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CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK’s competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into three of the world’s largest hotel groups, Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott...

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UK shop price inflation slows to 1.1% in February as retailers cut prices

Shop price inflation slowed more than expected in February, offering households tentative relief from cost-of-living pressures as retailers stepped up discounting and global...

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Bank of England rate cuts at risk in 2026 as Middle East conflict sparks inflation fears

Expectations of further Bank of England base rate cuts this year have been thrown into doubt after escalating conflict in the Middle East...

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RIT Capital Partners’ SpaceX stake tops £100m as Elon Musk valuation soars

A bold bet on SpaceX has paid off handsomely for RIT Capital Partners, after the value of its stake in Elon Musk’s rocket...

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Spring Statement 2026: Reeves downgraded growth as business leaders demand urgent action

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement to the House of Commons under the shadow of escalating conflict in the Middle East and...

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Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation

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Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices

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A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals

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Alibaba’s Qwen tech lead steps down after major AI push

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Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?

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