump inauguration attendees tops $1 trillion with world's richest in the crowd

One of the things that made President Donald Trump's inauguration distinctive was the prominence of Silicon Valley elite.

Musk, MrBeast or Shark Tank star: Who might buy TikTok after Trump's ultimatum?

Donald Trump has given TikTok 75 days to convince US officials it doesn't threaten national security - most likely by finding a new, US owner for its…

Wage growth and jobless rate rising, official figures show

There has been a surge in the pace of wage growth but a rise in the jobless rate following a big drop in the number of payrolled employees, according…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves to join celebrities and world leaders at WEF Davos to drum up support for UK…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will travel to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this week to court potential investors in UK growth projects, joining…

Bosses are giving staff days off, treats and £1,000 interest free loans to help them through Blue…

Businesses are giving staff days off, gift vouchers or access to interest free loans to help them cope with "Blue Monday". 

Treasury Committee question if new Office for Value for Money is value for money

Leading MPs have questioned whether the new Office for Value for Money will actually save the taxpayer any money.

Online travel group Secret Escapes seeks getaway with new owner

Secret Escapes, the online travel platform, has hired bankers to explore a sale nearly 15 years after its launch.

Reeves to meet US financiers as Trump presidency kicks off

Rachel Reeves will hold talks with some of Wall Street’s leading financiers in Davos this week, less than hours after Donald Trump's second US…

Government 'doesn't think' Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on UK - but is 'prepared for all scenarios'

The government doesn't think Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on the UK, but is "prepared for all scenarios", a cabinet minister has said.