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Norton Motorcycles: Stuart Garner sentenced over missing pensions

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The former boss of Norton Motorcycles lost about £10m of people's pensions. The former boss of Norton Motorcycles lost about £10m of people's pensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JLzIV62 via IFTTT

Russia threatens to stop supplying gas if not paid in roubles

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering foreign buyers of Russian gas to open Russian bank accounts. Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering foreign buyers of Russian gas to open Russian bank accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R80VL4e via IFTTT

Cuadrilla given extra year to evaluate fracking wells

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Fracking firm Cuadrilla will not have to concrete over controversial shale gas wells near Blackpool. Fracking firm Cuadrilla will not have to concrete over controversial shale gas wells near Blackpool. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4MhyY1K via IFTTT

Energy websites crash in meter readings rush

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Suppliers including Shell and EDF say they are working to resolve issues, ahead of a price rise on Friday. Suppliers including Shell and EDF say they are working to resolve issues, ahead of a price rise on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H3ghE76 via IFTTT

British Steel pension scandal: Savers could be compensated

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The financial watchdog says it will deliver compensation worth £71.2m to those who were misled. The financial watchdog says it will deliver compensation worth £71.2m to those who were misled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6pnlQdx via IFTTT

House price growth at 17-year high, says Nationwide

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Property values continue to surge despite cost of living pressures, the building society says. Property values continue to surge despite cost of living pressures, the building society says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NaUnOqI via IFTTT

UK video games market worth a record £7.16bn

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Gamers in the UK spent more last year than they did during the height of lockdown. Gamers in the UK spent more last year than they did during the height of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SrUHlw8 via IFTTT

Shanghai lockdown: Volkswagen scales back operations in the city

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Economists are concerned the lockdown could affect growth in the world's second largest economy. Economists are concerned the lockdown could affect growth in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O3PtQlC via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Oil prices slide as Biden weighs huge reserves release

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The potential move could be the largest ever release of oil reserves in US history. The potential move could be the largest ever release of oil reserves in US history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZNLd3jh via IFTTT

Ronin Network: What a $600m hack says about the state of crypto

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The hack of the Ronin Network crypto platform leaves thousands out of pocket and plenty of questions. The hack of the Ronin Network crypto platform leaves thousands out of pocket and plenty of questions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qslaNJ8 via IFTTT

'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise'

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ With hospitality businesses facing soaring costs, some are warning they will have to increase prices. With hospitality businesses facing soaring costs, some are warning they will have to increase prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/49ah8Fy via IFTTT

Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine. The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nH2ZjPN via IFTTT

Why are energy bills so high and when should I take a meter reading?

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Electricity and gas bills for a typical household will go up £693 a year in April. Electricity and gas bills for a typical household will go up £693 a year in April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f5HdPoE via IFTTT

P&O Ferries: UK plans to block ferries that don't pay minimum wage

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Grant Shapps has set out new industry measures after the sacking of 800 P&O Ferries staff. Grant Shapps has set out new industry measures after the sacking of 800 P&O Ferries staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fGPjUMl via IFTTT

Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates. Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/asCAHdV via IFTTT

Afghanistan: World Bank freezes projects over girls' school ban

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The Taliban's decision to halt the reopening of girls' secondary schools has been widely condemned. The Taliban's decision to halt the reopening of girls' secondary schools has been widely condemned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9gJUnLr via IFTTT

'We see the queue for food growing day by day'

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ An anti-hunger charity sees unprecedented demand for surplus food during cost of living crisis. An anti-hunger charity sees unprecedented demand for surplus food during cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AnZHdmD via IFTTT

Going cashless would be a big problem for millions - RSA report

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Only 17% of payments are in cash but millions would struggle without notes and coins, a report says. Only 17% of payments are in cash but millions would struggle without notes and coins, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a5TFlUp via IFTTT

Grieving families face extra fees and paperwork, says consumer group

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ A consumer group calls for the end of extra charges and overwhelming paperwork when a loved one dies. A consumer group calls for the end of extra charges and overwhelming paperwork when a loved one dies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jLpGlS via IFTTT

Unions criticise plans to tackle fire and rehire in wake of P&O sackings

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The TUC said government plans in the wake of the P&O sackings "lack bite". The TUC said government plans in the wake of the P&O sackings "lack bite". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p5esI2A via IFTTT

Paper £20 and £50 to be withdrawn in six months

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ People are being urged to spend or deposit paper notes as they are replaced with plastic ones. People are being urged to spend or deposit paper notes as they are replaced with plastic ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rL9jkMI via IFTTT

Firms must choose between Russia and West, says US

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Wally Adeyemo, a top US politician, says the West is committed to issuing more sanctions on Russia. Wally Adeyemo, a top US politician, says the West is committed to issuing more sanctions on Russia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5SRI1xf via IFTTT

Heathrow strike expected to hit Easter holidaymakers

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Baggage maintenance engineers intend to walk out between 8 and 10 April in a row over pay. Baggage maintenance engineers intend to walk out between 8 and 10 April in a row over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Dg0eByu via IFTTT

Full fuel duty cut not being passed on to drivers

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Big retailers have passed on the 5p per litre cut, but smaller forecourts have yet to re-stock. Big retailers have passed on the 5p per litre cut, but smaller forecourts have yet to re-stock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WyEtZVk via IFTTT

UK to detain first superyacht in British waters

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The £38m yacht, named Phi, is owned by an unnamed Russian businessman, the government says. The £38m yacht, named Phi, is owned by an unnamed Russian businessman, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4ziVFdg via IFTTT

Decathlon boycott calls grow for staying in Russia

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The sporting retailer has not halted its business in Russia despite the invasion of Ukraine. The sporting retailer has not halted its business in Russia despite the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ycFdNgI via IFTTT

Waitrose in row with Asda over 'Just Essentials' budget range

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Rival supermarket Waitrose says its own similarly-named discount brand "Essential" range is trademarked. Rival supermarket Waitrose says its own similarly-named discount brand "Essential" range is trademarked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/I0XWBcC via IFTTT

P&O Ferries says sacking U-turn would cause collapse

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ P&O's boss hits back at the transport secretary after he called on the company to reverse its decision. P&O's boss hits back at the transport secretary after he called on the company to reverse its decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oHibxAN via IFTTT

Ukraine crisis: Why India is buying more Russian oil

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Russia's economic isolation. Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Russia's economic isolation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bVR6ECh via IFTTT

Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The billionaire suffered suspected poisoning at talks on the Ukraine-Belarus border, sources close to him say. The billionaire suffered suspected poisoning at talks on the Ukraine-Belarus border, sources close to him say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TrvgB35 via IFTTT

Amazon union election: Will this former worker make history?

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Workers in three Amazon warehouses are deciding whether to join a union - which would be a first in the US. Workers in three Amazon warehouses are deciding whether to join a union - which would be a first in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UHJD4iA via IFTTT

Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem?

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett. Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/A9JQ5yw via IFTTT

P&O: Second ferry detained over safety concerns

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has held the Pride of Kent in Dover after it failed a safety inspection. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has held the Pride of Kent in Dover after it failed a safety inspection. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9PmtxI2 via IFTTT

Universal Credit: Chancellor defends decision not to boost benefits

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Rishi Sunak tells MPs he gave "targeted support to those who need it most" in last week's Spring Statement. Rishi Sunak tells MPs he gave "targeted support to those who need it most" in last week's Spring Statement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HOcDPmk via IFTTT

Eagle and Sunak on poverty claims after Spring Statement

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Rishi Sunak says his Spring Statement measures are a "progressive" package that will not add to inflationary pressures. Rishi Sunak says his Spring Statement measures are a "progressive" package that will not add to inflationary pressures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IhHLj23 via IFTTT

Cadbury shrinks size of Dairy Milk sharing bar

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Despite the size of the chocolate bar getting 10% smaller, the £2 price tag will remain. Despite the size of the chocolate bar getting 10% smaller, the £2 price tag will remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eGCiUBA via IFTTT

Cadbury shrinks size of Dairy Milk sharing bar

Despite the size of the chocolate bar getting 10% smaller, the £2 price tag will remain. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60902583?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Despite the size of the chocolate bar getting 10% smaller, the £2 price tag will remain. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60902583 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:23:04 GMT

Energy strategy delayed amid Treasury concerns over costs

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The PM promised the plan "in days" in early March, but the BBC understands the Treasury is worried about costs. The PM promised the plan "in days" in early March, but the BBC understands the Treasury is worried about costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LbvPQkS via IFTTT

Energy strategy delayed amid Treasury concerns over costs

The PM promised the plan "in days" in early March, but the BBC understands the Treasury is worried about costs. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60903879?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The PM promised the plan "in days" in early March, but the BBC understands the Treasury is worried about costs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60903879 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:04:02 GMT

Sainsbury's urged to up pay to match cost of living

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living. A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/n8RPjpb via IFTTT

Celebration as the Oscars ceremony returns to Hollywood

After a year away due to Covid, this year's ceremony is back to its glitzy best in tinseltown. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60834516?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA After a year away due to Covid, this year's ceremony is back to its glitzy best in tinseltown. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60834516 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:02:39 GMT

Calls for Sainsbury's to pay all workers Real Living Wage

A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60898827?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60898827 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:32:18 GMT

Government no longer majority owner of NatWest

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The Treasury sells £1.2bn of shares back to NatWest Group after it bailed out the bank in 2008. The Treasury sells £1.2bn of shares back to NatWest Group after it bailed out the bank in 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RBSXnrp via IFTTT

Government no longer majority owner of NatWest

The Treasury sells £1.2bn of shares back to NatWest Group after it bailed out the bank in 2008. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60898614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Treasury sells £1.2bn of shares back to NatWest Group after it bailed out the bank in 2008. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60898614 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:13:30 GMT

Shanghai Covid: Oil prices slide after city starts lockdown

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The nine-day lockdown of Shanghai is China's largest since the coronavirus outbreak began. The nine-day lockdown of Shanghai is China's largest since the coronavirus outbreak began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/olAvp70 via IFTTT

Shanghai Covid: Oil prices slide after city starts lockdown

The nine-day lockdown of Shanghai is China's largest since the coronavirus outbreak began. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60896794?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The nine-day lockdown of Shanghai is China's largest since the coronavirus outbreak began. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60896794 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:17:58 GMT

Big regional divide on some energy bill charges

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Rises in standing charges on electricity bills will vary significantly according to where people live. Rises in standing charges on electricity bills will vary significantly according to where people live. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rqsJ6Qo via IFTTT

Big regional divide on some energy bill charges

Rises in standing charges on electricity bills will vary significantly according to where people live. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60878314?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Rises in standing charges on electricity bills will vary significantly according to where people live. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60878314 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:00:28 GMT

Ferry firms to meet officials over P&O fallout

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Bosses from DFDS and Stena Lines will meet transport officials to discuss P&O's sacking of staff. Bosses from DFDS and Stena Lines will meet transport officials to discuss P&O's sacking of staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Dsfp6w7 via IFTTT

Ferry firms to meet officials over P&O fallout

Bosses from DFDS and Stena Lines will meet transport officials to discuss P&O's sacking of staff. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60895833?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Bosses from DFDS and Stena Lines will meet transport officials to discuss P&O's sacking of staff. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60895833 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:32:30 GMT

Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60879685?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60879685 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:22:52 GMT

M&S sorry after shopper got 100 wrong parcel texts

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Marks & Spencer apologises for sending customers photos and locations of other people's parcels. Marks & Spencer apologises for sending customers photos and locations of other people's parcels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qWRLG0N via IFTTT

Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis. Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EF7Kn8L via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ A company that produces Chernobyl's 'Atomik vodka' releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees. A company that produces Chernobyl's 'Atomik vodka' releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/alL7wtr via IFTTT

M&S sorry after shopper got 100 wrong parcel texts

Marks & Spencer apologises for sending customers photos and locations of other people's parcels. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60758351?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Marks & Spencer apologises for sending customers photos and locations of other people's parcels. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60758351 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:41 GMT

Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant

A company that produces Chernobyl's 'Atomik vodka' releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60879025?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A company that produces Chernobyl's 'Atomik vodka' releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60879025 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:38:54 GMT

Sizewell C nuclear power station: Government to take 20% stake

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ French developer EDF will also take a 20% stake in the £20bn power station at Sizewell, in Suffolk. French developer EDF will also take a 20% stake in the £20bn power station at Sizewell, in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6neS54M via IFTTT

Sizewell C nuclear power station: Government to take 20% stake

French developer EDF will also take a 20% stake in the £20bn power station at Sizewell, in Suffolk. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60889001?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA French developer EDF will also take a 20% stake in the £20bn power station at Sizewell, in Suffolk. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60889001 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:22 GMT

P&O Ferries: Protests at ports against sackings

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ There are safety concerns over using cheaper replacement crews, as one ship is found to be "unfit to sail". There are safety concerns over using cheaper replacement crews, as one ship is found to be "unfit to sail". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YplkGhj via IFTTT

P&O Ferries: Protests at ports against sackings

There are safety concerns over using cheaper replacement crews, as one ship is found to be "unfit to sail". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60887808?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA There are safety concerns over using cheaper replacement crews, as one ship is found to be "unfit to sail". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60887808 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:45:40 GMT

HMRC must do more to recover taxes unpaid due to pandemic, say MPs

The total tax debt in the UK now stands at £39bn, more than double what it was before the pandemic. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60884137?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The total tax debt in the UK now stands at £39bn, more than double what it was before the pandemic. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60884137 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:19:47 GMT

HMRC must do more to recover taxes unpaid due to pandemic, say MPs

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The total tax debt in the UK now stands at £39bn, more than double what it was before the pandemic. The total tax debt in the UK now stands at £39bn, more than double what it was before the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y4uzXFB via IFTTT

Why patients are flocking to India for surgery

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ There has been a sharp growth in medical tourism to India but the sector needs better regulation. There has been a sharp growth in medical tourism to India but the sector needs better regulation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lJgNXkq via IFTTT

Why patients are flocking to India for surgery

There has been a sharp growth in medical tourism to India but the sector needs better regulation. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60569647?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA There has been a sharp growth in medical tourism to India but the sector needs better regulation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60569647 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:03:54 GMT

'Fraudsters stole everything, even my house'

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Pensioner Graeme Stagg says that fraudsters destroyed his life by taking everything. Pensioner Graeme Stagg says that fraudsters destroyed his life by taking everything. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4h9FZiY via IFTTT