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Martin Reynolds has partnered with Emirati businessman Sheikh Ahmed bin Mana
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Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral rebuilding site in Paris. EPAKing Charles makes emotional visit to fire-damaged Notre Dame on state visit to France
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Jaguar Land Rover as the company announces it plans to build a new electric car battery gigafactory plant in Somerset. Photo: No 10 Downing StreetRishi Sunak insists UK can hit green targets despite softening rules
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Gene specialists Oxford Biomedica has seen a surge in its share prices. ReutersOxford BioMedica booms as manufacturer of complex therapies used to treat cancers
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