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Michael van Gerwen’s picks will cause debate (Picture: Getty Images) Michael van Gerwen has named his top four Dutch sports stars of all time and you may well struggle to guess them. The darts legend left himself out of the...

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The former boss of Google, Eric Schmidt, has bought a Holland Park mansion for nearly £42m, in the latest in a string of big transactions in London’s prime real estate market.Schmidt, who was the chief executive of Google from 2001...

In FY 2024-25, a total of 11 new passive funds (exchange traded funds and index funds) tracking Nifty Indices were launched in Japan and Korea. Of these, 9 funds track the Nifty 50 Index, while one tracks the Nifty India...

There’s a lot to love about shopping for secondhand clothes. It will satisfy retail cravings but comes with less environmental guilt, offering an antidote to the overproduction of fast fashion, and it can be kinder on your bank account.The Guardian’s...

After 233 years, the household name of WH Smith will soon disappear from high streets and the stores will be rebranded under the fictitious “family” brand name TGJones.The high street business, which employs 5,000 staff, will sell its 480 high...

Reeves tells MPs Bank of England governor has assured her 'markets functioning effectively' despite tariffs crisisIn the Commons Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is taking questions. Unusually, she opened with a mini statement about the Trump tariffs. It largely echoed what...

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThis year's National Gardening Week shines a spotlight...

Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green has lost a legal case against the UK government after complaining about being publicly named in the House of Lords as facing misconduct allegations.The case, which was said to be a test of the concept...

Hay fever, which affects nearly ten million Brits, shares symptoms with the deadly coronavirus. However, unlike hay fever, COVID-19 is highly contagious and can lead to severe health complications such as disability, blood clots and respiratory issues.Dr Rupa Parmar, GP...

AN INTERACTIVE Lego experience is coming to a European city, inspired by a hit TV show.The soon-to-launch 'Lego Masters Academy' in Denmark, will welcome visitors into a TV studio-inspired setting themed around the 'Lego Masters' TV Show. 2A new attraction...

Siena, ITALY — Monte dei Paschi di Siena is holding firm on its plans to acquire Mediobanca for 13 billion euros ($14.3 billion) despite ongoing market turbulence, telling CNBC it will complete the deal in July.The world's oldest bank still...

Dire wolves – long extinct and made famous by Game of Thrones – have been brought back to life more than 10,000 years after disappearing from the face of the Earth. Three dire wolf pups have been successfully cloned using...

"I was sat here before you were born!"Michael Carney's homemade placard aimed at Manchester United's hierarchy during Sunday's derby was blunt, impactful and certainly eye-catching."74 years of loyal support - for what?" was written on the other side.Carney, 81, held...

An ambitious €350m (£300m) plan to connect electricity grids across the island of Ireland is heading for the high court after a challenge brought by campaigners claiming Northern Ireland was being used as a “whipping boy” to feed the republic’s...

The deadline for topping up your National Insurance record for gaps prior to 2019 was April 5. Unless you submitted an online callback form with HMRC, it's likely you won't be able to makeup for any missing National Insurance years...

Matildas star Steph Catley says she hopes Football Australia finds a permanent coach “sooner rather than later”, admitting players are “in limbo”. The Matildas have been without a full-time coach for eight months since Tony Gustavsson’s official departure on August...

Stock markets in the U.S. and around the globe have dropped since last week when President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on most imports. The sell-off is causing some Americans to rethink their financial investments, despite financial advisor recommendations to stay...

Alice Della Rocca loathed ski school, from the early mornings during Christmas holidays to her father's impatient demeanor. She was uncomfortable with the woollen tights, restrictive mittens, and tight boots. Her father urged her to show her potential as she...

Carlo Ancelotti speaking ahead of Arsenal v Real Madrid (Picture: Getty) Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard as ‘one of the best players in Europe’ ahead of the Champions League quarter-final. Odegaard spent six years...

Breakthrough technology developed by UK advanced manufacturer Oxford Ionics (OI) is set to take quantum computing mainstream in revolutionary ways that will supercharge industries across the world. The company is now at the forefront of a highly competitive sector with...

Starmer says he remains committed to manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, VAT or employee NICsQ: Will you stick to your pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT?Starmer says that is a commitment he will keep.He...

Most eligible members set to receive the £50 payment this monthBy HELEN KIRRANE Updated: 16:28 BST, 7 April 2025

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HDFC Bank has reduced marginal cost of fund-based lending rates by 10 basis points across tenures effective Monday.Bank’s MCLR now stands in the 9.10-9.35% range. One-year MCLR, which is often used for pricing corporate loans, has come down to 9.30%...

Sky Q customers can slash their annual TV costs by up to £270 per year with one simple switch.Savings experts at NetVoucherCodes say switching from a Sky Package to NOW TV instead - which offers a similar range of channels...

A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy. READ SOURCE...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A court has confirmed for the first time the existence of a legal battle between Apple and the UK government, which has...

­Manchester United fans chanted abuse at Manchester City’s Phil Foden about his mother during Sunday’s goalless derby. City manager Pep Guardiola said the move 'lacked class' and added: 'I don’t understand the mind of the ­people ­involving the mum of Phil,...