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May preparing to keep Britain in post-Brexit customs union
Theresa May is considering keeping the UK aligned to European Union customs regulations for years after Brexit as part of a compromise deal with the Labour Party, according to a report from The Times on Thursday.
Barclays sees off Bramson board bid
Barclays has thwarted a bid by Edward Bramson to force his way on to the board, the activist investor conceded before the bank's annual meeting.
UK Defence Secretary Williamson sacked over Huawei leak
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson was sensationally sacked on Thursday night over the leak from a National Security Council meeting debating Huawei's assistance with the UK's 5G telecoms network.
Barclays faces showdown with activist Bramson
At Barclays' annual meeting on Thursday the bank will try to fend off an attempt by activist investor Edward Bramson to elbow his way onto the board.
Venezuelan leader Maduro claims to have defeated US-backed coup
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday claimed to have defeated an attempted coup which he blamed on the nation's far right and its support from the "deranged" US government.
Lloyds could pay out £1bn after BoE eases capital buffer
The Bank of England has eased capital requirements for Lloyds Banking Group, raising the prospect of the bank returning £1bn to shareholders.
Corbyn rebuffs attempts to endorse second Brexit vote
Efforts by Labour MPs to back a second referendum on EU membership in the European election campaign were repelled by party leader Jeremy Corbyn on Tuesday.
US-China trade talks 'productive', America's Mnuchin says
The latest trade talks between the US and China in Beijing went well, a top US official said on Wednesday.
Sainsbury's Coupe says he will stay after Asda deal fails
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe said he intended to stay in the job following his failed attempt to buy Asda as costs related to the deal contributed to a fall in annual profit.