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“Not unusual” for UK banks to need 6 months for negative rates – BoE’s Broadbent By Reuters

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LONDON (Reuters) - Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent said he thought it was reasonable for the BoE to give banks at least six months to prepare for the possible introduction of negative interest rates. "I don't think they are unusual compared to elsewhere," Broadbent told CNBC. "I don’t think it’s unusual at all that banks need some time to...

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More QE not necessarily BoE’s first choice, Broadbent says By Reuters

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LONDON (Reuters) - Buying more government bonds may not be the Bank of England's first choice if it needs to provide further stimulus to Britain's economy, Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent said on Friday, after the BoE asked banks to be prepared for negative rates. Broadbent said in an interview with CNBC that he did not want technical barriers to stop the BoE...

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Sterling on track for fourth week of gains after BOE statement By Reuters

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By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) - Sterling edged higher against the dollar and the euro on Friday after the Bank of England avoided sub-zero rates for now, putting the pound on track for its fourth week of gains versus the dollar. Focusing on the prospects for a post-lockdown rebound, the Bank of England gave British lenders at least six months of breathing...

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UK local elections will go ahead in May – Sky News By Reuters

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will go ahead with local government elections scheduled to take place in May, Sky News reported on Friday citing government sources. Concerns about the coronavirus pandemic had previously cast doubt on whether the elections to decide membership of regional councils could go ahead. ...

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UK fraud office loses Supreme Court case against KBR over overseas documents By Reuters

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LONDON (Reuters) - The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) on Friday lost a Supreme Court case against U.S. engineering, procurement and construction company KBR Inc over whether it has the power to compel foreign businesses to hand over documents held overseas. In a judgment that will hamper cross-border criminal investigations, senior judges said they unanimously disagreed with a 2018 lower court ruling...

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Signature Aviation dog fight ends as GIP bids with Blackstone and Cascade By Reuters

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By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) - A bidding war for Signature Aviation took a new twist on Friday as former Gatwick owner GIP joined forces with Blackstone (NYSE:BX) and Bill Gates' investment vehicle on an offer valuing the private jet services firm at $4.73 billion. Signature said it was recommending the new proposal and...

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U.N. Security Council demands Myanmar coup leaders free Suu Kyi as U.S. weighs sanctions By Reuters

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(Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council called for the release of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others detained by the military as diplomatic and financial pressure grew on the generals who seized power this week to restore democracy. U.S. President Joe Biden said the military should step down as the...

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Former Gatwick owner joins Blackstone, Cascade for Signature Aviation bid By Reuters

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(Reuters) - The former owner of London's Gatwick Airport has joined forces with Blackstone (NYSE:BX) and Bill Gates' Cascade to bid for Signature Aviation in an offer valuing the private jet services firm at $4.73 billion, the companies said on Friday. The cash offer of $5.62 is to buy all of Signature's shares other than the 19.01% owned by or controlled by...

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Energy prices set to soar for millions of Britons from April By Reuters

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By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) - Energy prices for millions of Britons will likely rise from April after the energy regulator said it would increase its cap on the most widely used tariffs by around 9.2%. A cap on electricity and gas bills came into effect in January 2019 and was aimed at ending what former British Prime Minister Theresa May called...

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British retailer French Connection receives takeover approaches By Reuters

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LONDON (Reuters) - Struggling British fashion retailer French Connection is in takeover talks with two possible suitors, it said on Friday. The group said it had received one approach from Spotlight Brands in conjunction with Gordon Brothers International and another from Go Global Retail in conjunction with HMJ International Services Ltd. French Connection said the talks were at a very early...

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“Not unusual” for UK banks to need 6 months for negative rates – BoE’s Broadbent By Reuters

More QE not necessarily BoE’s first choice, Broadbent says By Reuters

Sterling on track for fourth week of gains after BOE statement By Reuters

UK local elections will go ahead in May – Sky News By Reuters

UK fraud office loses Supreme Court case against KBR over overseas documents By Reuters

Signature Aviation dog fight ends as GIP bids with Blackstone and Cascade By Reuters

U.N. Security Council demands Myanmar coup leaders free Suu Kyi as U.S. weighs sanctions By Reuters

Former Gatwick owner joins Blackstone, Cascade for Signature Aviation bid By Reuters

Energy prices set to soar for millions of Britons from April By Reuters

British retailer French Connection receives takeover approaches By Reuters

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