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Disney to start online streaming, bypassing Netflix

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

Media giant Walt Disney plans to start its own online streaming services for movies, shows and sports in a shift aimed at bringing productions directly to consumers.The plans come as the firm grapples with falling television subscriptions and challenges from online

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VW offers German customers discounts to trade in old diesels

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

Volkswagen is offering customers in Germany discounts of up to 10,000 euros (£9,000) if they trade in their old diesel vehicles and buy a new car. VW will also offer incentives of 1,000-2,380 euros for customers buying alternative energy vehicles, such as electric and

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Rake's progress in £9bn Worldpay takeover

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

Sir Mike Rake, the chairman of Worldpay, is to be handed a key role at the payments processing giant being created from its £9bn takeover by US rival Vantiv. Sky News understands that Sir Mike, who will also step down as chairman of BT Group in November, will be named

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Govt asks for more advice from OFCOM on Sky bid

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

The Government has asked for more advice from OFCOM on 21st Century Fox’s £11.7m bid for Sky in the light of “new evidence and comments”. The communications regulator has received a letter from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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How Owning These 5 Finance Franchises Can Help People Invest in Their Future

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

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Judge bans billionaire's private massages

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

A convicted real estate developer must give up private massages as a condition of staying at his luxury New York City apartment, a court has ruled. Since being found guilty of bribing United Nations officials on 27 July, Macau-based billionaire Ng Lap Seng has been

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New Look's 'fragile' outlook as profits plunge

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

Fashion chain New Look has warned of a “fragile” retail environment stretching into next year as it reported a 60% fall in quarterly profits amid a sharp downturn in sales. It was the latest sign of the tough times facing the UK high street as a report

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Private pension income gap grows for retirees

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

There is a growing gap between the incomes of those retiring with private pension income and those without, according to new analysis. Between 1977 and the financial year ending 2016, the disposable income of retired households increased at an average annual rate of

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Federal Cedar: UK barley shipped to southern Spain

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

A ship that can carry more than 10% of the UK’s predicted barley harvest is set to leave British shores.The Federal Cedar is due to carry the crop, grown in the East of England, to help farmers in southern Europe struggling with drought conditions.It will be

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Firms face big fines for cybersecurity failings

ByNathan BissittAugust 8, 2017

Multimillion-pound fines will be dealt to organisations without strong cybersecurity measures under new Government proposals. Energy, transport and health providers are among essential infrastructures facing fines of up to £17m – or 4% of global turnover. The