1 hour ago Mortgage rates RISE for first time since February as Budget fears grow

Average mortgage rates are on the rise for the first time in eight months, as lenders exercise caution ahead of possible tax rises in November's Budget.

Economics

4 h. ago Worry for homeowners as average mortgage rates rise for first time since February

Higher than expected inflation has dashed hopes of a series of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England

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6 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 October: Lloyds lifts car finance provision, mortgage rates rise

Lloyds Banking Group today made a big increase to the amount it will need to cover motor finance mis-selling compensation.

Economics

6 h. ago Average mortgage rates rise for the first time since February

Higher than expected inflation has dashed hopes of a series of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England

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67 h. ago Deadly rare cancer surges in young people as experts sound alarm due to 'sheer numbers'

Scientists are warning that rates of a rare but highly deadly cancer are on the rise in the US, with cases climbing three times faster than other, more common, cancers.

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8 d. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Chelsea as three 4/10s fail to impress for Arne Slot's side

Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Estevao's 95th-minute winner handing the Reds consecutive Premier League losses for the first time since February

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1 week ago Bad Bunny: I want to show off Puerto Rican culture at Super Bowl show

He will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX half-time show in February.

Culture

2 w. ago Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny to headline 2026 Super Bowl half

Latin trap and reggaeton artist to lead NFL half-time celebration on 8 February, following Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking 2025 showBad Bunny will headline the NFL’s biggest stage next year: the Super Bowl half-time show in northern California.The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that the Grammy-winning artist will lead the halftime festivities from Levi’s Stadium on 8 February in Santa Clara, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Prince Harry's Royal return plans blocked as King Charles takes him 'by surprise'

Prince Harry met with the King for a 'distinctly formal' gathering at Clarence House earlier this month, marking the first time the pair met face-to-face since February last year

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2 w. ago Former Rangers boss Philippe Clement ‘eyed for stunning return to management as top Euro club make him No1 candidate’

PHILIPPE CLEMENT looks set to finally make his return to management - eight months on from his Rangers axe. The Belgian manager has been without a dugout role since he shown the door at Rangers back in February. Clement, 51, has been making good use of his time away from management, though, as he recently...

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2 w. ago Israel Adesanya provides update on next UFC fight as he ‘moves on’ from opponent

The former two-time champion last fought in February, suffering an upset TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov

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2 w. ago DWP PIP payments could rise to nearly £200 a week from April

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will continue to rise each year in line with the September inflation rate

Economics

2 w. ago Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns

New government data shows another decline in sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults, but also a continued rise in syphilis in newborns

Politics

3 w. ago London stocks rise after Fed cuts rates as expected; focus on Bank of England By Reuters

London stocks rise after Fed cuts rates as expected; focus on Bank of England By Reuters  Investing.com

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3 w. ago London stocks rise after Fed cuts rates as expected; focus on Bank of England

London stocks rise after Fed cuts rates as expected; focus on Bank of England  Reuters

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3 w. ago UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold on ThursdayAt 3.8%, the latest UK inflation data certainly isn’t welcome news for the Bank of England ahead of its decision on Thursday, where it’s widely expected to leave rates on hold, said James Smith, developed markets UK economist at ING.Yet the latest data doesn’t dramatically move the needle one way or another on the prospect of a further rate cut later this year.Inflation is more or less at a peak, though it’s likely to stay in the 3.5-4% area for the rest of this year.However, we think there is still scope for services inflation to undershoot the Bank’s forecasts further in the next release for September. And more broadly, we are seeing a significant easing in rental growth, which is set to be a significant source of service sector disinflation over the coming months.If we’re right about that, it would tip the balance ...

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