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Martin Franklin-backed blank cheque company to launch on London market - report
A group of investors are poised to float a special purpose acquisition company on the London Stock Exchange, with the intention of raising $750m.
Pound jumps after government strikes deal with Tory rebels over Internal Market Bill
The government has reached an agreement to add a layer of parliamentary oversight to its plans to potentially override part of the country's withdrawal treaty with the European Union.
Hut Group shares soar as trading gets underway
The Hut Group saw its shares soar on Wednesday as trading in the e-commerce beauty business got underway, marking the largest debut on the London market in recent years.
Government extends ban on business evictions until end 2020
The UK government has extended its ban on evictions for commercial tenants until the end of the year amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Card activity declines, despite lockdown measures easing - UK Finance
Debit and credit card activity eased in June, industry data showed on Wednesday, despite the relaxation of lockdown measures and shops reopening.
Lenders must support credit card users once payment holidays end - FCA
The regulator is calling on lenders to support customers facing financial difficulties, as measures introduced to help borrowers through the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic come to an end.
Scottish Power to help produce green hydrogen to fuel transport
Scottish Power’s wind and solar farms are to start producing green hydrogen that will be used to fuel buses, ferries and even trains as part of a strategy to boost the country’s hydrogen economy.
Inflation plunges as Eat Out to Help Out cuts restaurant bills
Inflation plunged in August as the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme cut the cost of restaurant bills, official figures showed.