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Image caption Simon met Kylie last year Thirty-three years ago. That’s when Kylie Minogue first entered my life – and that of millions of teenagers – in the Australian soap Neighbours. It’s hard to believe it’s that long ago. I watched her marry Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) in 1988, alongside twenty million others. I dread […]

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Neil Woodford is under the regulator’s microscope High-profile stockpicker Neil Woodford’s flagship fund will remain locked for investors, it has been confirmed. The extension was widely expected and was announced on the day the initial 28-day suspension expired. However, remaining investors have expressed their frustration at having been unable to

Image copyright Microsoft Image caption Microsoft will continue to sell games, apps and movies but not e-books Consumers who bought ebooks via Microsoft’s online store are losing access to their libraries. The service, which launched in 2017, relied on the use of a web browser rather than a dedicated app and failed to build a

Image copyright Getty Images Chubb has become the latest major insurer to cut its exposure to the coal industry, citing climate change. The firm will no longer underwrite the building and operation of new coal-fired plants or new risks for companies that generate more than 30% of their revenues from coal mining. Chairman Evan G.

Image copyright Getty Images The price of gold has seen its sharpest fall for a year as investors sold the precious metal amid signs of progress in US-China trade talks. Gold, often seen as a safe asset in times of uncertainty, fell 2% to $1,382 per ounce, the biggest drop since June 2018. Market watchers

Ishaan Malhi the CEO of the online-only mortgage brokers Trussle, says one of the key things to get right when expanding a business is making sure that you hire people who are “really aligned with your mission” as a company. Video Journalist: Nalini Sivathasan Find more business tips at CEO Secrets. You can also follow

Image copyright Reuters Tory leadership contender Jeremy Hunt is to outline his plans for a no-deal Brexit later, including a £6bn pledge to the fishing and farming industries and help for small businesses. Mr Hunt will say farmers and fishermen “face uncertainty” with no deal, and as PM he would “help smooth it over”. He

Image copyright Getty Images Mobile phone customers can now switch providers with a single free text under new rules which have come into effect. At the moment customers have to phone their mobile provider when they want to switch to a new firm. They are then given a porting authorisation code (PAC) to give to

Image copyright Calum Wilson Image caption Calum says he buys “a lot less rounds” since moving to London A “blow out night” for Calum is £100 to £120, but he keeps such extravagant occasions to just once a month. Normally, it’s £20 to £30, he says. Calum’s typical spend is well below the £70.56 most

One in every 60 jobs in the UK is now in the beauty industry, according to new figures compiled for the British Beauty Council. The industry contributed £28.4bn to the UK economy last year, with beauty stores and salons opening in 1,225 new high street locations, the data shows. The BBC’s Emma Simpson met Jilly