PRESS DIGEST-British Business - May 3

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May 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.



The Times


- NHS workers including nurses, physios, midwives and porters will receive pay rises of at least 5% and a lump sum bonus this summer after their unions accepted a government pay offer.



The Guardian - The UK's financial regulator has warned reforms to stock market listing rules will pass greater risks on to investors in British companies, as it presses ahead with changes designed to reverse a decline in London's position as a top financial centre.


- Dyson has revealed plans to build a new battery factory in Singapore, alongside investments by the maker of vacuum cleaners and dryers in technology centres in the UK and the Philippines.




The Telegraph - The European Union on Tuesday allowed five member states to ban imports of Ukrainian grains as domestic concerns out-muscled the bloc's support for its war-torn neighbour.


Sky News - UK's home secretary has pledged to stop "text scam misery" with a new action plan to fightback against fraud.


- Secret Sales, a discount platform for premium clothing and beauty brands, has clinched a $10 million funding round to accelerate its expansion into Europe.



(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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