97 minutes ago Scotland's best seaside town to visit with 'secluded beach' and 'impressive' castle crowned

A new list of the "best seaside towns" across the UK has been shared by travel experts, and a picturesque Scottish coastal town with a "secluded beach" is featured.

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8 hours ago Strictly's Jamie and pro Jowita look closer than ever after tour drama amid 'secret romance'

Strictly Come Dancing stars were spotted enjoying some downtime in Leeds during their tour break. Among them, Jamie Borthwick and Jowita Przystal were seen together, further fueling romance rumours.

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3 hours ago European Central Bank cuts rates for the fifth time as Germany and France teeter on the brink of recession

ECB chief Christine Lagarde (pictured) said the single currency bloc was 'set to remain weak in the near term' as the rate was cut from 3% to 2.75%.

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13 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal prepare second Watkins bid, Tel latest, Liverpool midfielder on the move

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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52 minutes ago DC crash: Former Olympics star's anguish as her skating club loses six members in tragedy

Nancy Kerrigan, who was a successful figure skater in the 1990s, shared her heartbreak at discovering six members of the Skating Club of Boston - including Spencer Lane - died in the DC plane crash

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10 hours ago Harry and Meghan are ridiculed by comedian at prestigious Netflix event in LA just weeks before launch of Duchess' new show

Hollywood's leading lights were playing close attention last night when streaming giant Netflix held its prestigious new-season launch in Los Angeles.

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18 hours ago Inside the life of The Apprentice's first Influencer candidate who used TikTok to build her seven

The Apprentice returns to screens on January 30, and among the power suits and cringe-worthy pitches is a viral sensation who has hit the headlines before the BBC show even begins.

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2 hours ago Patient slams hospital and shares horror pic of 'food that looks like vomit'

Jess Tague shared a photo of a lasagna meal she claims she was given as a patient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and many agreed it looked bad with one saying it had put her off her own dinner

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2 hours ago Watch as Richard Madeley confronts Rachel Reeves over her 'exaggerated' CV in GMB clash

The host, 68, brutally tore into the Chancellor, 45, as he quizzed her about why she had lied about the length of time she had worked at the Bank of England.

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9 hours ago Get ready for take off! Moment tourists are blown into the sea after standing behind jet to get the perfect shot at 'world's scariest airport'

Dubbed one of the 'scariest' runways in the world due to its proximity to the sea, the airport in the Caribbean island of St Marteen is a hotspot for aviation enthusiasts.

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4 hours ago Darts top 10 star is still waiting for £60,000 bookies pay out for World Championship thriller

The Australian ace produced magic at the Ally Pally with his perfect nine-dart leg in his loss to Luke Woodhouse.

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15 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal prepare second Watkins bid and rival Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham for Tel

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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96 minutes ago ‘A wonderful friend’: Tributes paid to Marianne Faithfull after death aged 78

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also shared their thoughts.

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14 hours ago Olivia Attwood reveals the thing that made her break down in tears while filming 'most shocking series' of her ITV show Getting Filthy Rich and shares what she really thinks of sex workers

The TV personality, 33, revealed series three is the 'most shocking yet' and forced her to step outside her comfort zone.

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11 hours ago This groundbreaking method can predict bowel cancer with 90% accuracy, new research finds

This method will brings us closer to a potential blood test that could help doctors identify which IBD patients are most at risk

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3 hours ago Major update on maternity and neonatal services at Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend

The units within the hospital have been closed since September last year but the closure was extended following severe leaks throughout the roof area in December

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13 hours ago Is YOUR home being taken over by your possessions? Read our decluttering expert's top tips on how to transform your house into a spacious haven you can be proud of

Ask most people for the number one thing they'd want more of in their home, and the answer would be space. Here are the clever solutions to maximise yours.

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6 hours ago When does the January transfer window close? Deadline day for Man United, Man City and late deals

Manchester United and Manchester City transfer news as the January transfer window approaches its final stretch

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17 hours ago Arsenal still want Ollie Watkins transfer as Aston Villa man gives 'farewell presents'

Arsenal are considering a second bid for Ollie Watkins before the transfer window closes, but the Gunners face a race against time to get a deal over the line

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2 hours ago Tribute paid to 'cheeky' boy, 13, found dead at school as family make 11

Connor Slade, 13, was found dead at Melin Primary School in Neath, South Wales on Wednesday, with the school closed as a result of the incident as an investigation is launched

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20 hours ago Video shows horrifying moment plane explodes in midair collision near Washington DC

A plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into the Potomac River in the US shortly after 9pm local time at the Ronald Reagan National Airport

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13 hours ago Jhon Duran passes medical in London amid fresh twist in Aston Villa star's transfer

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are close to completing the signing of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with the 21-year-old completing a medical in London after the two clubs agreed a fee

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3 hours ago I'm A Celeb's Melvin Odoom 'ghosted' by Carol Vorderman after crush confession

BBC Radio host Melvin Odoom teased that he had a crush on Carol Vorderman whilst a campmate on I'm A Celebrity last year and shared an update with GK Barry on her podcast recently

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9 hours ago Amazon cuts price of bulk buy Kinder chocolate box by 8% and it's perfect to store for Easter

This Kinder chocolate deal on Amazon is perfect to save for Easter

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18 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal prepare second Watkins bid and rival Chelsea for Tel, Man Utd medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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3 hours ago As a human rights lawyer, I fight against discrimination in all its forms. Witnessing the recent anti

In the face of those who refuse to see our humanity, I choose to imagine that we are humane enough to believe in theirsMy grandmother, Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM, passed away in August 2024 just days after her 98th birthday. Just one week before, she attended her great-granddaughter’s Jewish day school to share her remarkable story of survival with the Year 6 students. Her parting message was simple: “Never forget. Don’t hate”. Although she could no longer stand up straight, in her decades-long commitment to Holocaust education as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum, she was indefatigable until the end.When she died, we lost an empire of knowledge. Just as we do whenever we lose a survivor. Her strength of character, her disarming candour, her twinkly eyes, her testimony and her light have secreted themselves in the hearts of the thousands of people she touched, like little mirrors reflecting flashes of her life. A giant photo mosaic. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago I thought I'd solved the eternal issue of trying to lose baby weight while still enjoying chocolate and sugar. But my solution left me with a bizarre eating disorder

Trying to slim down after the birth of her first child, Lucy Hake thought she'd solved a problem familiar to many dieters: how to satisfy cravings for calorific food without sabotaging her weight-loss efforts.

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3 hours ago Melania Trump's official portrait photographer insists photo 'didn't need to be retouched'

The photo, taken by Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux, was taken in such perfect conditions, it reportedly didn't need touching up.

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10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m striker deal, Tel fee agreed

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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18 hours ago World media reacts to Celtic 'redemption' at Aston Villa as Champions League spectacle forces grovelling Rodgers apology

It was a classic Euro night at Villa Park as the Hoops returned north of the border with plenty of credit in the bank

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3 hours ago Two men close to Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot

Two men close to Benin’s president have been sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a coup in the small West African country

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4 hours ago Exact date huge asteroid could collide with Earth as Nasa keeps close eye on impact chances

The newly-discovered near-Earth asteroid has a slight chance of smacking into our planet

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10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m agreement, Duran medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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19 hours ago Shotts boss praises players after making league leaders Clydebank fight for narrow win

The Bonny lost 1-0 at Holm Park and John McKeown was impressed by his side's display against the Premier leaders

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4 hours ago Door appeared ajar on a kit plane in California crash that killed 2 and injured 19

A door was apparently not fully closed on a homebuilt airplane that crashed in Southern California earlier this month

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4 hours ago Bridget Jones star shares Fiona Bruce 'cocktail' secret during The One Show appearance

BBC's The One Show featured Bridget Jones star Sarah Solemani who shared a surprising secret about newsreader Fiona Bruce that she had learned while preparing for the role

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11 hours ago The most pricey part of their wedding day is costing Brits over £6k, and it's not the ring

"Think seasonal, and where possible local"

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5 hours ago Murderer seen 'acting awkwardly' by man at riverside near where body parts found

A man who knew murderer Steve Sansom said he saw him acting strange and they had an "awkward" conversation close to where body parts belonging to Sarah Mayhew were found in south London

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6 hours ago 12 of the best romantic Airbnbs in the UK for cosy Valentine’s celebrations and couple’s trips

From remote cabins to off-grid retreats, find the perfect Airbnb this Valentine’s Day for a romantic getaway

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11 hours ago Bosses at children's hospice charity CHAS 'so sad' after Storm Eowyn caused £60,000 worth of damage

CHAS says the garden at Robin House in Balloch suffered around £60,000 worth of damage in Storm Eowyn.

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7 hours ago The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities | Editorial

The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety firstFew stretches of airspace on the planet are as busy or as carefully monitored as the skies above Washington DC. Commercial and military aircraft are on the move there at all times. The greatest concentration is around Reagan National airport, the city’s principal domestic hub, which sits on the west bank of the Potomac River within sight of the Capitol dome.No one yet knows how a Black Hawk military helicopter collided with an American Eagle flight from Wichita above the Potomac on Wednesday evening. But the destruction was total. No survivors have been found from among the 64 people on board the flight from Kansas or among the three-strong crew of the helicopter. By early Thursday, the rescue effort was already a recovery operation. Bodies were being lifted from the river’s icy waters through the day.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like ...

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6 hours ago Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted as

The late singer made her share of bad decisions – but someone this artistically adventurous and unafraid was never going to have an ordinary life• News: Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78It is difficult to think of a moment in pop history less receptive to a 1960s icon relaunching their career than in 1979. At that point, British rock and pop resolutely inhabited a world shaped by punk: it was the year of 2-Tone and Tubeway Army’s Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, of Ian Dury at No 1 and Blondie releasing the bestselling album of the year. And it was a central tenet of punk that the 1960s and their attendant “culture freaks” were, as Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren put it: “fucking disgusting vampiric the most narcissistic generation there has ever been,” and that the decade’s famous names should no longer be afforded the kind of awed reverence they had enjoyed for most of the 70s. “No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” as the Clash had sung.And yet Marian...

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12 hours ago Friends of John Prescott say it was 'amazing' how he dealt with silent disease

According to his beloved wife Pauline, John Prescott spent the final few months of his life surrounded by loved ones in a local care home after she revealed he had been living with Alzheimer's

Economics

7 hours ago Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors

Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fightingA US security firm is hiring nearly 100 US special forces veterans to help run a checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas truce, introducing armed American contractors into the heart of one of the world’s most violent conflict zones.UG Solutions, a low-profile company founded in 2023 and based in Davidson, North Carolina, is offering a daily rate starting at $1,100 with a $10,000 advance to veterans it hires, according to a recruitment email. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago MPs call for banking hubs to sell stamps to counter Post Office closures

Hubs set up to compensate for the loss of high street banks should also offer postal services to help stem the tide of Post Office closures, MPs said.

Politics

12 hours ago European Central Bank cuts interest rates to support growth as eurozone economy stagnates

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB cuts main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthIt was a flash reading on the Eurozone economy, so we don’t have the details on what the drivers were. But it’s clear that it was a weak end to 2024.But the European Central Bank might be able to spur a bit of economic growth in the eurozone with looser monetary policy.This marks a weak end to last year, following positive growth in the first three quarters of 2024. As a result, first estimates suggest that the currency bloc as a whole grew by 0.7% in 2024. Declining activity in Germany – the Eurozone’s largest economy – has weighed on the bloc’s growth, with German GDP contracting by 0.2% on the quarter. This suggests Germany has now seen annual declines in activity for two consecutive years.In 2025, further loosening of monetary conditions is expected to provide a modest uptick in activity for both Germany and the Eurozone, with growth expecte...

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8 hours ago Daughter of heroic teacher murdered in Dunblane Tragedy urges King Charles to award George Cross

The daughter of Gwen Mayor is to write to the King to ask him to posthoumously award her the George Cross, the UK's highest civilian gallantry award.

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8 hours ago Made In Chelsea's Emily Blackwell shares wedding plans with baby daughter's important role

Made In Chelsea star Emily Blackwell has shared an insight into her wedding plans with fiance Jordan Oldershaw, and the special role their baby daughter will have in the nuptials.

Politics

12 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal's Watkins bid faces £64m agreement as Liverpool star on the move

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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8 hours ago Hollywood star Naomi Watts reveals crippling health battle that left her feeling 'alone, ashamed and like she'd never be sexy again' in emotional Loose Women interview

The actress, 56, opened up in an emotional Loose Women interview and revealed that she was close to the menopause aged just 36.

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8 hours ago Fearne Cotton, 43, admits she 'wets herself' while running as she shares candid health update after tumour removal and marriage split

The presenter admitted that while she has always loved running, her body has naturally changed over the years as she grows older.

Politics

13 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway's arts sector handed massive £2million boost thanks to Creative Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival, Cample Line, Glenkens Community and Arts Trust, The Sove Network and Wigtown Festival Company will receive the funding over the next three years.

Economics

9 hours ago Bloodthirsty couple who murdered woman and dumped dismembered body in 'wicked' fantasy jailed for life

Steve Sansom and Gemma Watts shared an interest in sado-masochistic violence

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8 hours ago British holiday chief tells Canary Islands to stop playing a 'dangerous game' and end anti

Steve Heapy issued the alert at Spain 's International Tourism Trade Fair, saying: 'Anti-tourism protests and derogatory comments from local administrations make tourists feel unwelcome.

Politics

14 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December, Bank of England figures show

Some 66,526 deals got the green light in December, up from 66,061 in November, the Bank said

Economics

10 hours ago Man arrested in Scots village after more than 20 puppies were abandoned

The 25-year-old was arrested in Canonbie on suspicion of three incidents of causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals.

Events

8 hours ago New DIY waste rules in UK as households face being turned away from tips

The government changed the rules around DIY waste disposal in England last year, but millions of people have still been turned away from local recycling centres

Politics

15 hours ago Wowcher's travel deals include romantic escapes in the Lake District to Barcelona breaks

Wowcher has some amazing travel deals perfect for a romantic Valentine's break, with getaways to the Lake District, Morocco, Barcelona and even a mystery holiday on offer

Economics

10 hours ago Stirling residents urged to be wary of 'rogue traders' in aftermath of Storm Eowyn

Stirling Council has urged residents and businesses to be careful of rogue traders attempting to cash in on the aftermath of Storm Eowyn.

Events

9 hours ago Michelle Obama shares message from 'Barack and I' as she reflects on inauguration tragedy amid marriage rumors

The 61-year-old had taken to her Instagram on Wednesday in announcing that The Obama Presidential Center would be honoring Hadiya Pendleton.

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15 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December – Bank of England figures

One property expert described the start of 2025 as ‘upbeat’.

Economics

10 hours ago Pictured: Boy, 13, found dead at primary school in 'tragic incident' as police launch probe

Connor Slade, 13, died in the grounds of Melin Primary School in Neath, South Wales, which was closed after the discovery in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Events

9 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby start to start Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy

Stafford McDowall has been named in Gregor Townsend's 15 for Saturday's game with Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

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15 hours ago German and French economies shrink ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthThe decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts in a major win for environmental campaigners.The proposed Rosebank development – the UK’s biggest untapped oilfield, due to be developed by Norwegian oil company Equinor – had been given the go-ahead in 2023 under the previous government. Continue reading...

Economics

10 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Torvill and Dean pen emotional tribute to American Airlines crash victims

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have taken to social media to share their condolences after an American Airline flight with 64 on board crashed into a helicopter

Events

9 hours ago Gartmore composer latest to support campaign against music tuition cuts

The £250,000 worth of cuts to the service have been floated by a £13million funding gap for this year's budget.

Politics

15 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway tractor rally against inheritance tax changes to go ahead

The event at Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas has been rearranged after the country was hit by Storm Eowyn.

Economics

11 hours ago Martin Lewis warns against crucial pension mistake as he shares top tips for savers

The money saving expert says there are many ways to boost a pension pot

Events

9 hours ago Fabio Hurzeler confirms Evan Ferguson talks after West Ham transfer interest

Republic of Ireland international keen to bank first-team football after struggles with fitness

Politics

15 hours ago B&M fans 'obsess' over 'stylish' £10 wireless lamps that 'add class to any room'

Some claimed that 'nobody would ever guess' that the battery-powered lights came from the local discount home store

Economics

11 hours ago Gardening expert warns not to make 'common mistake' this month or risk 'disaster'

A gardening expert has shared the "most common mistake" people make in January that can spell disaster for future plants, flowers and vegetables - and what you should be doing instead

Events

9 hours ago John Prescott gets poignant last laugh as funeral cortege arrives in two Jags

Sir Keir Starmer, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown joined John's widow Lady Pauline, 82, and their sons Johnathan and David to share treasured memories of a man who helped shape modern Labour.

Politics

16 hours ago Heartbreaking Christmas snap of boy who died in nursery tragedy as £35k raised

"It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Jude Gerrard."

Economics

12 hours ago US figure skating team on doomed Washington plane shared haunting snap before crash

A member of the US figure skating team shared a photo from inside the plane that tragically crashed in Washington - We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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9 hours ago Expert shares Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's UK return plans after new royal baby

Princess Beatrice and her sister are believed to have remained close to Harry and Meghan following their royal exit - but will the Sussexes head back to the UK to meet Beatrice's new baby?

Politics

16 hours ago Royal Mail to cut deliveries under regulator proposals; Shell hikes investor payouts – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as UK postal service set to deliver on alternate weekdays and drop SaturdaysGermany’s Dax stock market index is also in on the party with a new record high, while Spain’s Ibex benchmark is at its highest since 2008, before the Eurozone crisis crunched its economy for a decade.Spain’s stock market has risen strongly in the last couple of years, as the country has become the surprise leader of the European economy – with a growth rate far outstripping the EU’s largest economy, Germany.Posts record funds under management of £190.21bn at 2024-end, above analysts’ views of £187.4bn, according to company-compiled consensus. Continue reading...

Economics

12 hours ago US figure skater on crashed American Airlines flight shared haunting final post

The photo was taken shortly before the doomed airline departed.

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