The UK will on Sunday become the first European nation officially to join an Indo-Pacific trade bloc, in a move that will “boost trade and create opportunities” for British firms abroad. Britain will become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Sunday, following years …
Read More »Ex-US speaker Pelosi has hip-replacement surgery | National
Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent successful emergency hip-replacement surgery on Saturday after she sustained injuries during a visit to Luxembourg, her office said. “Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend,” spokesperson Ian Krager said in a statement. Pelosi …
Read More »Vince Cable urges Labour to block Royal Mail takeover bid
Cable said Ministers should be cautious about bid from Daniel Kretinsky Former Lib Dem Minister Cable was in charge of privatising Royal Mail in 2013 He sold it for £3.3 billion, or £3.30 a share By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 16:53 EST, 14 December 2024 Labour has been warned this weekend …
Read More »Chemring and FIH Group: Stock market week ahead – 16-20 December
Welcome to the week ahead, our summary of the forthcoming key company announcements. Companies are no longer obliged to notify the London Stock Exchange (LSE) of results and trading updates, so this list does not claim to be comprehensive. You can read company announcements at http://announce.ft.com and our daily online news summaries …
Read More »Celebrate a Sparkling Festive Season at the Royal Cliff Hotels Group
Are you ready to celebrate the festive season in style? We invite you to celebrate with your loved ones at Royal Cliff. Indulge in exquisite cuisine prepared by our expert chefs, and enjoy the ambiance, breathtaking views, and 5-star service that will transform your special celebration into unforgettable memories. Christmas …
Read More »Aldi’s £8 bottle of fizz is wine expert’s pick for Christmas if you can find it in stock
Wine expert Tom Gilbey uncorked three budget bottles of sparkling wine this week, with one discount supermarket tipple reigning supreme. Tom, who has nearly 100,000 followers on TikTok, is known for his honest wine reviews. In a recent video, the wine professional gave a glowing thumbs-up to a budget-friendly gem …
Read More »Man suffers fractured hip in suspected North East ‘hit and run’
A man has suffered a fractured hip after a suspected ‘hit and run’ in Hartlepool. The incident happened on Thursday, December 12, at around 1pm on Macaulay Road. Reportedly a black Land Rover collided with a parked van and a male pedestrian. The Land Rover did not stop at the …
Read More »The stunning Kent castle with breath-takingly beautiful waterfall and links to King Henry VIII
Kent has many tales to tell, and just by looking at the glorious towns and villages, there really are no surprises as to why a monarch would be attracted to Kent. And with the sheer quantity of places linked with King Henry VIII, its no wonder why there’s so much …
Read More »ALEX BRUMMER: Bank must head off a recession
By ALEX BRUMMER Updated: 04:48 EST, 14 December 2024 Bank of England watchers are convinced the Monetary Policy Committee will sit on its hands next week when it sets interest rates for the last time this year. If, as governor Andrew Bailey says, the Bank is data-driven, it has little …
Read More »Amazon’s last date to order in time for Christmas
Time is running out to get Christmas presents before the big day The last day you can order from Amazon to get your presents in time depends on the product (Image: Getty Images) Last minute Christmas shopping is stressful enough without the sudden realisation you may be too late and …
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