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The three bids competing to become Wales’ first freeport
The location of Wales’ first freeport is expected to be revealed this spring. The Welsh and UK governments are currently jointly assessing the three bids put forward. The winner will benefit from £26m in seed funding from the Westminster administration, the similar funding deal secured by freeports in England and Scotland. Currently England has eight …
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Evening Standard
Hargreaves boss shrugs off row with founder: “I’m proud of the business”
DEPARTING Hargreaves Lansdown boss Chris Hill today served up a strong set of results that might calm the ire of co-founder Peter Hargreaves.The outspoken Brexit tycoon made a scorching attack on the strategy of HL under Hill, saying the board “indulged in completely unnecessary irrelevant programmes” that just served as a distraction.“It’s hardly surprising the …
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Dunelm sees profits drop amid surging cost pressures
Dunelm has cheered higher sales, boosted by cost-conscious customers looking for products to help lower energy costs, but the homeware chain’s boss warned the outlook remains unpredictable.The FTSE 250 retailer, which has 179 stores, recorded 5% sales growth to £835 million in the first half to December 31.Pre-tax profit declined 16.6% to £117.4 million, due …
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‘Dr Death’ life insurance ad banned for causing ‘serious and widespread offence’
An online ad featuring British serial killer Harold Shipman has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The Facebook and Instagram advert for Leicester-based DeadHappy showed the former GP, dubbed ‘Dr Death’, alongside the words “Life insurance. Because you never know who your doctor might be.” Shipman killed himself in Wakefield Prison in 2004, …
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ADVERTORIAL: How to get expert advice for your business
Business leaders have admitted to feeling lonely in the current economic climate, saying they shoulder the responsibility of running a business alone. Many believe a fresh, outside perspective would help them to make better business decisions. Be the Business, which inspires leadership teams to create and deliver greater productivity by connecting them to curated expertise, …
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Inflation eases back again to 10.1% as air fares and fuel costs come down
The rate of inflation slowed slightly last month to 10.1 per cent, official figures reveal on Wednesday.It was the third successive monthly fall in the inflation rate but the CPI remains close to 40-year highs and is not expected to fall more significantly until the summer. Rishi Sunak has pledged to halve the rate of …
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East Midlands Airport gearing up for busy 2023
Management at East Midlands Airport are confident passenger numbers this summer will be close to where they were pre-pandemic. Following the economic shock of Covid 19 the Castle Donington Airport has been busy recruiting fort 100 positions in areas such as ground handling, food and drinks, retail and car rental to meet anticipated demand. It …
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Sky News
Failure of UK’s first satellite launch explained by Virgin Orbit
The first satellite mission from UK soil failed to reach orbit last month because a rocket fuel filter had become dislodged, Virgin Orbit has said. Virgin Orbit sent up a jumbo jet carrying the rocket from Cornwall on 9 January. But excitement turned to disappointment when the rocket failed to deploy its payload of nine …
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Airbus and Rolls-Royce benefit as Air India makes record order for new planes
Airbus and Rolls-Royce have secured contracts to support a record order for new planes by Air India.The order, for 220 Boeing and 250 Airbus aircraft over several years, will benefit both Airbus and engine supplier Rolls-Royce in the UK, the government said. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said the wings, designed by Airbus …
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‘Fight far from over’ as inflation dips slightly
Inflation has eased slightly to 10.1% from 10.5% the previous month as fuel price rises slowed. Decreased transport costs were one of the main drivers of the lower inflation rate, along with restaurants and hotels, as prices dropped in cafés and restaurants from the December Christmas period to January. Cost of living – latest: Semi-skimmed …
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Property professionals team up to launch new Birmingham consultancy
A trio of property industry professionals have teamed up to launch a new consultancy in Birmingham. Called WTS Property Consultants, it is being led by licensing, leisure and commercial agents George Walker, Richard Tole and Jack Sinclair. Based in Bennetts Hill with a second office in London, the new firm’s founders all previously worked together …
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Wales Week in London will showcase the best of Wales to the world
Wales Week London, the largest annual programme of events celebrating and promoting Wales, kicks off this weekend. Running for two weeks until March 5th the initiative – which is now in its seventh year – will deliver around 100 activities and events, helping to celebrate Wales’ heritage and culture while promoting the country globally. The …

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