February

UK WEATHER Britain heads for wettest February in 30 years more rain floods South Wales Scotland

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Communities brought to their knees by flooding face further misery as Britain heads for its wettest February in 30 years, with more rain, wind and snow set to hit nationwide.   The Met Office has warned a month’s worth of rain (2.4in) could fall across an already soaked South Wales today as yet another wave of … Read more

Britain heads for its wettest February in 30 years

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Britain is set for its wettest February in 30 years as the country braced itself for yet more heavy rain this weekend. Stormy weather will bring further misery to communities still suffering from two weeks of downpours as concerns grow that more flood defences will buckle under the strain. An average 5.5in of rain has … Read more

Forty Years Ago, February 18, 1980: Assemblies dissolved

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By: Express News Service | Published: February 18, 2020 12:51:23 am The Indian Express, February 18, 1980, forty years ago. Indira Gandhi’s Government dissolved the assemblies of as many as nine states ruled by non-Congress (I) parties. The Centre has taken over their administration. The states are: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab. Orissa, … Read more

Neil Woodford’s Income Focus fund will reopen on February 13

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Under new management! Disgraced Neil Woodford’s smaller Income Focus fund WILL reopen for investors on February 13 The £270m fund has been overhauled by Aberdeen Standard Investments  It is the smaller sister to Woodford’s flagship Equity Income fund  Applications to buy or sell shares can be made from midday on 12 February  They will be … Read more