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BALFOUR Beatty has been made preferred bidder by EDF Energy for the Hinkley point C nuclear power station tunnelling and marine works package, worth £200 million. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

SPECULATION over the future of Fiat Chrysler went into overdrive yesterday after Chinese car maker Great Wall Motors revved up interest in buying all or parts of the Italian-American group. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

THE pound lifted against the euro on Monday ahead of a key speech by European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi at Jackson Hole. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

BRITAIN’S housing market will be brought into sharp focus once again this week when housebuilder Persimmon reveals its half-year results. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

US fast-food giant McDonald’s could face its first strike on British soil after workers at two restaurants backed a call for industrial action. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

RECOVERING demand for the US dollar on the back of US President Donald Trump’s attempts to restore order to his administration is holding the pound at opening levels this morning. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

THE pound is trading narrowly against the euro at the start of this week’s session ahead of the publication of the UK government’s latest Brexit negotiation strategy. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

PRIVATE hospitals are enjoying a £52 million tax break on their business rates bill through their charitable status while NHS hospitals are facing crippling hikes. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

Last week’s half-year results showed some important signs of progress at Balfour Beatty. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

THE chief executive of Carlsberg has said that further job cuts could be on the horizon as the beer giant pushes ahead with a sweeping efficiency drive, potentially leaving British jobs hanging in the balance. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed