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James Murdoch has finalised a deal to acquire New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network for over £300 million, enhancing his media portfolio. The transaction includes Vox’s news site and popular podcasts, while CEO Jim Bankoff will continue to lead operations under Lupa Systems.
The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.
President Trump announced that the US blockade of Iranian ports is proving effective, urging Tehran to “just give up” amid escalating tensions. Iran’s Parliament Speaker dismissed the blockade’s impact, stating it has only increased global oil prices, while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt markets.
‘Many people need the cash flow, and there’s lots of people for whom taking back the overpayment doesn’t impact what you pay in future, so get the money in your pocket.’
CITY AM SAYS Jeremy Hunt has denied the UK economy has a “broken leg” but admitted it is suffering from a “sprained ankle.”
The FT leads with the government’s latest migration plan, reporting that ministers want to reduce numbers coming into the country by 300,000 a year.
Retail sales for November rose by just 2.7% compared with a 4.2% surge at the same time last year.
Reuters was first to report Meta Platforms’ (META.O) paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of
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