(Reuters) – E-commerce retailer The Hut Group plans a London initial public offering that would value it at around 4.5 billion pounds ($5.95 billion), potentially the biggest listing of a British company since 2013, as it seeks to tap investor appetite for the online sector. FILE PHOTO: People walk past …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Royal Mail staff at a Manchester depot hit by a major coronavirus outbreak could not get tested for four days after England’s mobile testing programme – previously run by the army …
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The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Boris Johnson would close pubs, restaurants and shops ahead of schools in the event of severe coronavirus outbreaks, according to a Number 10 source. It comes as the PM said getting all children back …
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Johnson demands two-week UK quarantine for 600,000 Britons holidaying in Spain By Robert Stevens 28 July 2020 On Saturday, despite knowing for weeks that there was a resurgence of cases in Spain, a new batch of reported cases led the Johnson government to convene an emergency cabinet meeting and …
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A man has been jailed for life for killing his heavily pregnant ex-girlfriend and their unborn baby. Aaron McKenzie, 26, broke into the bedroom of Kelly Fauvrelle’s Croydon home as she slept and stabbed her 21 times, causing catastrophic injuries. Her son, Riley, was delivered by caesarean section but died …
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July 10 (Reuters) – Royal Mail PLC: * UK’S OFCOM – FINED ROYAL MAIL £1.5M FOR FAILING TO MEET ITS REGULATORY FIRST-CLASS DELIVERY TARGET IN 2018/19 * UK’S OFCOM – ALSO FINED ROYAL MAIL £100,000 FOR OVERCHARGING CUSTOMERS FOR SECOND-CLASS STAMPS BETWEEN 25 MARCH AND 31 MARCH LAST YEAR Source …
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The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out his summer economic measures in a speech in the House of Commons, as he faces pressure to assist those impacted financially by the coronavirus crisis. Amid concerns …
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The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The Royal Mail is trialling the use of electric vans for parcel and letter deliveries to help cut emissions. The company is partnering with the London Electric Vehicle Company to trial its new VN5 …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Embargoed to 2230 Thursday 2 July Chancellor Rishi Sunak must extend furlough arrangements in areas like Leicester which are forced into local lockdowns and offer targeted support for businesses and sectors …
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