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Tory tax break for banks has cost UK public purse £6bn, says TUC

Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Jeremy Hunt’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenue

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Virgin reveals first glimpse of high-speed cross-Channel trains to launch in 2030

Virgin will be taking inspiration from its other travel businesses for the functionality and comfort of the trains

The Independent UK · Oct 9

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Evening Standard · Oct 9

Zack Polanski loses his byelection bid – and the Green party’s Zionism motion has outraged its closest allies in Europe

It has been a rollercoaster year for the Green Party of England and Wales. It’s little more than 12 months since the election of the charismatic Zack Polanski as party leader. And months later, the equally charismatic Hannah Spencer became the Greens’ fifth MP. But Polanski couldn’t repeat this win…

The Conversation · Oct 9

Shein outsells British rival Asos as UK revenue hits £2.58bn

Online retailer’s 26% jump sharpens focus on exemption letting cheap parcels into the country duty-free

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Members of UK’s biggest phone smuggling gang caught sending mobiles to China

Members of the UK’s biggest phone smuggling network were filmed sending packages of stolen mobiles to China as part of a £5m crime ring.

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Harry was paid for mental health talk amid claims of 100,000 dollar payment

A source close to the duke confirmed he was paid for the session but said exact details are not discussed.

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Airtel Money makes London debut after raising $703 million in biggest IPO of the year

Airtel Money has made its debut on the London Stock Exchange after a significant IPO process. The offer price was set at £1.96 per share, with trading beginning conditionally. Initial trading reflected a slight increase as shares were valued at about £2.00 before easing. Bharti Airtel holds a significant stake…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Two men deny spying on UK Jewish community for Iran

Targets allegedly included the Israeli embassy and consulate, a woman said to be of interest to Iran, a college and Britain’s oldest synagogue

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Britain is at risk of running out of gas this winter, report warns

The UK could face a household bills crisis if gas supplies drop too low

The Independent UK · Oct 9