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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Boohoo shareholders have rejected billionaire sportswear tycoon Mike Ashley’s attempt to join the board of the UK online fast-fashion retailer, following weeks...

FURIOUS shoppers are facing a Christmas nightmare as major delivery firms struggle to cope with the festive rush.The mountains of parcels undelivered have sparked a wave of online fury. 1We reveal which delivery firms are struggling to deliver the goodsDesperate...

Patients most "in need" should be able to see the same doctor at every appointment in their local GP surgery, the government says.GPs will be rewarded financially if they do this and if they go "above and beyond" preventing common...

Four in 10 Brits worried about how they'll afford Christmas this year but are using loyalty schemes to make their money go further READ SOURCE...

Diplomats welcome Peter Mandelson’s expected appointment as next ambassador to USGood morning. “I’m reliably informed that I will not be brought back,” Peter Mandelson told a podcast in June, when asked whether he might get a job in a Keir...

MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian central bank has cut its key interest rate by 300 basis points for a third time since its emergency hike in late February, citing cooling inflation and a recovery in the ruble.KIRILL Kudryavtsev | AFP |...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsNorth Korean hackers have stolen $1.34bn (£1bn) in...

Unicorn companies, or startups valued at $1 billion or more and often seen as major employers in the country, witnessed a decrease in workforce in the 12 months through August with an average attrition rate of 4.5%, according to a...

More universities are banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs in a sign of the sector’s shrinking social licence among young people.The annual survey of sustainability and ethics in higher education found there has been a 30% rise in the...

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in healthGet our free Health Check emailGet our free Health Check emailStonehenge was likely built as a project to unify ancient peoples from across the...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.British retail sales rebounded less than expected in November, capping a string of disappointing data for the UK economy. The quantity of...

The GST Council is expected to discuss lowering tax rates on life and health insurance premiums during its meeting on Saturday. Simultaneously, it may consider increasing taxes on luxury wristwatches, footwear, and apparel, along with introducing a distinct 35% tax...

NEW DELHI: Hexagon, an industrial IT firm, on Friday, announced a collaboration with the Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. This partnership was marked by the launch of the Center of Excellence (CoE), inaugurated by...

Sketty, GlamorganThis Edwardian house, two miles from Swansea city centre and next to Singleton Park, stands out because of its charcoal facade. The inside, over three storeys, is unusual, too. There is a big family kitchen and living room on...

Investing.com-- Bitcoin retreated further on Friday, marking its third consecutive day of declines as macroeconomic pressures induced by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and recent profit-taking amid record highs sparked an extended pullback. fell 3.7% to $97,002.0 by 00:46 ET...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK property myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Sadiq Khan’s flagship London housing fund may require a bailout after repeatedly missing repayments on a £300mn state loan and failing to...

A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with North Korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study.Research firm Chainalysis says hackers affiliated with the reclusive state stole $1.3bn of...

Food delivery apps in India are promising to bring biryani to hot beverages at customers’ doorsteps in under 10 minutes, as competition for impatient consumers intensifies among digital platforms.At least five companies, including Zomato Ltd. and its recently-listed rival Swiggy...

Investing.com-- Analysts at Bank of America (NYSE:) (BofA) expect limited downside for Japanese equities despite global uncertainties following recent policy updates by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) struck a hawkish...

President-elect Donald J. Trump was forced to negotiate with Democrats over the borrowing cap during his first term. READ SOURCE...

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India, in its board meeting on Wednesday, cleared proposals that are aimed at protecting the interest of mutual fund unitholders in New Fund Offers (NFOs), a system where a fund house sells units...

PM Sir Keir Starmer says a £1.6billion injection to repair seven million potholes will save motorists cash and make journeys safer.The boost for councils will reduce tyre blow-outs and buckled wheels.2PM Sir Keir Starmer says a £1.6billion injection to repair...

Joe Raedle/Getty Images News Under its new CEO, Elliott Hill, Nike (NYSE:NKE) is on a mission to restore the brand to its former glory by moving aggressively to move aged inventory, beefing up its digital presence, and limit promotional pricing....

Experts have weighed in (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Colon cancer could be caused by certain types of cooking oils, a new study has warned. Oils like sunflower, canola, corn and grapeseed have been highlighted as oils of concern. The piece published...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More OpenAI has expanded the number of applications its desktop apps can work with, including allowing Advanced Voice Mode to work with...

A US federal judge has allowed Coinbase to delist WBTC despite BiT Global’s objections. Judge Martínez-Olguín denied BiT Global’s TRO, citing lack of evidence of harm. Despite the delisting and Coinbase launching cbBTC, WBTC dominates the wrapped digital assets market...

We are more than companions to our non-species friends. Like they are to us, we, too, are connections that enrich our lives with unconditional love and joy. The beauty of being around a pet lies in their ability to create...

Dogecoin is approaching a critical juncture as it hovers near the $0.3563 mark, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), signaling oversold conditions. This suggests that the recent sell-off may have pushed the asset into undervalued territory, raising the possibility of...

Getty ImagesOne of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against Amazon, aiming to put pressure on the tech giant as it rushes out packages in the final run-up to Christmas.The Teamsters union said Amazon delivery drivers at...

The first teaser trailer for Superman, directed and written by James Gunn, offers a glimpse into a new cinematic era for the iconic superhero. This film redefines Superman’s role in the DC Universe.Teaser Trailer The teaser debuted during a press...

Jared Isaacman, Mission Commander, steps out of the manned Polaris Dawn mission's "Dragon" capsule after it splashed down off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida, after completing the first human spaceflight mission by non-government astronauts of the Polaris Program.- |...

Crypto Daily - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said the central bank does not intend to be involved in any government effort to stockpile and create a strategic reserve. Powell said the Federal Reserve is not allowed to own...

Este artículo también está disponible en español. The Bitcoin price action in the past 24 hours saw it breaking below the $100,000 price mark again very briefly before breaking above it again. Particularly, Bitcoin’s price action in the past 24...

Contrary to what is implied in your article (The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?, 1 December), the weight of expert opinion in medical microbiology rejects the existence of a “brain microbiome” in the sense of a resident...

Customers shop at a Nike store in an outlet mall in Los Angeles, Nov. 8, 2024.Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty ImagesNike on Thursday will report its fiscal second-quarter earnings, its first quarterly earnings under new CEO Elliott Hill,...

Chinese shopping app Temu has dominated the iPhone charts this year (Picture: Shutterstock) Temu has become the UK’s most downloaded iPhone app of 2024, according to new App Store data from Apple. The Chinese shopping app, which operates a direct-from-factory...

Steven Donziger, the embattled human rights attorney, has urged Joe Biden to offer him a pardon for his role in defending Indigenous tribes in Ecuador against the oil industry, where his efforts ended with him being sued by Chevron and...

Pensioners are being encouraged to claim Pension Credit before the December 21 deadline to qualify for Winter Fuel Payments.The Labour Government has scrapped Winter Fuel Payments for elderly people who do not receive Pension Credit, but pensioners can still apply for It...

If you hate the sight of a big black TV screen in your living room, LG has the answer to your prayers. The Korean technology giant has just announced the release of its latest and greatest telly, and it features...

Cryptocurrencies are going through a very good period right now, and some people are likely to walk away with a nice return on their investment as 2024 draws to a close. But this is also good news for the IRS...

Six Monetary Policy Committee members preferred to maintain the rate, while three voted for a 0.25% reduction READ SOURCE...

There are lots of little warning signs that point towards high cholesterol - but some are more hidden than others READ SOURCE...

Nio will reportedly bring its new affordable EV brand Onvo to Europe next year, starting with the launch of the new L60 coupé-SUV in the UK.  As reported by Automotive News Europe, Nio's product planning boss Eric Yu explained that...

The City regulator has given lenders a year to respond to the rising number of customer complaints over the way they were sold car loans, after a high court ruling left firms fearing a potential £30bn compensation bill.The Financial Conduct...

The IMF said “potential risks” of El Salvador’s Bitcoin project will be “diminished significantly” A Bitcoin podcaster questioned the true cost of the IMF’s monetary assistance to El Salvador El Salvador will receive additional funding from other major banks in...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Global inflation myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The good news is that stocks are a little less expensive than they were Wednesday morning. The bad news? Well, the US’s...

Introduction: Bank of England widely expected to leave interest rates on hold todayGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Borrowers are unlikely to receive a pre-Christmas present from the Bank of...

The new boss of the Body Shop has told staff the struggling ethical beauty retailer is “back for good” after it booked a profit in its first 100 days under new ownership.The retailer was bought out of administration in September...

Health bodies are urging people to be wary of some unusual symptoms that can appear in the feet signalling a dangerous condition. Diabetes is a serious and often lifelong condition that causes your blood sugar levels to become too high.While...

The stock sell-off on Wall Street was "healthy," as the Federal Reserve's cautionary projection on future rate cuts gives investors a "reality check," according to Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.The U.S. Federal Reserve...