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Bank of England warns financial firms to prepare for no Brexit deal

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Bank of England warns financial firms to prepare for no Brexit deal
The Governor of the Bank of England's warning of major economic harm if Brexit negotiations between Britain and the EU falter. Mark Carney's asking financial firms to submit contingency plans and prepare for all scenarios, including a "no deal" outcome. Joining to discuss is Mike Ingram, Market Strategist BGC Partners.
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Mike Ingram


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The Brexit pressure pot stews, putting a strain on UK household budgets

Nigel Cassidy
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The Brexit pressure pot stews, putting a strain on UK household budgets
Fresh details on price rises and wage growth this week are expected to underline the rising pressures on UK household budgets as the pound’s sharp fall since the Brexit vote continues to stoke inflation. The Bank of England has warned the economy’s main engine of growth, consumer spending, will lose momentum this year as rising living costs eat into people’s budgets. Economists expect official figures on Tuesday will vindicate those worries, with inflation forecast to have reached its highest level for more than three years in March.
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Howard Archer


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Ed Sheeran settles copyright claim out of court for his song Photograph

Nigel Cassidy
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Ed Sheeran settles copyright claim out of court for his song Photograph
Now you may have seen that the top singer of our times Ed Sheeran's settled a 16-million pound copyright claim over his hit Photograph. An agreement's been reached out of court. The song photograph was just a simple ballad inspired by taking a picture of his beloved. But Ed Sheeran may be regretting ever picking up that camera,
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James Brydges


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Google adds a fact check feature to combat fake news

Nigel Cassidy
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Google adds a fact check feature to combat fake news
Google has added its fact check feature to search results globally, in a bid to help tackle the spread of "fake news". The search giant will now highlight "authoritative sources" in search results, with a summary of claims that have been fact-checked. Google says sites will be judged authoritative by an algorithm and the company will not be fact-checking news stories itself. It follows a Facebook campaign to help people spot fake news.
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Chris Green


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How the mighty have fallen - will Toshiba will survive a £3.8bn loss?

Nigel Cassidy
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How the mighty have fallen - will Toshiba will survive a £3.8bn loss?
Toshiba has filed its delayed financial results, warning that the company's survival is at risk. "There are material events and conditions that raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern," the company said in a statement. The electronics-to-construction giant reported a loss of 532bn yen (£3.8bn; $4.8bn) for April to December.
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Dr Seijiro Takeshita


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Jaeger goes into administration, risking 700 jobs

Nigel Cassidy
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Jaeger goes into administration, risking 700 jobs
Upmarket fashion chain Jaeger has filed notice to appoint administrators putting the future of around 700 employees into question. The 133-year-old retailer filed the notice on 5th April and informed employees at the firm’s 25 shops of the move on Thursday, a spokesperson for Jaeger confirmed. So where did the company go wrong?
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Glen Tooke


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Organic wine contributes to a booming UK organic market

Nigel Cassidy
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Organic wine contributes to a booming UK organic market
They say organic wine gives you less of a headache the next morning. Sales of organic wine are booming in the UK. According to the organic food group the Soil Association, sales of organic beers, wines and spirits rose by 14.3% last year to reach nearly £6m. That's double the rate of the UK's organic market as a whole.
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Zoe Willox-Dunant


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Pearson share's struggle after selling off the Economist and the Financial Times

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Pearson share's struggle after selling off the Economist and the Financial Times
What's the problem with Pearson? Shares in the publisher have tumbled 10% in recent days. Analysts say the company's never recovered after selling off the Economist and the Financial Times, and then concentrating on education. James Brydges spoke to Mike Van Dulken, Head of Research at Accendo Markets to find out why.
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Mike Van Dulken


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Tensions rise since the US missile attack on a Syrian airfield, as Boris Johnson cancels his trip to Moscow

Nigel Cassidy
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Tensions rise since the US missile attack on a Syrian airfield, as Boris Johnson cancels his trip to Moscow
Boris Johnson has claimed that that the US could launch further strikes against the Assad regime, ahead of key international talks to put pressure on Russia to rethink its support for its Syrian ally. The UK Foreign Secretary cancelled a planned trip to Moscow at the weekend, leading the Kremlin to swipe at the UK for lacking “real influence” internationally.
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Natasha Clark


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What do 'underwhelming' retail sales in March mean for the UK high street?

Nigel Cassidy
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What do 'underwhelming' retail sales in March mean for the UK high street?
New research from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG suggests that retail sales for March are 'underwhelming'. What does this mean for retailers and the high street? Nigel was joined by Paul Martin, UK Head of Retail at KPMG, to discuss further.
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Paul Martin


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