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Reuters
41 min. ago

Inflation falls in April, giving more leeway for stimulus

Inflation eased to 2.4 percent from 2.8 percent in March, with almost half of that drop coming from weaker petrol and diesel costs. The pound fell and British government bonds rose after the figures. Combined with...

 
exclusive - intel ceo shakes up units, creates 'new devices' group
Reuters
57 min. ago

Exclusive - Intel CEO shakes up units, creates 'new devices' group

The shakeup, announced internally just days after the 30-year veteran took the helm, places most of Intel's main product groups directly under his supervision and hands its sprawling global manufacturing operation to...

 
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The Independent
59 min. ago

How to say ‘I’m a sellout’: Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded very familiar

When David Karp announced he was going to sell his social media website Tumblr to Yahoo for $1.1bn earlier this week, some of the site’s tribally loyal users took to the web to warn against an Instagram-style grab of...

 
shell says hunt for new ceo is underway
Reuters
today, 19:30

Shell says hunt for new CEO is underway

Voser announced his surprise decision three weeks ago to step down in the first half of 2014, before his 56th birthday, and less than five years into the role. "The process has started," Shell chairman Jorma...

 
m&s’ marc bolland faces pressure after 5.8% slump
Scotsman
today, 19:29

M&S’ Marc Bolland faces pressure after 5.8% slump

High street stalwart Marks & Spencer has reported a 5.8 per cent fall in annual profits and insisted it was making progress in turning around its clothing operation. Marks & Spencer has seen its annual profits...

 
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Scotsman
today, 19:08

Vodafone keeps Verizon dividend as profits dip

Mobile phone giant Vodafone has unveiled a dip in annual profits on the back of a plunge in revenues across southern Europe, and said it would keep a £2.1 billion dividend from its US joint venture rather than return...

 

Politics

 
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The Independent
14 min. ago

PM under more pressure as 130 Tory MPs oppose gay marriage Bill

David Cameron's leadership came under further pressure tonight as 130 Conservative MPs voted against gay marriage and he was warned that the proposal would now run into fierce opposition in the House of Lords. After...

 
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The Independent
35 min. ago

Take disabled sport seriously, urges Baroness Grey-Thompson

Seven months after the Prime Minister gave an emotional speech insisting that the Paralympics had transformed perceptions of the disabled in Britain, a former Paralympian has launched a scathing attack on the...

 
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The Independent
today, 18:23

Sir David Nicholson quits: NHS chief steps down in wake of Mid Staffs scandal

The head of the NHS Sir David Nicholson is to step down from his role, it was announced today, following a sustained and sometimes virulent campaign to force his resignation over the Mid Staffordshire scandal. Sir...

 
scottish independence: msp makes arab spring analogy
Scotsman
today, 18:17

Scottish independence: MSP makes Arab Spring analogy

OPPOSITION parties have criticised Scotland's external affairs minister Humza Yousaf, claiming he has drawn "crass" and "irresponsible" comparisons between the Arab Spring and Scotland's own...

 
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The Independent
today, 16:31

Sir David Nicholson to step down as head of NHS after virulent campaign over Mid Staffordshire scandal

The head of the NHS Sir David Nicholson is to step down from his role, it was announced today, following a sustained and sometimes virulent campaign to force his resignation over the Mid Staffordshire scandal. Sir...

 
scottish independence: treasury ‘can’t be trusted’
Scotsman
today, 16:09

Scottish independence: Treasury ‘can’t be trusted’

A CLAIM that the UK Treasury deliberately undervalued Scotland's oil in the 1970s to head off the threat of nationalism is evidence that it cannot be trusted in the independence campaign, according to First Minister...

 

World News

 
irs scandal: former agency heads under fire
Guardian
8 min. ago

IRS scandal: former agency heads under fire

Outgoing IRS Commissioner Steven Miller speaks during a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Anger at the Internal Revenue Service scandal boiled over at a...

 
apple chief calls for us corporate tax to be cut to single digits
Guardian
8 min. ago

Apple chief calls for US corporate tax to be cut to single digits

Lower, lower: Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies before senators about his company's tax affairs. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters Apple has called for US corporate tax rates be reduced to "single digits" after it...

 
josã© mourinho will face greater expectations at chelsea this time round
Guardian
8 min. ago

José Mourinho will face greater expectations at Chelsea this time round

José Mourinho may be returning to some familiar faces at Chelsea, but the underlying dynamic has changed at his old club. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters There will be some familiar faces awaiting José Mourinho when,...

 
xbox one: microsoft unveils new console that 'changes everything'
Guardian
14 min. ago

Xbox One: Microsoft unveils new console that 'changes everything'

The Xbox One, which will be available from the end of the year, will be powered by 300,000 servers. Photograph: Nick Adams/Reuters Microsoft revealed a new Xbox console on Tuesday that not only integrates TV, internet...

 
pope criticises savage capitalism on visit to food kitchen
Reuters
25 min. ago

Pope criticises "savage capitalism" on visit to food kitchen

Francis greeted the men and women coming to the 'Gift of Maria' food kitchen, located at the walls of the Vatican. The first non-European pontiff in centuries, the Argentine-born pope last week called for financial...

 
shell starts process to identify its next chief executive
Guardian
33 min. ago

Shell starts process to identify its next chief executive

Jorma Ollila, Shell's chairman, chairs the nomination and succession committee that will choose Voser's replacement. Photograph: Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty Images The hunt for Shell's next chief executive is under way, its...

 

Sport

 
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Daily Mirror
25 min. ago

Paddy power: Mercedes win battle to bring in former McLaren technical director Lowe in early

Mercedes have won their battle for former McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe. The Brackley outfit announced he will join them from June 3, the Monday before the Canadian Grand Prix. Lowe was suspended just days...

 
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Daily Mirror
25 min. ago

Rat up a drainpipe! West Ham sign Razvan Rat from Shakhtar Donetsk two days into summer window

West Ham have wasted no time starting their summer shopping, signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer. The full-back, 31, has inked a one-year contract and will link up with the Hammers in July, after...

 
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Daily Mirror
25 min. ago

Done deal! Liverpool and West Ham agree £15m fee to make Andy Carroll's loan permanent

Liverpool and West Ham have agreed a fee to make striker Andy Carroll's loan to the Hammers permanent. England international Carroll's move to Upton Park now appears to be solely up to him. The Press Association is...

 
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Daily Mirror
30 min. ago

Don't look back! Why McLaren's history of Monaco magic is set to become a thing of the past

McLaren head to Monaco for this weekend's Grand Prix in an unusually difficult position, with team principal Martin Whitmarsh again batting back questions about his future as the team sit 102 points behind Red Bull in...

 
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Daily Mirror
today, 19:20

Doesn't want Ter stay: German star eyeing Barca as he turns down Arsenal

Arsenal have been rebuffed by one of their summer transfer targets, according to reports in Spain. Borussia Moenchengladbach goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has reportedly said "no thank you" to the Gunners...

 
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Daily Mirror
today, 19:12

Don't look back! Why McLaren's history of Monaco magic is set to become a thing of the past

McLaren head to Monaco for this weekend's Grand Prix in an unusually difficult position, with team principal Martin Whitmarsh again batting back questions about his future as the team sit 102 points behind Red Bull in...

 
 
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