HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years

BBC - Oct 12, 2026

HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".

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San Francisco Is Still Pushing to Turn Offices Into Homes

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CSRC holds expert forum on capital market and financial landscape

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The China Securities Regulatory Commission held in-depth exchanges with heads of some listed companies and experts from securities and fund institutions on October 10 in Beijing.

EU faces mounting pressure amid concerns over winter energy supplies

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