admin The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Wednesday as traders digested news that UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.5% in December. This was down from 2.6% in November, according to the Office for National Statistics. Economists had expected inflation to stay steady at 2.6%. Core inflation fell to 3.2% from 3.5%, also … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Arne Slot brushed off chants from Nottingham Forest fans on Tuesday night that insinuated the Liverpool manager was cracking under the pressure. The Reds came away from the City Ground with a 1-1 draw, and a point at the side second in the league will be taken as a positive even … Read more
Global economies are facing declining optimism amid growing concerns about the impact of armed conflicts, according to an influential report. However, climate change leading to extreme weather events remains the biggest concern over the long term, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual global risk survey. The report, released ahead of next week’s annual … Read more
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday will defend the Biden administration’s response to the COVID pandemic, arguing that its stimulus spending and other policies led to robust growth and averted millions of job losses. In her last major speech before leaving office on Tuesday, Yellen will argue that … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Global oil markets face a smaller surplus this year than previously expected amid stronger demand and new risks to supply, the International Energy Agency said. Most Read from Bloomberg World inventories are set to expand by 725,000 barrels a day in 2025, rather than the 950,000 barrels a day projected before, the adviser … Read more
(Reuters) – Futures tracking Wall Street’s main indexes were muted on Wednesday as investors awaited a slew of big bank earnings and a crucial inflation report that could influence market direction, especially for U.S. stocks currently sitting on ripe valuations. At 04:27 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were up 35 points, or 0.08%, S&P 500 E-minis … Read more
The nurse who was allegedly stabbed during her shift at the Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday has been named. Achamma Cherian, aged in her 50s, has been named in reports as the nurse who was allegedly stabbed with a pair of scissors over the weekend. Roman Haque, 37, from Yasmin Gardens in Royton, Oldham, is … Read more
McDonald’s has confirmed its Happy Meals will now look a lot different, with a shakeup aimed at kids aged 4-11. While Happy Meal boxes are known for their red and yellow colouring and smile design, new “bespoke” Sonic 3 boxes are now available in UK restaurants, with the launch “celebrating” the recently-released Sonic the Hedgehog … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Borussia Dortmund were humbled 4-2 by 17th-placed Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga amid rumours that former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could take over. The German giants fell to their sixth defeat of the campaign after initially falling behind 3-0 at the break. Giovanni Reyna and Jamie Grittens scored two goals in … Read more
MPs have suggested that women and their partners should have the right to paid bereavement leave in the event of a miscarriage. Sick leave is an “inappropriate and inadequate form of employer support” for couples following such a pregnancy loss, the Women and Equalities Committee said. Since April 2020, workers can be eligible for statutory … Read more