PRESS DIGEST-British Business - Jan 16

Jan 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

The Times

- British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) plans to open 20 new stores creating 3,400 jobs throughout Britain.

- SV Biotech Crossover Opportunities Fund launched by the investment firm of Dame Kate Bingham, British Patient Capital, has received almost $50 million of state funding.

The Guardian

- Britain's fintech company, Revolut Ltd, is assembling a team to track whether staff are being "approachable" and "respectful", as it tries to address criticism about an aggressive corporate culture and secure a UK banking licence.

- Sainsbury's, Britain's second-biggest supermarket group, has linked up with online meal ordering and delivery firm Just Eat Takeaway, to add faster home delivery for groceries across the country.

The Telegraph

- The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) estimates almost three times as many installers than planned for will be required if the UK government is to meet its targets for rolling out electric heat pumps.

- Jaguar Land Rover has warned that its electric vehicle (EV) push could be under threat if it is slapped with fines for failing to meet tough new government targets.

Sky News

- A man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with an investigation linked to the discovery of traces of uranium found in a cargo package at London's Heathrow Airport.

- UK's asset management consultancy, MJ Hudson, which saw its shares suspended last month amid apparent accounting irregularities, has hired advisers to field interest in its divisions. (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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