The Royal Mint has today launched a new series of commemorative coins celebrating the life and work of John Lennon. The uncirculated £5 coins, which will go on sale from 9am, can be purchased from the Royal Mint starting from £18.50. There are a number of variations of the coin available …
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Britain’s Big Four banks are again at the centre of a compensation crisis. The lenders face the likelihood of being compelled to meet their share of a £44billion bill to cover consumer redress for the past selling of car finance. Lloyds alone may have to pay out £3billion, leading its …
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Bond markets have calmed in recent weeks but investors have good reason to remain nervous after the New Year rout. Yields from government debt have retreated from earlier highs, but concerns about inflation and the prospect of slower interest rate cuts are still prevalent. Returning US president Donald Trump is …
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Kromek Group left investors cheering this week as it unmasked a road to profitability via a deal with Siemens Healthineers. Shares in the radiation and bio-detection specialist rocketed almost 38 per cent, fuelled by Thursday’s news of the $37.5million (£30.2million) cash deal with the German medical technology giant. Equipment to …
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The basic building block of a portfolio should be a global equity fund. You deposit a lump sum or contribute monthly and acquire your very own slice of the world’s starriest companies. But while this should be a long-term relationship, every new year you should still question your commitment to …
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An astonishing £52billion worth of UK-listed businesses have succumbed to bids or mergers in 2024, in a feeding frenzy of deals that provokes concern – but also indicates an opportunity. The shrinking of our stock market is bad news for the economy – the pace of departures is the fastest …
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After the mayhem, the search for bargains begins. There was an abrupt sell-off in global stock markets this week, sparked by fears of a US recession and the unwinding of bets on the Japanese currency, the yen. But, while volatility may continue, the audacious seem keen to scout out opportunities …
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By Joanne Hart Updated: 17:31 EDT, 13 July 2024 Nemesis consistently ranks as one of the most exciting rollercoasters in the world – a highlight for anyone who enjoys hanging upside-down while hurtling through the air at 50 mph. Recently upgraded, Nemesis is a top attraction at Alton Towers, helping …
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I’ve collected 50p coins for quite some time and would love to know the value of what I have accumulated. I’ve seen some coins like the ones I have listed on various sites for £30,000 and other high values. Do I have some valuable 50p coins that could be worth …
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We are slowly edging towards the General Election. For most people, the campaigning has been stultifyingly boring – a reflection of the fact that a Labour victory on July 4 is now considered a dead cert – and not even the release in recent days of the manifestos by the …
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