Claire's collapse into administration renews high street fears
The British operations of Claire's, the accessories retailer, have collapsed into administration just four months after their last brush with insolvency, putting more than 1,000 high street jobs at risk.
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US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm
The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.
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Tech rental subscription service Raylo clicks on £30m fundraising
A consumer tech rental service which has struck partnerships with Apple, Dyson and Sony's PlayStation brand has landed £30m in new financial backing and an alliance with LG, the Korean electronics giant.
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Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests
The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".
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'The pay is painfully low': Criminal barrister on salaries and why no one is being honest about the justice system
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat to barrister Benjamin Knight, from Central Chambers, Manchester, and Liberal Chambers, London.
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NHS-licensed digital platform Evaro lands $25m funding boost
An NHS-licensed digital healthcare platform which says it serves more than 2 million patients will this week announce a $25m funding boost.
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UK bank fined for breaking Russia sanctions
Bank of Scotland (BoS) has been fined by a regulator for breaking sanctions related to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge
The airline says it expects fares to increase by up to 9% as passenger numbers grow this year.
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Tanker crash captain denies falling asleep
Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash.
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Two charities get £300k to support older residents
Independent Age has given £149,997 to Citizens Advice Swale and £150,000 to Age UK East Sussex.
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Ryanair to raise fares after profits dip amid Italy fine
The airline says it expects fares to go up by at least 8% as passenger numbers grow this year.
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'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job'
Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector.
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Gold rushes past record $5k in hedge against Trump
The price of gold has surged past the record $5,000 per ounce level and shows little sign of easing back as investors continue to seek shelter from uncertainties connected to Donald Trump.
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Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
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Food project to 'sneak' kidney beans into diets
It is an addition to Hearth Earth's surplus curry offer, which it serves in five locations across Oxford.
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Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".
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Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".
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Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
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Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold is seen as a so-called "safe-haven" asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
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