A Czech-based billionaire is within days of agreeing the purchase of a big stake in West Ham United that could lead to a full takeover. Sky News has learnt that Daniel Kretinsky, who owns the Czech top-flight side Sparta Prague and has big stakes in Royal Mail and J Sainsbury, …
Read More »Good shares at cheap prices are what the very best investors look for. At this time of economic turmoil, could Royal Mail (LON:RMG) be one of them? When it comes to the proven drivers of stock market profits, “good” and “cheap” is seen by some successful investors as a highly desirable blend of quality and value. Research …
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Filled oil drums at Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s lubricants blending plant in the town of Torzhok, north-west of Tver, November 7, 2014. ― Reuters pic NEW YORK, Oct 28 ― A leading activist investor called Wednesday for Royal Dutch Shell to break itself up, bolster its low-carbon investment and return …
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Cats Protection has appointed a new interim chief executive, along with three new trustees, as the charity continues to grow its ambitions to increase its impact on cat welfare. Not-for-profit veteran Charles Darley moves into the role having previously held chief executive and senior leadership roles with the Church of …
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CNG Fuels is to host HGV hydrogen fuel trials across its UK network of public access biomethane refuelling stations. The trial will be conducted under Hyfuels, a new branch of the company, which aims to help customers adopt hydrogen quickly and easily when it becomes commercially viable. The trials …
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Shoppers who frequently visit Tesco or Sainsbury’s have been issued a warning about how they pay for their shopping. People are being advised to get themselves a Clubcard or Nectar card – or risk paying up to 50% more for their groceries. Tesco Clubcard Prices enable its loyalty card members …
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The Prince of Wales has launched the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) centenary poppy appeal with his wife and said the floral tribute was “as relevant today as it ever was”. Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall met 10 volunteer collectors – one for each decade of the appeal – at …
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The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is delighted to announce another significant appointment to its board welcoming Director of Finance & Resources for the North Wales Police, Seb Phillips. Having worked in both the private and public sector, Seb brings to the role a wealth of experience in financial …
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A prolific yarn bomber has slated “selfish” thieves who stole her latest creation, a Halloween-themed postbox topper. Rachel Williamson, a retired police officer from Rhyl, Denbighshire, said the culprits had robbed others of the “chance to be cheered up” in the run-up to October 31. The crochet creation took three …
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An intrepid, teenage Royal Marines cadet has said he hopes a better understanding of the stories of Muslim heroes in the British military will inspire more Asian youngsters to join up, as he prepares for a leading role in this year’s remembrance ceremonies. Salahudeen Hussain, 16, is thought to be …
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