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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Investments myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Britain is pretty good at technological innovation and is home to many thousands of outstanding tech companies. Frustratingly, it’s less good at providing...

MI5 officers investigating a schoolgirl who went on to kill herself after being charged with far-right terror offences had complained of a lack of guidance on handling the growing number of such cases, according to internal emails heard at an...

Three Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia have been found guilty of espionage charges in a trial that heard how they were involved in a string of plots around Europe directed by a fugitive based in Moscow.After more than...

A new documentary titled "Tune Out The Noise" brings together some of the academic heavyweights whose work reshaped the financial industry and helped lower costs for all investors. The film, made by Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris, chronicles the rise...

Everton are about to embark upon a new era as they leave Goodison Park at the end of the season, with the club's new owners implementing changes in the boardroom as well READ SOURCE...

His Royal Highness King Godwin Bebe Okpabi has carried bottles of water drawn from the wells of his homeland in the Niger delta to the high court in London.It stinks. “This is the water that Shell has left for my...

Bond fund managers have been forced to respond to this abrupt change in market conditions at a time of wider market volatility because of trade conflict and talks over the future of Ukraine.Yields on 10-year German Bunds, the benchmark security...

In the current climate of rising living costs, people are scouring for any and every tip to cut down on expenses.As budgets are squeezed tighter with escalating energy prices and even basic groceries seeming to creep up in cost, savvy...

A breakthrough discovery has found that Mars may have once been warm, wet, and able to support life. NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring the Red Planet since 2021, but recently spotted some unusually pale rocks in an ancient riverbed...

A tight council budget led to the club being closed this week, but an asset transfer or lease to the community has been proposed READ SOURCE...

Euro on track for best week in 16 yearsAfter a seismic week for the future of Europe, the euro is on track for its best week since the financial crisis 16 years ago.The euro has climbed by 4.6% so far...

The US economy created 151,000 jobs in February, falling short of expectations, as concerns deepen about the impact of President Donald Trump aggressive trade policy.Friday’s figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was below the 160,000 forecast by economists polled...

European stock markets have slumped after Donald Trump’s second reversal on tariffs caused deep uncertainty among investors, while the euro was on track for its biggest weekly rise since the financial crisis.Germany’s Dax index dropped by 1.6%, as weak factory...

Crypto markets watch: Pundits share their insights after Trump's latest move READ SOURCE...

Hope RhodesEducation producerGetty ImagesA bill which had suggested banning smartphones in schools and addictive algorithms aimed at young teenagers has been watered down to gain government support.Labour MP Josh MacAlister, who is bringing the private members' bill, told MPs during...

Farmers are continually exploring methods that enhance crop production using amino acid fertilizers while preserving environmental health in the quest for sustainable agriculture. One such method gaining prominence is the use of amino acid fertilizers. These organic compounds, fundamental to...

Bernie Ecclestone has sold his 69 F1 and grand prix cars to Mark Mateschitz (Photo: Twitter) Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has sold off his entire collection of grand prix cars – valued at around £500million – in a...

UK house prices unexpectedly fell last month as concerns over the sluggish economy outweighed an anticipated rush of people trying to complete purchases before stamp duty increases in April.The average property price dipped by 0.1% in February to £298,602, having...

BofA forecasts stronger SEK against EUR and USD READ SOURCE...

Even as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to take a heavy toll on both the countries and US President Donald Trump eyes the role of a pacemaker, French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have once again indulged...

The UK government is making plans to cut the funding for GB Energy, the state-owned company set up by Labour to drive renewable energy and cut household bills, in June’s spending review.Cuts to the £8.3bn of taxpayer money promised over...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed her modest lunch choice on a podcast - and gave an emotional answer when asked if she thought negative press coverage about her was sexist READ SOURCE...

J.P. Morgan downgrades Whitbread to “neutral,” cuts price target to 3,000p READ SOURCE...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK house prices myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.UK house prices unexpectedly dipped in February, as an uptick in property sales driven by a stamp duty holiday came to...

The US owner of the high street pharmacy chain Boots is to be taken private in a $10bn (£7.8bn) deal that will bring an end to almost a century of trading on public markets for Walgreens Boots Alliance.The company, which...

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading... READ SOURCE...

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A SpaceX rocket exploded dramatically just minutes after takeoff on Thursday, sending debris raining down on the surrounding area. The huge SpaceX...

Dubai’s property market is racing towards a record bull run, with the Middle Eastern commercial hub’s buoyant economy and swelling population fuelling the longest price rally since the eve of the 2008 financial crash.Properties in Dubai sold for an average...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The UK Treasury is drawing up plans to cut the funding for GB Energy in June’s spending review in a fresh blow...

Shopping centres and retail parks buck the downward trend seen on the high street READ SOURCE...