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PA Media: UK NewsYousaf cancels planned speech as he battles for political survival
The Scottish First Minister faces a potential vote of no confidence in his leadership after he axed the powersharing deal with the Greens.
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Any benefits transition failings ‘will lead to real-world misery for thousands’
The Government must ensure it helped claimants switch from legacy benefits to Universal Credit without losing their benefits, a report said.
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Ex-Parliamentary researcher ordered not to contact MPs after China spy charges
Christopher Cash is accused of an offence under the Official Secrets Act.
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Bayer investor Deka takes a stand against CEO in annual vote
Bayer shareholder Deka Investment said on Friday it would not join other large investors in supporting the healthcare and agriculture group's management at its annual general meeting. Two other larger German mutual fund management houses, DWS and Union Investment, have said they would vote in favour of approving the management board's action. Bayer CEO Bill Anderson will face questions at the AGM over his decision in March to suspend for up to three years any preparations to break apart the German maker of pharmaceuticals, crop protection products and consumer health remedies.
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Two men charged with immigration offences after migrant deaths in Channel
Both men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
- The Canadian Press
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
LONDON (AP) — TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced various restrictions around the world. TikTok is already banned in a handful of countries and from government-issued devices in a number of others, due to official worries that the app poses privacy and cybersecurity concerns. Those fears are reflec
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Ed Davey calls for billion-pound budget boost for farming
The Liberal Democrat leader visited a farm in Treflach, Shropshire on Thursday.
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World Snooker Championship 2024: Order of play, BBC TV coverage, match schedule, full results and highest break
Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, results and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
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‘Moral and economic case’ for helping autistic people into work, says Tory MP
Sir Robert Buckland who led the review said employment can provide ‘fulfilment and happiness’ for people on the autistic spectrum.
- Evening Standard
London mayor election: Sadiq Khan wants TfL to run more commuter trains
Bid to seize control of Southeastern metro services and Great Northern trains
- Charlotte Observer
Tacos, quesadilla and nachos: Local food truck adds more flavor to Market at 7th Street
Calling all fans of the International Truck of Tacos: A permanent Charlotte location is now open.
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Courteney Cox admits to feeling 'jealous' as she gets older
During Wednesday's episode of the Minnie Questions podcast with actress Minnie Driver, the Friends star opened up about battling feelings of jealousy. "The thing I like least about myself would be any feelings of jealousy. Whether you can feel replaced or whether it's... I think just jealousy is such a horrible emotion to have, and I have that sometimes. I get jealous or afraid, whether it's because I'm getting older and I can't stay in the game, or it could be about anything, but anytime I feel jealous, I can't stand it…”
- Charlotte Observer
At 6-5, this South Meck pitcher’s hard to miss, and he’s got the Sabres near league title
Whether on the mound, at the plate, or in the field, Sabres’ Cameron Bagwell is a team leader.
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Current account and credit card and complaints increased in last half of 2023
Some £259 million was paid out in redress in the second half of 2023, according to data from the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Yahoo Finance
Microsoft beats Q3 top and bottom lines on cloud strength
Microsoft reported better than anticipated Q3 earnings on Thursday, powered by growth in its cloud products.
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-L Catterton buys Italian accessible make-up brand KIKO
Buyout firm L Catterton has agreed to buy a majority stake in family-owned KIKO Milano in a deal which a source close to the matter said valued the Italian accessible make-up maker at around 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) including debt. L Catterton, which specialises in consumer goods and is backed by France's LVMH, is buying the stake from Italy's Percassi family who in 1997 founded what is now one of the world's biggest privately-owned make-up brands, the companies said in a joint statement.
- Reuters
Morning Bid: Big Tech see-saw flips positive, yen swings wildly
A volatile week for Wall Street megacaps looks set to end with a positive twist as Microsoft and Alphabet earnings wowed the gallery overnight, while the yen plunged anew in Asia as the Bank of Japan left policy on hold. After a day in which Meta's outsize spend on artificial intelligence appear to spook investors and sent both its stock and the wider tech sector into tailspin, its rivals appeared to steady the ship overnight. Microsoft beat estimates for its quarterly revenue and profit, driven by gains from adoption of artificial intelligence across its cloud services, and its shares jumped more than 4% in extended trade.
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What happens next as Yousaf faces vote of no confidence at Holyrood?
The make-up of the Scottish Parliament means the First Minister faces a tough fight for his political future.
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Vets exposed to Agent Orange at US bases denied VA compensation
U.S. Veterans Affairs offers disability to Vietnam vets sickened by Agent Orange. But people exposed on U.S. bases have not been given those benefits.
- The Telegraph
Two men charged with spying for China granted bail
Two men charged with carrying out espionage work on behalf of China have been granted conditional bail at Westminster magistrates’ court.