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Germany halts approval of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia
Germany has halted the approval of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the country has ordered the withdrawal of a key document needed for certification of the pipeline from Russia. It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that he recognises the independence of two …
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HSBC pay deals are just a reward for not screwing up
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Like the Abba song why did Welsh Government allow the 7,000 job Britishvolt project slip through its fingers
ABBA may not be one of my all-time favourite bands, but they did have some cracking tunes back in the day. As I was driving to the Senedd the other day, the Swedish group’s hit Slipping Through My Fingers came on the radio. I must admit, I did have a little chuckle to myself as …
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Online learning company triples turnover and doubles profits after ‘exceptional year’
An online learning company is marking its tenth year in business after tripling its turnover and doubling its profits. Centre of Excellence, which has a base in Cheshire and Manchester, has posted a turnover of £12m for the 12 months to the end of January 2022, up from almost £4m in the prior year. The …
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HSBC boss takes home £9 million as banker bonuses soar
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More than £325,000 awarded to boost North East presence in new markets
More than £325,000 of Government funds has been allocated to a programme set to shine a light on emerging market opportunities in the North East. The six-figure sum from the UK Community Renewal Fund has been awarded to the Future Markets Acceleration Programme, which will back projects projects across Gateshead and Sunderland. It will focus …
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The 2022 Top 200 LeicestershireLive Companies list: Numbers 20-1
Today we complete the countdown of the Top 200 LeicestershireLive Companies, revealing the Leicester-based Sytner Group in the top spot. Sytner is the biggest automotive group in the UK, representing more than 20 of the world’s most prestigious brands and with more than 100 modern dealerships nationwide. Its portfolio ranges from Audi and BMW to …
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Public finances manage January surplus despite £6.1bn interest payment hit
The public finances showed a £2.9bn surplus in January despite a record bill for the month from the impact of surging inflation on the cost of servicing debt repayments.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said £6.1bn was spent on debt interest payments during the month, denting January’s usual income tax-led budget surplus which came in …
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Independent café group Yorks announces third Birmingham site
An independent Birmingham café group has announced plans to open a new venue in the city. Yorks has signed a deal to launch a new site on the ground floor of Two Chamberlain Square at the £700 million Paradise scheme. The new 2,900 sq ft café is due to open in the spring and will …
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Oil marches towards $100 a barrel as markets react to Ukraine developments
Stock markets have plunged and Brent crude oil and natural gas costs have surged as the crisis over Ukraine deteriorates.Brent, the international oil benchmark, was trading just above $99 at one stage on Tuesday – its highest level since the summer of 2014 – and market experts warned of an inevitable spike beyond $100 in …
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‘I’m old, not stupid’: Campaigning pensioner forces Spanish banks to tackle exclusion of elderly
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Women now make up almost 40% of board seats on FTSE 100 firms
Nearly 40% of all board positions at the UK’s top listed companies are now held by women, up from 12.5% a decade ago, new figures show.A government-backed report said the UK had now progressed from fifth to second in the international rankings at FTSE 100 level, which groups the country’s top 100 public companies, leapfrogging …

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