3 h. ago How to survive a nuclear explosion: Expert reveals the safest things to do if they see a detonation

UK-based Michael Taylor, an influencer specialising in financial and trading advice, took a break from his usual content to explain how to best survive a nuclear blast.

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20 h. ago UK’s financial watchdog launches probe into troubled Wood Group

The Financial Conduct Authority’s probe will look into the period between January 2023 and November 2024.

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22 h. ago Perth fire victims offered financial support from Perth and Kinross Council

The local authority has pledged £250,000 to help those most affected

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26 h. ago Relaxed stress testing means some home buyers could borrow £1000s more on mortgages from today

Leeds Building Society said its changes from today will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging

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26 h. ago Centrica preparing to take 15% stake in Sizewell C nuclear plant, reports say

The investment would mean Centrica has about the same size stake in Sizewell C as EDF, the Financial Times reported.

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27 h. ago Home sales jump by a quarter month on month in May following April slump

Stamp duty discounts became less generous in April, but transaction figures for May show a pick-up in house sales.

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45 h. ago Building society’s mortgage change could help some people borrow thousands more

Leeds Building Society said its changes from Friday will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging.

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45 h. ago Council reports underspend at end of financial year despite continued pressures

Officers said the figure was boosted by Welsh Government grants that "significantly masks" underlying budget pressures

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53 h. ago Shell confirms it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP

Shell told investors on Thursday that no discussions with BP over a possible deal had taken place.

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63 h. ago Barcelona set for major 'financial boost' amid transfer interest in Man United's Marcus Rashford

The Catalan giants have played their home games at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium for the past two seasons

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3 d. ago New initiative will 'help small businesses unlock the financial benefits of sustainability'

The Green Growth Programme is a free programme aimed at equipping small business owners with the knowledge and tools to understand how sustainability can boost the bottom line

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3 d. ago Tesla’s EU sales slump continues; China’s premier warns global trade tensions ‘intensifying’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in UK defence Babcock have surged 13% at the start of trading, after it upgraded its medium-term forecasts and hailed a ‘new era’ for defence (see earlier post).After several turbulent sessions, the financial markets seem calm this morning, as the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds.‘’Optimism about the fragile ceasefire holding between Iran and Israel has bubbled through markets, lifting equities, but more doubts are now creeping in about the truce holding.Wall Street rose in a relief wave, pushing the S&P 500 close to record highs. Sentiment has held up in Asia and European indices largely look set for a positive start to trading. Nevertheless, a little more uncertainty is seeping in. A leaked report from US Intelligence casting doubt on the effectiveness of the US strikes in crippling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, has led to some worries that military action could resume. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Asian shares gain as investors shift focus to Federal Reserve, tariffs

Asian shares have logged modest gains after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high

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3 d. ago Gen X is the least financially secure generation — and most Americans say they need six figures to live comfortably

Compounding financial pressures are making the dream of a single-income household a thing of the past, analysts say

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3 d. ago The home buyers who could benefit from possible mortgage rule changes

The UK’s financial watchdog has initiated a "public conversation" into the future of the mortgage market, potentially easing access for first-time buyers, the self-employed, and those borrowing into retirement.

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3 d. ago French giants Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 over financial difficulties

The decision can be appealed

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4 d. ago Invesco latest financial services firm to be hit by Palestine Action

Invesco's Westminster office was attacked by Palestine Action activists on Monday, as red paint was plastered on the walls of the global investment firm's building

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5 d. ago HSBC UK cuts financial advice fee to 1% for Premier customers

The move is part of the bank’s efforts to attract ‘mass affluent’ customers.

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7 d. ago Noel Edmonds' financial woes at £15m mansion laid bare in ITV show

Former Deal or No Deal host Noel Edmonds has opened up about his financial worries

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7 d. ago Amazon under UK investigation over alleged failure to pay suppliers on time

Regulator says it has ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect company breached groceries supply code of practiceBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s grocery industry watchdog has launched an investigation into Amazon over allegations that the retail and technology company is failing to pay its suppliers on time.The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) said it had “reasonable grounds” to suspect that Amazon had breached a part of the groceries supply code of practice, which mandates that there should not be delays in payments made to suppliers. Continue reading...

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