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Aberdeen inks deal to handle Herald impasse in battle with US raider Saba Capital
Embattled investment trust Herald has been saved from a US raider by being brought under the wing of fund manager Aberdeen.FTSE 250 fund Herald, which invests in technology firms and is worth £1.4billion, has been besieged by Saba Capital,…
Shipping container big Maersk to move on hovering prices from the Iran battle to prospects
Shipping container giant Maersk faces a $500million (£367million) hit each month from disruption caused by the Iran war and is passing on the cost to customers.The Danish group, which carries around 20 per cent of the world’s…
BAE Systems hails a ‘sturdy begin’ to the 12 months because it rides wave of defence…
Defence giant BAE Systems hailed a ‘strong start’ to the year as countries ramp up military spending amid global turbulence.The company, which makes fighter jets, ships, submarines, combat vehicles and munitions, said that it was on track…
Shell warns Iran conflict has ‘dug a gap’ of a billion barrels as its income hit highest…
The boss of Shell warned the Iran war has ‘dug a hole’ of a billion barrels in global oil supply and that ‘the journey back will be a long one’.As the energy giant said profits have been boosted by the conflict, Shell’s Wael Sawan made…
Oil costs fall under $100 a barrel over Middle East peace hopes: When will petrol costs drop?
Crude oil has dropped below $100 a barrel again, as President Trump claims 'it's very possible' the US and Iran will agree a peace deal.Brent crude oil was down around three per cent today at $98 a barrel after hitting highs of near $115 in…
Poundstretcher wants restructuring plan which might see rents slashed at 300 shops to keep away from…
Poundstretcher will 'likely have no choice' but to file for administration if a restructuring plan is not given the green light, a court has been told.The budget retailer's lawyers said the group had been struggling in the face of weak…
Lidl modifications loyalty scheme… and a few consumers are removed from pleased
Lidl has rolled out significant changes to its loyalty scheme and some shoppers are far from happy about it. Sweeping changes in force since Tuesday mean Lidl Plus loyalty scheme members now collect points, rather than reward…
Fake QR automotive park scams up 14-fold in three years: How fraudsters goal motorists to steal fee…
Parking scams involving phony QR codes have increased 14-fold in the past three years, new data shows.Drivers have lost £56,000 since 2022 in a scam that sees criminals stick fake QR codes over legitimate parking payment signs, with many…
Ten nations to maneuver to the place folks say they’re comfortable but in addition reasonably…
When it comes to the happiest countries in the world, there are some names that inevitably appear at the top of the list. Places such as Norway, Denmark and Iceland regularly feature thanks to their strong communities, idyllic scenery…
Vauxhall unveils an electrical scorching hatch for Gen-Z boy racers
We've had a glimpse of Vauxhall's newest hot hatch - and it's electric.The British brand, known for its affordable and fun cars, has revealed the first pictures of the new Corsa GSE, marking a return to the hot hatch segment after a period…
