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M&S to shed light on shopper response to cyber attack disruption
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Bank of England faces knife-edge decision on rate cut as inflation eases but growth risks mount
The Bank of England is preparing for a finely poised vote on interest rates next Thursday, as policymakers weigh the benefits of lower inflation against the threat of weaker economic growth following upcoming tax rises. Markets, which only weeks ago expected no change in rates until mid-2025, have now sharplyContinue Reading
Leon co-founder set to reclaim the chain from Asda for a fraction of its 2021 sale price
Leon’s co-founder John Vincent is in discussions to buy back the fast-food brand from Asda, in a move that could see him reclaim control of the chain for less than a third of its 2021 sale price. The entrepreneur, who founded Leon alongside Henry Dimbleby and Allegra McEvedy in 2004,Continue Reading
Category 6 is the new hurricane normal, say scientists
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Thought Category 5 was as bad as a hurricane could get? Think again. As Hurricane Melissa barrels off into the Atlantic after devastating Jamaica andContinue Reading
Jannik Sinner sparks concern at Paris Masters as Carlos Alcaraz blasted
Alex de Minaur did not realise he had qualified for the ATP Finals until he was informed during an interview with Tennis Channel. The Aussie booked his place at the year-end tournament following his victory over Karen Khachanov at the Paris Masters. Reflecting on the surprise news, he said: “IContinue Reading
Zarah Sultana says crisis-hit Your Party is a ‘30-year project’
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Zarah Sultana has said that Your Party “can win power”, despite a turbulent start for the new left-wing movement. Ms Sultana,Continue Reading
Chimpanzees mirror human thought processes in new study
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Chimpanzees are capable of making rational decisions, much like humans, and can critically assess the quality of evidence when faced withContinue Reading
TT Electronics says investor DBay has ‘different agenda’ in move against sale
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Stranger Things creators say they ‘blocked’ plots in Broadway play to avoid spoilers
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter The Duffer brothers have shared that they had to “block” the producers of the Stranger Things Broadway production becauseContinue Reading
How to protect yourself if you encounter a bear in Japan, according to new study
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Taking a defensive posture by lying face down when encountering a bear can prevent serious injuries, according to a new JapaneseContinue Reading