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Southampton midfielder Rudi Skácel has agreed terms with the Blues and the move could be completed by the end of the week, according to reports in the Czech Republic. A week ago, TWTD was first to break the news that Town were targeting the 28-year-old left-sided Czech international.
Shares in the housebuilding sector fell again today after Barratt Developments revealed a drop in its average sale price. The update amid the impact of higher mortgage costs came as it emerged that the UK GDP declined 0.1% during May. Demand for luxury timepieces “continues to outpace supply”, retailer Watches of Switzerland said, as years-long waiting lists for its most in-demand timepieces got even longer, despite it raising prices.
Tesco’s latest sales update and a profit warning by Travis Perkins are among key developments in the City today. The FTSE 100 index is higher after US markets maintained their strong run last night on hopes that interest rates have nearly peaked. In contrast to elsewhere, Japan has maintained its ultra-loose approach to monetary policy by leaving its short-term interest rate at -0.1%.
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London-based Berry Bros & Rudd has promoted Joe Whittaker to the newly created role of global brand ambassador for spirits.