FTSE 100 close: London joins Nvidia fuelled rally following strong PMI Markets FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK's domestic market, was in the green around 0.27 per cent up, with Indivior's shares at +18 per cent.
Strike by LNER train drivers next month ‘called off’ LNER A five-day strike by train drivers at LNER next month on top of a rolling programme of national walkouts has been called off, sources said. Members of Aslef are launching a series of strikes and an overtime ban from January 29 in the long-running dispute over pay, The union announced a further five days of [...]
Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: Heartfelt tributes to ‘greatest interviewer of our age’ RIP Sir Michael Parkinson has died aged 88, as tributes flowed in for the TV talk show host, also known for being the face of Axa insurance adverts for over-50s. A statement from Sir Michael’s family said: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his [...]
Harry Kane: Premier League Spurs agree deal in principle for €100m+ Bayern Munich Bundesliga move August 10, 2023 Harry Kane may be heading to Bayern Munich this season after Tottenham Hotspur agreed a deal in principle that would see the England international fetch £86m. The deal was confirmed by the Athletic’s David Ornstein on Thursday, citing sources in Germany. According to the publication, Kane, 30, has been leaning towards staying but must now [...]
Bazball shows England’s Test problem is one of supply, not demand August 5, 2023 The Bazball-inspired Ashes summer ignited the country with cricket fever in a way the 2005 series did, but it will be followed by a damp squib that could lose momentum. I was just 12-years-old when the 2005 Ashes happened, and the first two things I did to pursue my newfound love was join a club, [...]