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Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.
Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.
When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
Phillips Distilling lost 70% of its Canadian business after provinces banned the sale of US liquor. It has since found a way to sell its products in Canada again.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.