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Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis. Source link
Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure to silver after the price of the metal soars. Source link
Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
Halifax describes the figure as a “milestone”, but potentially daunting for first-time buyers. Source link
I can't sell Mum's retirement flat – and it's costing me thousands
Relatives face “never-ending nightmare” of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales. Source link
Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs. Source link
Amazon joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Shares in the tech giant fell in after hours trade as investors appeared wary of the sector’s big spending plans. Source link
Bitcoin falls to lowest value since Trump took office
The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support. Source link
Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood
Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand. Source link
Quiz enters administration for third time
Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company’s headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland. Source link
Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation. Source link