Hopes that increased political certainty will boost housing activity in Britain sent building stocks into record territory yesterday. Analysts at HSBC hailed a “more constructive” outlook for the sector as they lifted profit forecasts and target prices for some of its largest companies. December’s general election, which delivered Boris Johnson …
Read More »Amedeo Air Four Plus Limited gains altitude as it flogs two aircraft for £130mln
Amedeo Air Four Plus Limited (LON:AA4) saw its shares gain altitude in late-afternoon trading, rising 5.9% to 76.2p after signing a deal to sell two Airbus A380-800 aircraft to Etihad Airways for £130mln. Subject to certain conditions, the company is expecting the transaction to complete on or around 24 February. …
Read More »Princess Beatrice wishes she could ‘do something private’ for wedding, royal expert claims
Prince Andrew scandal has left an ‘ugliness’ around Princess Beatrice’s wedding and the bride-to-be wishes she could ‘take off to Italy and do something private’, royal expert claims Expert revealed how Prince Andrew’s, 60, scandal is looming over Beatrice, 31, Victoria Arbiter said it left an ‘ugliness’ around his daughter’s …
Read More »Princess Anne meets topless models at London Fashion Week
One is amused! Princess Anne battles to keep a straight face as she speaks to TOPLESS models and meets Vogue’s Edward Enninful at her London Fashion Week debut Princess Anne, 69, made her London Fashion Week debut yesterday The royal was on hand to present the Queen Elizabeth Award for …
Read More »Royal navy’s newest aircraft carrier the £3.1bn HMS Prince of Wales sets sail from her home port
The Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales set sail from her home port for the first time today, to visit Liverpool. Crowds lined the sea walls of Portsmouth Harbour to wave off the 65,000 tonne, £3.1billion warship as she left for the week-long stay in the city, …
Read More »Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer’s top tips to add value to your home
February 19, 2020 – 16:39 GMT Chloe Best Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer’s advice to increase the value of your house; see what the Love It or List It stars recommend Trying to sell your house? No doubt you’ll be keen to entice potential buyers and get …
Read More »London taxi company to expand production of electric vehicles
The London taxi factory in Coventry is to increase production sevenfold in the next three years as it begins assembly of a plug-in hybrid electric delivery van based on the new black cab to be marketed to the Royal Mail and large fleet users such as BT (Robert Lea writes). …
Read More »James Bond stamps unveiled by Royal Mail to celebrate No Time To Die release
19 February 2020, 17:09 James Bond stamps unveiled by Royal Mail to celebrate No Time To Die release. Picture: Royal Mail James Bond fans and stamp collectors will be delighted to hear the film will be getting its own special collection. Royal Mail has released unveiled a brand new series …
Read More »Hollywood studio expands to the UK with new studio and digital creative hub
Blackhall Studios has announced its initial agreement with the University of Reading for Blackhall to develop the largest purpose-built film studio and digital creative hub complex in the UK. The studio behind box office hit ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ plans a new state-of-the-art film studio, incorporating extensive purpose-built digital production …
Read More »Builders lead stock market bounce | Business
London’s leading shares index has joined a global bounce amid optimisim that the coronavirus is waning and hopes of more stimulus action by Beijing. The FTSE 100, which was down yesterday after a warning from Apple about the impact of the virus on revenues, rose by 61 points, or 0.8 …
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