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Global stocks rally after US central bank slashes interest rates
Global stock markets have enjoyed a rally with investors in high spirits after interest rates in the US were cut for the first time since 2020, while the pound surged on the news that UK rates were staying the same. The UK’s FTSE 100 index was given a lift onContinue Reading
Martin Odegaard ‘sets return date target’ as Arteta to have Arsenal wish denied
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is reportedly hoping to be back in action in eight weeks. Mikel Arteta recently stated that he hoped his skipper would not be out of action for ‘months’ after sustaining ankle ligament damage while on international duty. But those hopes have been dashed as Odegaard couldContinue Reading
XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant
A new COVID variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe. The variant, called XEC, was first detected in Germany in August and appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. XEC isContinue Reading
Why have interest rates stayed the same and when will they go down?
The Bank of England has said interest rates could come down “gradually over time” after deciding to keep them unchanged at 5% on Thursday. Economists think the next cut to borrowing costs could come when policymakers next meet in November. Here the PA news agency looks at what the decisionContinue Reading
Bank says interest rates could be cut ‘gradually’ after holding at 5%
The Bank of England has said interest rates could be cut “gradually over time” if inflation stays low, after leaving borrowing costs unchanged at 5%. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sounded a cautious tone in its decision to keep the UK base rate the same. The MPC last monthContinue Reading
Farage denies stoking Southport riots misinformation ahead of Reform conference: Live
Farage says there’s some truth in Trump’s claim Haitian migrants are eating pets 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 Nigel Farage has denied fuelling the Southport riotsContinue Reading
Campaign launched to help older people turn ideas into a business
A new campaign is being launched to help more older people start their own businesses. Startup School for Seniors has funding from local authorities across the country to offer an online course aimed at showing how an idea can be turned into a business. Hundreds of people have already registered,Continue Reading
Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
Two people in Los Angeles have been infected with a rare parasitic infection known as “racoon roundworm”, according to health officials. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that can infect the brain, spinal cord, andContinue Reading
Snooker scores LIVE – Selby, Trump and Allen updates at English Open
Ronnie O’Sullivan has suggested he doesn’t know how long he’s got left in professional snooker, hinting his retirement could be just around the corner. Speaking after his English Open round one exit earlier this week, O’Sullivan commented: “I’m absolutely useless, that’s why. “Forget about the Worlds. I’m not even botheredContinue Reading
David Schwimmer reveals ‘brutal decision’ that stopped him becoming a movie star
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 David Schwimmer has spoken about the job offer that could have changed his entire career.Continue Reading