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Lunchtime Bonus Predictions for today, 13 February 2025

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For today’s UK49s Lunchtime draw, the hot booster balls or bonus balls to watch are 39, 21, 30, 14 and 10. These numbers have frequently appeared in the last 20 draws, making them noteworthy contenders for today’s results: Number 39 was drawn a total of 2 times in the last 20 draws, with its last […]

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Teatime Bonus Predictions for today, 13 February 2025

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For today’s UK49s Teatime draw, the hot booster balls or bonus balls to watch are 44, 23, 41 and 47. These numbers have frequently appeared in the last 20 draws, making them noteworthy contenders for today’s results: Number 44 was drawn a total of 3 times in the last 20 draws, with its last appearance […]

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Hot and Cold Numbers for Lunchtime: Thursday, 13 February 2025

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We’ve compiled a list of the Hot and Cold Numbers from the past 20 UK49s Lunchtime draws to help enhance your winning strategy. In lottery draws, while each number has an equal probability of being selected, randomness can cause some numbers to appear more frequently (Hot Numbers) and others less frequently (Cold Numbers). For those […]

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Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein 13th February 2025 Written Episode Update: Neil’s Unexpected Encounters with Teju’s Family

Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein 13th February 2025 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com Neil unexpectedly runs into Teju’s family again, and Teju jokes about the strange coincidence. To lighten the moment, Neil gives chocolates to Vedant and Teju. Mohit, however, is curious about Neil’s presence and questions him. Remembering his earlier lie about [...]

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Jamai No. 1 13th February 2025 Written Episode Update: Neel’s Dilemma and Kanchan’s Test

Jamai No. 1 13th February 2025 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com Riddhi catches Neel wiping his tears and calls out his contradiction — claiming he is unaffected by separation from his family while secretly crying. Neel brushes it off as an act, admitting he would only return if his parents fell ill, as he [...]

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Rachel Reeves told to ‘work closer with business to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances’

RACHEL Reeves should work closer with business to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances, a pensions firm boss has said.

Andy Briggs, boss of FTSE 100 Phoenix Group, said there were tens of billions of pounds of private money ready to invest in the housebuilding drive and green energy push.

Portrait of Andy Briggs, CEO of Phoenix Group Holdings Plc.
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Andy Briggs, boss of FTSE 100 Phoenix Group, has warned the Chancellor[/caption]

But he warned the Chancellor that there needed to be a clearer defined roadmap of projects to invest in.

Labour’s growth mission has set out targets for infrastructure projects including building 1.5 million homes, a third Heathrow runway, tripling the number of wind turbines and constructing nine reservoirs.

Ms Reeves ramped up public spending in the Budget to an average of £70billion a year, the biggest rise in spending for a quarter of a century to try and fund growth.

However, growth forecasts have been cut and firms have argued the extra tax-hikes stymie their growth.

Sir Rupert Soames, chairman of the CBI, will call on the ­Government today to help get the “flywheel of the economy turning” with concrete strategies and policies.

Yesterday, it emerged the Office for Budget Responsibility has warned Ms Reeves she will be forced to make spending cuts because lower economic growth will wipe out her fiscal headroom.

Meanwhile, firms such as Phoenix have voiced concern higher public spending leads to higher interest rates — which is ultimately damaging to economic prospects and their own valuations.

If global investors are nervous about the health of UK finances it will also make it harder to attract their cash.

Mr Briggs, part of the British Investment Taskforce, said ­Phoenix is “engaging with the Government and have been clear that we are keen to invest and a pipeline of investable assets is important”.

He added more needs to be done to smooth the path for private ­investors.

It is thought they could secure contracts with the Government that allows steady annual returns on their investment, rather than full government funding.

This would likely be done through the new National Wealth Fund, which could underwrite the process.

He said: “The Government is working with the private sector and building clear lines of communication with the regulators to create the appropriate funding structures for pension providers, and to help build the Britain of tomorrow.”

Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking and gesturing.
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Rachel Reeves has been told to ‘work with business’ to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances[/caption]

Burb’s coats of arms

BURBERRY is pinning revival hopes on typical wet British weather and star power to promote its new heritage trench coats.

The troubled fashion brand has called on a cast of famous British faces, including model Naomi Campbell, Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood and Top Boy actor Micheal Ward, for the campaign, called: “It’s always Burberry weather.”

Naomi Campbell and a person in suit of armor sitting in a car.
Burberry has called on a cast of famous British faces, including model Naomi Campbell
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a Burberry trench coat.
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood and Top Boy actor Micheal Ward

Burberry boss Joshua Schulman signalled last month the firm would put trench coats front and centre again, and water down its attempts to flog £2,000 handbags.

Heineken revived by cider

DRINKERS have got the thirst for cider again, with Heineken toasting a 40 per cent rise in sales of its Inch’s brand.

The brewing giant yesterday announced an eight per cent increase in profits to £2.9billion while revealing it sold 1.6 per cent more beers around the world in 2024.

Inch's Medium Apple Cider bottle.
Heineken has seen a 40 per cent rise in sales of its Inch’s brand

Heineken said the success of its Inch’s and Old Mout brands was down to more younger drinkers choosing cider.

The firm has also ploughed money into advertising and believes a revival is under way after the cider boom created by Magners and Bulmers 20 years ago went flat.

Heineken has also benefitted from the success of its Spanish lager brand Cruzcampo, which it said had been its most successful launch in the past decade.

It claims its Birra Moretti also became its most popular beer in the UK in the past year, as more drinkers choose European-style lagers.

Close to amount?

BRITISH motor finance giant Close Brothers has put aside £117.2million to cover possible compensation claims in a crisis dubbed PPI 2.0.

Major lenders could be on the hook for £44billion over deals with hidden commission payments following a court ruling in October.

A Supreme Court appeal is set for April.

Analysts said Close Brothers’ provision was lower than feared, suggesting it may sidestep having to raise more cash.

Thames Water is probed

WATER regulator Ofwat has launched a fresh investigation into Thames Water over concerns it will not complete more than 100 environmental schemes funded by customers.

The regulator said it will probe whether the delays mean England’s largest water firm has breached its licence.

Thames Water van with workers in the background.
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A fresh investigation into Thames Water has been launched[/caption]

It comes amid concerns Thames Water had been using millions of pounds it had pledged for clean-up projects, such as upgrading sewage systems, on staff bonuses and dividends for investors.

Thames Water is currently weighing up rescue bids while its bondholders battle it out in court over a refinancing that could stave off state-backed special administration.

Ofwat’s Lynn Parker said: “We take any indication that water firms are not meeting their legal obligations very seriously.”

A Thames Water spokesman said: “Customers will not pay twice for investment already funded through their bills.”

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