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UK retailer Wilko collapses, risking 12,500 jobs
UK retailer Wilko collapses, risking 12,500 jobs
by  AFP

British household goods company Wilko has collapsed owing to big debts, its boss announced Thursday, impacting about 12,500 jobs as high inflation and interest rates hurt consumers and businesses.

Angry Birds maker Rovio's shareholders accept Sega's bid
Angry Birds maker Rovio's shareholders accept Sega's bid
by  AFP

Shareholders of Finland's Rovio, creator of the Angry Birds franchise, have overwhelmingly accepted Japanese Sega's offer to buy the company, allowing the deal to go through, the Finnish company said Thursday. Rovio said in a statement that 96.3 percent of its shareholders had accepted the offer, which values the company at more than 700 million euros ($770 million).

Inner city delivery hubs raise child health fears after UK court battle
Inner city delivery hubs raise child health fears after UK court battle
by  AFP

From the third-floor window of a London primary school, parent Sarah Slotover stares out over the industrial site at the centre of a "David and Goliath" battle between online supermarket Ocado and the community. "Ocado suddenly declared that they were going to establish a massive warehouse behind the school," said Slotover.

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