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Day: 28 January 2016

As regulator plans HBOS inquiry...

Osborne says ‘this is not the time’ for Lloyds Bank share sale

Chancellor George Osborne has postponed plans to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group to the public because of the uncertain economic conditions. READ MORE

New facilities for Stockbridge

Robertson to redevelop historic rugby venue

Raeburn Place shops
Robertson Group is to lead the redevelopment of Raeburn Place, the Edinburgh sports ground which hosted the world’s first international rugby match. READ MORE

Australian Open

Murray makes it three in a row as final beckons

Jamie Murray made it to his third successive Grand Slam final after he and partner Bruno Soares beat the French pair Adrian Mannarino and Lucas Pouille .. READ MORE

Strong growth for drinks group

Diageo weathers exchange rate to beat forecasts

Johnnie Walker Christina
Drinks group Diageo, the Guinness to Johnnie Walker producer, reported strong top line growth and an increase in its dividend in half-year figures, despite adverse exchange rates. The figures beat analystsRead More

Lower bills for customers

Scottish Hydro unveils 5.3% cut in price of gas

Scottish Hydro logo
SSE, trading as Scottish Hydro, is to cut household gas prices by 5.3% three months before SSE's current price freeze is due to come to an end. READ MORE

Social network defies tech fears

Facebook soars as advertisers like mobile

Facebook
Shares in Facebook soared after the social media company reported a 52% rise in fourth quarter revenue. READ MORE