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Indrabati Lahiri

Business

Volvo sees record sales in March boosted by electric SUV sales

Volvo Cars saw robust sales in March 2024, boosted by the growing popularity of their fully electric and plug-in hybrid models.

Economy

Here's how you can save tax in the UK before the 5 April deadline

Individual savings accounts (ISAs) are some of the best and most efficient ways to save tax before the end of the financial year.

Business

How this aviation company in Ireland is making its mark in the US

Avia Solutions Group is the latest in a series of European businesses to announce plans for expansion into the US, following the likes of other companies such as Flutter Entertainment, CRH and Smurfit Kappa.

Economy

Turkey's inflation figure soars to highest level since November 2022

Turkey's March inflation figure came in lower than analyst estimates, but was still higher than February's, because of higher transport and housing prices.

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Economy

Taiwan quake: Europe trembles over semiconductor supply

Taiwan's 3 April earthquake has led to increased calls for Europe to reduce dependence on Taiwanese semiconductor chips.

Markets

Gold hits fresh high: Why are investors turning to the precious metal?

A closer look at why the price of gold has hit a fresh record this week as other commodities also move higher, including oil prices.

Markets

Oil prices rise: What's pushing up the cost of crude?

Geopolitical uncertainties and supply fears boosted oil prices to fresh five-month highs on Tuesday morning.

Economy

Why women are less invested than men: What can they do about it?

As the cost of living keeps rising, investing and smarter money management is becoming increasingly important. Women, too, need to learn money skills.

Business

Potential Tesla buyers steer clear as Musk's reputation plunges

Elon Musk's increasingly controversial reputation has led to a steep drop in the number of customers considering buying a Tesla.

Business

Swatch warns clock's ticking over consumer spending in China

A more cautious approach to spending in China could result in lower sales in the country until the end of the year, the Swiss watchmaker is warning.

Economy

French inflation falls to two and a half year low as food prices slow

Falling services and energy inflation also contributed to March’s reduced inflation print.

Economy

Ireland reveals fuel and broadband price increases from April

Ireland launched a phased plan last year to bring excise rates back to the levels they were at before the Russia-Ukraine war.

Business

Thames Water in danger of sinking as investors refuse to pay up

Thames Water could potentially be nationalised, as the company sinks deeper into debt and investors describe it as "uninvestable".

Economy

UK’s technical recession raises doubts about Sunak’s economic claims

The UK slid into a technical recession at the end of 2023 because of increased inflation and soaring interest rates.

Markets

Cocoa prices rise to fresh records: Will we run out of chocolate?

Cocoa prices have been steadily rising due to poor harvests, as a result of extreme weather in important cocoa-producing countries in West Africa.

Business

Diageo price hike fails to bring cheer to pub landlords

The price hikes will mainly hit the Rockshore, Guinness, Hop House 13 and Carlsberg brands.

Economy

How could Baltimore's bridge collapse impact global supply chains?

Baltimore’s bridge accident could lead to automobile supply chain delays for several companies including Nissan, Ford and Jaguar Land Rover, among others.

Business

Novo Nordisk looks to expand into heart disease treatment

The Novo Nordisk deal is due to be wrapped up in the second quarter of this year. It will help to establish the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic in the cardiovascular treatment market.

Economy

EU banks under attack over funds to ecosystem wreckers

Banks including Santander, BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank are among the financial institutions accused of funding companies destroying ecosystems.

Business

Nationwide apologises to customers as tech glitch delays payments

Nationwide is one of the latest to see IT glitches, following the likes of Sainsbury’s, McDonald’s, Greggs and Tesco, amongst others.

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