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Defence giant Babcock’s profits get nuclear powered guidance boost
Babcock now anticipates making turnover of c.£4.9bn in the year ending MarchThe group also estimates its underlying operating profits surpassing £339.7mBy HARRY WISE Updated: 06:11 EST, 6 February 2025 <!--
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The car insurers who drag their heels processing claims REVEALED: Are you covered by one
Car insurance firms are prolonging the ordeal of making a claim for motoristsBy FREDA LEWIS-STEMPEL Updated: 19:01 EST, 5 February 2025 <!--
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Labour’s April car tax hike of up to £620 for EVs will be another stranglehold on demand,
Massive tax hikes for electric vehicles introduced by Labour on 1 April will further stall demand for battery cars in Britain and add another major hurdle for manufacturers to meet binding green sales thresholds.The warning comes from…
Traces of FAECES found on petrol pumps across Britain in revolting investigation
Traces of faeces have been found lurking on fuel pumps in an investigation that will make you want to wear gloves next time you fill up your car.Bacteria samples were taken at four petrol stations in London, Nottingham and Manchester.All…
Can I stop neighbour replacing tiles on shared roof with cheap ones in another colour?
By DEAN DUNHAM Updated: 18:28 EST, 4 February 2025 <!--
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I live in a semi-detached…
Two more investment trusts REJECT Saba takeover in fourth and fifth defeats
CQS Natural Resources and Henderson Opportunities reject Saba proposalsSaba had now been beaten on all five shareholder votes faced European Smaller Companies and Edinburgh Worldwide votes still to comeBy MIKE SHEEN…
Two more trusts defeat US raider: Investors reject Saba Capital plans for major shake-up
By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 17:11 EST, 3 February 2025 <!--
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Wall Street raider Boaz…
What does Trump trade war mean for YOUR investments? Impact on stocks, gold and interest
US president Donald Trump has sparked a global market sell-off by threatening a trade war starting at midnight.He will slap 25 per cent tariffs on imports from neighbour Canada - with a concession to 10 per cent for Canadian energy - and…
Bitcoin drops to $95k as Trump tariffs spook markets
By ANGHARAD CARRICK Updated: 06:18 EST, 3 February 2025 <!--
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The price of bitcoin…
Britain’s economic growth stopped after Labour’s election victory
By JESSICA CLARK Updated: 19:05 EST, 2 February 2025 <!--
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Britain's economy 'ground…