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UK overtakes France as home of Europe’s biggest stock market
The UK has overtaken France as the home of Europe’s biggest stock market, as political divisions have resulted in billions of euros being wiped off Paris’s top index in a matter of days. The French stock market was knocked off the top spot by a narrow margin, after taking theContinue Reading
Scandal-hit private hospital group in financial crisis threatened to stop paying for food, drugs and agency staff
A scandal-hit private hospital group faced such a severe financial crisis that it threatened to stop paying for food, drugs and agency staff as bonuses worth hundreds of thousands of pounds were agreed for executives, The Independent can reveal. Active Care Group, which provides hospital and care beds to hundreds of NHS and social care patients,Continue Reading
General election latest: Grant Shapps says Tory victory ‘unlikely’ as Farage to launch Reform manifesto
Tory minister rules out doing deal with Reform despite trailing to them in polls Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email A Tory election victory is “unlikely but possible”, said Defence Secretary Grant Shapps –Continue Reading
UBS offers to reimburse former Credit Suisse customers 90% of Greensill funds
Swiss banking giant UBS has offered to pay former Credit Suisse customers 90% of the funds they invested with failed specialist finance firm Greensill Capital. UBS said the offer, which was launched on Monday, will remain open until July 31 and that it would put by 900 million US dollarsContinue Reading
Bryson DeChambeau shows true colours with Rory McIlroy reply after US Open win
Bryson DeChambeau showed his true class when asked shortly after his US Open win what he thought about Rory McIlroy and the dejected feelings he would be going through, after an agonising final few holes at Pinehurst. The world No. 10 won his second major title by a single strokeContinue Reading
House of the Dragon’s Aegon star on episode one scene that will ‘split’ viewers
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 House of the Dragon actor Tom Glynn-Carney has spoken about the divisive final scene of the second season’s first episode. After much anticipation,Continue Reading
Key services struggling to cope with ‘shameful’ level of hardship
Almost half of people working in key services have considered quitting their job as they struggle because of a “shameful” level of hardship, a study has found. The study, by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, found that around 40 per cent of people who work in primary schools and GP surgeriesContinue Reading
Rory McIlroy heartbreak after final hole meltdown loses the US Open
Rory McIlroy’s wait for a another major championship goes on after missing a short putt on the final hole of the US Open. Heading down the 18th level with Bryson DeChambeau, McIlroy hit trouble off the tee, but recovered to earn himself a par chance from three feet. But hisContinue Reading
England vs Serbia LIVE – Bellingham scores as Three Lions win Euro 2024 opener
England got off to a winning start at Euro 2024 – but their 1-0 victory over Serbia was not entirely comfortable. Jude Bellingham scored the only goal just 13 minutes into the Group C clash in Gelsenkirchen. The Real Madrid star met Bukayo Saka’s cross to nod England in front.Continue Reading
Inside Out 2’ hits record $155m on opening weekend in dire year for the movie industry
Inside Out 2, the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 movie set inside a child’s head and centered on animated emotions, earned $155million on US opening weekend, making it the best box office debut for a film in 2024. The movie also managed to produce the second-best domestic opening weekend in PixarContinue Reading