George Soros bet gets a surprise boost as UK announces biggest railway overhaul in 100 years

CNBC2021-05-20

KEY POINTS The British government announced that a new state-owned body will be established in a bid to simplify the country’s rail network. The network will be rebranded Great British Railways and ...

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