British expats returning from Dubai amid the Middle East conflict fear unexpected UK tax bills as emergency returns risk breaching the 183-day residency rule. Read more: British expats fleeing Middle East conflict fear unexpected UK tax bills
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Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as the tech giant ramps up AI investment and pursues greater efficiency through automation. Read more: Meta preparing major layoffs as AI spending accelerates
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UK employers will receive £3,000 grants to hire unemployed 18–24 year-olds under new government plans to tackle rising youth unemployment affecting nearly one million young people. Read more: Government offers £3,000 incentive for firms to hire unemployed young people
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Former Dragons’ Den investor Theo Paphitis has taken over as interim CEO of Robert Dyas, aiming to revive the struggling 93-store homewares retailer after falling sales. Read more: Theo Paphitis steps in as interim CEO of Robert Dyas to lead turnaround
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UK manufacturers warn of collapsing domestic orders and rising costs, with firms raising prices at the fastest pace since 2023, according to Make UK. Read more: UK factories hit by ‘collapse’ in orders as costs surge across manufacturing sector
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Companies House has suspended its WebFiling service after a security flaw exposed sensitive company data including directors’ addresses and dates of birth. Read more: Companies House suspends online filing service after cyber vulnerability exposes director data
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The UK and Ireland deepen economic ties as £937m in Irish investment creates 850 jobs and new energy interconnectors strengthen energy security at the UK-Ireland Summit in Cork. Read more: UK and Ireland strengthen economic partnership as £937m investment set to create 850 jobs
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Formula 1 is expected to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 calendar to 22 races. Read more: F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict
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UK GDP showed zero growth in January as households cut spending on restaurants and hospitality, highlighting a fragile economy ahead of potential inflation shocks from the Middle East conflict. Read more: UK economy stalls in January as hospitality slowdown drags growth to zero
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Shipping giant Maersk has suspended operations at Oman’s Port of Salalah after a drone strike on oil storage facilities, highlighting growing disruption to global trade routes amid the escalating Iran conflict. Read more: Maersk halts operations at Oman port after drone strike widens Iran conflict disruption
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