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Warren Buffett loses $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappoints again

14 Feb 12:15 2 articles

Warren Buffett loses $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappoints again

Warren Buffett took a $1 billion loss as Kraft Heinz stock plunged 11% in two days. Berkshire Hathaway's 27% stake in the food giant shrank in v...

14 Feb 12:15 Business Insider 3364799146641006975.html
Warren Buffett just lost $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappointed again

Warren Buffett lost more than $US1 billion this week after Kraft Heinz stock plummeted 11% in two days.

14 Feb 17:13 Business Insider Australia 5575934300166358462.html
Warren Buffett loves using Valentine's Day to explain why See's Candies is his 'dream business'

14 Feb 09:08 2 articles

Warren Buffett loves using Valentine's Day to explain why See's Candies is his 'dream business'

Warren Buffett loves using Valentine’s Day to explain why See’s Candies is his “dream business.“

14 Feb 09:08 Business Insider Australia 5575934301945718737.html
Warren Buffett loves using Valentine's Day to explain why See's Candies is his 'dream business'

"See's Candies means getting kissed," Buffett said in 1998. "If we can get that in the minds of people, we can raise prices."

14 Feb 10:10 Business Insider Nederland 7680839748707149777.html
Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

14 Feb 14:52 3 articles

Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said.

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Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said.

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Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said. Udayanga Weeratunga was taken before a magistrate in Colombo who remanded him in custody till Monday pending a further

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Homeowner's delight as mural that appeared on his wall overnight is confirmed as a genuine Banksy adding thousands to house's value

14 Feb 08:20 3 articles

Homeowner's delight as mural that appeared on his wall overnight is confirmed as a genuine Banksy adding thousands to house's value

The artwork appeared on a rented home in Bristol owned by Edwin Simons, who celebrated his 67th birthday on Thursday.

14 Feb 08:20 Mail Online 124328111808399764.html
Valentine’s Day art in Bristol confirmed by Banksy as his work

Painting on building in Barton Hill, Bristol, shows young girl firing a slingshot of flowers

14 Feb 08:53 the Guardian 1491978796179247987.html
Banksy catapults Bristol into Valentine's Day spotlight

A piece of street art showing a young girl firing a slingshot of flowers at a building in Bristol is by Banksy, the elusive artist has confirmed.

14 Feb 11:32 RTE.ie 7595237277406954118.html
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed

14 Feb 10:19 3 articles

No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.

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No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.

14 Feb 14:52 KitchenerToday.com 52741010006997200.html
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.

14 Feb 15:13 CTVNews 2422791597323962761.html
Afghanistan: airstrike kills eight after US hails breakthrough in Taliban talks

14 Feb 16:53 3 articles

Afghanistan: airstrike kills eight after US hails breakthrough in Taliban talks

Victims believed to be civilians while Trump said on Thursday there was a ‘good chance’ of agreement on reduction of US troops

14 Feb 16:53 the Guardian 1491978795769119234.html
Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians: residents

KABUL (Reuters) - An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people - all believed to be civilians, residents said - following U.S. statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks.

14 Feb 16:04 Reuters 8334514181812931488.html
South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock

KABUL: An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people — all believed to be civilians, residents said — following US statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there was a “good chance” of reaching an agreement with the Taliban on a reduction of US troops in Afghanistan.

14 Feb 16:13 Arab News 8912634263225015345.html
CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter

14 Feb 14:33 3 articles

CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses. Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.

14 Feb 14:33 KitchenerToday.com 52741009642747354.html
CPPIB reports 3.6% rate of return after expenses in third quarter

Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.5 billion at the end of the previous quarter.

14 Feb 15:49 BNN 3833521688409513096.html
CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses.

14 Feb 16:25 CTVNews 2422791597964478995.html
Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu

14 Feb 14:55 2 articles

Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the success of anti-corruption crusade as they remained the strength of the future.

14 Feb 14:55 The Guardian 7580308504945816448.html
Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu

 The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the s

14 Feb 15:30 Vanguard News 4125100339925869505.html
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

14 Feb 13:10 3 articles

An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The World Bank called the bonds "a momentous step" in curbing disease, while a public health expert deems them "inappropriate and ineffective.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

14 Feb 13:10 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757499766261.html
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being

A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.

14 Feb 13:10 Business Insider Australia 5575934301843727861.html
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being

A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.

14 Feb 13:10 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884084196853.html
AGR dues: Risk of duopoly in telecom higher than before, says analyst

14 Feb 09:34 3 articles

AGR dues: Risk of duopoly in telecom higher than before, says analyst

Most of the remaining liability is with state-owned BSNL/MTNL and some of the shut/bankrupt telecom companies

14 Feb 09:34 Business-Standard 1502508925237233264.html
AGR dues: DoT withdraws order seeking no coercive action against telcos

The department's move came after the Supreme Court directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them

14 Feb 10:20 Business-Standard 1502508925449421133.html
After SC rap, DoT withdraws order seeking no coercive action against defaulting telcos

The department's move came after the Supreme Court directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them.

14 Feb 16:04 The New Indian Express 4718288654108444546.html
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools

14 Feb 13:11 3 articles

Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.

14 Feb 13:11 Shropshire Star 3480199992378021268.html
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.

14 Feb 13:10 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774459602324.html
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.

14 Feb 13:11 Express & Star 7324224459924198804.html
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Faces rejection near two-month old descending trend-line

14 Feb 09:42 5 articles

GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Faces rejection near two-month old descending trend-line

The GBP/JPY cross failed to capitalize on the previous session's goodish intraday positive move and witnessed a modest pullback during the early Europ

14 Feb 09:42 FXStreet 4480975639178452553.html
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Scope for a drop to 117.00

The bearish note around EUR/JPY remains unchanged for the time being, encouraging the cross to breach the key support at 119.00 the figure. While belo

14 Feb 10:25 FXStreet 4480975638270703163.html
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Consolidated in a range, awaits US retail sales for fresh impetus

The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the mid-European session on Friday and remained confined in a narrow trading

14 Feb 13:05 FXStreet 4480975639883597859.html
USD/JPY drops below 109.80 after uninspiring US data

The USD/JPY pair lost nearly 15 pips with the initial reaction to Retail Sales and Industrial Production data from the US and touched a session low of

14 Feb 14:26 FXStreet 4480975638336786752.html
US Dollar Index Price Analysis: DXY grinds to fresh 2020 highs, challenges 99.20 resistance

The US dollar index (DXY) is trading near its highest since October while trading well above its main daily simple moving averages (SMAs). DXY is spiking to t

14 Feb 17:34 FXStreet 4480975639916595301.html
India offers to open up poultry, dairy markets for trade deal with Trump

14 Feb 09:18 2 articles

India offers to open up poultry, dairy markets for trade deal with Trump

India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry

14 Feb 09:18 Business-Standard 1502508926438182554.html
India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal with Trump

Dykes said the U.S. dairy industry was looking for access in viable commercial quantities.

14 Feb 09:29 Deccan Herald 2027555796767676007.html
CannTrust names new CEO

14 Feb 10:07 3 articles

CannTrust names new CEO

CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has appointed its chief financial officer, Greg Guyatt, to be its CEO as the company works to come back from the fallout of its operation of unlicensed grow rooms.

14 Feb 10:07 Castanet 616068602908030238.html
CannTrust names new CEO as it works to restore licences lost from non-compliance

CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has appointed its chief financial officer, Greg Guyatt, to be its CEO as the company works to come back from the fallout of its operation of unlicensed grow rooms.

14 Feb 14:46 CTVNews 2422791597720648560.html
CannTrust names new CEO as it works to restore licences lost from non-compliance

VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has appointed its chief financial officer, Greg Guyatt, to be its CEO as the company works to come back from the fallout of its operation of unlicensed grow rooms. The Vaughan, Ont.

14 Feb 14:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010434006323.html
GoAir appoints Vinay Dube, former Jet Airways chief, as new CEO

14 Feb 15:06 3 articles

GoAir appoints Vinay Dube, former Jet Airways chief, as new CEO

In recent weeks the airline has been facing challenge due to delays in deliveries of aircraft and spare engines resulting in cancellation of flights

14 Feb 15:06 Business-Standard 1502508925545700416.html
Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO

As GoAir CEO, Vinay Dube would be responsible for the management of the airline and also for meeting the goals and long-term growth objectives of the company

14 Feb 17:10 Business Today 1145527432317713260.html
Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO

GoAir has appointed Vinay Dube, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, as its new CEO. Mr. Dube will report to chairman Nusli Wadia, managing director Jeh Wadia, and the board. He wi

14 Feb 17:07 The Hindu 6679535024959150919.html
Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park

14 Feb 09:57 2 articles

Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park

A 39-year-old woman was killed in a crash today between a lorry and a car on the A5 near Weston Park.

14 Feb 09:57 Shropshire Star 3480199992915040143.html
Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park

A 39-year-old woman was killed in a crash today between a lorry and a car on the A5 near Weston Park.

14 Feb 09:57 Express & Star 7324224460461217679.html
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

14 Feb 15:21 2 articles

Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see. The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They're going to be very surprised when they see the report that I have" apparently revealing an "unaccounted for" $5.3 billion in Ukraine aid during the Obama administration, Giuliani said, not exactly specifying who "they" are. That aid gap apparently explains "how all those oligarchs become oligarchs," Giuliani said, making some chomping noises and motions to imitate his interpretation of how money is laundered. Giuliani goes on to mention this mysterious report over and over, which apparently shows how "not just" the Bidens engaged in a "huge Democratic scam" in Ukraine. "That's why they're so crazy on the subject of Ukraine, and why they want to literally kill me," Giuliani said of Democrats, without any proof of this murderous plot. "I…

14 Feb 15:21 The Week 149215354897158181.html
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see.The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They

14 Feb 15:21 Yahoo 7097669638508049192.html
Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians

14 Feb 14:33 2 articles

Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians

BERLIN: German police detained 12 men on Friday suspected of setting up a far-right organization with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said. Prosecutors said four of the suspects had set up a “terrorist organization” in September 2019 and regularly met and contacted each other by phone and

14 Feb 14:33 Arab News 8912634263969194300.html
Far-right suspects in Germany planned to attack Muslims, refugees

German police have arrested 12 men suspected of setting up a far-right organisation with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor's Office (GBA) said.

14 Feb 15:17 Aljazeera 6642629761962758402.html
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax

14 Feb 08:10 4 articles

Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants...

14 Feb 08:10 Vanguard News 4125100340532743425.html
Facebook's Zuckerberg wants 'new framework' for digital tax

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own ...

14 Feb 08:16 Tech Xplore 4945708899199416279.html
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his...

14 Feb 09:26 Punch Newspapers 3524240995983406922.html
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax

Paris, France | AFP |  Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own paying more to national governments. “We also want tax reform and I’m glad the OECD is looking …

14 Feb 14:00 The Independent Uganda: 5099025990973503306.html
Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg

14 Feb 09:13 2 articles

Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg

The billionaire has been heavily criticised by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren as they seek to invigorate their campaigns.

14 Feb 09:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774861997612.html
2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg's rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns increasingly took aim at Mike Bloomberg, blasting their billionaire rival for trying to buy his way into the White House and raising questions about his commitment to racial equality.Struggling to recover from poor showings in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden took the lead in attacking Bloomberg. Biden, the former vice president, said on ABC's “The View” that “I don't think you can buy an election," while Warren took Bloomberg to task for his 2008 comments that ending redlining, a discriminatory housing practice, helped trigger the economic meltdown.

14 Feb 11:30 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318760991096209.html
Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police

14 Feb 08:21 2 articles

Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, border community between Kajuru

14 Feb 08:21 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301379572824.html
Seven confirmed killed, five injured in fresh Kaduna village attack

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven persons in a fresh attack on Maro Village bordering community between...

14 Feb 17:11 The Nation Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers 2658445900820091590.html
Renault reports first net losses in a decade for 2019 on lower sales

14 Feb 10:58 4 articles

Renault reports first net losses in a decade for 2019 on lower sales

Renault said in a statement it suffered net losses of 141 million euros ($152 million)

14 Feb 10:58 Business-Standard 1502508924899604270.html
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019

Renault also took a hit from a decline in the financial contribution of a likewise struggling Nissan

14 Feb 11:26 BusinessLine 5283601354495289.html
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019

French carmaker Renault said Friday it went into the red last year for the first time in a decade on lower sales and a falling contribution from its Japanese partner Nissan.

14 Feb 13:38 Tech Xplore 4945708897830347105.html
Renault reports net losses of 141 million euros in 2019

Renault said its outlook for 2020 was bleak with a fresh fall in operational profitability, a statement said Friday.

14 Feb 13:20 Saudi Gazette 6913978434640580799.html
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Nirmala Sitharaman

14 Feb 09:41 4 articles

Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that if required, the government would take more steps beyond Budget announcements.

14 Feb 09:41 The Economic Times 7653256037496600553.html
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth, says FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said the finance ministry will provide details of the scheme soon

14 Feb 10:12 Business Today 1145527432036099673.html
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: FM Sitharaman

The country's GDP growth is estimated to slow to an 11-year low of 5 per cent in the current financial year

14 Feb 10:01 Business-Standard 1502508925462723371.html
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister had similar interactive sessions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata last week.

14 Feb 15:15 Deccan Herald 2027555797375546000.html
J&K: Civilian killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

14 Feb 09:39 2 articles

J&K: Civilian killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

According to reports, a civilian was killed as Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on Friday.

14 Feb 09:39 India Today 4286117812989557807.html
Civilian dies in ceasefire violation at Poonch

In a tragic incident, a civilian was killed in an unprovoked firing during a ceasefire between the borders in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

14 Feb 11:05 Oneindia 2023829371802658234.html
Royal Bank of Scotland Group changing name to NatWest Group plc as most customers are in England

14 Feb 09:45 4 articles

Royal Bank of Scotland Group changing name to NatWest Group plc as most customers are in England

THE Royal Bank of Scotland Group announced it was renaming itself NatWest – as most customers are south of the border. The rebranding of the Edinburgh-based plc after 51 years is the first ma…

14 Feb 09:45 The Scottish Sun 6609127674106480458.html
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years

The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.

14 Feb 12:18 Shropshire Star 3480199992142777365.html
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years

The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.

14 Feb 12:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774224358421.html
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years

The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.

14 Feb 12:22 Express & Star 7324224459688954901.html
Renault plans $2.2 billion 'no taboos' cost cuts after first loss in a decade

14 Feb 12:05 2 articles

Renault plans $2.2 billion 'no taboos' cost cuts after first loss in a decade

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault’s (RENA.PA) first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker on Friday, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it.

14 Feb 12:05 Reuters 8334514180424320043.html
Renault plans US$2.2b ‘no taboos’ cost cuts after first loss in a decade

PARIS, Feb 14 — Renault’s first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by €2 billion (RM9.1 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker today, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it. As ex-Volkswagen brand manager Luca de Meo prepares to take...

14 Feb 13:41 Malaymail 302165935869964294.html
Open to bringing tweaks to budget and take steps beyond it, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

14 Feb 08:23 3 articles

Open to bringing tweaks to budget and take steps beyond it, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Experts tell the Finance Minister that a Budget proposal could affect the demand for REITs and InvITs in India

14 Feb 08:23 BusinessLine 5283600092073781.html
'Open to Tweaking Inside And Outside Budget For Economic Growth', Says Nirmala Sitharaman

The government had announced a host of steps in the Union Budget, presented on February 1 in Parliament

14 Feb 12:43 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083338055648.html
FM Sitharaman says the govt is open to tweaking inside and outside Budget for economic growth

irmala Sitharaman said the immediate feedback to the Union Budget has been motivating, as it has had a 'positive impact' on the currency, bond and equity markets.On the REITs and InvITs, the Finance Minister said she wanted to hear the views of the economists and other tax experts on the Budget

14 Feb 13:55 Livemint 6614605819054129851.html
Lakshmi Vilas Bank posts ₹334-cr loss in Q3

14 Feb 13:19 3 articles

Lakshmi Vilas Bank posts ₹334-cr loss in Q3

Our Bureau Private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) posted a net loss of ₹334 crore in the third quarter of FY20 when compared to the ₹373-crore net loss recorded in the same period the previous

14 Feb 13:19 BusinessLine 5283600508385976.html
Indian Overseas Bank to focus on MSME-lending: CEO

Laying more focus on the MSME segment, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) will increase its lending to the sector from ₹31,000 crore at present to ₹50,000 crore in a couple of years from now, said a top offi

14 Feb 15:12 BusinessLine 5283600085046064.html
Forex reserves soar to record $473 b

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.701 billion to a lifetime high of $473 billion in the week to February 7 on account of the increase in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data. In t

14 Feb 15:05 BusinessLine 5283600384928854.html
Amnesty urges probe into troops ‘razing’ of Nigerian villages

14 Feb 10:44 3 articles

Amnesty urges probe into troops ‘razing’ of Nigerian villages

Amnesty International on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast

14 Feb 10:44 Vanguard News 4125100340573592196.html
Amnesty International urges probe into troops' 'razing' of Nigerian villages

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.

14 Feb 13:24 News24 3752801378086422049.html
Amnesty urges probe into troops ‘razing’ of Nigerian villages

Amnesty International on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.

14 Feb 15:52 The Guardian 7580308504723854078.html
CBDT notifies 10-IC, 10-ID forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes

14 Feb 11:08 3 articles

CBDT notifies 10-IC, 10-ID forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes

Form 10-IC will have to be filed by the companies that wish to avail the beneficial rate of 22 per cent upon relinquishment of the exemptions/incentives offered under the Income Tax Act.

14 Feb 11:08 Business-Standard 1502508926152713879.html
I-T Dept notifies forms for companies to avail lower corporate taxes

CBDT has notified Forms 10-IC and 10-ID for existing companies that want to avail lower I-T rate and new manufacturing firms, respectively

14 Feb 14:22 Business Today 1145527431027004573.html
CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes

The income tax (I-T) department has notified forms for companies to avail the reduced corporate tax rates that were announced in September last year. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has

14 Feb 16:46 Deccan Herald 2027555797649202772.html
AfDB refutes World Bank President’s remarks on Africa’s debt profile

14 Feb 09:55 2 articles

AfDB refutes World Bank President’s remarks on Africa’s debt profile

The AfDB responds to World Bank President's David Malpass recent remarks about multilateral development banks contributing to Africa’s debt profile.

14 Feb 09:55 ESI-Africa.com 2679729878625449854.html
African Development Bank says World Bank chief’s criticism ‘misleading’

The African Development Bank on Thursday pushed back against World Bank President David Malpass’ comments that it and.”

14 Feb 13:52 Vanguard News 4125100340784763141.html
FIRS boss, Nami discloses why FIRS failed to meet revenue target under Fowler 

14 Feb 10:39 2 articles

FIRS boss, Nami discloses why FIRS failed to meet revenue target under Fowler 

The reasons why the FIRS failed to attain its tax revenue projections under former Executive Chairman, Babatunde Fowler, has been disclosed.

14 Feb 10:39 Nairametrics.com 4741528846483495743.html
FIRS: Tax waivers, illicit flows responsible for low revenue

The FIRS says it has not been able to meet its revenue target because of non-discretionary tax waiver grants and illicit financial flows

14 Feb 11:30 TheCable 7513571674957149482.html
Pfizer Q3 net profit climbs 5%, operational revenue up at Rs 514 cr

14 Feb 09:40 2 articles

Pfizer Q3 net profit climbs 5%, operational revenue up at Rs 514 cr

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 131.94 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Pfizer Ltd said in a filing to BSE.

14 Feb 09:40 Business-Standard 1502508926395527929.html
Pfizer Q3 net profit up 5 per cent to ₹139 cr

Drug firm Pfizer Ltd on Friday reported a 5.39 per cent rise in net profit to ₹139.06 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The company had posted a net profit of ₹131.94 crore for the corres

14 Feb 11:26 BusinessLine 5283600278894631.html
EUR/USD Price Analysis: The focus shifted to the 1.0814 level

14 Feb 11:01 2 articles

EUR/USD Price Analysis: The focus shifted to the 1.0814 level

The sell-off in EUR/USD seems to have met some (lasting?) contention in the 1.0830/25 band, or new 2020 lows recorded during early trade. The increasi

14 Feb 11:01 FXStreet 4480975639805833886.html
EUR/USD New York Price Forecast: Euro off 34-month lows post-US Retail Sales

EUR/USD is trading in a weak bear trend below the main daily simple moving averages (SMAs) as the quote is bouncing off 34-month lows. The US Retail Sales Cont

14 Feb 14:15 FXStreet 4480975639528024888.html
10 things you need to know before the opening bell

14 Feb 11:58 2 articles

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

This is what traders are talking about.

14 Feb 11:58 Business Insider 6060062399878003339.html
10 things you need to know before the opening bell

This is what traders are talking about.

14 Feb 13:00 Business Insider Nederland 7680839747214637707.html
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy

14 Feb 11:00 2 articles

Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy

During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushback

14 Feb 11:00 the Guardian 1491978796052599671.html
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy

During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushbackWomen can’t be trusted around tax-free tampons. If you cut the price of menstrual products they’re bound to go tampon-mad and buy boxes of the stuff, just

14 Feb 11:00 Yahoo 7097669638354469253.html
Indian banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to Jan 31: RBI

14 Feb 12:35 2 articles

Indian banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to Jan 31: RBI

Outstanding loans rose ₹98926 crore ($13.86 billion) to ₹101.03 trillion in the fortnight to Jan. 31.Non-food credit rose ₹1.02 trillion to ₹100.24 trillion, while food credit fell ₹3,202 crore to ₹78,899 crore

14 Feb 12:35 Livemint 6614605817838273998.html
Banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to January 31: RBI report

Non-food credit rose Rs 1.02 trillion to Rs 100.24 trillion

14 Feb 13:27 Business-Standard 1502508926141700824.html
SpiceJet Q3 profit rises to Rs 73.2 cr, operational revenue up by 47%

14 Feb 09:38 2 articles

SpiceJet Q3 profit rises to Rs 73.2 cr, operational revenue up by 47%

"This profit is after a non-cash forex charge on account of Ind AS 116 of Rs 75.9 crore without which the profit would have been Rs 149.1 crore," SpiceJet said in a release.

14 Feb 09:38 Business-Standard 1502508926113621907.html
SpiceJet shares climb nearly 6% after Q3 results

In the 2018 December quarter, the carrier recorded a profit of Rs 55 crore.

14 Feb 11:42 The Economic Times 7653256037928959994.html
CBDT backs PM Modi's claim; says only 2,200 professionals declared income above Rs 1 crore in FY19

14 Feb 09:38 2 articles

CBDT backs PM Modi's claim; says only 2,200 professionals declared income above Rs 1 crore in FY19

PM Modi drew flak for his comments recently only 2,200 professionals declared income above Rs 1 crore per annum but CBDT has clarified that it's true

14 Feb 09:38 Business Today 1145527430903143641.html
Only 2,200 professionals in India disclosed annual income above ₹1 crore

I-T Dept shares data on income tax returns for 2018-19 via tweets

14 Feb 12:17 BusinessLine 5283601135451994.html
Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality

14 Feb 10:21 2 articles

Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality

Bloomberg once said in 2018 that taking too much money from the rich was a bigger problem than income inequality. 'I think income inequality is ...

14 Feb 10:21 Business Insider 3364799148007913624.html
Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "I think income inequality is a very big problem. But the bigger problem is, you can take money from the rich and move it over to the poor," he said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

14 Feb 15:19 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757316899794.html
GBP/USD drops to session lows, risks breaking below 1.30 mark post-US retail sales

14 Feb 13:43 2 articles

GBP/USD drops to session lows, risks breaking below 1.30 mark post-US retail sales

The GBP/USD pair held on to its weaker tone and dropped to fresh session lows, around the key 1.30 psychological mark in reaction to the latest US mac

14 Feb 13:43 FXStreet 4480975638564220011.html
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Pound easing from weekly high, trades above 1.3000 figure

Following the October and December bull-run, GBP/USD is trading in a rectangle consolidation above its 100/200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). The spot is e

14 Feb 16:33 FXStreet 4480975639424255947.html
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at $767 apiece

14 Feb 13:42 2 articles

Tesla prices its second offering of stock at $767 apiece

Tesla priced its second offering of stock at $767 apiece Friday.

14 Feb 13:42 Tech Xplore 4945708897991302487.html
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece

Tesla priced its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece Friday.

14 Feb 14:08 CTVNews 2422791597642649091.html
AUD/USD pares early gains, turns flat above 0.67 as focus shifts to US data

14 Feb 10:58 2 articles

AUD/USD pares early gains, turns flat above 0.67 as focus shifts to US data

The AUD/USD pair closed the first three days of the week in the positive territory but turned south on Thursday amid resurfacing worries over the coro

14 Feb 10:58 FXStreet 4480975638127016306.html
AUD/USD steadies above 0.6700, looks to snap six-week losing streak

The AUD/USD pair is struggling to make a decisive move in either direction on Friday and continues to fluctuate in a relatively tight range above the

14 Feb 17:33 FXStreet 4480975638692279140.html
U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down

14 Feb 13:51 2 articles

U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down

Sales at clothing stores declined by the most since 2009

14 Feb 13:51 The Globe and Mail 68426411435508592.html
US core retail sales unchanged in January

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US consumer spending appears to have slowed further in January, with sales at clothing stores declining by the most since 2009, which could raise concerns about the economy’s ability to continue expanding at a moderate pace. The Commerce Department said today retail sales...

14 Feb 15:09 Malaymail 302165936156033187.html
Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year

14 Feb 13:27 2 articles

Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year

Finance ministers and central bank governors of the world’s 20 biggest economies meet on Feb. 22-23 in Riyadh

14 Feb 13:27 The Globe and Mail 68426409811236450.html
Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe wants the world’s financial leaders to make it their top priority this year to reach a deal on global rules for taxing digital giants like Google (GOOGL.O), Amazon (AMZN.O) and Facebook (FB.O), a document showed.

14 Feb 16:32 Reuters 8334514181046617410.html
ONGC Q3 net halves on fall in oil, gas prices, output

14 Feb 14:16 2 articles

ONGC Q3 net halves on fall in oil, gas prices, output

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) on Friday reported halving of its December quarter net profit after it faced the double whammy of falling oil and gas prices and a drop in production. Standalone net profit in October-December at Rs 4,152

14 Feb 14:16 Business-Standard 1502508925115469442.html
ONGC's Dec-quarter PBT halves to Rs 5,998 cr on fall in oil, gas prices

Standalone net profit in the period at Rs 4,152 crore was 49.8 per cent lower than Rs 8,263 crore net profit in the same period of the previous fiscal year

14 Feb 15:48 Business-Standard 1502508925700425584.html
Glenmark Pharma Q3 consolidated net profit rises 64% to Rs 190.83 crore

14 Feb 14:48 2 articles

Glenmark Pharma Q3 consolidated net profit rises 64% to Rs 190.83 crore

Consolidated revenue of the company stood at Rs 2,735.56 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 2,555.04 crore for the corresponding period a year ago.

14 Feb 14:48 Business-Standard 1502508924805948530.html
RCom Q3 consolidated loss widens to Rs 10,598 cr, income slips to Rs 263 cr

The company had posted a loss of Rs 238 crore in the same period a year ago

14 Feb 17:18 Business-Standard 1502508925855679719.html
USD/CHF retakes 0.9800 mark, 1-1/2 month tops

14 Feb 10:29 2 articles

USD/CHF retakes 0.9800 mark, 1-1/2 month tops

The USD/CHF pair climbed to 1-1/2 month tops during the early European session on Friday and was now seen extending the momentum further beyond the 0.

14 Feb 10:29 FXStreet 4480975639270171372.html
USD/CHF Price Analysis: Greenback off fresh 2020 highs, trades above 0.9800 figure

USD/CHF is easing after hitting new 2020 highs this Friday. The quote is trading below the 100/200-day simple moving averages suggesting an overall bearish bia

14 Feb 15:01 FXStreet 4480975639761051074.html
Govt expects to complete Air India sale in first half of FY21: DIPAM secy

14 Feb 11:58 2 articles

Govt expects to complete Air India sale in first half of FY21: DIPAM secy

The deadline for submitting the EoI is March 17

14 Feb 11:58 Business-Standard 1502508925531460592.html
Air India sale expected in first half of next fiscal: DIPAM Secretary

The deadline for submitting the EoI is March 17

14 Feb 12:20 BusinessLine 5283601354031865.html
Gold prices climb Rs 75 to Rs 41,481 per 10 grams, silver gains Rs 147

14 Feb 10:24 2 articles

Gold prices climb Rs 75 to Rs 41,481 per 10 grams, silver gains Rs 147

"Spot gold of 24 karat in Delhi was trading up by Rs 75 with rupee depreciation," HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.

14 Feb 10:24 Business-Standard 1502508925892755852.html
Gold prices rise ₹75, silver gains ₹147

Gold prices on Friday rose by ₹75 to ₹41,481 per 10 grams in the national capital amid rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities. Likewise, silver also gained ₹147 to ₹47,036 per kg from ₹46,88

14 Feb 11:38 The Hindu 6679535025923673737.html
Kraft Heinz’s Junk Downgrade Rekindles Bond Market Jitters

14 Feb 14:49 2 articles

Kraft Heinz’s Junk Downgrade Rekindles Bond Market Jitters

Kraft Heinz Co., the iconic food giant created in a merger five years ago, was downgraded to junk by two credit raters, raising fresh worries among investors that a slowing economy could threaten the broader corporate bond market.

14 Feb 14:49 Bloomberg.com 4032480120935803853.html
Kraft Heinz downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings

Food firm ends up with massive debt load due to deals and jeopardised credit ratings

14 Feb 17:22 The Irish Times 8204772968031906588.html
Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get

14 Feb 14:00 2 articles

Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get

The House just passed a bill making it easier for workers to organize. It doesn’t go far enough. 

14 Feb 14:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480122214113938.html
Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get

(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The House of Representatives just passed an interesting bill dealing with organized labor. Known as the Protect the Right to Organize Act, the bill would ban states from enacting so-called right-to-work laws. It would make it illegal for employers to permanently replace striking

14 Feb 14:00 Yahoo 7097669638876431325.html
Pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal on good crop expectations: IPGA

14 Feb 11:34 2 articles

Pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal on good crop expectations: IPGA

There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, taking advantage of loopholes in the import quota order

14 Feb 11:34 Business-Standard 1502508926301663553.html
India’s pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal: IPGA

There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, says IGPA Chairman

14 Feb 11:56 The Hindu 6679535025461238823.html
In like Flynn: Detector dog helps Revenue seize €280k thought to be proceeds of crime

14 Feb 08:51 2 articles

In like Flynn: Detector dog helps Revenue seize €280k thought to be proceeds of crime

Revenue officers have seized €280,000 in cash at Rosslare Port.

14 Feb 08:51 Breaking News 4415806918180088801.html
In like Flynn: Detector dog helps Revenue seize €280k thought to be proceeds of crime

Revenue officers have seized €280,000 in cash at Rosslare Port.

14 Feb 08:51 Irishexaminer 8196011180028852802.html
Alleged pension fraud: EFCC files fresh charge against Maina’s son, Faisal

14 Feb 14:14 2 articles

Alleged pension fraud: EFCC files fresh charge against Maina’s son, Faisal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, filed an amended three-count charge against Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrashe

14 Feb 14:14 Vanguard News 4125100339669506042.html
Alleged Pension Fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Maina’s son

The defendant is accused by the anti-graft agency, of operating an account he used to divert various sums of money, including N58 million.

14 Feb 17:55 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300375695003.html
SC refuses to extend March 31 deadline for BS-IV vehicle sales

14 Feb 16:24 2 articles

SC refuses to extend March 31 deadline for BS-IV vehicle sales

The Supreme Court bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta made it clear that the deadline for BS-IV vehicles will not be extended by even one day

14 Feb 16:24 Business Today 1145527431865510599.html
SC refuses to extend BS-IV deadline

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by automobile dealers for permission to sell and register vehicles following the Bharat Stage-IV standard emission norms beyond April 1, 2020.Th

14 Feb 17:04 The Hindu 6679535026248547126.html
Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market

14 Feb 09:35 2 articles

Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market

PARIS (AP) — France's Renault saw its sales and earnings drop last year and says 2020 will be tough due to the need for investment in new technologies just as the market is shrinking.The company said Friday that it sold 3.8 million vehicles last year, down 3.4%, with revenue dropping about the same rate to 55.5 billion euros ($60 billion).That almost wiped out its net earnings, which amounted to just 19 million euros last year compared with 3.4 billion euros a year earlier.Interim chief Clotilde Delbos said "the visibility for 2020 is limited due to an expected volatility in the market.

14 Feb 09:35 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318762367312908.html
Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market

France's Renault saw its sales and earnings drop last year and says 2020 will be tough due to the need for investment in new technologies just as the market is shrinking.

14 Feb 10:57 CTVNews 2422791599060439339.html
Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees

14 Feb 16:40 2 articles

Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees

 Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Friday presented N1.2 billion bonds to retirees in the state.................................

14 Feb 16:40 Vanguard News 4125100339706922044.html
Gov. Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees - Premium Times Nigeria

The governor says the welfare of the retirees is of paramount importance to his administration despite limited resources.

14 Feb 17:41 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300635888528.html
European shares hit record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking

14 Feb 09:17 2 articles

European shares hit record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking

Stock markets across the world ticked higher on Friday, even as investors debated whether China's coronavirus outbreak would cause long-lasting ...

14 Feb 09:17 CNA 5644198863800031519.html
Premarket: European shares scale record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking

Hopes of government stimulus support shares globally

14 Feb 10:03 The Globe and Mail 68426409901675662.html
DOJ won't charge former FBI Deputy Director McCabe

14 Feb 17:30 2 articles

DOJ won't charge former FBI Deputy Director McCabe

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will no longer pursue criminal charges against former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing a high-profile case against the former official whose conduct during

14 Feb 17:30 TheHill 355432919341731092.html
Justice Department declines to prosecute Andrew McCabe

The Justice Department declined to pursue criminal charges against former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe for lying to investigators about authorizing media disclosures.

14 Feb 17:23 Washington Examiner 4625792331730901698.html
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market

14 Feb 08:30 2 articles

Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market

Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.

14 Feb 08:30 Tech Xplore 4945708898035123269.html
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market

Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.

14 Feb 14:46 Deccan Herald 2027555797058114515.html
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic

14 Feb 15:35 2 articles

The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic

Macau will give permanent residents 2.2 billion patacas, equivalent to $US274.9 million, to boost its economy once the deadly coronavirus outbreak subsides, according to officials.

14 Feb 15:35 Business Insider Australia 5575934300541967457.html
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic

Macau recently shut down its casinos, the city's primary industry. It has stemmed an outbreak of the coronavirus and hopes to keep the economy afloat.

14 Feb 15:35 Yahoo 7097669638764615285.html
GTA Dive is Flawless

14 Feb 08:57 2 articles

GTA Dive is Flawless

Today on Highlight Reel we have weird body physics, smoke surprises, killer shots, and much more!

14 Feb 08:57 Kotaku UK 2577526044827552629.html
Nice Dive

Today on Highlight Reel we have weird body physics, smoke surprises, killer shots, and much more!

14 Feb 10:00 Kotaku Australia 2018810247729456411.html
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech

14 Feb 08:11 2 articles

Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech

The rand was subdued following the delay caused by the EFF.

14 Feb 08:11 Moneyweb 1092550947841466108.html
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech, stocks flat

South Africa’s rand firmed on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa set out brief plans to stimulate economic growth during his state of the nation address, although his speech was short on specifics and timeframes.

14 Feb 16:59 Moneyweb 1092550947399466669.html
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal

14 Feb 17:00 2 articles

Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal

The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.

14 Feb 17:00 Shropshire Star 3480199991370944537.html
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal

The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.

14 Feb 17:01 Express & Star 7324224458917122073.html