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PM seeks to calm relations with France over continuing fishing row
The prime minister has sought to soothe relations between France and the UK, telling journalists en route to the G20 in Rome that France is one of the UK’s “best, oldest, closest friends and allies”.Asked what he would say to President Macron when the pair meet in Rome this weekend, Mr Johnson responded: “[The] ties …
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Grimsby relief road remains priority despite Government funding blow
The Grimsby West relief road remains a high priority despite failing to win Government backing, local authorities say. A £50m bid for Levelling Up Funding had been submitted for the 2.5-mile road and other major infrastructure projects. But the scheme was not amongst the first round of applicants which were announced in this week’s Budget. …
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UK to force more than 1,300 of its biggest companies to reveal climate risks
Over 1,300 of the biggest UK-registered companies and financial institutions will soon have to make various climate-related disclosures.The disclosure standards on climate-related risks were voluntary but, following a recommendation in March, they will become mandatory from 6 April next year, subject to parliamentary approval. Those affected will include many of the UK’s largest traded companies, …
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Parkdean Resorts owner hires bankers to cash in on staycation boom
Britain’s biggest holiday park operator is on the verge of being put up for sale as a boom in staycations fuels its owner’s hopes of achieving a bumper price for the company.Sky News understands that Parkdean Resorts and its Canadian owner, Onex Corporation, have begun working with bankers from Morgan Stanley on a strategic review …
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Olio: London food waste app launches new at-home borrowing feature ahead of COP26
London-based food waste app Olio has launched a new marketplace in a bid to encourage neighbours to share instead of buy everyday household items.The Borrow feature, launched ahead of COP26 opening, is aimed at getting people to share things like drills and pasta makers (the classic lockdown impulse buy) with their local community. The app …
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Mortgage costs to rise: Is now the time for 25-year deals?
MORTGAGE costs are going up as banks get ready for an increase in interest rates from the Bank of England. Is now a good time to re-mortgage?The common consensus seems to be yes – but move fast.On Wednesday this week, shortly after Chancellor Rishi Sunak concluded his budget, several lenders upped rates on fixed rate …
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Evening Standard
COP26: The hard work of making net zero happen
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SPONSORED: Meet the companies supporting the future of the West Midlands
There’s no doubt that technology is the future. From AI and AR to self-driving cars and software as a service, there are pioneers right here in our region who are developing those inspiring innovations and using their incredible skills to create a better future. They deserve to be recognised, which is where the West Midlands …
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Global IT giant CGI creating more than 700 jobs in the UK
Canadian IT and consulting firm CGI is creating more than 700 new jobs across the UK, including 150 in Wales, over the next year. As part of its expansion the global firm, which currently employs more 5,576 in the UK, of which 1,207 are based at its Bridgend and St Asaph operations in Wales, is …
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Competition regulator looking into £7bn takeover of Morrisons
The UK competition regulator is looking into the £7bn takeover of supermarket chain Morrisons by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R).The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has served an initial enforcement order on Morrisons, CD&R, and Motor Fuel Group. CD&R bought the Motor Fuel Group in 2015 and the company is the …
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Northern Ireland managed IT company Xperience buys Suffolk peer Green Duck
Northern Ireland IT services company Xperience has bought an east England-based peer for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of Bury St Edmond’s-based Green Duck is part of a strategic move to grow the company’s business across the UK, Iain O’Kane, CEO of Lisburn company Xperience, said. Green Duck will adopt and trade under the Xperience …
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Disruption to global supply chains means Tesla’s new factory in Germany could hit a speedbump

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