On Thursday, Barclays posted a full-year profit of 3 1.53 billion (2. 2.11 billion) for 2020, down 38% from 2019 but exceeding analyst expectations. The British lender attributed its fourth quarter net profit to 220 million shareholders, despite the UK taking new nationwide lockout measures amid the resurgence of Covid-19. …
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This photo, taken on October 28, 2019, shows the logo of the Society General Bank in Istraham, Normandy, France. Summer Al-Dumi | AFP | Getty Images LONDON – The Society General beat analysts’ expectations on Wednesday, describing the second half of 2020 as a “significant improvement” in business, despite the …
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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson speaks during the Prime Minister’s session at the House of Commons in London on September 4, 2019. Jessica Taylor | UK Parliament | Reuters LONDON – UK lawmakers have voted to approve the historic Brexit trade deal, which will take effect …
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On Monday, December 14, 2020, commuters walk along the Thames Path in view of Tower Bridge in London, UK. Holly Adams | Bloomberg by Getty Images LONDON – London will be placed under England’s toughest coronavirus ban from midnight on Wednesday following a sharp rise in covid-19 infection rates. Health …
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On December 6, 2020, Northern Ireland passes through a lorry security at Lar R Lane, a port in Antarctica. Paul Faith | AFP | Getty Images London – U.S. Sterling extended losses against the dollar on Monday, amid fears the UK and EU negotiators could fail to reach a deal …
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