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      Italy’s lenders in particular are in their sweetest spot since before the financial crisis

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      The Lex Newsletter: UK defence sector is gathering ammunition for an earnings rally Premium content

      Soaring dollar has sharpened defence ministry’s appetite for higher indigenous weapons capacity

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      Demand may be up but airlines must also contend with higher wage bills, fuel costs and debt servicing charges

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      We weigh up the costs and benefits of individual actions — from veganism and electric cars to cutting back on fast fashion

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      Returns have lagged behind international rivals since the Brexit vote but there are more fundamental problems for what has been dubbed a ‘Jurassic Park’ market

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      Customers and shareholders of big life insurers should benefit when rules are phased in

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    • Wednesday, 26 August, 2020
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      US and UK-listed companies raised unprecedented amounts as pandemic hit, but at what cost?

    • Friday, 21 August, 2020
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      UK economy springs back on summer of spending

      Purchasing managers’ index at 7-year high while shopping levels move above pre-coronavirus levels

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