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Lloyds backs Reeves budget plans despite mooted tax increases

Bank expects ‘constructive, pro-growth agenda’ by chancellor next week and seeks to be part of it

The Guardian - UK

EasyJet forecasts record-breaking summer as profits jump

Strong results follow drop in European airline stocks this week after Ryanair reported profit plunge

The Guardian - UK

Carlsberg Quaffs British Soft Drinks Maker Britvic For GBP3.3 Bn

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for GBP3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).

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Taylor Wimpey points to signs of spring in the house market after 2023 slowdown

Profits fall and shares follow but the FTSE 100 developer stays upbeat

Evening Standard

Barclays profit falls as banking giant considers cutting costs

Shares in the company tumbled by more than 8% on Tuesday morning after it gave an update on its financial performance for the third quarter.

The Independent UK

Wetherspoon’s returns to profit for first time since Covid pandemic

Cost of living crisis drives consumers to low-cost pub chain but company remains cautious

The Guardian - UK

Rouble recovers after Russia reportedly turns screws on exporters – as it happened

Rouble rises 2% against dollar after Russia decides against capital controls and opts for informal agreement with exporters to help stabilise the currency, according to reports

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Nigel Farage says NatWest management ‘should go’ after CEO Rose admits discussing his bank account with BBC – as it happened

Dame Alison Rose admitted to serious error in discussing Nigel Farage’s relationship with Coutts with a BBC journalist.

The Guardian - UK

UK fixed mortgage rates rise to seven-month highs – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Markets mixed ahead of key US employment report

New York (AFP) - Stock markets were mixed on Thursday, on the eve of a long Easter holiday and key US jobs data that could provide clues about whether the world's biggest economy is headed towards recession.

AFP

Markets wobble as recession talk builds

London (AFP) - Stock markets wavered on Thursday on the eve of a long Easter holiday and key US jobs data that could provide clues about whether the economy is heading towards recession.

AFP

Markets sputter as recession talk builds

London (AFP) - Global markets wavered on Thursday on the eve of a long Easter holiday and key US jobs data that could provide clues about whether the economy is heading towards recession.

AFP

Markets pressured as recession talk builds

London (AFP) - Europe's main stock markets rose Thursday before a long Easter holiday weekend and after a hesitant Asian session, as traders eyed US recession fears on the eve of key jobs data, dealers said.

AFP

Global equities wobble as US data raises recession fear

New York (AFP) - World stock markets wavered Wednesday as investors dwelled on US recession concerns, while gold prices lingered near an all-time high, saying above $2,000 an ounce.

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Global equities waver as US data raises recession fear

London (AFP) - World stock markets wavered Wednesday as investors dwelled on US recession concerns and a bumper interest-rate hike in New Zealand.

Birmingham Post

East Yorkshire business park ready to bloom again in second decade

Further expansion now consented for Dianthus site at Newport as selected contractor looks forward to adding to £35m build

AFP

UK bank NatWest posts bumper profits but shares tank

London (AFP) - British bank NatWest on Friday posted a jump in annual profits as it trimmed costs and the sector benefitted from rising interest rates.

AFP

Burberry fashions rising sales despite China slump

London (AFP) - British luxury fashion house Burberry, renowned for its handbags and trenchcoats, announced rising sales Wednesday despite a Covid-driven slump in China and tough economic climate globally.

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AFP

Stocks mostly drop as traders track China, US rates

London (AFP) - Major stock markets mostly dropped Tuesday as warnings that US interest rates would continue to rise and remain elevated for some time offset growing optimism over China's economic reopening after Covid lockdowns.

Evening Standard

How to invest in natural gas

Natural gas has featured regularly in the news of late, with the wholesale price having more than doubled in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UK government has also reopened the controversial debate on fracking as a way of reducing natural gas imports.

Belfast Live

Couple behind popular Billy Andy's bar near Larne retire after 32 years

Richard and Anna are hoping to spend more time with family and enjoy some holidays abroad

AFP

Global stocks plunge on jitters over higher interest rates

New York (AFP) - Global stock markets dropped sharply Friday as the latest hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve sent investors fleeing equities on worries over higher interest rates.

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