13 h. ago Landmark deal could help bring hundreds of Red Arrows assembly jobs to Ayrshire

The GMB Union has signed a landmark deal with Aeralis – the company set to build next generation of Red Arrows – to create 4,000 aerospace jobs.

Economics

42 h. ago Mind the Gap: Sliding Dollar Reins in US Firms' Pay in London

Mind the Gap: Sliding Dollar Reins in US Firms' Pay in London  Law.com

Economics

57 h. ago Nvidia to report earnings amid market selloff and rising fears of AI crash

Company set to beat Wall Street expectations but analysts await projections for future demand for firm’s AI chipsAll eyes are on Nvidia, the bellwether for the AI industry, as analysts and investors hope the chipmaker’s third-quarter earnings assuage concerns about whether the high-flying valuations of AI firms have peaked.A great deal will ride on how confident Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, appears in his forward-looking guidance. Analysts and experts say that although they are largely confident Nvidia will beat Wall Street expectations, they are anxiously awaiting news on the status of industry demand for the firm’s AI chips. Continue reading...

Events

63 h. ago Meghan Markle hits back at 'beige' claims as she wears $500 burgundy dress while glazing a turkey

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, was seen glazing a turkey with her brand's $32 sage-infused honey and tying ribbons to advertise her brand's new holiday collection.

Politics

7 d. ago Mining firm BHP found liable in UK for disastrous Brazilian dam collapse

About 600,000 people seeking compensation a decade on from disaster that killed 19 and devastated villagesThe global mining company BHP Group has been found liable for the deadly 2015 collapse of a Brazilian dam, in a landmark ruling that could pave the way for a multibillion-dollar payout.The high court in London on Friday, Mrs Justice O’Farrell ruled that BHP was responsible for the collapse of the Fundão dam in Mariana despite not owning the dam at the time. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago ‘Fashion has the power to create jobs, preserve culture and transform lives’: is Lagos the world’s most exciting fashion week?

Since its inception 15 years ago, the Nigerian event has established itself on the international fashion calendar. Platforming sustainability and social issues, and showcasing local talent, it’s doing things a little differentlyInside a marquee in the grounds of Lagos’s five-star Federal Palace hotel and casino, models wearing sharply tailored suits and flowing woven pieces in earthy tones walk down the catwalk to the beats of Yoruba talking drums, an ancestral instrument that can mimic the sound of speech. The show, presenting the latest collection from the brand Emmy Kasbit – known for transforming handwoven Akwete fabric into modern silhouettes – marked the official start of 2025’s Lagos fashion week, which took place in the former Nigerian capital last month.From a dedicated catwalk space featuring more than 70 designers, to the American singer Ciara closing one of the shows wearing a gele – a traditional Nigerian head wrap – the showcase, which takes place every October, has co...

Society

9 d. ago Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built | Jamie Mackay

Troubled waters over the world’s longest suspension bridge are no surprise. The Italian government should be funding public servicesA dozen or so times each day, as Italy’s southbound Intercity rail service arrives in the Calabrian town of Villa San Giovanni, the journey comes to a dramatic halt. The train is decoupled from its tracks, carefully loaded on to the deck of a ferry, and secured in place. The entire cargo then eases out into the Strait of Messina en route to Sicily. Invariably, this 25-minute crossing becomes an impromptu community moment. Passengers abandon their carriages, flocking to the ship’s top-deck snack bar to share freshly fried arancini, trade anecdotes, and admire the vista over Mount Etna’s distant peak, before returning to continue their journey by rail.For tourists and itinerant visitors like myself, the ferry crossing is a charming novelty. For local people, however, it has long been a defining part of their identity. In his 1941 novel, Conversations in S...

Politics

1 week ago Alan Sheehan sacked LIVE updates as Swansea City part company with boss

The Swans are set to part company with Alan Sheehan

Politics

1 week ago Your Party row erupts over hundreds of thousands of pounds in donations

Clash the latest in months of political infighting between the camps of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah SultanaThe feud between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana over the future of the leftwing Your Party has taken another twist with the two camps arguing publicly over hundreds of thousands of pounds in donations.Sultana offered to transfer £600,000 from a company the party’s founders set up earlier this year, only to be rebuffed by allies of Corbyn who accused her of playing “political games” with supporters’ money. Continue reading...

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1 week ago New £20 beauty baubles contain up to £70 worth of brands like Laneige and Liz Earle

Boots has launched its brand new collection of beauty baubles ready for Christmas gifting and you can nab three different ones for £20 each with up to £70 worth of products inside

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Proud’ Heidi Klum, 53, poses with daughter Leni, 21, for lingerie shoot as she talks sunbathing topless at home

THE apple doesn’t fall far from the tree for Heidi Klum and her daughter Leni. The German-born supermodel, 53, posed with her 21-year-old to show off lingerie brand Intermissi’s latest collection. The mother and daughter duo wore long sleeve pyjama tops and pants from the new range. Back in 2023, Heidi and Leni caused controversy for...

Events

2 w. ago Supermarket shoppers load up their trollies with new £40 cashmere jumpers that 'rival M&S'

This unexpected supermarket brand has just launched its first-ever 100% cashmere collection, and it's some of the best-value knits you'll find on the high street

Economics

2 w. ago Popular plushie brand Jellycat unveils exclusive new collectible at Selfridges

Jellycat has created a cute new collectible resembling the iconic Selfridges yellow shopping bag

Politics

3 w. ago Randy Andrew 'saw 40 escorts' and 'high society' women during Thailand trip

A former UK government official previously shared his experiences with Prince Andrew during his time as a trade envoy in Thailand, where he made a number of private and taxpayer-funded visits

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3 w. ago London copper dips on firmer dollar, but set for monthly gains

London copper dips on firmer dollar, but set for monthly gains  TradingView

Economics

3 w. ago Jude Bellingham stars alongside Dua Lipa's fiance Callum Turner in new Louis Vuitton collection inspired by Pharrell Williams

The brand revealed its Men's Spring Summer 2026 pre-collection this week, with the set inspired by singer Pharrell Williams. Bellingham and Turner are seen in country gardens.

Politics

3 w. ago Shell’s profits pass $43bn after production hits new highs in Brazil and Gulf of Mexico

Oil company plans to buy back shares for 16th consecutive quarter as protesters say its earnings are ‘horror show’Profits at Shell have climbed to more than $43bn for the year so far after fossil fuel production in the Gulf of Mexico reached a 20-year high and production in Brazil set a new record.The oil company reported better than expected earnings of $5.4bn for the third quarter, a 27% increase on the $4.3bn in the previous three-month period – but lower than the $6bn recorded over the same period a year earlier. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Virgin Trains set to compete with Eurostar as Richard Branson's company gets important green light

Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy hails regulator’s decision to let Virgin Trains share Eurostar’s east London train depot - and pushes for Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations to be reopened

Politics

3 w. ago Nvidia set to become first $5 trillion company after unveiling plan to build seven new supercomputers for US

While Nvidia remains the clear front runner in the AI race, peers have crossed $4 trillion in market value in recent months

Politics

3 w. ago Fresh hope as Asian shares soar to record levels while Trump seeks trade deals

Asian shares have rallied with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 topping 50,000

Politics