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Center Parcs UK put up for sale ‘with £5bn price tag’

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Asking price of at least £4 billion for UK entity of company Center Parcs has been put up for sale by its Canadian owner with a bid of up to £5bn expected for the UK resort chain, according to reports. Canadian private equity group Brookfield bought the business for around £2.4bn eight years ago and is said to be expecting to raise between £4bn and £5bn in the sale. There are six holiday locations under the UK and Ireland banner which operate independently of Center Parcs in Europe and elsewhere. …visit Independent to read…

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This country has been voted the world’s happiest for the sixth year in a row

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The UK is ranked 19th in the world for happiness Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the sixth year in a row. The annual World Happiness Report, now in its th year, is produced each spring by the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, based on data from the Gallup World Poll. Locals in more than 150 countries around the world are asked to rank their experiences as residents, while team members behind the study assess each nation’s GDP, life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom and corruption levels. …Visit Independent…

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‘World of woke’ must not prevent children enjoying ‘age of innocence’, says peer

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Conservative Baroness Seccombe voiced concerns as the House of Lords held its annual International Women’s Day debate. Children must be allowed an “age of innocence” amid the “misery” brought by the “new world of woke”, according to a Conservative peer. Baroness Seccombe said she fears for the future of her two great-grandchildren if “we do not come to our senses”. The 92-year-old criticised teachers for thinking they can “indulge children about their gender identity” and offered her support to Harry Potter author JK Rowling. …Visit Independent to read full story Image Credit: Independent

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