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Apple in talks with McLaren Technology Group over potential takeover

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Apple has its eye on acquiring the British supercar maker McLaren Technology Group, according to reports citing unnamed sources. The US tech giant, which has...
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Emma Walmsley appointed as new GlaxoSmithKline chief executive

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Emma Walmsley has been appointed as the new chief executive of Britain’s largest pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. Ms Walmsley, head of GSK consumer healthcare, will replace...
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UK will lose passporting rights if it leaves single market, warns Bundesbank chief

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The head of the German Federal Bank, Jens Weidmann, warned that UK banks would lose valuable passporting rights if Britain leaves the single market. The...
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Migrant entrepreneurs benefit the UK economy, says report

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A report launched recently in parliament says the UK needs to back migrant entrepreneurs to help Brexit succeed. It says the businesses they create...
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The Pirate Bay dangerous site Google warns Chrome and Firefox users

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The Pirate Bay is a site that may contain malicious software, Google is warning Chrome and Firefox users. However, the site is not being...
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BoE governor suggests Britain’s 1p coin could be scrapped

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Bank of England governor Mark Carney suggested that the British penny coin could be scrapped as its value continues to decline, making its use...
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UK introducing tougher penalties for drivers caught using their mobile phones

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The UK government plans on introducing “much tougher penalties” for drivers caught using their mobile phones on the road, with officials wanting to double...
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Low carbon helping to fuel Northern England’s economy

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Low carbon projects are helping to boost economic activity in Northern England, says a sustainability pressure group. In a new report, it urges regional...
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Volkswagen released images of its latest EV concept

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Volkswagen released images hinting at the styling of its next generation of electric vehicles on Friday. Teaser shots of VW's fully electric concept car set...
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Collaborative consumption can benefit producers as well as consumers

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The rise in collaborative consumption - where consumers share products with each other - could increase profits for firms that strategically adjust product quality...