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Japan insurers seek change
TOKYO: A Japanese accounting group is seeking to ease rules on how life insurers book paper losses on government bonds. Under the proposal, bonds held by life insurers to match long-term policies would be treated as held to maturity if certain…
BBC announces new series of hit Dawn French sitcom
Dawn French's latest TV project has landed a second series just weeks after making its debut. Can You Keep a Secret? started in January and the BBC has now confirmed that it has been recommissioned for a second series after its launch episode drew…
Zurich Insurance on Track to Beat Targets as it Pursues Beazley -- Update
The Swiss group has been courting the London-listed company since last June. Earlier this month, the parties reached an agreement in principle after Zurich put forward a sweetened offer valuing Beazley at around 8 billion pounds ($10.79 billion).
Aegon reports second half year 2025 results
Schiphol, February 19, 2026 - Please click here to access all 2H 2025 results related documents Net result of EUR 375 million, a decrease compared with EUR 741 million in the second half of 2024, as growth in the operating result is offset by…
KB Financial Group to set up 'infra fund' for balanced growth, youth job creation
KB Financial Group will set up a 1 trillion won ($688 million) infrastructure fund to support advanced industries, reduce regional inequality and create quality jobs for young people, as part of its growing role in financing Korea's long-term…
BBC announces 'joyous' Dawn French sitcom will return for new series
Can You Keep a Secret? has been a hit with viewers Dawn French's latest TV venture has secured a second series just weeks after its premiere. Can You Keep a Secret? launched in January and the BBC has now announced that it has been recommissioned…
Samsung financial units near W6tr in earnings, outpacing banking groups
In a sector dominated by a handful of banking giants, Samsung Group's financial subsidiaries are charting a different trajectory, on track to reach 6 trillion won ($4.13 billion) in combined earnings — ahead of any major financial group.
BBC sitcom that's 'cut above others' with Doctor Who star confirms exciting news after huge success
Dawn French-starring sitcom Can You Keep a Secret? will return for a second season following its incredible first run. Premiering in January, the series had the third-largest comedy launch on BBC iPlayer since 2024, raking in an audience of 3.3…
'Can You Keep A Secret?' Renewed For Season 2 At BBC
Dawn French 's Can You Keep a Secret? has been renewed at the BBC for a second season having just wrapped its first. Paramount+ co-produced Season 1 but hasn't yet gone for Season 2, with the streamer having launched Season 1 later than the BBC.
Emmerdale spoilers: 4 huge new bombshells from tonight's episode
Emmerdale spoilers follow from Thursday's episode (19 February), which is available to watch now on ITVX and YouTube but hasn't yet aired on ITV1. It's a jam-packed visit to Emmerdale tonight, with some major plot developments as Bear Wolf's dark…
KB Financial launches W1tr infrastructure fund for strategic projects
KB Financial Group said Thursday it has launched a 1 trillion won ($689 million) infrastructure fund to invest in national strategic projects, targeting energy transition and regional development. The KB National Growth Infrastructure Fund aligns…
BBC sitcom filmed in Somerset renewed for exciting second series
Dawn French's has secured a second series just weeks after its debut. Can You Keep a Secret? - which was largely filmed in and around Axbridge and Cheddar in Somerset - premiered in January. The BBC has now announcing it will be back for a second…
New dating show that will make or BREAK childhood sweethearts coming this year
Just when you thought TV execs had already scraped the bottom of the reality barrel, along comes another show that's a new low. I understand a major broadcaster is about to launch a new series called 100 Day Split, in which producers orchestrate…
Dawn French says she's 'chuffed' as hit BBC sitcom lands new season
TV favourite Dawn French 's latest television venture has secured a second series mere weeks after its initial broadcast. Can You Keep a Secret? premiered in January, and the BBC has now announced it has been recommissioned for a second series…
BBC's 'brilliantly mischievous' 6-part drama that hooked viewers confirms season 2
© BBC/Big Talk Studios/Alistair Heap The BBC has announced that season two of Can You Keep a Secret? is officially on the way – and we can't wait to see what happens next. Starring Dawn French as the sneaky Debbie Fendon, the six-parter…
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