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Avanti West Coast says fleet overhaul means ‘much-improved travel experience’
Britain’s biggest train fleet refurbishment will give passengers “a much-improved travel experience”, according to Avanti West Coast.The operator said the 56th and final modernised Pendolino train has returned to service.The £117 million refurbishment project was carried out by manufacturer Alstom at its plant in Widnes, Cheshire.This has involved the installation of 25,000 new seats, a …
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Post Office Horizon expert admits seeing legal advice on trial obligations
A key figure behind the flawed IT system that led to hundreds of sub-postmasters being wrongly jailed has told the Post Office inquiry he had “not remembered” legal advice he was given about his obligations as an expert witness.Former senior Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins was crucial in the prosecutions process because he was one of …
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Post Office expert admits seeing trial obligation legal advice
A key figure behind the flawed IT system that led to hundreds of sub-postmasters being wrongly jailed has told the Post Office inquiry he had “not remembered” legal advice he was given about his obligations as an expert witness.Former senior Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins was crucial in the prosecutions process because he was one of …
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Revolution Beauty eyes makeover as it draws line under ‘challenging two years’
Cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty has revealed it returned to a yearly profit as it sets its sights on a makeover under new management following a turbulent two years.The company said it has drawn a line under the issues of the past, which included a dispute with its former boss and a spat with its shareholder …
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AO World sets sights on sales growth after annual profits jump
Online electricals retailer AO World has revealed that annual profits almost trebled despite falling sales and said it plans to bounce back with double-digit revenue growth over the year ahead.The group cheered an “outstanding” performance as it reported a 186% surge in underlying pre-tax profits to £34.3 million for the year to March 31.The result …
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Airbus shares tumble amid surprise outlook downgrade
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Spain cuts sales tax on olive oil as shoppers baulk at rising prices
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London Tunnels delivers blow to the City as it opts for Amsterdam IPO
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Royal Mail takeover to land advisers £130m fee bonanza
Advisers working on the controversial takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company are in line for a fee bonanza worth more than £130m.Sky News has learnt that International Distribution Services (IDS) and its would-be owner, a vehicle owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, will fork out the lavish sum to bankers and other professional services firms. …
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Universal reveals fresh details in plans to build Europe’s largest theme park in the UK
New details have been unveiled for Universal’s first UK theme park – including plans for the attraction to be open 365 days a year.Universal Destinations & Experiences – which is owned by Sky’s parent company Comcast – has bought land near Bedford as it plans to build Europe’s largest theme park with millions of visitors …
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T20 World Cup digital rights group Engage in talks about sale
A digital sports marketing group which works with bodies including the International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed advisers to field interest from bidders.Sky News has learnt that Engage Digital Partners, which is owned by its founder and a small number of external shareholders, is working with KPMG’s corporate finance division on an auction after approaches …
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Expansion in Birmingham for GSF Car Parts
A distributor of car parts has opened a new branch in Birmingham. The 10,000 sq ft hub in Armoury Road, Small Heath, is run by GSF Car Parts and has a fleet of five vans, two bikes and two electric Tuk Tuk-style bikes. The Sutton Coldfield-based company said the location was chosen due to its …

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