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    The launch may not have gone quite according to plan, but such tie-ups are a good way to inject some buzz into the market

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    US state department watchdog investigates Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

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  • Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
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    Stuart Machin’s comments come as government pushes supermarkets to sign up to voluntary price limits for key items

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  • Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
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  • Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
    UK economy
    Reeves drops push for food price cap after retail backlash

    Treasury’s effort to persuade UK supermarkets to agree on voluntary measures struggles to secure support

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  • Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
    Isak Andic
    Judge probing billionaire Mango founder’s death points to son’s money ‘obsession’

    Son of fashion mogul Isak Andic denies wrongdoing over father’s 100-metre fall on hiking trip

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  • Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
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    UK Treasury pushes supermarkets to cap food prices

    Retailers furious at government effort aimed at limiting impact of inflation

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  • Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
    Arsenal Football Club
    Arsenal secure first English Premier League title in 22 years

    Mikel Arteta’s side take football crown after years of near misses as rivals Manchester City drop points

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  • Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
    Isak Andic
    Son of billionaire Mango founder released after detention over father’s fatal fall

    Fashion chain boss Isak Andic died while on a hiking trip with his son Jonathan in 2024

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