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    London needs to attract new listings but is held back by a shortage of homegrown capital

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    Turmoil will translate into real pain for many businesses, homeowners and anyone on a tight budget

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    Delays in approving new sites, rising costs and cheap Chinese imports have hit the sector

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    Several pharma groups are hoping the Covid vaccine race will turn out to be a marathon, not a sprint

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