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Shoppers walk into a Burberry store at Fashion Valley, an upscale shopping mall on December 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesShares of Burberry jumped as much as 16% on Friday after the...

President Donald Trump sought to dial up pressure on President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine by indicating he’s seeking to partner with China to try to reach a settlement.“Hopefully China can help us...

The government is set to make the case to Donald Trump's new administration that there is no need for huge tariffs on UK exports to the US, the business secretary has said.Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC he would argue that...

Investing.com - European stock markets edged higher Friday, continuing the positive tone seen on Wall Street, with investors digesting more corporate earnings as well as the latest economic activity data. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), the in Germany climbed 0.2%,...

Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his Australian Open semi-final (Picture: Getty) Novak Djokovic was booed off court by a section of disgruntled fans after he was forced to pull out of his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev....

Ordinary people hit with enormous, life-changing bills; families stuck in unsafe buildings; homeowners forced to pay rip-off charges to faceless management companies — the steady drumbeat of leasehold scandal stories is alarming if, like me, you are planning to buy...

Justin Paget | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesMany workers hate the prospect of returning to the office five days a week — so much so that they'd quit their jobs if told to come in full-time.To that point, 46% of workers...

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature64 mins: In fact, perhaps he has! Now the referee has been called to the replay screen.Share64 mins: The VAR has not overruled it!ShareHoffenheim have a penalty!62 mins: A...

Ancient wisdom and modern science suggest that choosing positive thoughts can lead to lasting joy and calmness. The mind generates countless thoughts daily, and consciously focusing on positivity can influence our neurology, balance our physiology, and transform our responses to...

Morecambe are "not in immediate jeopardy" despite the League Two strugglers not having proof of funds for the rest of the season, co-chairman Rod Taylor has said.Taylor's comments come after the club issued a statement, external on Thursday saying they...

First Minister pledges to take 'every step I possibly can' to engage with the new president READ SOURCE...

In this photo illustration the Visa, Mastercard and American Express logo on various credit cards and debit cards are seen beside US one dollar bills on January 4, 2025 in Somerset, England. Anna Barclay | Getty ImagesConsumer stress has intensified, with...

Big oil spent a stunning $445m throughout the last election cycle to influence Donald Trump and Congress, a new analysis has found.That figure includes funding from January 2023 and November 2024 for political donations, lobbying and advertising to support elected...

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a move for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha this January (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to avoid paying over the odds for a stop-gap centre-forward and instead pursue a move for Wolves star Matheus Cunha. Arsenal...

Donald Trump’s looming withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) will not impact the global search for the origins of COVID-19, a former Tory peer has claimed. Mr Trump pulled the US out of the international health body, in one of...

By HARVEY DORSET Updated: 12:35 GMT, 23 January 2025

Lloyds Bank customers have been urged to be mindful of a key date when their savings account rate will fall by more than 3%.A saver contacted the provider over social media as their account was soon to mature. They asked:...

The banking sector could embrace crypto payments if clearer rules are in place Crypto would be another form of payment like Visa and Mastercard, said Brian Moynihan A new crypto task force aims to provide a “clear regulatory framework for...

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The enduring popularity of European ETFs pushed net new assets for the year to a record $265.4bn – an increase of more than $80bn on the previous milestone – according to Invesco's latest European Demand Monitor.  Equity ETFs continued to...

Investing.com -- Ford (NYSE:) is initiating a recall of specific 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles due to potential issues with the 12-volt battery, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The battery in these vehicles may undergo...

PoundSterlingLIVE - File image of ECB President Christine Lagarde. Photo by Sanziana Perju / European Central Bank. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to embark on a steady path of rate cuts throughout 2025, according to a new report...

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S25 range of phones and you’d be forgiven for not being able to tell the difference between them and the Galaxy S24 series. The S25 and S25 Plus look identical to the S24 and...

Investing.com -- European prices have seen an increase of over 3%, with the Dutch TTF contract, a benchmark in the industry, trading at 50.30 euros per megawatt-hour. The rise in prices is primarily due to a disruption at the Freeport...

It is a strange effect of the second Trump presidency that, where Donald Trump and his allies know the ropes this time round and have grown in assertiveness, their opposition seems paralysed, rather than emboldened, by experience. After Trump’s inauguration...

Kevin O'Leary is seen in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on May 28, 2024. James Devaney | Gc Images | Getty ImagesCanadian investor Kevin O'Leary is still interested in a TikTok deal, but it's not possible under current law, he...

Men with a diagnosis of ADHD die seven years sooner, on average, than similar people without, while for women the life expectancy gap is almost nine years, the first study of its kind has revealed.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can cause...

Wetherspoon fans are in for a treat as the popular pub chain announces plans to open 13 new outlets across the UK this year. With an existing portfolio of 796 venues, Wetherspoon is on track to surpass the 800 mark...

Amid the chaos of rioting and misinformation that followed the Southport attack last summer, the abject horror of the crime itself almost seemed to recede: the murder of three little girls, and the attempted murder of eight others and two...