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Branson hunts Galactic cash after grounding $1bn Saudi deal

Sir ‎Richard Branson is hunting new funds for his commercial space ventures, months after halting a $1bn (£775m) Saudi-funded deal amid an international furore over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
RBS warns of Brexit damage as profits more than double

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) says the Treasury will net almost £1bn in dividends after its annual profits more than doubled but warned Brexit risks hurting its financial recovery.
From waste to resource: Is this the future for plastic?

Inspired by the Sky Ocean Rescue campaign, a region of the UK has created the country's first local circular economy.
January sales drive pre-Brexit shopping spree - ONS

Retail sales rebounded strongly last month as shoppers hunted post-Christmas bargains ahead of Brexit, official figures show.
Kitten heel queen fashions review of LK Bennett options

The founder of LK Bennett, the high street fashion retailer, has drafted in advisers to examine options for the chain nearly 18 months after regaining full control of the business.
Facebook facing record fine from US regulator over privacy conduct - report

Facebook is negotiating a record fine with the US Federal Trade Commission over violations of user's privacy, it has been reported.
US/China trade war talks to continue next week after 'progress'

The US and China are to hold further trade war peace talks in Washington next week after both sides hailed "progress".
Mr Kipling blames 'business climate' for Ambrosia sale halt

The owner of the Mr Kipling and Bisto gravy brands has abandoned its auction of Ambrosia amid continued uncertainties, including Brexit.
Facebook exposed US counter-intelligence agents to Iranian spies

The US Department of Justice has refused to comment on the revelation that counter-intelligence staff were exposed to Iranian spies by using a Facebook group which was infiltrated.
Amazon scraps $2.5bn New York HQ plan amid local outcry

Amazon has abruptly scrapped a plan to build a new second headquarters in New York that would have created 25,000 jobs.

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Appeal after collision being treated as ‘attempted murder’ in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Milton Keynes today (16/2).
15 and 16 year old arrested after fight outside Milton Keynes secondary school
Thames Valley Police has arrested two boys on suspicion of affray following an incident in Milton Keynes today (15/2).
Announcing the Fred Roche Travel and Study Awards
Milton Keynes Community Foundation is excited to invite applications for three £500 awards to support students who are studying horticulture, landscape design, architecture, urban design or arboriculture.
Get out and about this half term with Willen Hospice’s Dog Walk Game
Local families are being encouraged to take on a fun family challenge this half term with The Great Willen Woof, Willen Hospice’s first ever live GPS tracked dog walk game.
Appeal for witnesses following sexual assault in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of sexual assault in Milton Keynes.
Local ladies to take a leap for Willen Hospice
An MK mother and daughter duo are calling on local people to join them as they take to the skies for the Willen Hospice tandem skydive this spring.
Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards announces 2019 finalists
The shortlist of Milton Keynes’ Best Businesses is revealed.
New discounts of up to 90% for Milton Keynes commuters
Staff at Milton Keynes businesses are being offered savings on travelling to work using London Northwestern Railway, when employers sign up to SmartGo.