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GCHQ spy chief in warning to China over Ukraine invasion

The head of Britain's GCHQ spy agency is warning China not to become ‘too closely aligned’ with Russia as it continues to pursue its path...

Thu, 31/03/2022 - 06:02


Russia sanctions should increase until full Ukraine withdrawal - UK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said Western powers should tighten the economic noose around Russia until it withdraws all its soldiers from Ukraine....

Wed, 30/03/2022 - 16:28


UK shop price inflation hits highest rate since September 2011

Shop price inflation in the UK has hit its highest rate since September 2011 amid warnings to consumers that the full impact of mounting costs...

Wed, 30/03/2022 - 11:23


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Germany declares gas emergency amid rouble dispute

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.

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Troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande said it will sell its stake in...

Wed, 30/03/2022 - 10:50


LONDON BRIEFING: John Menzies finally accepts Kuwaiti takeover offer

John Menzies on Wednesday said it has accepted an offer from GIL International Holdings V, a subsidiary of Kuwait's Agility Public Warehousing Co.

The deal,...

Wed, 30/03/2022 - 08:32


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: War hits consumer confidence as peace talks resume

The following is a summary of top news stories Tuesday.

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UK electricity utility SSE lifted annual guidance and said it does not...

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 10:54


UK mortgage approvals down in February; consumer credit hike quickens

UK mortgage approvals ticked down in February, though the figure remained above pre-virus levels, according to data from the Bank of England on Tuesday....

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 09:56


TOP NEWS: UK grocery sales fall but inflation hots up in March

UK grocery sales declined in recent weeks from a year before, numbers from Kantar showed on Tuesday, with the pace of growth compared to two...

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 09:16


LONDON BRIEFING: SSE raises annual guidance despite weak wind power

Electricity utility SSE on Tuesday lifted annual guidance and said it does not have any supply pacts with Russian counterparts.

SSE lifted its adjusted...

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 08:22


Police expected to issue first tranche of partygate fines ‘imminently’

Police investigating alleged lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street and the Cabinet Office will soon issue an initial tranche of fines, according to reports.

The Guardian...

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 05:17


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