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Schwimmer's sitting duck: LSEG boss looks out of his depth - now the sharks are circling, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

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The hefty fall in the share price at the London Stock Exchange Group has made it a sitting duck for activist investors such as Elliott.

Kraft Heinz abandons plans to split as it describes current problems as 'fixable and within our control'

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The food giant announced a break-up in September to create one firm focused on groceries, and another on sauces and spreads.

US activist Elliott builds stake in LSEG as it reels from the threat of AI and the exodus of firms from the UK market

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New York-based Elliott Management, led by billionaire Paul Singer (pictured), is said to be pushing for better performance at the group.

Tesco boss warns Britain is 'sleepwalking' into worklessness epidemic

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Ashwin Prasad, the boss of Tesco UK, warned about an 'epidemic' of people who are out of work and on benefits out of choice rather than necessity.

Jigsaw set to open more stores as it stages turnaround after 'standout' Christmas

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The women's fashion brand - whose designs are favoured by the Princess of Wales - said sales rose 26pc over the festive period as its new boss hailed signs of a turnaround.

Lloyds set to close another 95 branches over the next year

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The high street bank closures are expected to affect its Lloyds and Bank of Scotland brands between May 2026 and March 2027.

So much for 'build, baby, build': Barratt Redrow warns political uncertainty is holding back housing development as Starmer staggers on

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Political uncertainty is denting demand for new homes, according to one of Britain's biggest builders.

Wealth managers now caught up in AI sell-off as price comparison sites extend share price losses

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Investor jitters over the impact of artificial intelligence on British companies have spread to wealth managers after price comparison websites suffered a selloff on Tuesday.

Buy now, pay later customers will now face affordability checks under new regulation

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At present, there are no protections in place for consumers who use BNPL frequently, even though they may not be able to afford it.

Barratt Redrow shares tumble as it cuts dividend with new homes market stuck in the doldrums

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Barratt Redrow shares plummeted after cutting its dividend following a 'subdued' market in the six months to 28 December.

How do you solve a problem like student loans? This is Money podcast

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Student loans look like another mess that has reached a tipping point in Britain's shonky financial system. So what happens next?

Spanish home with its own MOUNTAIN and 690 acres goes on sale for €1.5m

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The main house, Cortijo Las Majas, built only 12 years ago, sits on the site of a much older cortijo, or traditional rural dwelling, and spans more than 5,000 square feet.

Heinken to slash 6,000 jobs as health-conscious drinkers turn their backs on booze

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In a brutal update, the Dutch beer giant said it was shedding around 7 per cent of its 87,000-strong global workforce.

State pension age: What is the retirement age in the UK?

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We explain changes to the state pension age, so you can find out when you will be allowed to retire.

Furious savers are quitting Hargreaves Lansdown over its new fee hike - so will YOU be worse off?

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The country's largest investing platformis haemorrhaging investors to rivals as a result of a charges revamp that will result in higher fees.

The ex-civil servant pensioners given LOANS to pay their bills - as tens of thousands are left without income

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A meltdown at the civil service pension scheme has worsened since we revealed last week that some members had been left without any retirement income for months.

Tories accuse Reform of 'fantasy numbers' as row erupts over Farage vow to save British pubs

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Reform has been vying for publicans' backing after Labour was forced to backtrack on a planned business rates rise for pubs and music venues. But it has been accused of 'irresponsible' promises.

SIMON LAMBERT: The simple budgeting method to take control of your finances and make you richer

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Stuck trying to budget your finances? A simple method could be just what you need.

How big is YOUR home's flood risk now... and in the future? Find out using our interactive map

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More than 6.3m homes in England could be at risk of flooding, according to the Environment Agency and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

'Rayner or Burnham would be a disaster', says ex-Pizza Express boss: Business leaders fear lurch to the Left

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Business leaders sounded the alarm over a damaging anti-growth lurch to the Left as Sir Keir Starmer's rivals circled.

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