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Significant investment needed in private rental sector, research finds

Boris Johnson

Scottish and UK governments agree deal for two ‘green freeports’

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Rail operator limits service amid strike by conductors over pay

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman walks

Saudi Arabia transfers 4% of Aramco shares worth around £59bn to investment fund

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Lord Frost leads Tory revolt against Government’s fracking ban

Asda

Jack Monroe praises Asda for increasing Smart Price product availability

London skyline

FTSE ends week up 2% despite Friday blues

Salmon farm at Loch Fyne

Salmon exports boom but farmers warn of Scandinavian threat

Romney sheep graze the grass around the dormant vines at Nyetimber’s Manor Vineyard at West Chiltington in West Sussex

Sparkling wine maker marks 10 years of using sheep to graze its vineyards

Valentine’s Day 2017

Fears over Valentine’s Day shortages as delays hit flowers, wine and gifts

Fuel pumps

Warning over price rises as cost of diesel reaches new high

An offshore wind farm

Offshore wind farm gets go-ahead amid ‘pressing need’ for renewable energy

NatWest log-in screen

NatWest expected to show juicy profits amid interest rate hikes

A man with a glass of whisky

Whisky exports grew 19% to £4.5bn last year

Coronavirus – Tue Dec 22, 2020

Non-EU imports overtook trade with the bloc last year

British American Tobacco

Lucky Strike-maker British American Tobacco enjoys boost in vape sales

Commuters

UK economy delivers record growth in 2021 amid Covid rebound

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Competition watchdog accepts Google’s privacy changes