LONDON: The latest exchange rates for GBP against major currencies such as USD, EUR, JPY, AUD and more. Stay up-to-date on the latest fluctuations and trends in the GBP-exchange market. According to www.exchangerates.org.uk: GBP-EUR 1.1627 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.2684 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.1197 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.9495 Pounds to Australian…
Kraft Heinz names North American president Carlos Abrams-Rivera as new CEO
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Ford hires former Apple executive to lead new digital services unit
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SaskTel launches 5G network in Warman and Martensville
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Zynga launches Sugartown, its first Web3 game and platform
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Clari acquires Groove to create the first end-to-end revenue platform
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Xiaomi unveils its thinnest foldable phone yet, the Mix Fold 3
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