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Data Centres Get VIP Status: Just as Important as Hospitals and Power Plants, Says UK Government
Imagine a big building filled with countless computers, all buzzing away, storing and processing tons of information. This is what a data centre is – a giant warehouse for data. And guess what? The UK government has decided that these data centres are now as important as hospitals, banks, police stations, and even the power […] More
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European Markets Brace for Mixed Open as Investors Await Bank of England Decision
European markets are poised for a mixed opening on Thursday as investors digest a series of central bank actions. According to IG data, Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 are expected to open slightly below the flatline, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 is set to edge higher. The spotlight today is on the Bank of […] More
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Britain’s Wind Power Reliance Poses Significant Risks, Says Centrica CEO
Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, has raised concerns about Britain’s heavy reliance on wind power, suggesting it poses a significant risk to the country’s energy strategy. According to O’Shea, the UK’s windfarms operated at only 15% of their generating capacity last week, despite having around 30GW of installed wind power capacity. O’Shea highlighted that the […] More
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City Applauds Key Reform as FCA Aims to Revitalize IPO Market
Key figures in the City of London have applauded the UK’s stock market reforms announced today, which are set to ease the regulatory burden on companies seeking to list on London’s exchange. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled a significant overhaul of the prospectus rules, aimed at reducing the complexity and cost associated with raising […] More
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Stocks Surge to Two-Year High as Market Anticipates Rate Cut
Britain’s domestically-focused stocks reached a two-year peak as traders increased their expectations for the Bank of England to lower interest rates for the first time in four years. The FTSE 250 index, which tracks midcap stocks, climbed 0.6% to 21,486.01, marking its highest point since February 2022, driven by growing optimism in financial markets. Similarly, […] More
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Evri Plans to Hire 9,000 New Employees Across the UK
Delivery giant Evri has announced plans to recruit 9,000 new staff across the UK, including 8,000 couriers and approximately 1,000 roles in warehousing and support. The new positions will be based in various locations, such as Scotland, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, Plymouth in Devon, and Gatwick Airport. Couriers will earn around £16.50 per hour. […] More
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Wales Experiences First House Price Increase in Over a Year
According to the Principality Building Society, house prices in Wales have increased for the first time in over a year. Their regular house price index shows the average house price at £236,369. The society noted a recovery after five consecutive quarters of declining prices. However, prices remain 2.4% lower than during the same period in […] More
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Family Outraged by £265 Breakfast Bill at Motorway Diner Amid Flood of Complaints
A restaurant at a service station an hour from Greater Manchester has faced a surge of complaints after customers reported being hit with unexpected parking fines. Patrons have expressed their frustration online after being charged £100 for parking at OK Diner, a US-style eatery at the westbound Northop Hall services off the A55 in Flintshire, […] More
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England vs West Indies: Live Score and Updates from Day Three of Third Test
Gus Atkinson and Shoaib Bashir showcased the emerging talent with two wickets in the morning session as England moved closer to a series whitewash over the West Indies. Stokes began the day with Bashir, who delivered a tight, threatening spell that led to Alick Athanaze’s dismissal, lbw while sweeping. Atkinson was introduced just before lunch […] More
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Manchester United’s Joy Turns to Despair with Familiar Injury Woes in Defeat to Arsenal
When Erik ten Hag warned of potential injury troubles in the pre-game briefing, he likely did not anticipate them striking so soon during Manchester United’s opening match of their US tour. However, just 14 minutes into the game, echoes of last season’s injury woes, which contributed to United’s eighth-place finish, became a harsh reality. Rasmus […] More
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