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Funding boost for Cornish film company making follow-up to BAFTA winning Bait
A Cornish independent film production company making the follow-up to BAFTA winning drama Bait has received a loan that will enable it to expand and recruit staff. Penzance company Bosena is shooting the “ecosophical horror” Enys Men in the duchy after the production was delayed by the Covid pandemic. The firm has now received £40,000 …
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Hargreaves Lansdown sees surge in ISA millionaires since 2020
Investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown has seen a huge increase in the number of ISA millionaires on its books in the last two years. The Bristol-based business said it now has 973 – up 69% from the 576 at the end of 2020. ISA millionaires have an average age of 72, the company said, adding that …
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Co-op chief executive Steve Murrells to step down as interim successor named
The group chief executive of the Co-op is to step down in May, it has been announced. Steve Murrells will leave his role with the Manchester-headquartered company after its annual general meeting. Group CFO and CEO of Co-op Life Services Shirine Khoury-Haq will become interim group CEO until a permanent successor is appointed. READ MORE: …
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Wylfa and Trawsfynydd nuclear decommissioning opportunities for North Wales businesses
Businesses can capitalise on future decommissioning opportunities within the nuclear industry at an event powered by leading names in the sector. Organised by Menter Mon and hosted by Enterprise Hub at M-SParc in Gaerwen, Anglesey, the event takes place on April 7 from 3pm to 6pm. Speakers will explain and discuss nuclear decommissioning business opportunities …
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What are the nine projects in the Swansea Bay City Deal?
First announced in 2017 by the former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones and former Prime Minister Theresa May, the complete Swansea Bay City Deal has now been signed off by the UK and Welsh governments. All nine projects in the £1.3bn deal were approved by the two governments in December 2021, who have both …
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US signs major gas deal with Europe in bid to reject Russian energy
The US has inked a landmark deal with the European Union to deliver an additional 15 billion cubic meters (bcm) of liquified natural gas (LNG) this year, and increase its supplies over the coming years, in a bid to wean Europe off of its dependence on Russian energy.Working with international partners, the US will also work to supply …
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Evening Standard
Consumer confidence and retail sales tumble: more bad news to come
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UK car production falls by 41% on chip shortage
Cars rolling off the assembly line in Britain fell sharply last month, pushed down by the ongoing chip shortage and the closure of Honda’s plant in Swindon. Production was down 41% when compared with February 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Friday, the lowest number for the time of year since February …
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Final whistle for Chelsea bidders as bankers kick out string of offers
A string of bidders for Chelsea Football Club including the former US ambassador to the UK have been eliminated from the £3bn auction of last season’s Champions League winners as the hunt intensifies to find Roman Abramovich’s successor as owner.Sky News has learnt that a number of bidders including Woody Johnson, owner of the New …
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Impossible to imagine boss of P&O isn’t worried after mauling by MPs
The opening question from the committee chair set the tone.“Are you in this mess because you don’t know what you’re doing or are you just a shameless criminal?” It barely improved from there for P&O Ferries CEO, Peter Hebblethwaite.As committee evidence goes – it could hardly have been more blockbuster. Please use Chrome browser for …
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Apollo lines up banks to finance £6bn takeover bid for Boots
Apollo Global Management, the New York-based buyout giant, is lining up banks to fund a £6bn tilt to buy Boots, Britain’s biggest high street chemist. Sky News has learnt that Bank of America, Credit Suisse and Royal Bank of Canada are among those in talks to help finance a takeover bid from Apollo. Apollo, which …
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Evening Standard
Nestle and Renault quit Russia as Brits say they will boycott firms with links

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