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GETTY Donald Trump plans to incentivise US companies to bring the money back to the US from overseas SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info For years, big US drugmakers have turned to acquisitions of foreign companies to put their overseas cash to work, rather than bring it home at a 35-per cent tax rate. Mr Trump has proposed allowing repatriation of this cash at a 10-per cent tax rate, hoping some of it will be spent on hiring and investing in their businesses. However, drugmakers are much more likely to spend this money on acquisitions that could revive their drug development pipeline by acquiring smaller peers with promising offerings, as opposed to risking more of their own dollars on research and development, corporate executives and … [Read more...] about Trump’s plans to make America great again generates deals in pharmaceutical industry

By Matt Murphy Published 5 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Iran's president has vowed to take action against protesters after more than a week of anti-government demonstrations. President Ebrahim Raisi pledged to "deal decisively" with the protests, which have now spread to most of Iran's 31 provinces. Officials say some 35 people have been killed since protests broke out over the death of a woman in police custody. Mahsa Amini died after being detained for allegedly breaking headscarf rules. Officers reportedly beat Ms Amini's head with a baton and banged her head against one of their vehicles. The police have said there is no evidence of any mistreatment and that she suffered "sudden heart failure". And while Mr Raisi says her death will be investigated, his Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has insisted that Ms Amini had not been beaten. … [Read more...] about Iran protests: Raisi to ‘deal decisively’ with widespread unrest

Published 31 August Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The Co-op has agreed to sell its 129-strong petrol forecourt business to Asda in a deal worth £600m. The Co-op said the sale of the sites, which represent 5% of its retail estate, would enable it to expand its network of grocery stores and also help it balance the books. Asda said the purchase was part of plans to move into smaller, convenience grocery stores. About 2,300 Co-op petrol station staff will be moved to Asda's employment. As part of the deal, Asda will pay £438m in cash and take on responsibility for Co-op's lease payments which total about £162m. The precise figure will be confirmed when the sale is completed later this year. "This transaction is in line with our strategy to move away from operating petrol forecourts and supports our vision of 'Co-operating for a fairer world', while building … [Read more...] about Co-op sells petrol stations to Asda in £600m deal

Emma Raducanu's sponsors are said to have "no regrets" about their multi million pound deals with the Briton despite her US Open title defence falling at the first hurdle . The teenager's loss in straight sets to France's Alize Cornet in New York rounded off a year of underwhelming results since her stunning New York fairytale a year ago. However, the likes of Tiffany and Co, Nike and Wilson made no mistake in entering long-term deals with Raducanu given she still attracts huge interest in UK and America, branding consultants say. "Did sponsors go too big too early? No chance," says Tom Scott, the chief marketing officer at talent specialists Pickstar. Raducanu, who was seeded 11th, will plunge down the rankings after losing the points she earned with the title last year. However, separate market research by Rob Mills, chief executive of consultancy firm Turnstile, also shows Raducanu's appeal was already robust enough to weather such a fall. "There's obviously an … [Read more...] about Emma Raducanu’s sponsors have ‘no regrets’ over lucrative deals despite US Open exit

Published 13 July Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Transport for London's (TfL) emergency funding deal with the government has been extended by two weeks. The current financial deal had been due to run out on Wednesday but will now continue until at least 28 July. The Department for Transport said TfL was yet to show evidence it had found £400m of savings - a condition of the last bailout. TfL denies this claim. TfL is facing a £2bn budget black hole and has warned of massive cuts to services unless it gets more help. There have been repeated rows with the government over the funding of TfL and the cause of its financial woes. Covid and Crossrail - why TfL's finances are precarious TfL failing to meet bailout savings, minister says Government agrees £1bn Transport for London bailout package The Department for Transport (DfT) has provided … [Read more...] about Transport for London: Government funding deal extended again

Good evening. It’s been a day of star witnesses at the trial of Ryan Giggs for assaulting and coercing his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, charges which he denies. Sir Alex Ferguson, his former manager has just given evidence. Today's trivia : Bill Clinton was born on this day in 1946. In 1998, he became the first American president to be impeached in 130 years. Name the other two to be impeached. Scroll down for the answer Inside track with Chopper's P olitics email | Audio | Crossword The big story: Sir Alex Ferguson gives evidence The trial of former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs entered its 10th day today, with the defence inviting numerous witnesses to give evidence. Just this afternoon, the legendary United manager Sir Alex Ferguson who was Mr Giggs’s boss throughout most of his playing career, was asked by the defence to give evidence. He spoke about Mr Gigg’s temperament and their relationship while the player was still a teenager. Gareth Davies is at the … [Read more...] about Friday evening news briefing: Sir Alex Ferguson makes trial appearance

Epic and 2K unveiled a collaboration earlier today that introduces a bit more Mayhem into the game. The Borderlands X Fortnite events have brought a whole new area to the map in the form of a new Rift Zone that represents the cel-shaded glory of Borderlands' notable cosmic world. As part of the on-going event (which is due to end on September 7), there are some new challenges players can take part in to earn special cosmetic items and more. What are the Fortnite Borderlands challenges? As ever, there are quite a few different challenges you can take part in to unlock more items and you can find our guide for one of the challenges below. Search different Vault Symbols - Fortnite x Mayhem To complete this challenge, you'll need to find at least 3 Vault Symbols in the new Pandora Rift Zone. There's no point looking anywhere else on the map – this challenge will only be available to complete in the Pandora Rift Zone. Here's where you can find the Vault symbols – there are five … [Read more...] about Fortnite Vault Symbols locations: Welcome to Pandora Borderlands challenge Guide

Pop rock band Bastille ‘s front man, Dan Smith, 36, says the group is totally dependent on tech for their live shows and their latest album. The singer and Brit-nominated line-up regularly play festivals around the world such as the Isle of Wight annual gathering, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and Reading. He says they are reliant on new tech, but not just for performing. Here he spills the beans on how he got electrocuted on stage, why Twitter is not always toxic and why he needs his own headspace with his favourite tech. You’re about to tour Europe. What sort of tech goes into taking your show on the road? This tour is so dependent on tech and electronic instruments, particularly because our latest album, Give Me The Future And Dreams Of The Past, is all about how intertwined our lives are now with technology. So we have a screen behind us with visuals that go with the show, and the whole gig, apart from a few acoustic moments, is all synced up to it. I’m running … [Read more...] about Bastille’s Dan Smith reveals he was once electrocuted on stage

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Until Bernie Madoff’s scheme came crashing down and the biggest Ponzi scheme in Wall Street’s history came to light, he appeared as a charming wizard with a Midas touch. His investment advisory business attracted a devoted legion of clients, including A-list celebrities, rewarding them with steady returns that defied market fluctuations. But he not only conned investors, he seduced regulators. The Securities and Exchange Commission esteemed him as a Nasdaq Stock Market chairman and prominent Wall Street figure — and failed to detect his fraudulent scheme despite receiving warnings and credible complaints over 10 years. After it was exposed in December 2008, a shaken SEC scrambled to put controls in place to prevent such episodes from recurring and uncover them early. Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in … [Read more...] about EXPLAINER: Charmed by Madoff, SEC later tightened its rules

Street harassment such as wolf whistling , cat-calling and making sexually explicit comments should be prosecuted if they are aimed at causing distress to women, says new Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance. CPS chiefs are urging police and prosecutors to treat such harassment, indecent exposure and taking or sending unsolicited nude pictures as potential crimes that “should not be dismissed”. They say current harassment laws can be used to prosecute a perpetrator’s words or behaviour if they constitute “repeated attempts to impose unwanted communications or contact upon a victim in a manner that could be expected to cause distress or fear”. Repeated comments “during a single short incident” are unlikely to amount to harassment and prosecutors are advised to consider instead using section 4 of the Public Order Act. “This involves the intention to cause harassment, alarm or distress by words or behaviour. The effect on the victim is an essential element, with … [Read more...] about Wolf whistlers should be prosecuted if they are ‘aiming to cause distress’