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The Bezos Earth fund has pumped billions into climate and nature projects. So why are experts uneasy?

Climate crisis, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon offsetting, Jeff Bezos, Environment Business | The Guardian ​Jeff Bezos’s $10bn climate and biodiversity fund has garnered glittering prizes, but concerns have been voiced over the influence it can buy – and its interest in carbon offsetsLate last month, the coronation of Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez as…

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‘Free money’ and 10% interest: carrots UK banks are dangling to get you to switch

Money, Consumer affairs, Banking, Virgin Group, Banco Santander, HSBC, Business Business | The Guardian ​Better deals are on offer in the battle to tempt new current account customers. But, be warned, there are a few strings attachedThe battle to attract current account customers is hotting up, with two banks offering £175 “free money”, and a third…

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London-listed Keywords Studios says it will accept £2bn offer

Technology sector, Business, Mergers and acquisitions, Games, Mergers, acquisitions and funding, Technology, UK news Business | The Guardian ​Video game services company backs EQT private equity bid in latest foreign move on UK-listed firmBusiness live – latest updatesThe video game services company Keywords Studios has said it would be willing to accept a £2bn buyout offer,…

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British Land sells stake in Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre for £360m

British Land, Retail industry, Sheffield, Yorkshire, Business, Services sector, UK news, England, Norway Business | The Guardian ​Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to take full control of the largest shopping centre in YorkshireBusiness live – latest updatesThe property developer British Land has sold its 50% stake in the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield to Norway’s sovereign wealth…

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