FTSE 100 rises after opening The FTSE 100 has moved up 0.2 per cent after opening this morning, leaving it around 0.6 per cent up for the week so far. Copper and coal miner Glencore (2.2%), JD Sports (1.8%) and pharma firm GSK (1.5%) are the highest risers so far.Continue Reading
The UK housing market recorded its fastest monthly growth of the year in July, with prices rising by 0.4% according to the latest figures from Halifax. The increase, which exceeded economists’ expectations of 0.3%, highlights the market’s resilience in the face of persistent cost-of-living pressures and recent tax changes. OnContinue Reading
As the UK government pushes forward with its digital transformation agenda, 2025 has introduced new legislation aimed at reshaping how identity is verified across both public and private sectors. The move toward digital ID is designed to reduce fraud, eliminate unnecessary paperwork, and allow individuals and organisations to prove whoContinue Reading
The startup founder stares at the rejection email. Another senior developer has chosen Google over their promising fintech company, despite the equity package and innovative project. Meanwhile, their product roadmap sits frozen, waiting for the technical expertise needed to bring ambitious features to life. The talent war has never beenContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A hoped-for summer boost to retail has failed to materialise for the second consecutive yearContinue Reading
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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK’s used car market has bounced back to near pre-pandemic levels, figures show. SomeContinue Reading
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has resigned hours after she was accused of raising the rent at her east London townhouseContinue Reading
A teaser for The Paper, a new sitcom from the creators of The Office, showed the return of a fan-favourite character from the beloved show, following the employees of a paper supply company. In the 2025 TV series, a documentary crew follows the staff at a newspaper, the Toledo Truth-Teller,Continue Reading
Video shows the first migrants detained under the UK’s new “one in, one out” deal with Emmanuel Macron, who could be sent back to France within weeks. People who were detained were among those who risked the Channel crossing on Wednesday, the day the pilot scheme began operating. Around 155Continue Reading
