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Yoga classes, Gleneagles stays, wellies and a driving test: Nicola Sturgeon’s government hits Scottish taxpayers with £14million credit card bill over three years – including £10,000 for her ‘royal’ travel perks (and heelstoppers)

Nicola Sturgeon’s government billed the Scottish taxpayer for yoga classes, wellington boots and stays at top hotels paid for by official credit cards, data reveals today. Leaked documents show that in just three years Ms Sturgeon’s administration put £14million on the public ‘card’. Purchases by senior staff included yoga classes, …

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European markets open to close, data, news and earnings

The British pound has dropped below $1.14 for the first time since 1985 as a combination of dollar strength and recession warnings weighed on the U.K.’s currency. Sterling fell as low as $1.135 at 8:50 a.m. London before rising slightly to $1.1378, marking a fresh 37-year low. It followed the …

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FTSE 100 Live 19 November: UK retail sales, consumer confidence figures, household spending, UK inflation, Alibaba shares, China shopping, Kingfisher update

Austria lockdown weakens travel stocks, FTSE 100 lower More strong sales figures from B&Q failed to stop shares in owner Kingfisher sliding today amid City fears that weary DIYers are planning a home improvement breather. The group, which also owns Screwfix, believes “enduring” industry trends created by the pandemic, such …

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European stocks rise on AstraZeneca, ASM strength

European stocks rose on Wednesday after one of the worst market routs this year as AstraZeneca lifted healthcare stocks on a deal to buy a rare disease drugmaker, while chip equipment producer ASM gained on an upbeat earnings forecast. British drugmaker AstraZeneca jumped 4.2% after saying it will take …

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