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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Some 700,000 British households face a jump in mortgage costs when their fixed-rate deals end in 2025, as upheaval in the UK...

XRP has displayed unusual price action, standing out as the broader crypto market faces aggressive retracements. Despite the widespread downturn, XRP has managed to hold above critical demand levels, signaling relative strength in the face of uncertainty. This resilience has...

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TOUTS will be banned from hoovering up tickets and reselling them at wildly inflated prices, ministers have revealed.The clampdown will also consider outlawing dynamic pricing which ripped off Oasis fans last summer.2Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds confirmed a cap on resale...

Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers will be able to use services in any branch of the three brands as part of the group's latest network shake-up.Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three banking brands and is the UK's...

Sophrosyne, a Greek term embodying moderation, self-control and balance, resonates deeply with the tale of Daedalus' tragic awakening, where his greatest triumph turned into a heartbreaking loss. Exiled from Athens to Crete, Daedalus and his son Icarus ingeniously crafted wings...

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Court authorities expect to reopen facilities in Nottingham tomorrow after the doors were unexpectedly closed today. Trials due to be heard at Nottingham Crown and County Court were adjourned due to heating and fire alarm issues. HM Courts & Tribunals...

The hedge fund attempting to seize control of seven London-listed funds is hoping to win over Herald Investment Trust investors with the offer of a cash exit.Saba Capital is trying to overhaul the boards of seven trusts it has built...

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday discussed the impact of Karnataka's proposed taxes on mineral-bearing land and mineral rights with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal after the mining companies raised concerns that it could adversely...

Inshorts cofounder Azhar Iqubal on Thursday announced the launch of his new venture Fenado AI--a platform for building apps and websites without coding knowledge. Delivering end-to-end tech solutions needed for fully functional companies, Fenado AI removes the necessity for coding...

Pound Sterling has plummeted to its lowest level since 2023, with Rachel Reeves failing to calm spooked markets. The currency sunk 0.9% against the dollar today, hitting $1.226. It was on course for its biggest three-day drop in two years. Government borrowing...

Greggs, the UK’s biggest bakery chain, has reported slowing sales growth over the festive period, blaming weakening consumer confidence and fewer shoppers on high streets.The company said its total sales rose by 11.3% to just over £2bn last year. Company-managed...

Led by 12 new fund offers (NFOs), the sectoral and thematic mutual fund category received the highest inflow of Rs 15,331 crore in December witnessing a surge of 100% on a monthly basis from Rs 7,657 crore in November. The...

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in healthGet our free Health Check emailGet our free Health Check emailScientists have uncovered the fossil remains of a tiny feline species smaller than a...

More than half of the county councils in England with elections scheduled for this year could seek to have the votes postponed, the BBC can reveal.At least 12 out of 21 county councils due to hold elections in May are...

Melania Trump returns to Washington, D.C. as Donald Trump prepares for his second term. Backed by Wall Street, she plans to balance family life and public duties. She'll divide her time between New York, Florida, and D.C., focusing on Barron...

Best for: Interior ambienceFrom a value-for-money bargain basement brand to a genuine premium player, Hyundai's head-spinning progress over the past decade or so almost beggars belief.Yet you need to take only a cursory look around the Santa Fe to appreciate...

Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the , and sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the fell 0.87%. The biggest gainers of the session on the were Chugai Pharmaceutical...

Smoke billows as fire burns while powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. January 8, 2025. David Swanson | ReutersFear and uncertainty surrounding the wildfires in...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.MPs rejected calls for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs on Wednesday evening, after the issue was forced on to parliament’s...

Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty ImagesNearly 3 million individuals are poised to see their Social Security benefits increase, thanks to new changes signed into law by President Joe Biden this week. But with the higher checks could come additional...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the launch of the supercomputer Gefion at Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal in Kastrup, Denmark, Oct. 23, 2024.Ritzau Scanpix | Mads Claus Rasmussen | Via ReutersQuantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared...

The pound has dropped to its lowest level in nine months after government borrowing costs continued to rise - leaving Rachel Reeves "on the verge" of breaking her self-imposed fiscal rules, economists warn.It comes as UK 10-year borrowing costs rose...

Revolut has joined Pyth Network as a data publisher to support reliable DeFi price feeds. The partnership bridges traditional finance and DeFi using blockchain technology. Revolut serves 45M users globally and its partnership with Pyth expands its web3 financial ecosystem....

As a country that used to be part of someone else's non-consensual property, we know the difference between being a country's colony and a state. So, when Lord Trump of Mar-a-Lago suggested this week that Canada join the US as...

A Vestas wind turbine near Baekmarksbro in Jutland. Afp | Getty ImagesEuropean wind power stocks tumbled Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would prevent the construction of new turbines."We're going to try and have a policy where no windmills are...

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Jan. 7, 2025.Carlos Barria | ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump is contemplating calling a national economic emergency to implement his wide-reaching tariff policies, four sources familiar with the matter...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Renewable energy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Scotland is to host the three largest battery energy storage systems in Europe after an infrastructure investment fund committed £800mn to build...