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Rachel Reeves courts Gulf states for UK investment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is actively seeking investment from Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, raising questions about economic pragmatism versus ethical foreign policy in Labour's new government.

HS2 West Coast link delayed 4 years to 2034

The crucial connection between HS2 and the West Coast Mainline faces a four-year delay, pushing completion to 2034 and adding £1.2bn to costs, dealing another major blow to Britain's flagship rail project.

Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash

Official investigation uncovers critical cable failure behind Lisbon's funicular emergency that injured 14 people, raising urgent questions about transport safety protocols.

Lloyds Bank makes £450m profit from Ferrari stake sale

Exclusive analysis reveals how Lloyds Banking Group's patient investment strategy paid off spectacularly with their Ferrari stake, while Citigroup faces Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny in separate banking sector developments.

London's AIM Market Outperforms Dow Jones

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has delivered staggering returns that left the Dow Jones in the dust, with investment expert Russ Mould revealing which sectors drove this extraordinary performance.

UK Investor Warns of AI Stock Bubble Danger

Prominent British tech investor Eileen Burbidge warns that artificial intelligence stocks are showing worrying signs of a market bubble, drawing parallels to the dot-com era as valuations become dangerously detached from reality.

Gatwick's French Owner Plots £6bn London Transport Takeover

Exclusive: The French conglomerate that owns Gatwick Airport is exploring a monumental £6 billion takeover bid for a major London transport hub, sparking a potential political firestorm over foreign ownership of critical UK infrastructure.

Hidden Bus Stop Feature Stuns Australian Commuters

Australian bus passengers are discovering a remarkable, little-known feature at their stops that provides real-time arrival information with a simple press of a button, revolutionising the daily commute.

Scotland's £500m Green Energy Investment in Highlands

The Scottish Government is spearheading a massive £500 million investment in the Highlands and Islands' green energy sector, partnering with a US private equity firm to create sustainable jobs and boost the local economy.

Lisbon Funicular Derailment Injures Multiple

A Lisbon funicular train has derailed and overturned, leaving multiple people injured in a major incident on the Portuguese capital's iconic tram network. Emergency services rushed to the scene.

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