3 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks retreat from highs following volatile week

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks retreat from highs following volatile week  Yahoo Finance UK

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3 h. ago 'I visited European island where people live past 100 and now know the secret'

A journalist visited a Greek island, one of the world's longest-lived communities, and she was floored after speaking to medical experts and energetic 100-year-olds

Society

21 h. ago Eurovision song contest to go on tour to celebrate 70th anniversary

‘Iconic performers’ will visit 10 European cities, as event reels from boycott over Israel’s 2026 participation The Eurovision song contest will go on its first ever tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary, its organiser has said, as it reels from a boycott due to Israel’s participation.Five countries have pulled out of the contest over Israel’s war in Gaza, leaving 35 to participate in the world’s biggest live televised music event – the fewest since entry was expanded in 2004. Continue reading...

Culture

26 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London rises to record high as UK economy returns to growth

FTSE 100 LIVE: London rises to record high as UK economy returns to growth  Yahoo Finance UK

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29 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index at record as GDP rebounds, Dunelm shares slump

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

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30 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London muted as UK economy beats growth forecasts

FTSE 100 LIVE: London muted as UK economy beats growth forecasts  Yahoo Finance UK

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30 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: GDP rebounds, Taylor Wimpey and Dunelm under pressure

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

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31 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: GDP rebounds, Taylor Wimpey facing margin pressure

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

Events

53 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 January: Index sets new record, Pearson and Hays fall after updates

Recruitment sector conditions remain tough after Hays today reported another big drop in net fees.

Politics

54 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 January: Pearson and Hays post updates, gold price record

Recruitment sector conditions remain tough after Hays today reported another big drop in net fees.

Politics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Whitbread rallies, Games Workshop posts record profit

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Persimmon and Whitbread post updates, Nikkei surges

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

Events

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Persimmon and Whitbread posts updates, Nikkei surges

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

Events

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 January: Gold hits new record, Barclays shares under pressure

Geopolitics and questions over US Federal Reserve independence today drove gold to yet another record price.

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 January: Gold in demand, British Land CEO to step down

Geopolitics and questions over US Federal Reserve independence today drove gold to yet another record price.

Politics

4 d. ago Pilot's chilling last words before fatal plane crash on UK flight to Tenerife

Dan-Air Flight 1008 was en route from Manchester to Tenerife when it crashed into the mountains of the island, killing all 146 people on board

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4 d. ago Tiny UK island with just three residents is looking for people to work there

Two miles off the tip of the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales is a 1.5-mile-long island, known as the legendary 'Island of 20,000 Saints'.

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7 d. ago Visiting EU leaders pledge to support Syria's recovery after years of civil war

European Union officials have visited Syria for the first time to meet with interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa

Politics

7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 09 January: Glencore surges on Rio Tinto talks, Sainsbury’s under pressure

FTSE 100-listed Rio Tinto and Glencore are at the centre of M&A speculation after they confirmed talks over a plan to create the world’s largest mining company.

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7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 09 January: Rio and Glencore in merger talks, Sainsbury’s update

FTSE 100-listed Rio Tinto and Glencore are at the centre of M&A speculation after they confirmed talks over a plan to create the world’s largest mining company.

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