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04/02/2026 06:30:16 PM
 Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal Attribution
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? Attribution
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis Attribution
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04/02/2026 06:30:01 PM
Sellers ripped the carpets and appliances out of my new home. Should I take legal action? DEAN DUNHAM replies
UK data champions come under siege as the AI revolution gathers pace: ALEX BRUMMER
Legal and medical data provider Relx has been on an extraordinary ride over the last several years with the share price more than doubling from 2022.
Families rush to set up trusts to cut inheritance tax: Here's how they work... and why the wealthy use them
Bitcoin treasury company debuts in London
Plus500 launches predictions market platform
Satellite specialist Filtronic sees profits slip
Irn-Bru owner snaps up two 'adult' soft drinks
Elon Musk confirms SpaceX/xAI merger
GSK slashes 350 R&D roles in US and UK
FTSE 100 soars to fresh high despite gold rout
Overpayment trick that can save you an astonishing £42,000 on your mortgage - and why NOW is the time you must do it
Millions of homeowners could take advantage of a savvy trick to free themselves of their mortgage years early and slash the amount of interest they pay.
My son died eight months ago but his employer STILL hasn't paid out on his £36,000 life insurance: SALLY SORTS IT
Civil service pensions in MELTDOWN: Rod, 70, could lose his dream home while he waits for £40,000 payout
When Rod Peers retired in November, he was eager to start this new chapter in his life by purchasing a three-bedroom property with his partner.
Bank of England expected to hold rates this week - but March cut looks likely, says ING
The market is expecting the central bank to hold the base rate at 3.75% after a 25 percentage point cut in December.
Santander launches 2% deposit mortgage to help first-time buyers: Is it a game changer?
First-time buyers can now secure a mortgage with Santander with a 2% deposit, as long as it is not below £10,000.
Top cash Isa rates are disappearing within days - bag one of these now while you still can: SYLVIA MORRIS
Rates on ordinary savings accounts are falling - but cash Isa deals are bucking the trend. Coventry Building Society launched a cash Isa paying 4.13%.
Is a ground rent cap a good idea for leaseholders and why is it controversial?
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Tech jobs are booming... and you DON'T always need technical skills to get one: Here's how to land a role - and which pay most
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Half of Britons miss out on the full state pension - but here's the ONE easy thing to boost yours: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS
I'm self-employed and want to save more into my pension: What are the traps I should avoid? Ad Feature
The YBS Christmas savings account paying a bumper 5% - it's NOT too early... but there is a catch
Mortgage rates back on the rise? Three more major lenders hike home loan prices
Can my daughter inherit my local government pension as I have nothing else to leave her? STEVE WEBB replies
Four lucky Premium Bonds savers win £100,000 on their first draw
House prices rise in January as buyers return to market with typical values up £2,660 on a year ago
Porch pirates are on the rise... and these are areas most targeted: What are YOUR rights if it happens to you?
Premium Bonds winners February 2026: See all the prizes from £1,000 to £1m and search our interactive tables
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Bloomberg
04/02/2026 06:30:07 PM
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Anthropic AI Tool Sparks Selloff From Software to Broader MarketStocks seen as vulnerable to disruption from AI slid sharply after Anthropic released a tool designed to automate legal work.
Markets WrapAsian Stocks Pare Losses After US Tech-Led Selloff
‘Get Me Out’: Traders Dump Software Stocks as AI Fears Erupt
ExclusiveNvidia Nears Deal to Invest $20 Billion in OpenAI Round
AnalysisMusk’s xAI Merger Poses Bigger Threat to OpenAI, Anthropic
Novo Warns Sales Will Drop Due to Tougher US CompetitionSales will fall by as much as 13% this year, the company said.
EarlierNovo Must Guard Against Obesity Drug Price War, Chairman Says
Bloomberg OpinionSome AI Gig Workers Make $1,000 an Hour. Can That Last?By Parmy Olson, Columnist
Private Credit Is Headed for a Software ShockBy Paul J. Davies, Columnist
Data Centers Can Power More Than AI ChatbotsBy Lara Williams, Columnist
Real Nasties Lurk Behind the Dollar 'Debasement Trade’By Marcus Ashworth, Columnist
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Trump to Launch $12 Billion Critical Mineral Stockpile to Blunt Reliance on China
Why China’s Grip on Critical Minerals Is So Hard to Break
Bitcoin-Led Crypto Rout Erases Nearly Half a Trillion in a WeekThe original cryptocurrency hit a 15-month low of $72,877 in the US on Tuesday.
Michael Burry Warns of Cascading Effects From Bitcoin Plunge
ExclusiveSantander Agrees to Buy US-Based Webster for $12.2 Billion
US Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs His Funding Deal With Democrats
US Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Carrier in Arabian Sea
Italy’s Far-Right Lawmaker Leaves Meloni’s Coalition
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Inside Xbox, a Game Studio Is Trying to Reinvent ItselfMicrosoft’s Obsidian Entertainment is searching for ways to make games more quickly and on smaller budgets.By Jason Schreier
Industry TV Recap: A Tabloid DramaAll this supposed shadiness in financial journalism was news to us!
How Much of Your Money Is Going to ICE?On Everybody’s Business, we tackle the cost of Trump’s deportation campaign and look at a startup taking on the declining population.
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India Regulator Mulls Supervision Revamp for Banks to Curb Risks
Hair Loss Biopharma Firm Veradermics Raises $256 Million in IPO
China’s New Retail Accounts Jump to Highest Since 2024 Boom
The US Is Flirting With Its First-Ever Population Decline
On LinkedIn, Everyone’s an AI Detective Now
Canada’s MDA Courts Global Talent in Defense-Driven Space Boom
Bezos’ Rocket Firm Blue Origin to Halt Space Tourism Flights
Musk Considers Timing SpaceX IPO With Planetary Alignment, FT Reports
Hong Kong Billionaire Family Office Backs $100 Million AI Fund
Anthropic Plans Employee Tender Offer at $350 Billion Valuation
Nintendo Shares Drop 11% After Switch 2 Profit Underwhelms
First Brands Founder Uses Hamptons Home for $50 Million Bond
Batista Family Revamps Holding Company in Bid to Tap Debt Markets
Gold and Silver Fans ‘Hate This New Volatility’ But Keep the Faith
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New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Administration Over Tunnel Funds
Singapore Supports Move To Enshrine Opposition Leader Role, Straits Times Reports
Starmer, Trump Discuss UK Base Deal Panned by White House
about 5 hours agoTrump’s View of Colombia Leader Swings From ‘Sick’ to ‘Terrific’
Can Wind Power Survive Trump’s Efforts Against It?
How Trump Is Testing India’s US-Russia Balancing Act
Why Does the US Government Keep Shutting Down?
Why Even a Hint of ‘Sell America’ Rattles Global Markets
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Lithium Miner Tianqi Plans SQM Share Sale, Opening Route to Exit
AirTrunk Hires Mackellar From Lendlease to Lead Asia Expansion
Pipeline Explodes at Delfin LNG Planned Project in Louisiana
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Australia’s World-Leading Solar Drives Residential Battery Boom
The Best Hotels in Milan for Any Trip and Budget
Five Top Tables: Where to Eat in Geneva Right Now
Portrait of a Young Collector: What Art’s New Class Is Hot to Buy
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Global Funds Shun Thai Markets on Election Risks, Policy Stasis
Shipping Firms Face Tough 2026 as Reopening of Red Sea Looms
Smaller Fed Balance Sheet Requires More Active Fed, Mizuho Says
Chicago Mayor Names Steven Mahr Interim Chief Financial Officer
Chicago Office Tower Sells at an 87% Discount to Pre-Covid Price
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Gerard Piqué’s Kings League Gets $63 Million to Reach Gen Z
NFL Commissioner Says League Needs to Improve Diversity Hiring
NFL to Review Emails Between NY Giants Co-Owner and Epstein
Avocado Prices Are Coming Down Just in Time for Super Bowl Guacamole
Chicago Bears Pursued by Indiana With New Stadium Financing Bill
Jovana Mugoša for Bloomberg Markets
Tax-Free Energy Bonds Draw Billions From Yield-Hungry InvestorsThese twists on munis offer rewards for those who understand the risk.By Erin Hudson and Elizabeth Rembert
Native American Tribes Fight Sports Betting Rivals
The Points Guy Says Trump’s Rate Cap Idea Ends Credit Card HeydayCustomers’ beloved perks are now on the line.
Venezuela’s Spectacular Bond Rally Runs Into a $170 Billion ReckoningInvestors will win if the country stabilizes and oil starts flowing.
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CNN
Money
04/02/2026 06:30:10 PM
2026 Elections Calendar
Netflix’s antitrust hearing morphed into a culture-war fight over ‘wokeness’
Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed
China reveals its plan to challenge the US dollar for dominance. Could it ever work?
Netflix’s antitrust hearing morphed into a culture-war fight over ‘wokeness’
Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed
French offices of Elon Musk’s X platform raided by Paris cybercrime unit
Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants
PepsiCo is cutting the price of Doritos, Cheetos and other snacks by up to 15%
Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as new CEO to replace Bob Iger
Venezuelan oil is key to Trump’s Russia plan. There’s a problem with that
Trump gave Kevin Warsh an impossible job
Companies are ditching business with ICE
It’s been a weird few days on Wall Street
Boeing just turned a rare profit. Its problems may be coming to an end
Amazon is closing its Fresh and Go locations
Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
CEOs attended a private screening of ‘Melania’ on the day ICE killed Alex Pretti
Amazon’s layoffs are staggering. We’ve seen this before
The iPhone 17 is easing Wall Street’s concerns about Apple’s AI troubles
People aren’t buying into Apple’s big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests
Analysis: Is the case against Don Lemon about winning — or about chilling journalism?
King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
Washington Post’s White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts
Barry Diller sought to buy CNN from Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit
2026 Elections Calendar
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