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Snapchat shares climb as user numbers return to growth

Shares in Snapchat's parent company Snap have surged after the app grew user numbers for the first time in three quarters.
Majestic eyes retail exit in Naked push for growth

Majestic Wines is exploring a sale of its entire UK retail portfolio as it shifts its focus to the online business that trades under the Naked Wines brand.
Twitter shares surge as users numbers rise and platform targets trolls

Twitter shares have jumped sharply after the social media platform reported stronger user growth and progress in its efforts to curb malicious posts.
20 Debenhams stores face new year axe under owners' plans

The new owners of Debenhams will outline plans this week to shut 20 of its stores early next year, casting a further pall over the UK's crisis-hit high streets.
Megabrands like Coca-Cola are fighting back - so what's going on?

It is increasingly fashionable, in financial markets, to talk about fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) as being under pressure.
Oil prices at 2019 high as Trump takes aim at Iran

The cost of Brent crude oil has surged to its highest level since last November after the US signalled it was to step up economic pressure on Iran.
Fever-Tree boss sees pay packet fizz to £4m

Fever-Tree boss and co-founder Tim Warrillow toasted a £3.98m pay packet last year as the mixer maker's fizzing sales and profits delivered a bumper long-term bonus award.
Elon Musk: Robots will drive a network of Tesla taxis from 2020

The future of Elon Musk's electric car business Tesla will be in developing completely autonomous self-driving vehicles beginning next year.
Microsoft under pressure to resist Chinese censorship of worker protest

Microsoft is under pressure to resist Chinese censorship demands after tech workers in the country began using its code-sharing platform to protest being over-worked.
Men much more likely to ask for and get a large pay rise

Men are more likely to ask their employer for a pay rise than women and are also more likely to receive a bigger wage increase when they do, a new survey suggests.

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CCTV released in connection with racially aggravated assault in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is releasing CCTV in connection with a racially aggravated assault in Milton Keynes.
Violent children in Milton Keynes are proving hard nuts to crack
A small minority of teenagers are turning to violence against other people as their crime of first resort, a meeting heard.
Village hopping burglars leave residents fearing for their property in Milton Keynes
Travelling gangs of burglars who hop from village to village have left rural residents fearing for their property, a meeting heard.
Artists invited to submit work to Milton Keynes Open
Westbury Arts Centre are launching a new local initiative, “Milton Keynes Open”, to celebrate creative talent in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.
Bus Shelter MK urgently looking for a new home
The Bus Shelter MK currently sits in Campbell Park but is soon to be replaced by a housing development.
Samuel's Charity look for help ahead of two big events
Samuel's Charity, set up by Samuel, while fighting cancer aged 9, helps children's wards that are underfunded.
Sweet treats are coming to Milton Keynes this April
Those in Milton Keynes with a sweet tooth are in for some good news, as independent dessert parlour and bar, Treat Street, is set to open at MK1 Shopping & Leisure Park in April.
Police find body off the V11 Tongwell Street in Milton Keynes
Residents contacted MKFM last night due to a large police presence near Opal Drive.