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Ad firms call off $35bn merger deal

Publicis and Omnicom, two of the world's biggest ad firms, scrap plans to create the world's biggest advertising company.

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Deal to combat piracy in UK imminent

After years of wrangling, a deal between entertainment industry bodies and UK internet service providers to help combat piracy is imminent.

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Apple 'in talks' to acquire Beats

Apple is in talks to buy headphone maker and music-streaming service provider Beats Electronics for $3.2bn, according to various media reports.

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More permanent jobs created in April

A new report shows a rise in the number of permanent jobs in April, but highlights a shortage of skilled labour to fill new positions.

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Energy-saving technologies cut costs

The sustainable technologies helping firms cut bills

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Snapchat settles with US regulators

Ephemeral messaging service Snapchat settles with US regulators over charges it deceived users when it promised their messages would disappear.

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