February 14, 2025
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South Africa unites against Trump as US freezes aid over land reform

The government and all political parties in South Africa are uniting in opposition to Donald Trump after the American president announced a freeze on aid to the country. He accuses Pretoria of mistreating its white minority following the introduction of a recent law on the expropriation of land. South Africa’s president has condemned the move

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Applied Materials warns of revenue hit from new Chinese chip export restrictions

The semiconductor industry giant Applied Materials Inc. beat expectations on earnings and revenue today as it delivered its fiscal first-quarter results, but its guidance for the current quarter came up short. The company said trade restrictions threaten to limit its exports to China, impacting its revenue, and its stock went backwards in extended trading. The

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Extra cash found to speed-up safety regulator

The industry has become increasingly frustrated by delays in the system as the regulator confirmed around 122 schemes are stuck-in the system awaiting Gateway 2 approval. Prime Minister Kier Starmer briefly addressed the issue as part of a raft of new house building  announcements today. Among the round-up of new and

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New Welding Technologies Seek Role in Shipbuilding Programs

Company Logo The report includes profiles of 340+ major players such as ACRO Automation Systems, Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik, Coherent, Daihen, Denyo, ESAB, Hobart Brothers, KUKA, Panasonic, The Lincoln Electric Company and more. Welding Machinery Market Welding Machinery Market Dublin, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Welding Machinery – Global Strategic Business Report” has been

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Aquant’s 2025 Field Service Benchmark Report Reveals AI Enabling 39% Faster Machinery Repairs and More

Aquant New report reveals one-third of service queries are solvable without a professional’s help and can be solved through self-service NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aquant, an AI platform built for servicing complex machinery, released its highly anticipated 2025 Field Service Benchmark Report, offering an in-depth analysis of trends, challenges, and opportunities

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UK economy unexpectedly grew in final months of 2024

Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year following a boost to the construction and services sectors. The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, according to official figures, despite analysts predicting it would contract. Growth in the quarter was driven

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Construction equipment awaiting Gaza entry from Egypt: report

Palestinians walk amid the devastation in Beit Hanun in the northern Gaza Strip on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Omar Al-Qattaa / AFP) Rafah, Egypt: Dozens of bulldozers, construction vehicles and trucks carrying mobile homes lined up on Egypt’s side of the Rafah border crossing on Thursday, awaiting to enter Gaza, state-linked Egyptian media reported.

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Best dumbbells 2025, tested by a fitness writer

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Contrary to their name, dumbbells are a smart investment if you

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Banks pledge more hubs to meet community cash needs

Plans to roll out ten additional banking hubs across the North East and Cumbria have been unveiled, in a bid to support customers and businesses left behind by widespread branch closures. The proposed sites include Barnard Castle in County Durham, Cockermouth in Cumbria, and Whitley Bay in North Tyneside. Operated by the Post Office and

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The Swiss army knife of fixed income

Shutterstock / Linda Bestwick Clients often talk about choosing the right fixed-income tool for the job in retirement investing. Investing in retirement often requires a different approach than it did when clients were earning – most significantly, clients are more likely to be focused on income creation than on generating wealth for the future. By

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