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UK inflation surge adds to BoE rate hike pressure
Inflation in February crashed up though the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in over three years, increasing the pressure on officials to hike interest rates this year.
Polymetal delays Russian decision as Polyus sells out to Kulakov
Polymetal International has been given an extra three months to decide whether to enter into the next stage of its 18%-owned Russian joint venture after partner Polyus Gold sold out.
Bellway booming as builders enjoy looser planning permissions
Bellway hoisted its interim dividend 10% as the housebuilder enjoyed continued strong demand in the first half and maintained its targets for the full year as the second half got off to a strong start to the spring selling season.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Laundering, insurance claims, Le Pen, Dowson
Britain’s high street banks processed nearly $740m from a vast money-laundering operation run by Russian criminals with links to the Russian government and the KGB, the Guardian can reveal. HSBC, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds, Barclays and Coutts are among 17 banks based in the UK, or with branches here, that are facing questions over what they knew about the international scheme and why they did not turn away suspicious money transfers. - Guardian.