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Ford, the UK’s most popular car brand, has announced today that its entire passenger vehicle line-up in Europe will be electric or plug-in hybrid by mid-2026 and in 2030 will be all-electric only. The US brand’s statement of intent comes just days after Britain’s biggest car maker, Jaguar Land Rover, made its commitment to dump … Read more
Contraceptive pill could soon be sold over the counter without a prescription in ‘landmark opportunity for women’s health’ Contraceptive Pill could soon been sold over the counter without prescription Would allow over-the-counter sale under supervision of a qualified pharmacist Drugs company Maxwellia is looking to make its Lovima prescription-free By Xantha Leatham Health And Science … Read more
A stunning early 1990s Porsche 911 first owned and driven by legendary footballer Diego Maradona will be sold at auction for the first time. The 1992 model, purchased by ‘El Diego’ in 1992 during his final season playing in Europe at Sevilla, will be sold next month at the Bonhams Les Grand Marques Du Monde à … Read more
Freeze meanz Heinz! Baked beans will be sold FROZEN as company looks to rebrand the tinned snack’s image Move is part of a plan to ‘liberate’ baked beans from their old-fashioned image Food giant will expand the product into new formats – including a frozen option The push began with the launch of a microwaveable … Read more
Joseph Bonaparte, a former king of Spain and Naples, fled from Europe after his emperor brother Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and landed in Bordentown, New Jersey, where he built a lavish estate called Point Breeze. Joseph is pictured in a portrait from the early 19th century New Jersey is known … Read more
The biggest stock market story so far this year is without a doubt the GameStop saga, which saw a struggling US video game retailer’s share price rocket by almost 1,600 per cent. A battle ensued between short-selling hedge fund managers and a community of traders on Reddit, which drove GameStop shares up from $20 in … Read more
In-demand coronavirus items, such as face masks, medications and vaccines, are being flogged on dark web marketplaces, a new study reveals. Opportunistic con-artists are also using the dark web to sell ventilators and guides on how to scam people during the pandemic. Prices vary depending on item, with PPE and coronavirus-specific website names, like ‘covid-testing.in’ … Read more
A never-before-released track by the late David Bowie is set to make up to £15,000 at auction at the Wessex Auction Rooms in Chippenham on Friday. The demo, Run Piper Run, was recorded around 1967 when the music legend released his debut self-titled album, however it didn’t make the final track-list and was never made public. Now David’s … Read more
Two Cambridge scientists to make millions after cancer specialist they founded sells to Sanofi for £815m By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 11 January 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 11 January 2021 Two Cambridge scientists will make millions of pounds after the cancer specialist they founded was sold to French drugs … Read more
Royal maternity-wear favourite Seraphine sold in £50m management buyout By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 31 December 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 31 December 2020 A posh maternity-wear brand which is a big favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge has been sold for £50million. The bosses of Seraphine, which was set … Read more