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Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business -
UK borrows more than expected in blow to tax cut hopes
Data for March and full fiscal year will be disappointment for Jeremy HuntFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts
Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK lawmaker won't run again after allegations of late night call for funds to pay off 'bad people'
A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were holding him hostage says that he won't seek reelection after the governing Conservative Party found his behavior fell below the standard expected of members of ParliamentABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Ex-Smiths chief set for pay bump after quitting UK conglomerate for smaller US group
Paul Keel in line for multimillion-dollar pay rise despite jumping to a company half Smiths’ sizeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK expected to appoint national security adviser as ambassador to US
Opposition Labour party vows to rethink the appointment if it wins the general electionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
FTSE 100 hits record high; UK borrows £120bn last year, leaving ‘limited scope’ for pre-election tax cuts– business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as FTSE 100 hits alltime high of 8071 points. Primark’s owner Associated British Foods is the top riser on the FTSE 100 this morning, up over 7%, helping to push the index to new ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Norilsk Nickel to move copper smelter from Russia to China as sanctions bite
Vladimir Potanin says metals group will start production in China from 2027 due to difficulties in international paymentsFinancial Times - World - China -
Netflix Password Crackdown Delivers Millions of New Customers
The streaming giant said it would continue to diversify its slate and product features as it added 9.33 million subscribers in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Netflix -
Extreme weather threatens Irish potato output
Climate change blamed for difficulties facing world’s biggest consumersFinancial Times - World -
Extreme weather threatens Irish potato output
Climate change blamed for difficulties facing world’s biggest consumersFinancial Times - Business -
Extreme weather threatens Irish potato output
Climate change blamed for difficulties facing world’s biggest consumersFinancial Times - Business -
2 Pakistani customs officials killed and 3 wounded in an attack in the northwest
Police in Pakistan say gunmen opened fire at Pakistani customs officials, killing two and wounding three others in the country’s restive northwestABC News - World -
Levi Strauss Is Stretching Beyond Wholesale in Search for New Customers
Levi Strauss is leaning into its stand-alone stores to glean insight into shifting consumer tastes, its latest effort to expand beyond its image as a jeans maker. Now, it is working to keep the momentum goingThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Levi Strauss Is Stretching Beyond Wholesale in Search for New Customers
Levi Strauss is leaning into its stand-alone stores to glean insight into shifting consumer tastes, its latest effort to expand beyond its image as a jeans maker. Now, it is working to keep the momentum goingThe Wall Street Journal - World -
She Painted a Few Champagne Bottles. Then Came Meta’s Customer Support Hell
A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a long-standing problem with Meta’s lackluster customer service. Users and regulators say the company must step up.Wired - Tech -
Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to severe weather
The Wilmington rally was expected to be former President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since his "hush money" trial began.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Brooke Henderson storms up Chevron leaderboard before weather suspends play
Henderson carded seven birdies and an eagle on her first 14 holes and sits a shot off the lead as play was halted Saturday afternoon at Carlton Woods.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to stormy weather
Former President Donald Trump canceled his North Carolina rally Saturday evening at the last minute, citing stormy weather as the cause.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to severe weather
The Wilmington rally was expected to be former President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since his "hush money" trial began.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Weather tracker: Mexico swelters under season’s first heatwave
Anticyclonic conditions have allowed temperatures to reach 35-45C across much of the country. Mexico has been undergoing its first heatwave of the season. The heatwave started on Sunday 14 April, when Mexico City recorded a new date record with a ...The Guardian - World -
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Floods swamped a handful of cities in southern China’s densely populated Pearl River Delta with record-breaking rains, sparking worries about defense against extreme weather.NBC News - Top stories - China -
5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections
Having your debt sent to collections is never a good thing, but there are some easy ways to tackle what you owe.CBS News - Top stories -
Family leaves several restaurants without paying
The owners of Bella Ciao said they ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions.BBC News - Top stories -
Gottheimer: Columbia ‘will pay the price’ if protests aren’t controlled
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) joined a group of Jewish Democrats in a visit to Columbia University on Monday as the school grapples with fiery pro-Palestinian protests on campus that have led to mounting criticism of the university’s leadership ...The Hill - Politics -
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.The New York Times - Business -
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.The New York Times - Top stories -
3 in-demand, high-paying side hustles—some can pay more than $200 an hour
"There's a huge need for people who know how to do SEO," says founder and CEO of Sidehusl.com Kathy Kristof.CNBC - Business -
Swedish customs seize around 1.4 tons of cocaine in one of the country's largest-ever drug busts
A Swedish customs official has told local media the group made one of the country’s biggest-ever cocaine seizures after confiscating around 1.4 tons of the drug last week in a port near StockholmABC News - World -
Who pulls the strings of power in Iran?
Military confrontation with Israel highlights dominance of Ali Khamenei and Revolutionary GuardsFinancial Times - Business -
Who pulls the strings of power in Iran?
Military confrontation with Israel highlights dominance of Ali Khamenei and Revolutionary GuardsFinancial Times - World -
'Balance of Power' Review: Governed by Banks
Should central banks lend a hand with the management of climate change and aim to keep the welfare state fully financed?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall
The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.BBC News - Top stories - Tesla -
Tesla Cuts Prices on Cars and Self-Driving Systems
Dominant EV maker's voltage dims after sales slow and new design is scrapped.Inc. - Business - Tesla -
Friends of Bristol aid worker killed in Gaza pay emotional tributes
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European Union questions TikTok on new app that pays users for watching
European Union regulators are seeking details from TikTok on a new app from the video sharing platform that pays users to watch videosABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
The highest-paying in-demand jobs that don't require a degree, according to new research
Demand for skilled tradespeople is expected to increase over the next decade and remain high in the U.S., McKinsey & Co. reports.CNBC - Business -
CoStar pays big premium to buy tech company that creates virtual showings
Matterport’s stock skyrocketed Monday, after the provider of 3D “digital twins” of real estate properties agreed to be acquired by online real estate marketplace CoStar Group Inc. in a deal valued at $1.6 billion.MarketWatch - Business -
Tesla asks shareholders to approve move to Texas and ratify Musk’s pay
Delaware court previously voided chief executive’s $56bn remunerationFinancial Times - Business - Tesla -
Ardian’s £2bn UK music console maker deal marks buyout activity revival
Sale of Audiotonix to PAI comes as private equity transactions pick up after a slow 18 monthsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom