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Scilly residents face paying hundreds to visit the bank as last branch closes

TheGuardian

Lloyds is to close the Isles’ last branch meaning the nearest bank will be 44 miles and a ferry ride away For many, the ferry ride between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly marks the beginning of a relaxing weekend away. For residents of the islands wanting to visit their nearest bank, it’s about to become an expensive necessity.

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Air of crisis around Rolls-Royce appears to be fading

TheGuardian

Troubled engine maker pressed the fundraising button just in time but others may find it hard to follow suit Your debt is rated at junk, your cash-flows are erratic, your industry is in turmoil and your share price has tanked. So what horrible rate of interest do you have to pay to raise another billion or two of fresh borrowing?