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FTSE 100 surges in value amid strong blue-chip showing
The FTSE 100 had a boost on Wednesday, with its jump in value spurred by a run of strong headline earnings. The index rose 94 points to end the day on 8,368, a 1.1% increase. HSBC was among the big risers, with its outgoing boss Noel Quinn bowing out withContinue Reading
Microsoft down: Outage was caused by cyber attack, company says
Microsoft’s latest outage was the result of an attempted hack, it has said. On Tuesday, some of its apps were knocked offline in an intentional cyber attack, Microsoft said in an update. The company’s attempts to stop the hack actually amplified it, it noted. That meant that some of itsContinue Reading
Former security minister raises concerns Putin behind Southport far right disinformation
Former security minister Stephen McPartland has suggested Russia could be behind a social media misinformation campaign which led to appalling secenes in Southport on Wednesday night as protesters rioted. It comes as sources in the Home Office have told The Independent that an investigation is being carried out on theContinue Reading
Nigel Farage condemned for response to Southport stabbings as MP accused of ‘inciting a riot’
Nigel Farage has been condemned for his response to the Southport stabbings, with the husband of murdered MP Jo Cox accusing the Reform leader of “inciting a riot”. Three young girls were killed on Monday in an attack which took place during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Eight other childrenContinue Reading
Getting To Know You: Hannah Fitzsimons, CEO, Cashflows
In this exclusive Q&A with Hannah Fitzsimons, the CEO of Cashflows, Business Matters magazine delves into what SMEs need to know about cashflow Tell us about Cashflows Cashflows was created in 2010 with the goal to make taking and accepting payments as simple as possible through its end-to-end in-house offering.Continue Reading
Love Island: Joey Essex ‘received special treatment’ over other contestants
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 Joey Essex received preferential treatment while appearing on Love Island, reports have claimed. The reality star, 33, who made his TV debut onContinue Reading
Coventry Building Society profit falls ahead of Co-op Bank takeover
Profits have plunged at Coventry Building Society after it tussled with the lasting effects of an “exceptional operating environment” in 2023. Pre-tax profits fell to £159 million in the first half of this year, down from £269 million during the same period in 2023. Mortgage balances grew 2.2% to £51.4Continue Reading
The items you should swap on your fry-up to reduce the risk of dementia
Swapping certain items on a fry-up can reduce your risk of developing dementia, a new study has suggested. A large new research project analysed the links between processed red meat consumption and a person’s risk of developing dementia. It said replacing bacon and sausages for beans and tofu could potentiallyContinue Reading
Olympics LIVE: Team GB take rowing and triathlon golds as Biles shares nickname
An emotional Lola Anderson cried as she revealed how her late father kept her Olympics 2024 dream alive. After winning in the women’s quadruple sculls with Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott and Georgie Brayshaw, she told the BBC: “It feels like it’s been ages working towards this. We were sticking toContinue Reading
Scientists find out how early humans survived cold when they moved out of Africa
Scientists have discovered the role played by a gene in early humans adapting to colder climates, offering them a survival advantage when they moved out of Africa. Modern humans migrated out of Africa around 70,000 years ago, and almost all people currently living outside the continent are thought to haveContinue Reading