30 m. ago FTSE 100 hits record high after optimistic UK economic reports

For the week, the FTSE 100 rose 3.1%, the FTSE 250 advanced 3.4% and the AIM All-Share went up 0.7%.

Economics

33 m. ago Still life that never moved: mystery of missing Picasso painting solved

Artwork that vanished en route from Madrid to Granada seemingly never made it on to van in first placeFittingly enough for a still life, it would appear that the small Picasso painting that triggered a police investigation after apparently vanishing while en route from Madrid to Granada for an exhibition earlier this month scarcely moved from its pickup point.Officers from Spain’s Policía Nacional began searching for the gouache and pencil work Naturaleza muerta con guitarra (Still Life with Guitar) after it failed to arrive on a van that was bringing a consignment of loaned exhibits from the capital to the CajaGranada foundation on 3 October. Continue reading...

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39 m. ago Tony Iommi Joins Black Sabbath Ballet for a Surprise Performance in London

Tony Iommi Joins Black Sabbath Ballet for a Surprise Performance in London  American Songwriter

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46 m. ago Liverpool XI vs Brentford: Alexander Isak injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup

Record signing a doubt for trip to west London with Jeremie Frimpong also now sidelined

Society

47 m. ago Saturday racing tips: Best bets and previews for Doncaster & Cheltenham

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Saturday’s Premier cards at Doncaster and Cheltenham.

Politics

47 m. ago Equestrian couple sentenced for sexually abusing underage girl

Guy Simmonds, 37, had sexual intercourse with both his partner Lauren Jarvis, 26, and the girl in January last year.

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48 m. ago Men sentenced over London arson attack masterminded by Russia as part of a wider sabotage campaign

Men sentenced over London arson attack masterminded by Russia as part of a wider sabotage campaign  Newsday

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71 m. ago Bari Weiss is eyeing Fox News star Bret Baier and CNN’s Anderson Cooper for ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor chair

Sources also told The Independent that Weiss has also expressed interest in bringing Andercon Cooper over from CNN to lead the nightly news program.

Politics

74 m. ago Gang involved in arson attack on London warehouse for Wagner Group jailed

Gang involved in arson attack on London warehouse for Wagner Group jailed  Sky News

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74 m. ago Roar into New Year at a party with a difference at Natural History Museum

The stunning London venue is opening its doors to revellers who can party with the dinosaurs

Culture

75 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin's stylish London home with girlfriend Lauren

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has a glamorous home to come back to in London after gruelling dance rehersals

Politics

84 m. ago Zelensky warns Putin is creating a 'humanitarian disaster' in Ukraine as he meets Starmer and other leaders in London to discuss supplying long

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the Ukrainian president to Downing Street on Friday ahead of talks on how to increase pressure on Moscow and boost Ukraine's defences.

Events

90 m. ago London Underground signalling: How does it work and what can go wrong?

Exclusive: After a week of Northern line chaos, Simon Calder explains how the Tube’s communication systems work

Politics

91 m. ago Arsonists jailed for 'terror' attack on east London warehouse on behalf of Putin's Russia

Dylan Earl orchestrated the arson attack after getting instructions from agents of Putin’s Russia

Events

1 hour ago Wagner Group stooges jailed after blaze at UK warehouse storing Ukraine aid

The warehouse in Leyton, east London, was targeted by the terrorist Wagner Group because it was being used to supply humanitarian aid and StarLink satellite equipment to Ukraine

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1 hour ago Chef shares simple hack for perfect scrambled eggs using 1 kitchen item

Sian Almond, breakfast development chef at the Michelin-starred Pavyllon London, has shared her top tips for making the perfect scrambled eggs

Politics

1 hour ago Watch: Thieves caught trying to steal bike outside London police station in broad daylight

The pair were caught on CCTV attempting to break a bike lock on Bishopsgate

Events

1 hour ago Wagner Group stooges jailed for warehouse arson in planned ‘sabotage campaign’

The warehouse was targeted because it was being used to supply humanitarian aid and StarLink satellite equipment to Ukraine.

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1 hour ago Gang involved in Wagner Group ordered arson attack on London warehouse jailed

Gang involved in Wagner Group ordered arson attack on London warehouse jailed  Sky News

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2 h. ago Teenagers appear in court over Transport for London cyber attack

Teenagers appear in court over Transport for London cyber attack  BBC

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