Introduction: Bond managers relaxed about budget risks Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. With a day to go until the budget, big investors seem relaxed about the prospect of chancellor Rachel Reeves’s first fiscal event – even though it may include billions of pounds […]
Paul Scholes tells Man Utd which manager they should appoint instead of Ruben Amorim | Football | Sport
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has cast doubt over the potential appointment of Ruben Amorim and suggested Zinedine Zidane as a possible alternative to take the reins at Old Trafford. Following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal on Monday, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped in amidst uncertainty over his desire for the permanent role. The […]
Labour slammed for ‘threatening British holidays’ with new tax regime | Politics | News
Labour’s proposed abolition of Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax allowances could have a catastrophic impact on the British tourism industry, say the people fighting back. Currently, FHLs are exempt from finance cost restriction rules, have more beneficial capital allowances rules and reliefs from taxes on chargeable gains for trading business assets, and are included as […]
Stroke signs and symptoms using doctor’s ‘simple’ four steps
Recognising the signs and symptoms of a stroke is crucial as this health issue can be life-threatening. A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of your brain is cut off, affecting functions such as speech or movement. According to NHS guidelines, recovery from a stroke can sometimes be a lengthy process. Symptoms that […]
HSBC launches $3bn share buyback as profits beat forecasts | HSBC
HSBC has reported better-than-expected profits in the third quarter, allowing the bank to launch another multibillion-dollar stock buyback as it embarks on one of the biggest overhauls in the lender’s 159-year history. The London-headquartered bank said strong performance in its wealth division and wholesale banking arm helped push pre-tax profits up 10% to $8.5bn (£6.6bn) […]
Connecticut Sun’s Stephanie White 7th WNBA head coach dismissed this off-season
The Connecticut Sun parted ways with head coach Stephanie White on Monday amid reports she could be headed back to the Indiana Fever. “We want to thank Stephanie for her time in Connecticut and her commitment to our organization over the past two seasons,” Sun president Jen Rizzotti said in a news release. “We wish […]
Archaeologists finally solve 800-year-old Norse mystery of ‘Well-man’ | World | News
The identity of skeletal remains discovered in a well at Norway’s Sverresborg castle has been linked to an ancient Norse text, according to researchers. The 800-year-old Sverris saga, which chronicles the life of King Sverre Sigurdsson, mentions the body of a deceased man, later dubbed “Well-man”, being thrown into a well during a military raid […]
Seven plants to sow in your garden this winter for year-round blooms
Just because temperatures are dropping, doesn’t mean your garden has to go dormant. With the right plants, you can keep your outdoor space vibrant and inviting throughout the autumn and winter months. Expert James Ewens from Alexander Francis recommends focusing on plants that offer blooms, scents, berries, and evergreen foliage to bring warmth and colour during […]
TV tonight: inside Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s very public beef | Television
Public Enemies: Kendrick vs Drake 10.20pm, Channel 4What was the beef between Kendrick Lamar – Pulitzer prize recipient and winner of 17 Grammys – and Drake – a five-time Grammy winner with 13 US No 1 albums – that nearly broke the internet earlier this year? This documentary explores the wider context of the rappers’ […]
Freeman homers again as Dodgers take 3-0 World Series stranglehold against slumping Yankees
Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic. With superstar Shohei Ohtani playing despite a partially dislocated left shoulder, Los Angeles moved within one victory […]