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Construction industry ‘roaring ahead’ after rebound in house building

Posted by August 6, 2024

The UK's construction industry appears to be in the early stages of a "strong recovery”, a closely watched survey has suggested.Last month the s

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HSBC lures top British diplomat amid geopolitical headwinds

Posted by August 6, 2024

HSBC Holdings has lured one of Britain's top diplomats to fill one of its most senior executive roles as it braces for an intensification of globa

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Top UK lenders could be dismantled smoothly in crisis, says…

Posted by August 6, 2024

Being able to resolve or shutter an ailing major bank without destabilising the financial system or calling on taxpayers was a core lesson from the global finan

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Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water face £168m fines over sewage…

Posted by August 6, 2024

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water face £168m fines by the industry regulator over historic sewage spills.The proposal will now go to public

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How short-sighted computers fuelled the stock market crash

Posted by August 6, 2024

If you’re asked to imagine a trading floor during a market meltdown, images of umpteen bankers running amok may spring to min

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British defence projects at risk as one of last microchip…

Posted by August 6, 2024

The factory’s closure threatens to reduce the UK’s domestic capabilities and potentially force Leonardo to source the chips

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Shop workers ‘fearing for their safety’ after rioters loot stores

Posted by August 6, 2024

Several high street stores have been the victim of lootings and attacks during the wave of violence that has spread across citi

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Japan stocks rebound a day after major rout

Posted by August 6, 2024

Japanese shares rebounded in Tuesday morning trade after plunging on Monday in a rout that sent shockwaves through global financial markets.The Nikkei 225 stock

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UK Labour Government + Immigration policy = More Quangos. UK…

Posted by August 6, 2024

A month on from Labour winning the UK general election, we now have a hint of what we can expect to see in the fast-paced, politically charged arena of UK immi

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Paris Olympics deal hands Discovery+ gold in UK TV streaming…

Posted by August 5, 2024

Discovery+ has become the UK’s fastest growing paid streaming service, with its parent company’s near-£1bn deal to wrest control of the rights for the Olym

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Sobering times for UK alcohol-free bars as many struggle to…

Posted by August 5, 2024

We may be in the era of the “sober curious generation” but alcohol-free bars are struggling to survive.Although growing numbers of people are opting for alc

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Hadron rebrands UK business and announces key appointments – Reinsurance…

Posted by August 5, 2024

Hybrid insurer Hadron has announced that its UK business, Folgate Insurance Company Limited, will be rebranded as Hadron UK Insurance Company Limited (Hadron UK

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