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Who’s given Ukraine most aid – and does it have enough rare metals to ‘pay back’ US?
How much have America, Britain and the rest paid Ukraine in aid since the Russian invasion? And do they have any hope of getting money back in return? These are big questions, and they’re likely to dominate much of the discussion in the coming months as Donald Trump pressurises his Ukrainian counterparts for a deal …
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Sub-postmistress a ‘different woman’ after court – as second Post Office IT scandal expands
The number of convictions linked to a second Post Office IT scandal being investigated for miscarriages of justice – has more than doubled, Sky News has learned.Twenty-one Capture cases have now been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) for review. Before Christmas, it was around eight.They relate to the Capture computing software, which …
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Nissan to cut operations at North East plant but no job losses will be made
Motor manufacturer Nissan has confirmed plans to reduce operations at its North East plant as part of cost-cutting efforts – but stressed that jobs will not be lost. Nissan’s leadership team in Japan announced plans at the end of last year to cut around 9,000 jobs globally, while also trimming other costs, as it grapples …
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Lord’s tenant Middlesex County Cricket Club eyes end to mutual ownership
The 161-year-old Middlesex County Cricket Club (MCCC) is kicking off a secret review of its mutual ownership status as it seeks to place the Lord’s-based outfit on a sustainable long-term financial footing.Sky News can exclusively reveal that Middlesex has drafted in Oakvale, a specialist sports and gaming corporate finance advisor, to explore a range of …
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Energy bills for typical household to rise to £1,849 a year from April
The average annual energy bill will increase to £1,849 from April as the industry regulator Ofgem increases the price cap for the third time in a row. When compared to prices over the last three months, the new figure represents a 6.4% a year – or £9.25 per month – increase in the typical sum …
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Protesters interrupt environment secretary’s speech to farmers’ conference
The environment secretary’s speech to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference was interrupted by protesters who remain angry over the decision to impose inheritance tax on farms.Steve Reed unveiled a series of policy sweeteners designed to ease tension with the farming community over the policy, but was met with muted applause and a hostile audience. …
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The product Europe has become more reliant on Russia for – despite sanctions
Did you know there’s a critical product – one without which we’d all be dead – which Europe is actually importing more of from Russia now than before the invasion of Ukraine?It might feel a bit pointless, given how much chat there is right now about the end of the Ukraine war, to spend a …
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Britain’s shrinking families: An economic ‘timebomb’
Higher taxes, smaller pensions, weaker public services, an older retirement age and more potholes – it sounds like the manifesto of a party without a chance of making it to office.But as Britons have fewer and fewer children, these are economic policies they’re unwittingly voting for, according to experts. “If we’re not procreating, then there’s …
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Just Eat Takeaway.com sees shares rise as tech firm makes £3.3bn offer
Global technology company Prosus has tabled a £3.3bn bid to take over Just Eat Takeaway.com. The Amsterdam-based private equity firm plans to initiate the offer “as soon as practically possible”, which is anticipated to be in the second quarter, with the deal expected to wrap up by year-end. Prosus has proposed €20.30 per share in …
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How net zero push is impacting Britain’s economy – including some nice salary bumps
The net zero sector has grown by 10% over the past year – adding £83bn to the UK economy, a new study suggests.Employment in green businesses and industry has also climbed 10%, supporting the equivalent of 951,000 full-time jobs (2.9% of total UK employment). Politics latest: PM warns of ‘crucial moment’ in Ukraine warThe study …
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Bain Capital targets £1bn listed defence group Chemring
One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group – the latest in a continuing slew of takeover bids for London-listed companies.Sky News has learnt that Bain Capital has lodged at least one proposal to acquire Chemring in recent weeks. One source close to …
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Waspi women threaten legal action and accuse government of ‘gaslighting’
Waspi campaigners have threatened legal action against the government unless it reconsiders its decision to reject compensation.In December, the government said it would not be compensating millions of women born in the 1950s – known as Waspi women – who say they were not given sufficient warning of the state pension age for women being …

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