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HSBC cuts staff bonus pool, lifts CEO Quinn’s total pay
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UK economy’s unexpected bounce spurs more BoE rate hike talk
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UK court to decide fate of Russian securities ‘trapped’ in London
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HSBC takes $300 million hit on Russia business sale, says deal on track for 2023
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Four-day week liked by UK employers in world’s largest trial
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UK factories report falling output and orders in February: CBI
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