UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998. The unwanted milestone for the Treasury’s coffers was reached ahead of an auction of 30-year bonds, known as gilts, this morning. The yield – the effective interest rate demanded by investors to hold UK public debt – peaked at 5.21%. At that level, it
Sony Honda Mobility has introduced its AFEELA 1 EV at the Consumer Electronics Show, finally giving a (nearly) full unveil to the car that’s expected to go on sale in California in 2026. Sony has been teasing us with an EV project for years now, starting back in 2020 with a surprise unveil at its
Gold bullions are displayed at GoldSilver Central’s office in Singapore June 19, 2017. Edgar Su | Reuters Global commodity prices are largely expected to fall in 2025 due to a sluggish global economic outlook and a resurgent dollar, but gold and gas prices are poised to rally this year, according to industry experts. Commodities had
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have settled their divorce. Lopez filed documents on Monday to a Los Angeles Superior Court, asking for a judge to finalise the breakup – around a month after she first filed for divorce. The documents show the pair settled the divorce through mediation, with neither having to pay the other
Zendaya and Tom Holland are rumoured to be engaged after the 28-year-old actress appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a massive diamond ring on her left ring finger. They met after working together on 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and confirmed their relationship in 2021. Sky News has contacted representatives for Zendaya and Holland for comment. Image:
Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL writerJan 7, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Some NHL awards races are actual races. There are leaders, but ones that are looking over their shoulders at a pack of candidates closing in fast. Other NHL awards races currently look at lot
In this article DLO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT DLocal is one of Latin America’s most prominent payment players. It specializes in cross-border payments for emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and its home country, Uruguay. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — Uruguayan payments firm dLocal has secured a U.K.
There is mounting evidence that consumers are facing hikes to bills on many fronts after Next became the latest to warn of price rises ahead. The homewares to fashion retailer said it was to implement an “unwelcome” 1% rise to prices this year to help it cover off an anticipated £67m rise to its wage
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has declared a critical incident due to an “exceptionally high” demand on A&E and patients being admitted to wards. The hospital said staff were “working incredibly hard” after a spike in people with flu and respiratory illnesses going to emergency departments. The number of people in England’s hospital with flu
At least nine people have died in a strong earthquake in China. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in a mountainous area in the autonomous Tibet region, near the border with Nepal, shortly after 9.05am on Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said it had recorded a 7.1 magnitude
It’s the news story of the day here. The fact America’s Congress hasn’t been laid siege to shouldn’t be a story at all – the fact it is tells you all you need to know about US politics. In Washington DC, they’ve been preparing for this January 6th since the January 6th that came to
Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderJan 6, 2025, 06:38 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a draft pick and an outfield prospect, sources told ESPN, adding
(Source: Tesla) Volkswagen says that its electric cars will be able to charge at Tesla’s Supercharger network starting in March, reports PC Magazine. In 2022, Tesla announced it would open its charging network, lured by big money promised in President Biden’s federal EV charging grants. For a while it seemed like a bit of a
We are selling 150 shares of Nextracker at roughly $41.65. Following the trade, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust will own 1,000 shares of NXT, decreasing its weighting to roughly 1.15% from about 1.35%. After a disappointing second half of 2024, shares of the solar technology provider have come storming back over the past few days, including
In this article META Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mark Zuckerberg posing with UFC president Dana White during a UFC Fight Night event. Jeff Bottari | Ufc | Getty Images Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Facebook parent Meta two
Professionals who work with children will face criminal sanctions if they fail to report claims of sexual abuse, the home secretary has announced. Yvette Cooper promised to implement the key recommendation from Professor Alexis Jay’s child sexual abuse inquiry after Sir Keir Starmer faced down calls from Elon Musk, the Tories and Reform UK for
RuPaul has said his “heart is broken” following the death of former Drag Race winner, The Vivienne. The drag queen and TV presenter said on Instagram on Monday he joined the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne, whom he called “an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being”. The
For days, the attacks had been raining down from Elon Musk and his supporters on Keir Starmer, safeguarding minister Jess Philips and the wider government, over handling of the historical sex abuse cases. The consensus in Number 10, as voiced by another leader subject to Mr Musk’s ire – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – was
A breakthrough has been reported in particle physics, focusing on hypernuclei—rare atomic systems that form through the inclusion of hyperons, particles containing at least one “strange” quark. Unlike the ordinary nuclei of atoms made of protons and neutrons, hypernuclei exhibit unique properties that may offer insights into subatomic forces and the extreme conditions present in
The ancient Rujm el-Hiri site, situated in the Golan Heights and often referred to as the “Wheel of Ghosts,” has been re-evaluated, with its long-standing identification as an astronomical observatory coming under scrutiny. Researchers have determined that geodynamic changes over millions of years have altered the site’s orientation, raising questions about its original purpose. These
US president-elect Donald Trump has had his victory certified by his defeated rival, Kamala Harris. Under the tightest national security level, Ms Harris, who lost to Mr Trump following November’s election, presided over the certification of the 78-year-old Republican’s victory in Congress. After Congress went through all the certificates for the 50 US states and
A man’s body has been recovered from an area of flooding in North Yorkshire, police have said, as major incidents have been declared in two counties. The body was found near Intake Lane in Beal, close to Eggborough and Knottingley. Police believe the man may have entered the water in the last 24 to 48
Bosch eBike Systems plans to announce something new at CES 2025, perhaps related to advances in its electric bicycle battery technology. A cryptic teaser video gives a taste of what’s to come. In the video seen below, a Bosch PowerPack 800 e-bike battery can be seen along with the words “Protect what is valuable” on
Tesla models Y and 3 are displayed at a Tesla dealership in Corte Madera, California, on Dec. 20, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Electric vehicle-maker Tesla’s sales in China climbed to a record high last year. Sustaining that performance in 2025 could prove tricky as competition with homegrown players intensifies, analysts said. The U.S.
ClearScore, the credit information provider which came close to being swallowed up by FTSE-100 giant Experian seven years ago, is reaffirming its independent growth prospects with the purchase of a smaller UK fintech. Sky News understands that ClearScore will announce on Tuesday that it has bought Aro Finance, a Manchester-based credit marketplace which counts Argos
A study has explored the techniques used by chimpanzees to select stone tools for cracking nuts, revealing possible similarities to methods employed by ancient human ancestors. Researchers observed that chimpanzees, like early hominins, exhibited a deliberate process in choosing stones based on specific properties rather than appearance. This insight has prompted discussions about parallels in
In this article VOW-DE 9868-HK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Top Volkswagen and Xpeng executives pose at the German automaker’s launch event in Beijing, China, on Aug. 24, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Volkswagen and Xpeng both rose on Monday after the two firms announced plans to expand their partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. The 53-year-old said he will step down as leader of the country’s ruling Liberal Party, which he has led since 2013. He says it will allow his party to choose a new leader as he suspends parliament until March due to political deadlock. Image: Chrystia Freeland,
More than half of private sector firms are planning price hikes to help offset looming tax increases announced in the chancellor’s first budget , according to a corporate lobby group. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) warned business confidence was at its lowest level since the market meltdown that followed the Conservatives’ mini budget of
A 32-year-old woman is cancer-free after undergoing the UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer. Bianca Perea, a trainee lawyer from Manchester, was diagnosed with the most advanced kind of bowel cancer in November 2021, with doctors telling her they aimed to prolong her life rather than find a cure. But, alongside other treatments
Emilia Perez and The Brutalist were the big film winners at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, with Shogun and Baby Reindeer leading the field for TV. Emilia Perez, a musical which tells the story of a Mexican drug lord who changes gender, was named best comedy or musical, best non-English language film and best song,
Donkey karts loaded with wrapped parcels of unknown goods weave around the large puddles of water left in the dried riverbed. Young men quickly hop over laid bricks to bridge the puddles followed by women treading carefully with babies on their backs. The Limpopo River’s seasonal dryness is a natural pathway for those moving into
Hamburger Hochbahn AG operates the city of Hamburg’s bus system, and they’ve just placed an order with Daimler Buses for 350 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses to be delivered to the northern German city for use as zero-emission public transport. Hamburger Hochbahn AG becomes the latest bus operator to put in a major order with
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