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A businessman accused of being a Chinese spy was invited to Buckingham Palace and other royal residences by the Duke of York, it has been reported.The man – who was banned from Britain by the government on national security grounds...

Labour’s plan to build 1.5m homes during this parliament is not achievable because of a severe skills shortage, an ageing workforce and Brexit, the head of Britain’s largest housebuilding company has said.The government outlined on Thursday how it would achieve...

Crypto Daily - (ETH) is holding steady around the $4,000 mark as buyers struggle to build momentum and push beyond resistance levels. Despite recent struggles and a significant pullback earlier in the week, some analysts have predicted ETH could surge...

India's liquor market is witnessing a notable shift as whisky drinkers expand their palates to include wines and other premium spirits. This trend of "premiumisation" presents a significant growth opportunity for Moet Hennessy India, a subsidiary of the global luxury...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Moody’s downgraded France’s credit rating on Saturday, saying that it expects the country’s incoming government to struggle to tackle its deficit.In an...

Latest stats from the DWP showed 22,000 Universal Credit claimants were facing sanctions in August, with many likely heading into the most expensive season with holes in their budgets they don't know how to fill.Money Helper has shared a guide...

West Ham United face Bournemouth on Monday night with Julen Lopetegui still under pressure despite winning 'El Sackico' against Gary O'Neil and former side Wolves last Monday READ SOURCE...

Hundreds of thousands of state pensioners risk losing their Winter Fuel Payment this year if they fail to apply for Pension Credit by a crucial deadline.Pensioners on low incomes are being urged to act now to claim the benefit, which...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs. The...

If you fancy the ultimate Galaxy Watch upgrade, Samsung is currently offering an eye-catching discount. The Korean technology firm has just launched an offer which can bag you the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra for just £299 - that's half the...

Around six mutual funds saw a decline in their AUM in November. READ SOURCE...

Liverpools big-money No.9 Darwin Nunez is coming under fire after scoring just three times so far this season, and missing a number of big chances in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Girona in the Champions League READ SOURCE...

PA MediaThe UK does not have enough construction workers to build the 1.5 million homes the government has promised, industry leaders have warned.Tens of thousands of new recruits are needed for bricklaying, groundworks and carpentry to get anywhere near the...

Every year, millions of individuals seek relief from joint pain. However, instead of relying solely on medication, there could be certain foods that can help alleviate the discomfort. Dr Emma Patel, a nutrition expert, claims to consume five specific foods...

MicroStrategy, the preferred high beta play on the price of bitcoin, will join the Nasdaq 100 index, a move that could further increase demand for the controversial stock that has been on a torrid run this year alongside the price...

Investing.com -- Visa Inc (NYSE:). is well-positioned for a strong 2025, according to a note by Wolfe Research. The brokerage highlighted Visa's robust growth potential, underpinned by macroeconomic tailwinds and structural drivers, making it a top pick in the payments...

A CAR colour that was once the "most popular" choice among Brit drivers could be wiped off the market in 13 years, an auto expert has revealed. In 1997, one in four cars sported the fiery shade - but the...

Manchester United have warned fans not to engage with ‘suspicious activity relating to fan tokens’ (Getty) Manchester United’s official Instagram and Facebook pages were hit by scam posts promoting a crypto ‘fan token’ on Friday night. A post on United’s...

Investing.com-- Gold prices fell on Friday, pressured amid expectations that the Federal Reserve's December rate cut will be accompanied by a less dovish outlook.   fell 1.2% to $2,648.64 an ounce, while expiring in February were 1.6% lower at $2,666.00 an...

Investing.com -- The has suffered a bruising encounter against the dollar this year, but could see some short-term respite if the post-December Federal Reserve meeting weakness in the dollar strikes again.  "Since 1999, the DXY index's return for rest of...

The Duke of York has said he “ceased all contact” with the businessman accused of being a Chinese spy after receiving advice from the government.Prince Andrew met the individual through “official channels” with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”,...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The UK government will consider proposals for a new “right to personality”, a move designed to prevent AI companies from creating products...

A "location closed" sign hangs in the window of a closed Red Lobster restaurant in Torrance, California on May 14, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty ImagesA rocky year for restaurants separated the industry's biggest chains into winners and...

A bit over two years ago, Dommaraju Gukesh was on a winning spree at the World Chess Olympiad. He won the first eight games against as many opponents, and no one could create any difficulty for him. In the ninth...

MEXC, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, achieved outstanding results in November. Its derivatives trading products are experiencing unprecedented growth, propelling the platform into the top five global cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges by trading volume. This milestone underscores MEXC Futures’ dominant position...

Chelsea are "maybe the best team in the Premier League right now", says Brentford manager Thomas Frank.Enzo Maresca, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino in June, has led the Blues to six straight wins in all competitions before hosting Frank's Brentford at...

As Donald Trump has pointed out, the price of groceries was one of the determining factors in his election win. But there was a moment when Kamala Harris led that debate.When Harris rolled out her economic platform in August, a...

Strathberry's products have been worn by the likes of the Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle READ SOURCE...

Scientists have issued a huge warning to billions of people around the world over lab-made life that could completely wipe out mankind.This 'mirror life' is synthetic organisms made of mirrored versions of naturally occurring molecules, detailed in a new paper...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The City of London has approved plans for its tallest skyscraper, a 74-storey office tower that will be tied with the Shard...