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London’s top share index ends lacklustre week in the red
London’s FTSE 100 edged lower on Friday to end a muted week of trading, despite revised economic growth figures painting a slightly rosier picture of the UK economy.The index was hovering around zero at the end of the session but closed 15.56 points lower, or 0.19%, at 8,164.12.High street retailers JD Sports, Marks & Spencer …
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Government met oil and gas representatives every day in 2023, analysis suggests
The UK Government met representatives from the oil and gas sector an average of 1.4 times per working day in 2023, an analysis has suggested.At least 65 fossil fuel organisations and industry bodies were identified meeting with ministers over the course of the year, according to an investigation by Global Witness.The environmental group analysed data …
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Scottish tech firm Brightsolid opens Manchester office to boost English presence
Brightsolid, the Scottish cloud services provider, has launched a new office in Manchester as it expands across England. The firm, founded more than 25 years as part of DC Thomson, is one of Scotland’s key players in managed hybrid cloud and cyber security solutions. Brightsolid aims to grow its customer base from its central Manchester …
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Sainsbury’s set for grocery growth despite wet weather
Sainsbury’s is expected to reveal further sales growth for the past three months, but could see some impact from poor spring weather and continued cost-of-living concerns.The retailer is set to update shareholders on its performance over the quarter to the end of May, with figures on July 2.Investors and analysts are hoping the company will …
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Lantern Building Consultancy has welcomed Josh Cauwood as a new surveyor to expand its team. Associate Mr Cauwood has made the move to Lantern following two-and-a-half years at Workman LLP’s Newcastle office, where he developed skills in project management and contract administration. He previously worked for Wearside housing association Gentoo Group, commercial and residential consultancy …
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Four major banks hit by glitches
Nationwide, HSBC, Barclays and Virgin Money customers have been affected by problems with banking services, leaving some unable to send and receive money.The issues could affect workers on what is commonly pay day for many across the country, with some reporting they haven’t received their salary. HSBC UK said there had been a “separate payments …
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Cazoo app and website to be restored after Motors scoops up brand
Secondhand car site Motors is set to restore the Cazoo brand after the rival marketplace collapsed into administration last month, following a drastic restructuring which saw it shed hundreds of jobs.Motors said it had acquired the brand and revealed plans to launch a new Cazoo app and website.Cazoo, which was once valued at around £5 …
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Building supplier Tyman’s US buyer Quanex sweetens takeover deal
Building products supplier Tyman’s shares rose on Friday after Quanex, the US company planning to buy it, increased the cash segment of the deal.The changes came after Tyman shareholders voiced concerns about volatility in Quanex’s shares, and currency exchange movements since the initial offer on April 22.Under the new deal, Tyman shareholders would get a …
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Government met oil and gas lobbyist every working day in 2023, analysis suggests
The UK Government met with representatives from the oil and gas sector an average of 1.4 times per working day in 2023, an analysis has suggested.At least 65 fossil fuel organisations and industry bodies were identified meeting with ministers over the course of the year, according to an investigation by Global Witness.The environmental group analysed …
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Digital bank tops list of 100 fastest-growing British businesses
A digital bank has topped a list of the fastest-growing firms in Britain, and a quarter of the top 100 were launched by women, according to the Sunday Times.The latest research shows which private businesses are rapidly climbing the ranks across entrepreneurial Britain.Allica Bank has taken the top spot this year, having seen its annual …
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Government sale of NatWest stake to hit fresh milestone
The government’s sale of its stake in NatWest Group will reach a new milestone in the coming days when it falls below the threshold at which the Treasury is treated as a related party under stock exchange rules.Sky News can reveal the taxpayer’s shareholding in the high street lender is likely to be reduced below …
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Labour urges Tata to avoid irreversible action on Port Talbot plant pre-election
Labour politicians have urged Tata to avoid taking action that cannot be reversed before the election result after the steel giant announced it was bringing forward plans to shut down blast furnaces at its biggest plant because of a strike.The company had been planning to shut down one of the blast furnaces at Port Talbot …

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