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Unfortunately we have feel foul of this [problem], not sure how this happened or how they got our details but apparently there are thousands of others and this is not being reported in the media, so I'll flag it here. https://www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance/how-to-apply The HMRC link to apply for free. I'll post the links as finding them via google took me over 15 minutes, although admittedly I use adblocker so they may just be hidden [problem] site but does have their address, this is the only way to contact them. Marriage Allowance Limited PO Box 10521 Market Harborough Leicester LE16 0HE https://www.marriageallowancetaxrebate.org.uk/ Previously it seems they also had this link which is now a 404 error. https://www.spouserefund.co.uk/terms-conditions-of-service/ We've been conned however there doesn't appear to be anything so far on the web about this company of others doing this. Please do not use this company, if you have signed any paper work and sent it to them get in touch with HMRC and retract the deed that you have signed and prevent them accessing your information.

Lloyds set to return to private sector The government is expected to confirm the sale of its remaining 0.25% stake in Lloyds on Wednesday. 16 May 2017 From the section Business Related content Lloyd's settles taxpayer tab Taxpayer 'to make £500m on Lloyds' Lloyds £20bn bailout 'has been repaid' Tata Steel offers £550m to pension fund The future of the British Steel pension scheme is still uncertain despite Tata's offer of cash and assets. 16 May 2017 From the section Business Related content Tata Steel merger talks continue Tata Steel workers back pension plan Live Vodafone helps FTSE to record high London's FTSE 100 hits a new record above 7,500 points, helped by a solid rise for Vodafone. From the section Business Related content India woes drag Vodafone to huge loss FTSE closes above 7,500 for first time 16 May 2017 From the section Business Vanguard move sparks investment price war 16 May 2017 From the section Business Twitter co-founder Biz Stone to rejoin firm 16 May 2017 From the section Business Sales growth grinds to a halt for TK Maxx 16 May 2017 From the section Business UK house prices shift to lower gear 16 May 2017 From the section Business comments UK inflation rate at highest since 2013 16 May 2017 From the section Business comments Manchester United reports £3.8m loss 16 May 2017 From the section Business Ford 'set to shed 10% of workforce' 16 May 2017 From the section Business Fresh rail strikes announced 16 May 2017 From the section England Also in the News Chanel's $1,500 boomerang backfires 16 May 2017 From the section Australia Hackers threaten to leak Disney film 16 May 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Features & Analysis Gene genie Do DNA-testing kits hold the secret to a healthier life? 16 May 2017 From the section Business Shining armour The boss who lives as a medieval knight 15 May 2017 From the section Business Cyber-attack Is my computer at risk? 14 May 2017 From the section Technology TV dinners The hidden cost of the processed food revolution 15 May 2017 From the section Business Battle ground Six reasons politicians always row over tax 14 May 2017 From the section Business Office sauna How some companies are taking the sweat out of work 14 May 2017 From the section Business Our Experts Pay will continue to be squeezed, employers' survey suggests The latest employers' survey reveals that firms are planning for yet another fall in pay rises. 15 May 2017 Kamal Ahmed Economics editor Lloyd's settles taxpayer tab The government sold its last shares today, nine years after it sank a total of £20bn into the beleagured lender in the depths of the financial crisis. 16 May 2017 Simon Jack Business editor S Korea election: Why the economy is top priority For all the talk of North Korea and anti-missile systems, a less sensational subject concerns most voters.

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The UK's longest flight just got longer Qantas website understates length of non-stop flight from Heathrow to Perth by an hour Manufacturing output hits three-year high in April More than half of students now pay £100 a week rent as costs spiral BP boss Bob Dudley has some breathing space thanks to higher oil price Increased appetite for takeaways helps Just Eat to push up sales Liberty House creates 300 jobs after takeover of Tata Steel division Jobs will also be protected at three major sites in Rotherham, Stocksbridge and Brinsworth in South Yorkshire, as well as at some smaller sites in the West Midlands and in China Alitalia to file for administration as turnaround plan fails Ocado shares jump on hopes of M&S home delivery partnership Tump boosts Twitter but revival rests on deals with mainstream media The social media company would love it if more leaders did what Trump does with its service, but running a country is too big a job to be spending all hours tweeting, something that appears to have affected the President’s Twitter habits Princess Charlotte's John Lewis jumper from birthday photo sells out In the snapshot, the young royal is wearing the cardigan and sporting a navy clip in her hair Greece reaches long-awaited deal with creditors on bailout reforms The terms include another round of pension cuts in 2019 and a commitment to maintain a high primary budget surplus BP reports higher earnings, helped by recovery in oil prices This time last year, BP reporting an 80 per cent drop in profits in the first quarter, having posted its biggest annual loss for 2015 ever Donald Trump 'actively considering' breaking up Wall Street banks Trump has called for a ‘21st century’ version of the 1933 Glass-Steagall law that required the separation of consumer and investment banking Thousands of car finance payments 'could be hit by economic downturn' Brexit deal 'won’t be worth it' if firms can't recruit Proportion of female high earners unchanged in six years Only one in four people earning between £43,000 and £150,000 in each of the last six financial years were women Bank of mum and dad to finance a quarter of mortgage payments in 2017 Parents will lend £6.7bn this year, up from £5bn in 2016, providing deposits for over 298,000 mortgages and purchasing homes worth £75bn The top 10 richest husbands and wives in the UK have been revealed Cumulatively, the 10 richest husbands and wives in the UK have seen their fortune increase by £3.4bn in the past 12 months Trump's Commerce secretary contradicts him on jobs and China Trump had insisted that he could use trade negotiations as leverage to get China to handle North Korea Fox News co-president Bill Shine out amid growing exodus at network A classic Cadbury chocolate bar is making its long awaited comeback Avocados just got a lot more expensive Mexico is the major supplier for avocados into the US but shipments from there have fallen in recent weeks and are expected to drop even further Dubai has become the first city to get its own font Dubai claims the font is a new global medium for 'self-expression' Amazon founder could beat Bill Gates to become first trillionaire Dyslexia is a sign of potential, says Richard Branson How online marketplace Etsy is supporting female entrepreneurs Women are being inspired to become online entrepreneurs by Etsy, the marketplace whose sellers are 86% female, almost half with children Advance Virgin Trains tickets available to buy on the day But fares expert says the concept infringes the rights of Anytime ticket holders Trump's first 100 days: The economy 'Britain doesn't need Romanian fruit pickers', says Lord Lawson Sir Martin Sorrell sees pay slashed by £22m WPP has paid Mr Sorrell £210m since 2012 as part of a controversial five-year long-term incentive plan Here's what 24 of the most popular brand names really mean You're wearing your favorite Nike sneakers and Lululemon pants when you head to the mall to do some shopping at the Gap. On your way there you grab a latte at Starbucks. Consumer confidence wobbles, growth slows. Is Brexit blowback with us? US economy sees weakest growth for three years American Airlines gives employees a pay rise sending share price down House price and mortgage approvals slowdown continues RBS: Profits overshadowed by trial pitting bank against ex investors People say money is disappearing out of their Natwest accounts Transfers are leaving people's accounts but not appearing on the other side, people say Uber demotes senior executive at centre of the Waymo lawsuit Waymo, a sister company of Google working on autonomous vehicles, alleged that Mr Levandowki stole its lidar designs when he was employed there Natwest's internet banking stops working on payday Users have reported being put in long queues if they attempt to get through on the phone

Grapes of wrath English vineyards report 'catastrophic' damage after severe frost French winemaking regions including Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy also face squeeze after sub-zero temperatures English vineyards report 'catastrophic' damage after severe frost Barclays Staley clashes with private equity firm over family dispute Nils Pratley If Barclays CEO is shown the door, let it be for the right reason Staley clashes with private equity firm over family dispute [*] Energy Nuclear industry warns UK must avoid 'cliff edge' over Brexit Nuclear industry warns UK must avoid 'cliff edge' over Brexit [*] PMI UK manufacturing growth fastest in three years UK manufacturing growth fastest in three years [*] Transport Italy's ​Alitalia to enter administration after staff reject rescue deal Italy's ​Alitalia to enter administration after staff reject rescue deal Property 'Bank of mum and dad' to lend £6.5bn this year 'Bank of mum and dad' to lend £6.5bn this year Steel industry Tata deal with Liberty House saves 1,700 UK jobs Tata deal with Liberty House saves 1,700 UK jobs Tourism UK holiday parks hope for staycation boom as pound slides UK holiday parks hope for staycation boom as pound slides Motoring Nice car! Is it a Samsung? Economy UK needs £15bn in cuts or tax rises to clear deficit by 2022, says IFS Tory austerity drive has made little difference to public spending as a share of national income, leading thinktank finds UK needs £15bn in cuts or tax rises to clear deficit by 2022, says IFS Greece Default unlikely after bailout deal – but more austerity on the way Deal with creditors paves way for bailout talks Default unlikely after bailout deal – but more austerity on the way

Trump signs order to assess whether steel imports threaten national security Published: 8:00 PM Trump signs order to assess whether steel imports threaten national security Nils Pratley on finance Green Investment Bank sell-off: only time will tell how green it is Published: 7:16 PM Green Investment Bank sell-off: only time will tell how green it is Housing crisis: more than 200,000 homes in England lie empty Published: 7:15 PM Housing crisis: more than 200,000 homes in England lie empty The Guardian view on the IMF: a global institution in an age of protection Published: 6:53 PM The Guardian view on the IMF: a global institution in an age of protection The Guardian view on the aid target: it’s the fraction that counts Published: 6:52 PM The Guardian view on the aid target: it’s the fraction that counts World Bank chief echoes Bill Gates's warning to Theresa May on aid Published: 6:22 PM World Bank chief echoes Bill Gates's warning to Theresa May on aid The human cost of smartphone minerals Published: 6:17 PM The human cost of smartphone minerals Brief letters Recalling the spoils of War and Peace Published: 6:16 PM Recalling the spoils of War and Peace Tata Steel offers £520m pensions payment in bid to secure future Published: 6:14 PM Tata Steel offers £520m pensions payment in bid to secure future [*] Debenhams jobs at risk as stores close in 'social shopping' shakeup Published: 5:40 PM Debenhams jobs at risk as stores close in 'social shopping' shakeup Virgin Money chief: 'I have battled with mental health all my life' Published: 5:15 PM Virgin Money chief: 'I have battled with mental health all my life' Business live Euro hits three-week high and French shares jump as election looms – as it happened Published: 5:05 PM Euro hits three-week high and French shares jump as election looms – as it happened Green Investment Bank sell-off described as a disaster by critics Published: 4:22 PM Green Investment Bank sell-off described as a disaster by critics On mental health, the royal family is doing more than our government William Davies Published: 3:38 PM On mental health, the royal family is doing more than our government Fears grow for Burberry profits as rising pound starts to dent sales Published: 2:53 PM Fears grow for Burberry profits as rising pound starts to dent sales Anne Hathaway: I regret not trusting female directors Published: 12:54 PM Anne Hathaway: I regret not trusting female directors Redesigning Cities How to stop the construction industry choking our cities Published: 12:54 PM How to stop the construction industry choking our cities M&S to close six stores as it tries to 'stay in tune' with shoppers Published: 12:27 PM M&S to close six stores as it tries to 'stay in tune' with shoppers Sir David Attenborough to become a hologram for Sky VR documentary Published: 12:15 PM Sir David Attenborough to become a hologram for Sky VR documentary First thoughts With a whiff of sulphur, George Osborne was gone – but for how long? Polly Toynbee Published: 11:47 AM With a whiff of sulphur, George Osborne was gone – but for how long? Nils Pratley on finance Government cap on energy prices would spark backlash Published: 7:32 AM Government cap on energy prices would spark backlash Retail revolution: should cities ban chain stores? Published: 7:30 AM Retail revolution: should cities ban chain stores? Green Investment Bank to be sold off in £2.3bn deal Published: 7:29 AM Green Investment Bank to be sold off in £2.3bn deal 'It was like the tap turned off on job applications': SMEs post Brexit vote Published: 7:00 AM 'It was like the tap turned off on job applications': SMEs post Brexit vote Fox forcing out Bill O’Reilly could appease critics of the Sky deal Published: 6:12 AM Fox forcing out Bill O’Reilly could appease critics of the Sky deal UK unprepared for surge in electric car use, thinktank warns

Will Google move to block adverts? The ad-blocking tool might appear in the search giant's browser in the near future, say reports. 20 April 2017 From the section Technology Related content Ad blocker Shine rebrands as ad platform Ad blocking usage 'not growing' 'Spammers' exposed in back-up slip-up Marks and Spencer to close six stores The High Street chain's turnaround plan aims to keep it up to date with changing shopping habits. 20 April 2017 From the section Business Related content 150 new jobs created by M&S branch Marks and Spencer: Good news finally? Live Business Live: Oil prices rebound Oil prices rise as Opec and Russia consider extending output cuts; Debenhams underwhelms From the section Business Debenhams reviews 10 stores for closure 20 April 2017 From the section Business BMW boosted by Intel map investment 20 April 2017 From the section Business TalkTalk and BT rated worst for broadband 20 April 2017 From the section Business Unite 'suspends' McCluskey challenger 20 April 2017 From the section UK Politics Jobs threatened at Diageo bottling plants 20 April 2017 From the section Scotland business Unilever sales rise on higher prices 20 April 2017 From the section Business GM's Venezuelan car plant 'seized' 20 April 2017 From the section Business Premier League costs clobber club profits 20 April 2017 From the section Business Sky announces HBO co-production deal 20 April 2017 From the section Business Also in the News Celebrities warned over Instagram ads 20 April 2017 From the section Business New credit card has fingerprint sensor 20 April 2017 From the section Technology comments Features & Analysis Presidential challenge The economic problems France's new leader will face 20 April 2017 From the section Business The hippo at work Why you need to question the decisions of your boss 20 April 2017 From the section Business Reality Check Are lower earners bearing the tax burden? 19 April 2017 From the section UK Politics Services matter Why exporting is about more than just shipping 19 April 2017 From the section Business It's good to talk Parents help their children just by talking to them 19 April 2017 From the section Business Big promises Can Tesla live up to its value?

Bill O’Reilly Payout Could Be as High as $25 Million By EMILY STEEL and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT 2:16 PM ET With the payment to the dismissed host, 21st Century Fox payouts related to sexual harassment allegations at Fox News now total more than $85 million. Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Analysis Women Skeptical O’Reilly’s Ouster Will Shift Power Imbalance By SUSAN CHIRA 2:21 PM ET Many who responded to The Times on Facebook doubted that the firing of Bill O’Reilly heralded a new era for Fox or would encourage more women to report sexual harassment. With Bill O’Reilly Gone From Fox News, Will Advertisers Return? By SAPNA MAHESHWARI 1:05 PM ET Advertisers abandoned Mr. O’Reilly’s show in droves, but few left the network altogether. After his ouster, the advertising outlook may return to normal. Bill O’Reilly Is Forced Out at Fox News By EMILY STEEL and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT The exposure of multiple settlements involving sexual harassment allegations against Mr. O’Reilly brought an abrupt end to his two-decade career at Fox. 2693 Comments Movers: Blackstone, Unilever and Verizon 11:34 AM ET Markets Right Now: Banks, Industrials Lead Stock Gains 12:03 PM ET I.R.S. Enlists Debt Collectors to Recover Overdue Taxes By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and STACY COWLEY In a program that consumer advocates fear has the potential for abuse, private firms are poised to begin calling taxpayers who owe money to Uncle Sam. Trump Targets Steel Trade, but China Will Be Tough to Contain By KEITH BRADSHER 1:39 PM ET Global steel makers blame Chinese rivals for swamping the world with unwanted product, but closing mills there can be expensive and difficult. G.M. Operations in Venezuela Are Seized as Protests Swell By BILL VLASIC and NICHOLAS CASEY 12:53 PM ET The automaker, citing an “illegal judicial seizure,” said it was pulling out of the country, which has been roiled by protests and economic problems. Five Studios’ Mission: Winning the Distribution Rights to James Bond By BROOKS BARNES Sony, whose contract to market and distribute the films expired in 2015, gave its presentation on a recreated set from “Dr. No.” Before Ouster, Arconic C.E.O. Accused Hedge Fund Founder of Wild Antics By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED Klaus Kleinfeld sent a letter to Paul Singer of Elliott Management making elliptical references to the investor’s 2006 World Cup trip and insinuated knowledge of “the great time” Mr. Singer had. Unilever Buys Sir Kensington’s, Maker of Fancy Ketchup By STEPHANIE STROM Months after fending off a $143 billion takeover offer from Kraft Heinz, the big Anglo-Dutch food company is buying a small but innovative condiments maker. Retired Miners Lament Trump’s Silence on Imperiled Health Plan By NOAM SCHEIBER Coal company bankruptcies have left coverage for retirees, many with chronic ailments, in federal hands. Unless Congress acts this month, benefits will end. 465 Comments Chinese Investment Scandal Highlights ‘Shadow Banking’ Risks By SUI-LEE WEE and OWEN GUO The disappearance of more than $400 million of investors’ money from a branch of the bank China Minsheng illustrates what economists say is a growing risk. Apple Faces Inquiry in China Over App Store Content By CARLOS TEJADA Chinese authorities said they would meet with the American tech giant over video-streaming apps that they said offered forbidden content. Wells Fargo’s Regulator Admits It Missed Red Flags By DANIELLE IVORY A report by the bank’s federal regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, faulted its supervision of Wells Fargo as “untimely and ineffective.” Exxon Mobil Seeks U.S. Sanctions Waiver for Oil Project in Russia By CLIFFORD KRAUSS Officials said the proposal, pending from the Obama administration, cited Exxon’s potential loss of Black Sea exploration rights to European rivals. Ajit Pai, F.C.C. Chairman, Moves to Roll Back Telecom Rules By CECILIA KANG Mr. Pai, who has been unwinding Obama-era regulatory efforts, is putting two items up for vote on Thursday that would empower telecom companies and broadcasters. BlackRock Earnings Rise on Tide of E.T.F.’s and Index Funds By LANDON THOMAS Jr. The results for the first quarter underscore the continuing revolution of passive investing.

Diageo 'is cutting more than 100 jobs because of Brexit' The union has accused the Government of 'gross betrayal' Startup horrified by discovery of basic fault with $400 juicer TalkTalk and BT named the worst of all broadband providers Unilever: No longer a representative of a better sort of capitalism? Apple pledges to make iPhone entirely from recycled material Marks and Spencers may close six shops Overall, the turnaround programme will mean that - over the course of five years - 30 M&S stores will shut completely in the UK and 45 full-line stores will be “downsized or replaced” Dow Chemical pushes Trump to ignore pesticide damage to animals Government to sell Green Investment Bank to Macquarie in £2.3bn deal Premier League football clubs suffer record financial losses The 20 top-flight English teams shelled out more on players as wages rose 12 per cent to £2.3bn last year, while a host of one-off charges also hit the bottom line New Debenhams? Nothing new about swimwear models promoting relaunches It's a tired tactic, and the City wasn't impressed with it - or the lack of detail in CEO Sergio Bucher's shiny new strategy You can now get KFC delivered Menu options available to order include KFC’s sharing buckets, popcorn chicken, boneless banquets, wraps and a wide range of sides Unilever is making more money because everyone's buying ice creams Unilever said it expects an improvement in its operating margins of at least 80 basis points this year as it steps up efficiencies Norwegian Airlines launches flights to Singapore New link faces stiff competition from existing airlines, which have many more flights Exxon ‘seeking US waiver from sanctions’ to resume Russian oil venture Companies prepare for the worst, with French poised for extreme vote Subway worker has revealed the one thing you should never order The individual also revealed the unsanitary conditions of the cutting boards, which are only cleaned twice a month at the branch where he works Debenhams considering closing 10 UK stores The retailer also said it wanted to move around 2,000 of its staff into customer-facing roles as part of a plan which it is calling ‘Fix the Basics’ Bose headphones 'secretly collect users’ details' through app 'People should be uncomfortable with it' Advertising giant Google is 'building its own ad blocker' for Chrome There are fears that the company will take great care to protect its own interests HSBC refuses to open bank account for Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei Snap election threatens Government plan to finally lower energy bills Primark blows its rivals away by giving its customers what they want The cheap and cheerful clothes retailer's success suggests that there is a future for bricks and mortar stores Only study showing Brexit benefits debunked as 'doubly misleading' Finding widely cited as evidence UK economy has little to lose from failing to agree a trade deal with the rest of the EU Fossil fuel firms' multi-billion-pound subsidies revealed after leak Cara Delevingne's Rimmel advert banned over use of false lashes Women paid less than men 'because of the subjects they study' Nine of the ten highest-paying university subjects are male-dominated, while six out of ten of the lowest paying are majority female Wells Fargo testing Facebook 'chatbot' to communicate with customers Wells Fargo's 'chatbot' will use artificial intelligence to respond to natural language messages from users at a fraction of the cost of large call centres populated by humans Why we should be angry at Philip Hammond over RBS Uber eyes EU expansion despite a set back in Denmark Tesco to sell opticians business to Vision Express The business employs approximately 1,500 people, all of whom are expected to be transferred to Vision Express following a consultation process Philip Hammond tells people to 'live in the real world' about RBS People should 'live in the real world' the Chancellor said - 'fair value' for the bank's shares 'could well be less than what the previous government paid for them' Martin Sorrell says general election is ‘another excuse to do nothing' Pound sterling continues to trade near 2017 high UK 'sleepwalking into low-skilled economy' unprepared for Brexit Stock market tumbles, pound surges as May’s election causes chaos Ivanka Trump wins Chinese trade marks on day she dined with Xi Jinping Goldman Sachs profit misses estimates on trading weakness Total revenue from trading fell 2.4 per cent to $3.36bn, the lowest in five quarters. Now Air Canada takes flak in wake of United Airlines overbooking snafu It bumped a 10-year-old boy, forcing his family into an impromptu road trip to get on a flight, while UA is again facing criticism, this time for kicking a couple en route to their wedding off a plane. But will any of these stories change industry practices? It's doubtful. Bankers 'ran 133-year-old fashion chain Jaeger into the ground' Harold Tillman described the companies and individuals now trying to profit from the remaining parts of Jaeger as 'vultures'

Bank of England's Carney says financial rules must be 'dynamic' WASHINGTON Bank of England Governor Mark Carney told bankers on Thursday that financial regulations devised after the 2008-09 crisis cannot be set in stone, and must be flexible enough to deal with unintended consequences and unexpected gaps. Germany's Schaeuble presses ECB to unwind loose monetary policy 7:48pm BST WASHINGTON It would not be a bad idea for the European Central Bank and other central banks to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve's example and change course away from an ultra-accommodative monetary policy, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said. London finance firm seeks to block Portugal Novo Banco sale 3:58pm BST LISBON A failed bidder for Portugal's third-largest lender Novo Banco has asked its lawyers to block the 1 billion euro (836.70 billion pounds) sale to U.S. fund Lone Star and told the central bank it should relaunch the bidding. Forget about early-2018 ECB rate hike, investors now say 12:52pm BST LONDON Investors are no longer expecting a rate rise from the European Central Bank by March 2018, money market pricing suggests, marking a sharp reversal in expectations for higher interest rates from just a month ago. Japan manufacturers' mood highest since 2007, exports post best growth in two years 11:53am BST TOKYO Confidence among Japan's manufacturers climbed to the highest since the global financial crisis a decade ago, a Reuters survey showed, while March trade data showed 12 percent growth in exports - the biggest gain in over two years. Japan government raises business sentiment assessment, first time in four months 9:44am BST TOKYO Japan's government raised its assessment of business sentiment in April, the first upgrade in four months, after the Bank of Japan's tankan survey showed this month that the corporate mood brightened. ECB rate setters vow to keep money taps open as French vote looms 19 Apr 2017 NEW YORK Prospects for the euro zone economy have improved but the time to withdraw support has not yet come, three European Central Bank rate setters said on Wednesday, days before a tense French presidential election and the ECB's own policy meeting. ECB's Coeure castigates isolationism in New York visit 19 Apr 2017 FRANKFURT Isolationism could leave the most vulnerable members of society even more exposed that they already are, European Central Bank board member Benoit Coeure said on Wednesday, defending globalisation and urging more international cooperation. Exclusive - China gathers state-led consortium for Aramco IPO: sources 19 Apr 2017 HONG KONG/RIYADH/DUBAI China is creating a consortium, including state-owned oil giants and banks and its sovereign wealth fund, that will act as a cornerstone investor in the initial public offering of Saudi Aramco, people with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters. Unconventional central banking here to stay - ECB paper 19 Apr 2017 FRANKFURT Central banks around the globe are likely to get even broader mandates in the post-crisis era and will retain many of their often improvised unconventional tools, according to research published by the European Central Bank on Wednesday.

Emerging Markets Are Bouncing Back From a Six-Year Slowdown By LANDON THOMAS Jr. A faster-than-expected recovery in emerging markets, and the implications for global growth, are likely to be hot topics at the I.M.F. spring meetings. Mandel Ngan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Finance ministers, central bankers and financiers from around the world are gathering in Washington this week for the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund. Movers: Goldman Shares Slump; Pound Surges 8:28 AM ET I.M.F. Raises Forecast for Global Economic Growth By LANDON THOMAS Jr. 10:39 AM ET The rosy forecast is a change for the fund, which has been fairly downbeat in recent years about the global economy’s capacity to deliver sustained growth. Mark Zuckerberg Sees Augmented Reality Ecosystem in Facebook By MIKE ISAAC 59 minutes ago Facebook’s chief executive introduced an augmented reality platform that will allow people to view and digitally manipulate the world around them. To Stay Ahead of Facebook, Snap Rolls Out 3-D Features for Messaging By KATIE BENNER 9:00 AM ET The company’s stock has fallen as competitors copy the features that once made Snapchat unique. Man Wanted in Cleveland Facebook Murder Kills Himself, Police Say By CHRISTOPHER MELE 1:22 PM ET Steve Stephens shot himself when Pennsylvania State Police were attempting to pull him over, the authorities said. Silver Lake Raises $15 Billion Fund for New Tech Deals By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED The firm that has helped buy companies like Dell and Ultimate Fighting Championship is looking for more tech and media. Playtime During the Previews? Playgrounds Are the Latest Movie Theater Accessories By CHRISTOPHER MELE 10:55 AM ET Two California theaters have play areas in their auditoriums for 3- to 12-year-olds. But don’t worry, they’re not open while the show plays. A McDonald’s Ad That Never Mentions the Name McDonald’s By SAPNA MAHESHWARI The unbranded commercials challenge customers to Google for “that place where Coke tastes so good.” Vijay Mallya, Once India’s ‘King of Good Times,’ Is Arrested in London By AMIE TSANG and HARI KUMAR 1:20 PM ET He was held as part of extradition proceedings that could lead to him being sent back to India, which he fled over a year ago under an avalanche of unpaid bills and accusations of fraud. New York Times Names Former Businessweek Editor to Head Business Section By SYDNEY EMBER The hiring of Ellen Pollock, formerly the editor in chief of Bloomberg Businessweek, is the latest move in a reshaping of The Times’s newsroom. With a Hollywood Writers’ Strike Looming, Here’s What to Know By BROOKS BARNES 10:27 AM ET On Wednesday, TV and movie writers will begin voting on whether to authorize a walkout, which could occur on May 2. Health care is a major issue. New York City Moves to Require Uber to Provide a Tipping Option in Its App By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS The proposal follows a push by Uber drivers who say they are losing thousands of dollars without a way for passengers to leave a tip through the mobile app. 124 Comments Arconic C.E.O. Ousted After Sending Unauthorized Letter to Hedge Fund By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED Klaus Kleinfeld sent a letter to Elliott Management without the approval of his board. Elliott called the letter “a threat.”

First US sugar tax sees soft drink sales fall by almost 10%, study shows Published: 7:00 PM First US sugar tax sees soft drink sales fall by almost 10%, study shows Business live Pound surges but Footsie loses £46bn as UK heads to the polls – as it happened Published: 6:41 PM Pound surges but Footsie loses £46bn as UK heads to the polls – as it happened Protecting UK financial services post-Brexit a priority for FCA Published: 6:32 PM Protecting UK financial services post-Brexit a priority for FCA FTSE 100 suffers worst day since Brexit vote after May calls election Published: 6:11 PM FTSE 100 suffers worst day since Brexit vote after May calls election Force India F1 team boss Vijay Mallya arrested in London Published: 5:56 PM Force India F1 team boss Vijay Mallya arrested in London Next boss misses annual bonus as high street stores feel the pinch Published: 5:15 PM Next boss misses annual bonus as high street stores feel the pinch Philip Hammond admits taxpayers' RBS stake is likely to be sold at a loss Published: 4:45 PM Philip Hammond admits taxpayers' RBS stake is likely to be sold at a loss Netflix's biggest competitor? Sleep Published: 3:27 PM Netflix's biggest competitor? Sleep Film blog Can Guardians of the Galaxy avoid the perils of the threequel? Published: 2:14 PM Can Guardians of the Galaxy avoid the perils of the threequel? [*] IMF ratchets up UK economic growth forecast to 2% Published: 2:00 PM IMF ratchets up UK economic growth forecast to 2% connecting Britain What is the Midlands engine and what will it do for the region? Published: 11:09 AM What is the Midlands engine and what will it do for the region? charity leadership If charities can't inspire loyalty, 'caring capitalism' will take over Published: 11:08 AM If charities can't inspire loyalty, 'caring capitalism' will take over Weetabix sold to US firm after breakfast cereal fails to catch on in China Published: 8:27 AM Weetabix sold to US firm after breakfast cereal fails to catch on in China UK wine industry to plant 1m vines as sector bubbles with confidence Published: 7:30 AM UK wine industry to plant 1m vines as sector bubbles with confidence Hackers attacked one in five UK firms last year, survey finds Published: 7:01 AM Hackers attacked one in five UK firms last year, survey finds The gig economy 'slashies' risk burnout Published: 7:00 AM The gig economy 'slashies' risk burnout Older people due to pass on property ‘wealth mountain’ worth £400bn

Economists and investors react to May's general election announcement A big factor will be whether the election will make a softer stance on the Brexit negotiations more likely, one investor says Pound sterling surges as Theresa May calls for general election Stock market tumbles, pound surges as May's election causes chaos Ivanka Trump wins Chinese trade marks on day she dined with Xi Jinping Goldman Sachs profit misses estimates on trading weakness Now Air Canada takes flak in wake of United Airlines overbooking snafu It bumped a 10-year-old boy, forcing his family into an impromptu road trip to get on a flight, while UA is again facing criticism, this time for kicking a couple en route to their wedding off a plane. But will any of these stories change industry practices? It's doubtful. Bankers 'ran 133-year-old fashion chain Jaeger into the ground' FTSE 100 suffers worst day since June after May calls for election FCA's 'Harry Regulator and the Philosopher's Mission' is no bestseller The watchdog has published a windy novella outlining its mission, and promised a sequel. Its budget would be better spent on actually protecting the public as opposed to talking about protecting the public Trump's tax reform could be delayed thanks to defeated healthcare bill Late last month, President Trump's flagship healthcare bill was killed off after failing to secure enough support from Republicans Here's how the six-hour workday actually saves money Swedish study did not properly take into account the long-term benefits of shorter working, researchers say London house-price growth at five-year low as luxury sector slumps Kensington and Chelsea led declines among the capital’s most expensive areas Netflix adds five million subscribers in three months Streaming-video giant reported first-quarter user gains that fell short of estimates because there wasn’t a 'House of Cards'-style hit to draw new viewers and retain others Chinese conglomerate to sell Weetabix to US company Post Holdings Make UK world's most competitive economy by 2030, CBI urges Government Mild weather and cheap pound lure shoppers to high streets over Easter Although footfall declined by 5.9% on Good Friday, it increased by 4.6% on Easter Saturday and also rose on Sunday compared to last year All companies must ramp up security amid rise in cyber crime, says BCC Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC, warned that businesses should be mindful of an extension to data protection regulation coming into force next year Single pensioners relying on State hits highest in over 20 years The number of single pensioners who rely completely on the State for financial support has increased by 26% to 1.1 million over the last five years Apple wins go-ahead to start testing self-driving cars in California Smartphone-maker joins a roster of companies testing self-drive vehicles including Google-parent Alphabet, Ford, Volkswagen, Daimler, Tesla and General Motors Lloyds 'chooses Berlin' as base for its European hub post-Brexit G4S boss receives record £4.8m in pay and bonuses How the practice of late payment is threatening Startup Britain More than half of Britain’s SMEs are currently waiting for overdue bills to be settled, with an estimated £44.6bn in late payments outstanding

The long, rough ride ahead for 'Made in America' Mini motorcycle and go-kart maker Monster Moto made a big bet on U.S. manufacturing by moving assembly to this Louisiana town in 2016 from China. 7:56pm BST Dollar dips, gold gains on global risks; U.S. stocks bounce Tensions over North Korea pressured the dollar against the yen and lifted gold prices on Monday, while U.S. stocks rose after three straight days of losses as investors shifted their focus to earnings. 6:30pm BST Oil dips, trade thin as some cash in after three-week rally Crude oil prices slipped on Monday in subdued trading after a three-week rally capped by the long Easter holiday weekend, but losses were curbed by strong economic growth in China and a weaker dollar. 6:35pm BST HSBC predicts 100 Saudi Arabian listings in privatisation drive Saudi Arabia's privatisation drive is likely to result in around 100 new stock market listings in sectors including mining, healthcare and retail, a top HSBC executive said on Monday. 11:46am BST BP says crews brought leaking Alaskan well under control BP Plc said workers on Alaska's North Slope had brought under control a company-operated well that spewed oil and gas over the weekend. 7:23pm BST Snap stock falls as alleged CEO comments rile some on social media Shares of Snap fell 1.5 percent on Monday as the Snapchat owner faced criticism for comments allegedly made by its CEO about not prioritising growth in India and Spain because they were "poor" countries. 7:35pm BST China's Ant hikes MoneyGram bid by more a third, beats rival U.S. offer China's Ant Financial has sweetened its bid for MoneyGram International Inc by over a third, beating a rival offer to gain approval from the U.S. electronic payment firm's board, although it still faces regulatory hurdles. 3:14pm BST PPG CEO - AkzoNobel independence plan riskier than merger PPG Industries , the U.S. paint-maker that is trying to buy Dutch peer AkzoNobel for 24.6 billion euros (20.90 billion pounds), said on Monday that Akzo's plan to instead spin off its chemicals arm and remain independent is riskier and would create less value. 11:35am BST Wal-Mart seeks online fashion presence through acquisitions Wal-Mart Stores Inc's bid for clothing retailer Bonobos, which surfaced last week, is the latest step in the company's attempt to recover lost ground against Amazon.com Inc and others in the rapidly growing online fashion world, analysts and retail consultants said. 6:58pm BST Steel, stimulus drive China's strongest economic growth since 2015 China's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter as higher government infrastructure spending and a gravity-defying property boom helped boost industrial output by the most in over two years.

Overbooked seats: it’s a bad way for airlines to do business Published: 6:01 PM Overbooked seats: it’s a bad way for airlines to do business Big six energy firms braced for government price crackdown Published: 4:43 PM Big six energy firms braced for government price crackdown Care homes charging for rooms after residents die, watchdog finds Published: 4:42 PM Care homes charging for rooms after residents die, watchdog finds Still here: reflections on later life Can’t we stop colossal firms taking over small businesses? Michele Hanson Published: 2:08 PM Can’t we stop colossal firms taking over small businesses? Ticketmaster accused of not doing enough to thwart touts Published: 1:55 PM Ticketmaster accused of not doing enough to thwart touts Tata Steel merger with Thyssenkrupp under threat Published: 1:36 PM Tata Steel merger with Thyssenkrupp under threat El Paso: the border city grappling with the ramifications of Trump's proposals Published: 11:00 AM El Paso: the border city grappling with the ramifications of Trump's proposals Box office analysis: global Fate of the Furious races past Star Wars to break global box office record Published: 10:50 AM Fate of the Furious races past Star Wars to break global box office record The Danish beermakers brewing up work for autistic people Published: 9:00 AM The Danish beermakers brewing up work for autistic people [*] Hove tops property hotspot rankings among young professionals Published: 8:01 AM Hove tops property hotspot rankings among young professionals Boutique gin and whisky boom spooks big spirit brands

Easyjet forced couple off full flight Airline staff failed to tell two passengers they were entitled to compensation after being 'deplaned'. 17 April 2017 From the section Business Related content Airline ends forced removals United's PR disaster Drivers 'may be paid to scrap diesels' Owners of some diesel vehicles could be paid to scrap them under plans to cut air pollution. 17 April 2017 From the section Business Related content How bad is air pollution in the UK? Diesel drivers should think hard - Grayling Can Netflix keep adding subscribers? The streaming service is close to having 100 million subscribers, but can Netflix keep growing? 17 April 2017 From the section Business Related content Thumbs up for new rating system on Netflix Netflix sees big jump in subscribers Brazil's Odebrecht to pay $2.6bn fine 17 April 2017 From the section Latin America & Caribbean China first quarter growth hits 6.9% 17 April 2017 From the section Business Google takes Android search hit in Russia 17 April 2017 From the section Technology Lloyds eyes Berlin for post-Brexit push 16 April 2017 From the section Business Distillers show 'explosive creativity' 17 April 2017 From the section Scotland business Fate of the Furious breaks global record 17 April 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Microsoft tackled 'NSA hack' before leak 17 April 2017 From the section Technology United alters booking policy after ordeal 16 April 2017 From the section US & Canada Toshiba looks to escape zombie fate 16 April 2017 From the section Business Also in the News Hermes begins self-driving robot trial 17 April 2017 From the section Technology Python with anorexia proves costly at vet 14 April 2017 From the section Business Features & Analysis Care home fees Is it legally possible to avoid them? 15 April 2017 From the section Business Trade agenda Just what are Trump's trade priorities?

Lloyds 'chooses Berlin' as base for its European hub post-Brexit The bank reportedly considered several cities for the location of its EU base, including Amsterdam and Dublin Mild weather and cheap pound lure shoppers to high streets over Easter Single pensioners relying on State hits highest in over 20 years Apple wins go-ahead to start testing self-driving cars in California G4S boss receives record £4.8m in pay and bonuses How the practice of late payment is threatening Startup Britain More than half of Britain’s SMEs are currently waiting for overdue bills to be settled, with an estimated £44.6bn in late payments outstanding Cheapest beach holiday destination in Europe revealed Credit Suisse bosses agree to slash bonuses after shareholder fury Bernard Matthews owner 'put profits before protecting pensions' Bernard Matthews was sold by Rutland Partners to Boparan Private Office last summer via an £87.5m pre-pack administration Hundreds of Amazon employees pressure bosses to ditch Breitbart News Online retailer urged to drop website claimed to publish ‘hateful and bigoted content’ by its own employees, buoying up wider campaign Uber faces $1 million fine after complaints drivers were drunk Uber was found to have violated ‘zero-tolerance’ rules governing drunken-driving complaints on 151 occasions over the course of a year Apple ‘considering investing' in Toshiba’s semiconductor business Toshiba has narrowed down the field of bidders for its chip unit to four suitors, sources have said previously Labour will make it illegal for banks to close high street branches Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell will change the law to keep banks open, a policy that the industry calls 'unsustainable' Tories blamed for solar power crisis with new panels down 80% Tesco apologises for ‘Good Friday just got better’ beer advert Starbucks blames fall in consumer confidence for 61% UK profit slump The world’s biggest coffee chain’s pre-tax profits slumped from £34.2m to £13.4m in the year to 2 October 2016 United Airlines customers try to stop CEO getting £500,000 bonus Boss' pay is linked to customer satisfaction surveys - people were already pretty disgruntled before a video of a Doctor being manhandled off a plane went viral UK households face billion pound energy bill Recently announced price increases have ranged from 1 to 10 per cent and MoneySuperMarket said that this means that affected households will be paying £97 more a year on average Rarest 50p coins revealed with some worth as much as £100 The rarest 50p featuring the Kew Gardens design is worth up to £100 on eBay Victoria Beckham trademarks her five-year-old daughter's name There's good news for pubs, bars and restaurants this Easter weekend UK investors keen to put their cash into new businesses, survey shows Exclusive: Survey finds that 13 per cent of those questioned feel the biggest opportunity in 2017 lies in private equity investment into UK businesses Britain’s massive unclaimed benefits failure – and how to fix it While the government’s opponents rage about benefits being cut, claims on what remains are often barely 50 per cent of those entitled Marine Le Pen could be unlikely saviour of Brexit-battered pound Rome’s Trevi Fountain generates €1.4m for city’s charities in 2016 UK workers prefer traditional employment to the gig economy Only 10 per cent said that they thought that it represents the future of employment HSBC says Brexit is already causing companies to re-route business HSBC CEO Stuart Gulliver has said as many as 1,000 of HSBC’s traders and salespeople will relocate from London to Paris Business investment remains weak says Bank of England survey UK companies already struggling to find people with the right skills Burger King's latest advertising campaign has backfired massively The fast-food chain released a 15-second advert in the US which claimed there was not enough time to explain 'all the fresh ingredient in its Whopper sandwich' Apple hires secret team to develop sensors to treat diabetes Last year, GlaxoSmithKline and Google parent Alphabet unveiled a joint company aimed at marketing bioelectronic devices to fight illness by attaching to individual nerves Royal Mail plans to close defined benefit pension scheme next year Donald Trump sends US dollar to five-month low Brexit drives Brits to buy British - but only if the price is right Lacklustre March for UK housing market says latest RICS report Confidence among Leave voters falls as remainers become more buoyant Edinburgh ranked as the best city in the UK to start a new business Bristol came in second, ahead of London, Liverpool and Brighton. 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