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Nigel Lawson Remembered

What was the former chancellor of the exchequer's impact on the UK's business and economy?

Lord Nigel Lawson, politician and former chancellor of the exchequer, has died at the age of 91. He was famous for slashing income tax and helping to deregulate the London Stock Exchange in the 1980s. Sean Farrington speaks to a veteran City trader and asks what his impact on British business was.

At City Airport in London, changes are afoot including trials of new scanners, meaning passengers can leave electronics in bags and have fewer restrictions on liquids. The 大象传媒's Katy Austin speaks from the airport to tell Sean what's going on.

Plus, the booming mixed martial arts phenomenon UFC's owner Endeavour has signed an agreement to buy wrestling franchise WWE - what could this mean for two of the biggest names in sports entertainment?

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Tue 4 Apr 2023 05:00
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