Business · 4 October 2026
UK shoppers flock to nitrite‑free bacon, spurred by health‑hyped headlines, but experts say the safety benefits are unproven.
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Business · 4 October 2026
Tesco has made a surprise offer to acquire Britain’s largest specialist wine chain, Majestic Wine, promising to turn its aisles into a full‑blown oenophile experience. The move could either bring a new era of wine‑…
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Business · 3 October 2026
After months of interim leadership, Ofgem is close to appointing Tim Jarvis as its permanent chief, aiming to bring stability to the energy sector amid rising prices.
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Business · 3 October 2026
A prediction market has people betting on whether HSBC or Lloyds will collapse, prompting regulators to step in before the City’s nerves turn to panic.
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Business · 3 October 2026
In a twist of fate, London’s once‑glittering Georgian homes are now the latest victims of a housing market that prefers high‑street café prices to grandiose façades.
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Business · 3 October 2026
Energy suppliers stage protest outside Bank of England, demanding swift government action to curb soaring household bills, while the City’s elite scramble to keep the lights on.
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Business · 3 October 2026
BT has been accused of temporarily cutting customers’ broadband to pressure them into upgrading to its digital landline service, sparking backlash and a wave of online complaints.
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Business · 3 October 2026
After abandoning a £10bn bid, private‑equity giant TPG has thrown its hat into the Monzo stake pot, prompting speculation that the firm is chasing more than a slice of the digital‑banking pie.
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Business · 3 October 2026
In a move that could only be described as a quiet coup, London's leading financial institutions have assembled a covert campaign to counter the Treasury's latest banking tax raid, all while preparing to meet the Chancell…
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