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The billionaire brothers behind one of Britain's biggest petrol station operators have moved into pole position to clinch the biggest deal of their career: the takeover of Asda that will value the supermarket chain at more than £6.5bn.

The government is facing renewed pressure from some of Britain’s biggest most influential business groups to introduce an immediate coronavirus airport testing regime or risk losing “the vision of a Global Britain”.

Uber can continue operating in London after it won an appeal over a decision to take away its licence due to safety concerns.

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment has confirmed it is in "advanced discussions" over a £2.9bn takeover of William Hill.

Discount supermarket Aldi has said it expects to create 4,000 new jobs in 2021 as part of a £1.3bn two-year investment plan.

Pizza Hut Restaurants has won a bid to secure its future and 5,000 jobs though 450 roles remain under threat.

K-pop stars BTS have scored a hit with South Korean investors after a rush of demand for shares in its management label saw the company valued at £3.2bn.

A technology entrepreneur who holds a string of government roles will be unveiled this week as the next boss of Be the Business, the charity set up to address the perennial challenge of Britain’s weak productivity.

An order which would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from smartphone app stores in the US has been temporarily blocked.

Fred Perry has pulled one of its famous polo shirts after it became associated with a neo-fascist organisation.