Wales house prices rise faster than UK average – see how your area compares
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data. Source link
Business
HSBC Quarterly Profit Surges on Higher Interest Income, One-Off Gains
HSBC Holdings’ fourth-quarter net profit rose sharply, driven by higher net interest income and one-off gains from disposals. Source link
Shein’s elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore. Source link
Judge Rejects Government Request to Search Washington Post Reporter’s Devices
The court will conduct a review of the reporter’s devices instead of the government following the FBI’s raid of her
HP Dials Down Fiscal-Year Expectations as Memory Prices Drive Up Costs
The computer and printer maker continues to face higher costs for the memory chips used in its computers. Source link
ETA: What is the UK’s new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals. Source
Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April. Source link
Cava Fourth-Quarter Sales Rise on Higher Prices, New Restaurant Openings
The restaurant chain saw revenue rise 21% and expects its same-store sales growth to continue this year. Source link
US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said. Source link
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