Google ‘trying to circumvent EU ruling’ with price comparison sites run by ad agencies

For the past four months, Google has been encouraging advertising agencies to create price comparison sites, which it presents in the Google Shopping box.

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Blackstone among £800m suitors for Crufts host NEC Group

The world’s biggest property investor is leading a pack of bidders vying for control of the NEC Group, the Birmingham entertainment and exhibitions complex which plays host to Crufts.

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US unemployment falls to lowest rate in 48 years despite Hurricane Florence

US unemployment has fallen to 3.7%, its lowest rate in 48 years, despite the effects of Hurricane Florence.

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Unilever U-turn a resounding victory for shareholder democracy

It is impossible to understate the significance of Unilever’s decision to drop its controversial plans to scrap its dual-listed structure and move its headquarters to the Netherlands.

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Mike Ashley in talks to retrieve American Golf from bunker

Mike Ashley is targeting another addition to his high street empire with a takeover of American Golf, the struggling chain that is Britain’s biggest specialist golf retailer.

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Toyota recalls 55,000 hybrids in UK over ‘stalling’ fault

More than 55,000 hybrid cars have been recalled by Toyota in the UK due to possible stalling problems.

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Labour productivity still below average – ONS

UK labour productivity grew in the year’s second quarter but is still below the pre-crisis average, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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Intu shares soar on news of possible multibillion-pound takeover

The company which owns some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres has seen its shares rise by almost 30% in early trading as a consortium considers whether to launch a multibillion-pound takeover.

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Elon Musk mocks US financial watchdog after settlement

Elon Musk has hit out at the US financial regulator just days after they reached a deal on fraud charges against him.

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Big brands face pressure over fast fashion’s impact

Major clothing retailers are facing pressure over “fast fashion” amid concerns over the impact it has on the environment.

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Unilever cancels plan to move headquarters from London to Rotterdam

Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever has cancelled plans to move its main headquarters from London to Rotterdam.

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Manual workers ‘at greatest risk’ from Brexit, report finds

British men employed as manual workers are most at risk from Brexit, according to a report.

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