Key UK Mortgage Rate Exceeds 6% for the First Time This Year
The squeeze on finances for thousands of British homeowners is set to intensify after a key rate on
2023-06-19 18:56
ECB Said to Signal Banks Face Harsher Stress Test Results
European regulators are telling banks that sailed through an early round of this year’s stress test that the
2023-06-19 18:27
UK FCA Places Restrictions on Odey Asset Management Withdrawals
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority imposed restrictions on the movement of cash and assets by Odey Asset Management
2023-06-19 18:18
Ukrainian soldiers rescue Russian troops left to drown after Kakhovka dam destruction
Ukrainian special forces rescued a number of Russian soldiers from flooding after the Kakhovka dam was destroyed. Footage shows boats picking up the four men, who were trapped “up to their necks” when water inundated their trench. “The Russian soldiers were already weakened and close to death,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence wrote, sharing the footage on social media. Other Russians occupying the area began to shoot at the boat from nearby positions during the rescue, according to Ukraine’s MoD. The rescued soldiers were then taken back to the Ukrainian base and added to the prisoner of war “exchange fund”. Read More The Body in the Woods | An Independent TV Original Documentary The harrowing discovery at centre of The Independent’s new documentary
2023-06-19 17:50
A Cheap Fix to Global Warming Is Finally Gaining Support
Global support for one of the cheapest and most powerful climate actions is accelerating — and it couldn’t
2023-06-19 17:24
London Home Asking Prices Slide as Surging Rates Stretch Buyers
Homesellers in London cut prices more than any UK region in June as surging borrowing costs stretched affordability
2023-06-19 16:59
Wrexham AFC stadium suffers ‘structural damage’ after torrential rain
Thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused flooding in Wrexham, leading to some “structural damage” to the Racecourse Ground, home of Wrexham AFC. A hospitality suite on Sunday 18 June was cleared of diners enjoying a Father’s Day meal due to the flooding. “Wrexham AFC can confirm the 1864 Suite was evacuated during the third sitting of today’s Father’s Day meals at the Racecourse Ground,” the statement read. “In the wake of the torrential rain that hit the region late this afternoon, some structural damage has resulted in a large leak inside the Macron Stand reception area.” The statement added that all diners were safely evacuated. Read More Moment Rob Burrow and his children cross finish line of Father’s Day fun run Wyndham Clark knows he made late mother ‘proud’ with US Open win Dias ‘threw up’ in Grealish’s mother’s bag during treble celebrations, Ederson says
2023-06-19 16:54
Warren Buffett Raises Stake in Five Japanese Trading Houses
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. raised its stake in five of Japan’s trading houses to an average of over 8.5%,
2023-06-19 16:15
Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region
By Saurabh Sharma LUCKNOW, India At least 54 people died in a district in the northern Indian state
2023-06-19 15:59
Stellantis Calls for Level Playing Field for Old, New Carmakers
Stellantis NV said legacy and new automakers should compete on the same page following a squabble with France
2023-06-19 15:52
Aviation World Gathers for Week of Dealmaking: Paris Update
Aviation executives descend upon Paris this week for the first air show in the city in four years.
2023-06-19 15:27
Barclays Boosts Lending to Hedge Funds, Investors in Asia
Barclays Plc has ramped up the business of financing trades for investors in Asia, part of a global
2023-06-19 15:18