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Critics warn Government’s nuclear power pledge lacks detail 

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Nuclear plans are ‘a canvas half-painted’: Critics warn Government’s power stations pledge lacks detail By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 18 November 2020 Britain’s nuclear industry has welcomed a Government pledge to build new power stations but urged ministers to outline a more detailed … Read more

Bargain hunting season in the stock market?

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Optimism took hold across the markets last week when a vaccine being developed by pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech was confirmed to be more than 90 per cent effective in stopping Covid-19. Firms across industries that have been significantly harmed this year by the coronavirus pandemic such as travel, fashion, and hospitality saw their share … Read more

Energy giant SSE is hit by a £115m loss as the Covid-19 pandemic impacts demand

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Energy giant SSE hit by a £115m loss as the pandemic cuts demand and the number of new supply connections SSE said the estimated impact is slightly lower than expected Full-year earnings are down, with the blow set to be between £150m and £250m  Despite the knock, SSE is forging ahead with £7.5 billion spending … Read more

Hut Group seeks to silence critics with new Independent director

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Under fire Hut Group seeks to silence critics: Independent director appointed to address governance fears By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:07 GMT, 17 November 2020 | Updated: 23:27 GMT, 17 November 2020 The Hut Group has appointed a new independent director to its board to address fears over its governance.  Former Deloitte partner … Read more