The FTSE 100 climbed 51 points to 8,219, with BT Group at the top of the rises following its massive investment from Bharti. Oil prices surged on the back of tensions in the Middle East. China suffered a record foreign investment outflow, Harland & Wolff's shares were still suspended as the group continued to grapple …
Bharti Enterprises, the Indian conglomerate, just acquired a huge 24.5% stake in BT, one of the big UK telecoms, from French billionaire Patrick Drahi. But while Bharti seems a better fit, the UK government is concerned over foreign ownership and may impose some restrictions to ensure BT remains under British influence. The deal represents one …
UK inflation is to rise again, the first such increase for a long time, and one which is proving very difficult for the Bank of England to handle. Having held steady at the same level for two months running, experts are now saying that inflation will rise to 2.3% in July. This stands against the …
Tom Cruise, the man who defies gravity on screen, took his daredevilry to new heights at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. The Mission: Impossible star descended from the Stade de France roof in a jaw-dropping abseil, before revving up the crowd on a motorcycle and carrying the Olympic flame to new horizons. While some viewers …
Guitarist Neal Schon of Journey is locked in yet another heated battle with bandmate Jonathan Cain. Last week, Cain filed a lawsuit against Schon, saying that he had acted outrageously by using the band's money to finance his profligate spending. This isn't the first time the two have clashed over finances; a similar legal dispute …
The fans are readying themselves for an epic cosmic adventure. Just earlier today, a series trailer for one of the most highly anticipated Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew, dropped, and boy. It really was everything that so much of the fandom had hoped for. At the head of this intergalactic adventure is the much-loved Jude …
The Olympics in Paris again caught the eyes of the world as the quadrennial sports spectacle made a grand comeback to the City of Light almost 100 years from that first rendezvous. The finality of this grand event, however, does not mean it is time to bid goodbye; instead, the word is taken on this …
England captain Ben Stokes could miss next month's Test series against Sri Lanka after suffering an injury while playing for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. The incident happened at Old Trafford as Stokes was trying to run between the wickets while chasing a target of 153 against Manchester Originals. The first Test in the …
The Countess of Wessex was initially offered the title now given to Kate Middleton, but it was actually her husband who intervened in the very unexpected decision. Back in 1999, Sophie was created Countess of Wessex on her wedding day to Prince Edward, which surprised many people who had anticipated a more traditional Dukedom for …
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are gearing up for a new chapter, according to many, that could be a significant move in their ongoing rift with the Royal Family. The couple, who infamously turned their backs on their royal duties four years ago, have this week announced that they will be hitting the road this …
Taylor Swift's forthcoming concerts at Wembley Stadium are likely to see private counter-terrorism security forces in place to ensure the safety of thousands of fans; this comes just a few days after a foiled plot of a terror attack that saw her shows in Vienna get canceled. Now 34, the pop icon was set to …
The research findings indicate that at present, used electric vehicles are cheaper than their corresponding petrol and diesel versions. While a three-year-old EV is averagely 8.5% less expensive compared to a comparable gasoline car, that gap nearly doubles at four years. It means that used EVs have become the smart, green buy for bargain hunters. …
International airlines cut flights to China amidst low demand, political tensions, and closed-off airspace. The heady growth days are now gone, where China absorbed fewer flights from international carriers. Meanwhile, Chinese airlines are augmenting their fares overseas where their Western rivals are putting on the brakes. The thing is, over the past few months, many …
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner of Manchester United, expressed deep concern about rising crime in London. He has shared that he no longer wears a watch within the city due to fear of being mugged, and little prison space is available, with inadequate public service. According to billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the owner of Manchester …
