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British media and telecommunications conglomerate

Sky Group Limited is a British media and telecommunications conglomerate, which is a subsidiary of the American conglomerate Comcast, and headquartered in Isleworth. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Sky is Europe's largest media company and pay-TV broadcaster by revenue, with 23 million subscribers and more than 31,000 employees as of 2019. The company is primarily involved in satellite television, producing and broadcasting. The current CEO is Dana Strong.

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"UnitedHealthcare Executive Fatally Shot in Manhattan; Suspect Remains at Large"

"UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning; police are investigating leads suggesting the suspect traveled from Atlanta and left a message on the ammunition referencing industry practices."

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Met Police Halts Publication of BBC's Tim Westwood Report

The BBC's £3m report into Tim Westwood's conduct, delayed by the Met Police, investigates allegations of historical sexual abuse against the former Radio 1 DJ between 1982 and 2016, with the force's investigation potentially influencing the report's publication.

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US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law

A US appeals court upheld a law that could lead to a TikTok ban by mid-January 2025 unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance divests; TikTok is appealing to the Supreme Court citing free speech violations, while the government argues the ban is to protect against data collection by a foreign adve...

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HMRC Weighs Opposing Liberty Steel Restructuring

Britain's tax authority, HMRC, is considering opposing a court-led restructuring plan for Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel, potentially resulting in significant tax losses and impacting the company's future. Negotiations are ongoing, with a creditor vote scheduled for next year.

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Impeachment bid against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's opposition party will attempt to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday for declaring martial law on Tuesday, a decision that led to clashes at the National Assembly and the resignation of the defense minister.

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Zopa Secures £80m in Funding, Boosting IPO Prospects

Zopa, a British digital bank, secured £80 million in funding this week from investors including AP Moller and Silverstripe, boosting its valuation and furthering its plans for a London Stock Exchange listing.

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"South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration"

"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday, sparking calls for his impeachment, with a vote scheduled for Saturday; opposition parties are working to prevent another attempt at martial law."

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Thames Water Restructuring Bid Amidst £15bn Debt Crisis

Facing a £15bn debt and potential insolvency, the UK's largest water supplier, Thames Water, received a takeover bid from Covalis Capital, partnering with Suez, that could involve breaking up the company, selling assets, and a government "golden share".

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Conservative MP Credits TV Appearances for Narrow Election Victory

Conservative MP Mel Stride won his seat by 61 votes, attributing his victory to extensive TV appearances during the election campaign, despite other media-active politicians losing their seats, suggesting a complex relationship between media presence and electoral success.

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UK Warns of New, More Dangerous Nuclear Age

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the UK armed forces, warned about a new, more dangerous nuclear age due to Russia's nuclear threats, China's nuclear buildup, North Korea's ballistic missile program, and the absence of effective control mechanisms.

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Bitcoin Tops \$100,000 Amidst Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies

Bitcoin surpassed \$100,000 for the first time on November 27th, driven by a 45% price increase since the US election and fueled by Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies and appointments, notably Paul Atkins to chair the SEC.

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UK EV Sales Exceed Targets Amid Manufacturer Lobbying

UK electric vehicle sales surged to 25% in November, exceeding the 22% target, despite manufacturers lobbying for relaxed rules due to perceived struggles; however, data reveals that some manufacturers significantly outperform others.

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