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EU citizens have elected a new European Parliament

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Rishi Sunak has vowed to avoid ‘cliff edge’ when programme ends next month

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Saudi Arabia is following Qatar and the UAE in spending big on sporting events

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Almost 30% of shareholders voted to reject remuneration report

Responsible Business Award for experts who establish communications in emergencies

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Eye-catching locations around the city exemplify its modern ambition

The city exports more goods and services per job than any other in Britain

Arthur J. Bressan’s re-released film has charm and poignancy

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This hospital saga is gripping, well acted and sometimes harrowing

Tom Hooper’s musical adaptation is weird, wonderful and worryingly erotic

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The versatile Monty Python star who sided with the underdog

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The brilliance of the director’s early work reflects western cinema’s genius for refashioning primal stories and pulp fiction

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Shares at Canadian ecommerce group hit high as revenues jump 47%

Swiss firm hired to test mainstream software despite launch of go-it-alone system

Projects under way range from more efficient legal aid to facilitating esignatures

Inflexion has become majority shareholder following sexual assault allegations against former CEO

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Online courses grow while future of campus-based qualifications is questioned

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