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Global stock markets bolstered as UK growth steady after recession
London’s FTSE 100 moved higher on Thursday, but lagged behind its international peers as global stock markets enjoyed a rebound. The blue-chip index was up 66.3 points, or 0.8%, to close at 8,347.35, with financial and banking firms among the day’s biggest risers. In a busy week for economic releases,Continue Reading
Calls for Single Justice Procedure reform after rail fare prosecutions declared void
Calls have grown for the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) to be reformed after tens of thousands of rail fare evasion prosecutions brought under the controversial process were declared void. Passengers accused of fare evasion prosecuted and fined by rail companies including Northern and Greater Anglia are set to have theirContinue Reading
Disney claims widower cannot sue over wife’s death at theme park restaurant due to Disney+ subscription agreement
Disney has come under fire for arguing that a widower whose wife tragically died after suffering a severe allergic reaction at a Walt Disney World restaurant cannot pursue legal action against the company because he had previously signed up for a free trial of Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. Kanokporn Tangsuan,Continue Reading
Archaeologists unearth ‘hidden empire’ after discovering long-lost Roman city
Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered a trove of ancient Roman settlements that could point to the existence of a “hidden empire” previously unknown to historians. When researchers from University of Cádiz embarked on their exploration in the Guadalete area in 2023, they only expected to find a few remnants ofContinue Reading
The latest anti-aging trend is massaging the skin’s fascia – here’s what you need to know
Albina Gavrilovic/Shutterstock One of the few certainties in life is the wrinkling of our skin. The “anti-aging” industry was worth almost £56 billion globally in 2023 – and is forecast to grow. But, although we can attempt to disguise the visible signs of aging through tweakments such as reducing exposureContinue Reading
Thousands set to be refunded after rail fare evasion convictions declared void
Tens of thousands of passengers who were prosecuted and fined for fare evasion are set to be refunded after a judge ruled that their convictions were void. Seven train companies including Northern Rail and Greater Anglia could face paying out millions of pounds to people who they privately prosecuted forContinue Reading
Train strikes: Drivers could make fresh pay demands six months after latest offer, says Aslef chief
The train drivers’ union could return to the negotiating table to demand further pay hikes in as little as six months after Labour made a pay offer in a bid to head off strikes. Mick Whelan, Aslef’s general secretary, said he believes train drivers will back the new deal, potentiallyContinue Reading
Google bringing artificial intelligence-powered search results to UK
Google is bringing its artificial intelligence-powered search results to the UK, as the tech giant continues to expand its use of the technology. Known as AI Overviews, the feature is a new way of displaying search results using AI-generated text and links based on information the search engine finds onContinue Reading
Matthew Perry death: Arrest made in connection with actor’s fatal drug overdose
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 Police have made at least one arrest in connection with the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. The arrest was made in SouthernContinue Reading
Yves Bissouma suspended by Tottenham on eve of Premier League season
Yves Bissouma will miss the opening game of the new Premier League campaign after being suspended by Tottenham, it has been revealed. The 27-year-old landed himself in hot water over the weekend by filming himself inhaling laughing gas and posting a video on social media. Bissouma later issued a publicContinue Reading