60 m. ago UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in a year in boost for Reeves

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.

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8 h. ago Take on Apple and Google to boost UK economy, think tank says

The Institute for Public Policy Research has said tackling big tech monopolies could help boost the UK economy.

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3 d. ago Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy as Trump's tariff war deepens

A global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the island attempts to strengthen its fragile economy

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5 d. ago Weight loss jabs could boost UK economy by £4.5 BILLION by getting people back to work

The UK economy could receive a boost of more than £4 billion by helping people considered obese access weight loss jabs to get back to work, with four million people said to be eligible

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6 d. ago Starmer promises ‘defence dividend’ through hike in military spending

The Prime Minister said the increase in spending to 2.5% of GDP will boost the economy and be felt in the pockets of workers.

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7 d. ago Alphabet shares slide as Apple seeks AI alternatives to Google search

Senior executive says tech group is looking at start-up options for iPhone and Safari browser

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7 d. ago AD FEATURE: Scottish communities reclaim their spark thanks to the railway

New report reveals ScotRail helped boost Scotland's economy by over £4bn last year

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2 w. ago Asda urgently recalls sandwich filler as shoppers warned 'do not eat it'

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2 w. ago What to do if your wireless headphones are lost or stolen: some sound advice

From using the location tracker on your phone to retaining proof of purchase, steps you can takeWhat to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mindHeadphones are a daily accessory for many, making them a tempting target for thieves. Whether they are stolen from your head or pinched from a bag, here’s what to do.Check the headphones control app on your phone. Many of them have a function that shows where they were last connected to your phone, so you can try to track them down.Check Find My on your phone, some Bluetooth models such as Apple’s AirPods, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds or Google’s Pixel Buds can be tracked. You may also be able to report them as lost in Find My in case anyone finds them.Report the theft to the police on 101 with a description of the headphones, including make, model, colour and serial number, which should be found on the box.Contact your insurance company to see whether the headphones are covered by any of your policies.Set up any...

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2 w. ago M&S 'tells workers to stay home' after cyber attack saw it suspend online orders

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2 w. ago New report reveals major sporting events delivered £230 million boost to London’s economy, attracting over 200 million global viewers

New report reveals major sporting events delivered £230 million boost to London’s economy, attracting over 200 million global viewers  london.gov.uk

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2 w. ago China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending

China has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington

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3 w. ago Ministers move to axe early public consultation phase for infrastructure schemes

Ministers insist that forthcoming amendments to flagship planning reforms will protect community input and boost the economy.

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3 w. ago What to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mind

From remotely locking your phone to changing passwords, do this quickly to protect yourself and restore peace of mindSmartphones contain the entirety of our modern lives, from photos, messages and memories to credit cards, bank accounts and all life admin, so when one gets lost or stolen it can be far worse than the cost of the actual handset.Here’s what to do if the worst happens. Quickly taking these steps will help protect yourself against data theft, scams and fraud, and with luck could even lead to you being reunited with your phone.Try to locate your phone with Find My on Apple or Google, if you have it turned on. You can use a browser on a computer, tablet or even a friend’s phone.Remotely lock your phone using Find My and mark it as lost, which helps protect your data, blocks the use of Apple or Google Pay and can leave a message on the screen for anyone who finds it. You can also remotely erase your phone from here too.Contact your network provider and block your sim to sto...

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3 w. ago Spain to reach NATO's spending goal of 2% of GDP on defense this year

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain will meet NATO’s defense spending target this year as pressure grows on the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy and NATO laggard to boost its military expenditure

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3 w. ago Google to face off with US government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case

Google on Monday will confront an existential threat as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a ruthless monopoly

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4 w. ago Google sued for £5bn in UK over allegations of shutting out rivals

Class action argues US tech firm charged more for advertising on its preinstalled apps than it could in fair marketGoogle is being sued in the UK for up to £5bn in damages over allegations it shut out rivals in the internet search market and abused this dominance to overcharge businesses for advertisements. A class action filed at the competition appeal tribunal on Tuesday argues that the US technology company has taken actions that enable it to charge higher prices for the promotions that appear in search inquiries than it otherwise could in a fair market. It alleged that Google, which is owned by the US tech company Alphabet, contracted phone makers to preinstall the Google search app and Chrome browser on Android devices and paid Apple to make it the default search engine on iPhones, with the intention of shutting out competition. The claim is filed by the competition law expert Or Brook on behalf of thousands of businesses and alleges Google ensured its search engine had better ...

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