UK borrowing costs rise again, with analyst warning ‘things are also getting rather ugly’ Business live – latest updates The pound has fallen to a 14-month low against the US dollar as the sell-off in the bond market fuelled investors’ anxiety over UK assets and piled further pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. As the…
Snow, ice and fog yellow weather warnings remain in force across the UK as snow and sleet cause disruption to transport It’s a very cold morning in Ireland with widespread frost and ice lingering, says the Irish meteorological service, Met Éireann. In a post on X, Met Éireann said: Sunny spells will develop later with…
Foreign secretary says Trump’s comments should be understood as reflection of his concerns about Arctic security Good morning. For the first time in six months, David Lammy, the foreign secretary, was put up by No 10 to do the morning broadcast interview round – ahead of a speech he is giving later. At PMQs yesterday,…
Supermarket now controls 28.5% of grocery market, with sales at UK stores up 4% in six weeks to 4 January Tesco has recorded its “biggest ever Christmas”, with the UK’s largest supermarket chain landing its biggest share of the festive shopping trolley since 2016. Sales at established UK stores rose 4% in the six weeks…
On paper, minutes for the Fed’s December meeting spelled bad news for investors. But it seems investors had already priced in inflation warnings.
The diagnosis rate for black men was found to be 1.5 times higher and they were also 14% less likely to receive life-saving treatments Black men in England are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage prostate cancer than their white counterparts, while being less likely to receive life-saving treatment, analysis by the National Prostate…
European leaders have raised concerns about Elon Musk interfering with Germany’s elections as he plans to host a chat with far-right leader Alice Weidel on X.
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.
‘Classic moments’ from BBC comedy series to feature on range of first- and second-class stamps The Royal Mail is issuing 12 special stamps to celebrate the 1990s BBC comedy series The Vicar of Dibley. Eight stamps depict memorable scenes from the sitcom, including a guest appearance by former ballerina Dame Darcey Bussell, while four stamps…
