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Reeves welcomes IMF's improved growth forecast
The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

UK economic forecast boosted by IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its projection for UK growth this year by 0.4% to 1.1% - the largest upward revision for any advanced economy.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: Sky News

GoCardless employees in line for £100m windfall
GoCardless, the digital payments platform, is to become the third British fintech in as many months to orchestrate a share sale that will result in a £100m-plus windfall for its employees.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: Sky News

Fraud probe into £112m Unite hotel complex
The Unite trade union has told Sky News the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate a controversial hotel and conference centre in Birmingham that cost the union almost £112m.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: Sky News

Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

HSBC splits bank between East and West in major overhaul
Pam Kaur is the first woman in the banking giant's 159-year history to become its chief financial officer.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Former Vanquis and MasterCard chiefs pick Pockit for new board seats
Former bosses of Vanquis Bank and MasterCard's international businesses are joining the board of a fintech which specialises in serving 'unbanked' consumers.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: Sky News

UK borrowing for September third highest on record
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - came in lower than expected on Tuesday.

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22-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Harrods settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed
The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Canadians and Mexicans nervously await the US election
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Saudi-funded LIV Golf strikes deal to tee off in India
The breakaway international golf tour funded by Saudi Arabia's vast wealth is to stage its first event in India early next year amid its continued expansion and an impasse over the sport's global calendar.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: Sky News

New workers' rights to cost businesses £5bn a year
Firms will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Bonus payments to water company bosses rise to £9.1m amid sewage scandal
Bonuses to water company bosses rose this year to £9.1m - despite record sewage discharges and financial woes at some utilities.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: Sky News

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away
VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Ocado Group lines up ex-Microsoft exec as next chairman
A former Microsoft executive is being lined up as the next chairman of Ocado Group, the online grocery technology provider.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: Sky News

Products recalled over peanut contamination fears
Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

New young drivers should not carry under-21s as passengers - AA
It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

Harrods in the process of settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed
The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

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21-Oct-2024 - Source: BBC News

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