An American antitrust case aims to break up Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster in an antitrust case accusing the company of abusing monopolistic power in the live entertainment industry. The DoJ, along with 30 U.S. state … Read more

Delay from the accountant forces Royal Mail owner IDS to postpone the annual results

Thursday May 23, 2024 2:33 PM Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email Royal Mail owner IDS failed to publish its results on time Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) has failed to publish its full year trading update … Read more

UK inflation: how does Britain compare to other economies? – BBC news

Item information Author, Ben Chu Role, BBC Verify May 22, 2024 Updated 6 hours ago On the day Rishi Sunak called an election for July and the latest figures showed inflation was falling, the government spoke about its record on the economy. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made a number of claims on BBC Radio 4 on … Read more

Translink announces fare increases for bus and train passengers

Translink has announced a fare increase for bus and train passengers. Fares for Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus will be reviewed following a decision from the Department for Infrastructure. For the majority of passengers in Northern Ireland, fares will increase by 6% for buses and 10% for trains from Monday 3 June. The fare increase … Read more

Activist investor calls on Rio Tinto to abandon primary listing in London

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rio Tinto should abandon its primary listing in London and unify its corporate structure in Australia, following a move by rival BHP, according to an activist investor who has taken a stake in the dual-listed … Read more

Translink confirms fare increases for NI bus and train from next month

Fares for both bus and train services in Northern Ireland will increase from next month. The price increases will affect most fares on Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus services, the operator said. Translink said the increases will come into effect from Monday, June 3. The majority of passengers will see their fares increase by 6% … Read more

Vet prescribing costs could be capped by watchdog – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images May 23, 2024 07:31 BST Updated 4 hours ago A cap on veterinary prescription costs is among the measures the UK Competition Authority is considering as it investigates the sector. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is continuing a formal investigation into the veterinary market amid concerns that pet owners are … Read more

Sexual dysfunction warning to millions taking antidepressants

Patients taking antidepressants are being warned to be wary of side effects that could leave them ‘asexual’ even after stopping – a problem that could affect millions of Brits. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the most common class of antidepressants in Britain, are used by one in eight Brits (8.6 million in total) dealing with … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia shares rise on AI boom

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In this photo illustration, the Nvidia logo appears on a smartphone screen and in the background. Rafael Henrique | SOPA images | Light rocket | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new newsletter for international markets. CNBC Daily Open updates investors with everything they need to know, wherever they are. … Read more

CMA continues a full investigation into the veterinary market

This follows an initial review last September, which prompted 56,000 responses to a call from pet owners and those working in the veterinary industry. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) subsequently consulted on its preliminary decision to launch a market investigation, the outcome of which will be announced today. An investigation group made up of … Read more