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Manchester’s new arts venue to be named Aviva Studios
The insurance giant has obtained naming rights for the major cultural destination which will open later this year.
Comedian and ex-doctor Adam Kay urges striking medics not to give up
The author told protesters not to ‘compromise one millimetre’ in their struggle with the Government over an above-inflation pay package.
ITV considers takeover deal for Traitors producer All3Media
Reuters reported that All3Media, which also produces Fleabag and Midsomer Murders, could fetch a price tag of over £1 billion.
‘Humble’ railwayman passes half a century of service
Shashi Vyas joined the railway in December 1972 aged 23.
Protect personal data when introducing AI, privacy watchdog warns businesses
The Information Commissioner’s Office says it will be checking whether firms have tackled privacy risks as they implement new technologies.
Last portrait by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt may sell for up to £65m at auction
Dame Mit Facher (Lady With A Fan), described as a ‘technical tour de force’, will be offered at a Sotheby’s auction on June 27.
Gold medallion celebrating King George III’s recovery from illness to go on sale
The item, part of the Bayreuth Collection, was gifted to close friends of the king in 1789 by Queen Charlotte.
Vodafone and Three unveil mega-merger to form UK’s biggest mobile operator
The combined business will overtake Virgin Media O2 and BT-owned EE, with about 27 million customers and more than 11,500 staff.
EU watchdog orders Google to break up digital ad business over competition fears
The European Commission said after an investigation that ‘only the mandatory divestment by Google of part of its services’ will satisfy its concerns.
Vodafone and Three agree tie-up to create biggest UK mobile player
The merged group will be majority owned by FTSE 100-listed Vodafone, with 51 per cent of the combined business.