Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

BBC - Nov 12, 2026

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Want to Short a Stock? Kalshi and C.T.F.C. Allow It as ‘Perpetual Trades.’

After a federal regulator allowed wagering on stocks and cryptocurrencies, two powerful trading clearinghouses filed lawsuits saying traders would not be properly protected.

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Are branded cold and flu tablets really worth the extra money?

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Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists

Gas bills will increase by about 5% from 1 December, Island Energy announces.

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Tech Giants Invest in German Robotics Start-Up at $8.5 Billion Valuation

Agile Robots plans to expand in the United States and increase production in Europe after raising funds in a round led by SoftBank.

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Jensen Huang Said to Have Had Relationship With Nvidia Executive Who Reports to Him

Mr. Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, is already facing scrutiny over an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who U.S. intelligence determined was a Chinese spy.

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Office buildings emptied out but are filling up again - as homes

Office buildings with low occupancy rates are being transformed into flats.

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United Airlines Blocks A.I. Agents From Booking Flights

The carrier said that to protect customers’ information and comply with regulations, it was barring the digital assistants from logging into accounts and managing reservations.