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Trader bets £2m on biggest interest rate cut in four years

A money markets trader has placed a £2m bet on the Bank of England making the biggest interest rate cut in four years next month after inflation fell back to its 2pc target. The trader would stand to net an £8m profit should policymakers reduce borrowing costs by half a percentage point from 5.25pc to 4.75pc in August, according to Bloomberg News. ...

Emma Raducanu’s ‘controversial’ general election comments were not what they seemed

Emma Raducanu joked she didn't know the UK General Election was happening - but she should not be criticised.

Everton hero up for sale after £50m agreement that didn't work for anyone

Richarlison was sold by Everton to Tottenham Hotspur two years ago but the transfer hasn't really worked out for either party

Map reveals Kent election results in full as Labour make big gains

It has been a strong night for Labour in Kent and the Lib Dems have also made a gain

Trump sneaker line sues over knockoffs days after Lauren Boebert brags about her ‘very China’ counterfeit pair

Trump sneaker line sues over knockoffs days after Lauren Boebert brags about her ‘very China’ counterfeit pair - Company behind former president’s gold high-tops files lawsuit against online retailers selling unlicensed replicas, hoping to reclaim ‘any and all profits’ from their illicit reproduction

British Grand Prix penalty set to be confirmed with driver braced for ’20-place’ grid drop

A massive penalty is poised to come one driver's way at Silverstone this weekend...

Ukraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to seizing strategically important town

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s army has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region that has been reduced to rubble under a monthslong Russian assault, a military spokesperson said Thursday. Chasiv Yar is a short distance west of Bakhmut, which was captured by Russia last year after a bitter 10-month battle. For months, Russian forces have focused on capturing Chasiv...

All the Tory big beasts who have lost their seats

The Conservatives have lost a string of senior “big beast” MPs with the party on course to lose power in a historic wipeout. Eight Cabinet ministers have now lost their seats in the general election, beating the previous record of seven Cabinet ministerial defeats in 1997 Tory party members in constituencies elsewhere in the country were nervously ...

When is Universal Credit paid next month? Payment dates for DWP benefits set to change

When is Universal Credit paid next month? Payment dates for DWP benefits set to change - The DWP and HMRC have confirmed that those receiving certain benefits will receive their payments early — here’s why

Andrea Stella questions Christian Horner’s ‘integrity’ after Lando Norris claim

"I think it speaks for the integrity of the person that said that."

Man Utd Transfer News Today: First signing CONFIRMED, Ugarte DECISION, Neves BID

The latest Manchester United football transfer news updates, with the hottest updates on all the potential new signings and sales at Old Trafford, including Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte, Ruben Neves and Victor Osimhen.

Congratulations Sir Keir - now here are the promises you made to us. We'll be watching

Labour has revealed its vision for the country.

Macron’s deal with hard Left puts France on a collision course with Brussels

The resurgence of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party (RN) in the French elections has grabbed headlines. But while investors are focused on the prospect of a hard-Right parliamentary majority after this weekend’s final National Assembly vote, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to align himself with the Left may have more serious implications for the Fren...

After 29 years someone's finally made a Sega Neptune console for everyone to own

An unofficial recreation of the cancelled Sega Neptune console has been unveiled, which combines the Mega Drive and the 32X add-on.

French far right likely to fall short of absolute majority, opinion poll shows

PARIS (Reuters) - France's far-right National Rally (RN) party is expected to fall short of an absolute majority in the second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, an opinion poll showed on Thursday. It was the second survey in as many days to show Marine Le Pen's RN winning more seats than any other party - but also missing the 289 threshold required for an absolute majority. This

Steve Lansdown provides £13m injection into Bristol City as Robins appoint new director

Steve Lansdown has issued a fresh lot of shares every summer for the last five years

Who won the election in my seat? Search by postcode

Follow our live blog for the latest UK election newsLive 2024 general election results mapped Sir Keir Starmer will be the next prime minister after leading Labour to a landslide victory over the Tories. Labour is forecast to have a 170-seat majority in the Commons, with the Conservatives reduced to their lowest number of MPs on record. Use our sea...

Jurgen Klopp gets next job offer as Arne Slot could rethink Liverpool transfer plans

Our opinion on the hottest Liverpool news and transfer gossip, including updates on Jurgen Klopp's future and Arne Slot's recruitment plans

UK summer Covid wave: What is it and is there anything to worry about?

UK summer Covid wave: What is it and is there anything to worry about? - There is evidence that infections are on the rise again but without routine widespread testing the true picture is difficult to see

Martin Lewis warns UK tourists will be 'turned away' from July and August holiday

Mr Lewis appeared on ITV today, opposite Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, where he moved to help Brits by "slashing the price of your next trip."

A Quiet Place: Day One viewers left baffled by decision about film’s future

A Quiet Place: Day One viewers left baffled by decision about film’s future - It might have just dented film’s box office chances

‘Moment of the night’: Viewers mock Nadine Dorries as she clashes with panelists on Channel 4’s election show

‘Moment of the night’: Viewers mock Nadine Dorries as she clashes with panelists on Channel 4’s election show - The former culture secretary clashed with Alastair Campbell and presenter Emily Maitlis

Cineworld to exit dozens of cinemas in radical restructuring plan

Cineworld is drawing up plans to axe dozens of British cinemas as part of a radical restructuring that would also include extensive rent cuts.

TV legend Brian Conley admits real reason he quit 'restrictive' EastEnders

'They said you can't do anything.'

This European city is changing its name for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

The power she has...

Four Man United stars 'axed from dressing room' by Erik ten Hag have left the club

Erik ten Hag is said to have banished five players from the first-team dressing room in the summer of 2022, and four of them have now left the club

Tottenham stunned as Man Utd and Man City table offers for attacker Postecoglou must not lose

Man Utd and Man City have both put offers to a phenomenal Spurs attacker they simply must not lose under any circumstance

Pound lifts against the US dollar and Euro as market reacts to Labour landslide

Pound lifts against the US dollar and Euro as market reacts to Labour landslide - A large Labour majority had been widely expected and priced into financial markets

All change: When will Rishi Sunak have to move out of Number 10 — and where could he live next?

All change: When will Rishi Sunak have to move out of Number 10 — and where could he live next? - With the removal vans on standby, the current prime minister has a portfolio of high-end properties to choose from

Fabrizio Romano: Man City agree deal to sign talented gem who's left Spurs

Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal to sign a "talented" teenager who has recently left Tottenham.

Netflix starts kicking users off ‘basic’ plan

Netflix starts kicking users off ‘basic’ plan - Viewers told to upgrade to more expensive plan – or watch ads

Travel chaos at Heathrow as terminal evacuated and 'in lockdown'

Holidaymakers saying that people are being asked to leave, others sitting on the floor and they are given 'no information'

These 8 classic titles could be coming to Xbox Game Pass — here’s what we know

A trio of classic video game franchises could soon be made available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Liz Truss’s career takes another headline-making turn as she loses seat

The Remain supporter turned Brexit-backing, Tory right-wing advocate has held the South West Norfolk seat since 2010.

Coldplay 'settle lawsuit with ex-manager' after being sued for £10,000,000

They group had countersued for £14,000,000.

Pound gains on dollar as Britons vote in national election

By Alun John LONDON (Reuters) - The pound gained on Thursday against a broadly weaker dollar which was hurt by soft U.S. economic data, as Britons voted in a parliamentary election that investors hope will bring some stability to British politics. Opinion polls show Keir Starmer's centre-left Labour Party on course for a landslide victory over Prime Minister Rishi Sunaks's Conservatives, who

Will Spotlight's price rise see UK working class actors quit the industry?

Theatrical talent database Spotlight has reportedly increased its annual fees to €255 (£216) for actors using the site as an online portfolio. View on euronews

Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon draw opens up after shock retirement for 7th seed

Hubert Hurkacz's retirement may work to Djokovic's advantage.

Hurricane Beryl: how earliest Category 5 ever could dramatically change holiday plans

Beryl hit the Caribbean on Wednesday, the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic in records going back more than 100 years. It brought winds of up to 160mph, and two months worth of rainfall in just 24 hours, leaving at least 10 dead and widespread devastation across the Caribbean. By the middle of Thursday, Beryl had slowed to a Category 3,...

UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. But impatient voters mean big challenges

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Labour Party swept to power Friday after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed the party a landslide victory — but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation. Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister later in the day, leading his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century. In the...

Tributes pour in after death of Oscar-winning Hollywood legend

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments - The UK’s cost of living will be a major talking point in the run up to July’s general election

Foreign Office 'all airports will be closed' travel warning as six die

Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are under warning as Hurricane Beryl advances towards the Caribbean, with the Foreign Office issuing a stark travel warning

Ex-footballer Kevin Campbell’s death investigated by hospital over delays in care, inquest told

Ex-footballer Kevin Campbell’s death investigated by hospital over delays in care, inquest told - Manchester University NHS FT has launched a serious incident investigation into former Arsenal star’s death

Liverpool make first move to sign 146,000-a-week contract rebel for Slot

According to reports, Liverpool have made their first move to sign a Euro 2024 free agent for Arne Slot.

Mercedes awarded major boost in the wake of Austrian Grand Prix victory

"That is good to know and certainly big momentum now..."

Polish Chief of General Staff arrives in Kyiv

On July 4, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Wieslaw Kukula arrived in Kyiv at the invitation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, according to the General Staff of Poland and the General Staff of Ukraine. "Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Wieslaw Kukula, started a workin...

Another bridge collapses in Bihar, seventh such incident in 15 days

On July 3, Wednesday Another bridge in Bihar took 'Jal Samadhi'.. A bridge built 10 years ago on the river near Janta Bazaar Dhodhnath temple of Chhapra, Saran district collapsed.

21 minutes to evacuate: Experts predict Mediterranean tsunami with 100% probability

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years. View on euronews

Russian forces' massive attack on Dnipro, US new military aid package for Ukraine - Wednesday brief

The United States announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian troops attacked Dnipro with drones and missiles. Read more about what happened on Wednesday, July 3. Russia's war against Ukraine: Latest ・Unmanned boats attack Russian naval base in Novorossiysk ・Ukrainian air defense destroys 5 Russian missiles and 6 drones las...