2 h. ago Keir Starmer admits government has ‘asked a lot’ of business, and defends employment rights bill – business live

PM tells BCC conference businesses have made a ‘huge difference’, following the tax rises in the last budgetFull story: Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumoursStarmer then tells the BCC conference that the spending review earlier this month is a “clear shift” towards investing in the future of the UK, not simply tackling the promises it inherited.Starmer says his administration have “wiped the slate clean”, stabilized the economy, and can now move onto building a fairer Britain, with change and renewal.‘I fully acknowledge that this year, as we’ve had to fix the foundations of our country, [and] deal with the unprecedented mess that we inherited, we’ve asked a lot of you.I understand that, and I want to acknowledge that.They are all vital for the long-term growth of our country. But none of that would have been possible without your contribution. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Shell doubles down on denials after media reports of early talks with rival BP to create £200bn UK oil companyBusiness live – latest updatesShell has said it has “no intention” of making an offer for the rival fossil fuel company BP after speculation it had been planning a £60bn takeover, ruling out a formal approach for the next six months.In an official statement to markets on Thursday, the company doubled down on the previous day’s denials that it was planning a bid, after media reports that it was in early talks with its competitor to create a £200bn UK oil supermajor. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Shell ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Shell doubles down on denials after media reports of early talks with rival BP to create £200bn UK oil companyBusiness live – latest updatesShell has said it has “no intention” of making an offer for the rival fossil fuel company BP after speculation it had been planning a £60bn takeover, ruling out a formal approach for the next six months.In an official statement to markets on Thursday, the company doubled down on the previous day’s denials that it was planning a bid, following media reports that it was in early talks with its competitor to create a £200bn UK oil supermajor. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP

British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP

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18 h. ago Trump administration could deport immigrants to 58 other countries after Supreme Court opened door for swift removals

Diplomats have reportedly been offering payments and potential relief from Trump’s renewed travel ban to entice countries to take deported ‘third-country’ immigrants

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19 h. ago Shell denies it is in talks to buy BP after reports of potential £60bn takeover

Spokesperson says report that it is considering bid for struggling rival is ‘further market speculation’Shell has denied talks are taking place for it to buy BP, amid reports that it is negotiating a historic £60bn takeover to create one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies.The so-called oil supermajors are reported to be discussing a potential deal after speculation earlier this year that Shell was considering a bid for its struggling rival, which would mark an end for the 120-year-old company. Continue reading...

Economics

21 h. ago Shell in early talks to buy rival BP to create oil giant – reports

Reported megamerger between supermajors would create British oil company worth more than £200bnShell is in early talks with BP over a historic £60bn deal that could create one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, according to reports.The so-called oil supermajors are reported to be in talks over a potential deal following speculation earlier this year that Shell was considering a bid for its struggling rival. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Major safety warning on popular sunscreen: 'It doesn't do what it says', study finds

A major report has warned that a popular family sunscreen does not work, potentially leaving consumers at risk of skin cancer.

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6 d. ago Major skin cancer warning slapped on popular sunscreen: 'It doesn't do what it says', study finds

A major report has warned that a popular family sunscreen does not work, potentially leaving consumers at risk of skin cancer .

Events

7 d. ago Liverpool join Chelsea in transfer race for £43m star who 'wants Anfield move'

Lyon star Malick Fofana has been on Chelsea's radar for a potential summer transfer but the Blues have now reportedly been joined by Liverpool in the race for his signature

Sport

8 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham in 'dagger to heart' of David and Victoria as he buys £10.5m home with Nicola

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have reportedly purchased a lavish mansion in Los Angeles, potentially making the Beckham feud worse

Economics

1 week ago Metro Bank shares soar as investors welcome possible takeover approach

The London-listed bank was reportedly approached by investment firm Pollen Street Capital about potentially taking it private.

Economics

1 week ago Max Verstappen snaps at 'childish' reporters and claims talk of potential F1 race ban is a 'waste of time': 'It's p***ing me off'

BEN NAGLE IN MONTREAL: A 'p***ed off' Max Verstappen snapped at reporters and claimed more talk of a potential F1 race ban is a 'waste of time' after he qualified second in Canada.

Politics

2 w. ago Tory MSP denies talks with Nigel Farage's Reform UK about defecting

Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson said he 'wouldn't even know how to contact' Reform UK's Scottish leader, Martyn Greene.

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3 w. ago Potential location of Trump’s presidential library revealed in new report

Negotiations reportedly underway with Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton over 100-year lease

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3 w. ago Young and black employees most likely to have workplace monitored according to new report

A new report warns privacy rights are potentially being breached, suggesting an urgent need for legal reform so workers can have a say over how they are monitored

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3 w. ago Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street’s rally stalls on U.S. economic data

Asian shares are trading mixed, as Wall Street’s big recent rally lost some momentum following a pair of potentially discouraging reports on the American economy

Economics

3 w. ago How ‘a man with a blow torch’ turned a rally in Colorado into a scene of horror

The attack by a man hurling molotov cocktails struck at the heart of one of Colorado’s largest Jewish communitiesThe first 911 calls reporting the Colorado flamethrower attack were as horrific as they were unbelievable.“There is a male with a blow torch setting people on fire,” a dispatcher advised the city’s police department, passing on the account of an eyewitness. Another official reported: “Multiple burns, potential terror attack.” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Luka Modric pitched Rangers move by Davide Ancelotti and Real Madrid legend 'didn't say no'

A bombshell report claims Ancelotti has already pitched Modric on a potential move to Ibrox – and that he didn't say no

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