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Europe close: Shares close higher on Russia Covid vaccine hopes
European stocks closed the day strong but off intra-day highs driven by hopes of more US stimulus and reports of a new coronavirus vaccine developed by Russia, which in turn spurred sentiment in heavyweight travel stocks.
UK bank transfer scam rules 'have failed', says Which?
A voluntary code to protect the victims of bank transfer scams has failed and should be replaced by mandatory rules, consumer lobby group Which? said on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Cineworld shares soar on buyout rumours
European stocks continued to power ahead at midday driven by gains in leisure and stocks despite continuing gloom in the sector on fears of a second wave of Covid-19, while Cineworld stock soared on buyout speculation.
UK Q2 used car sales almost halve during Covid lockdown
UK second quarter used car sales almost halved as the coronavirus lockdown forced showrooms to close, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said on Tuesday.
Europe open: Shares power ahead on China car data; Travel stocks rally
European stocks made a strong start on Tuesday as investors continued to take positive cues from Wall Street, while travel and leisure stocks also rallied.
Bellway completions slump by 30% on Covid lockdowns
UK housebuilder Bellway reported a fall in the number of homes constructed as the coronavirus lockdown forced a halt to sales.
Dominos reinstates dividend but warns on risk of second lockdown
Pizza delivery company Dominos reinstated a deferred dividend but said the risk of a second lockdown meant an interim payout would be suspended as it reported a fall in underlying profits due to Covid-19 costs.