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Best UK mortgage deals of the week
Find out the latest mortgage rates and deals from HSBC, NatWest, Santander, Barclays and more.
Britain's Got Talent star named favourite to win after West End claims
Britain's Got Talent's Golden Buzzer act Sidney Christmas is favourite to win the show, according to the latest odds from bookies William Hill.
Police forces 'spending £120 per baton and £630 per helmet', claim Labour
A freedom of information request submitted by Labour found that it costs £100 more to buy a police baton in one area than in other areas.
Tesla expects to book over $350 million in costs for layoffs
The filing follows Tesla's earnings on Tuesday, when it said it will introduce "new models" by early 2025 using its current platforms and production lines, retreating from more ambitious plans to produce an all-new model that had been expected to cost $25,000. Last week, an internal memo seen by Reuters showed that Tesla was laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, as it grapples with falling sales and an intensifying price war for EVs.
What happened to London runaway horses that bolted through the city?
The runaway horses tore through central London pursued by police, smashing into cars, taxis and a tourist bus.
George over pre-season wobble ahead of European Rowing Championships in Szeged
Tom George believes a pre-season wobble is firmly behind him as he prepares for the European Rowing Championships in Szeged.
The corporate conversation around AI is changing: Morning Brief
We're finally into the "show me" portion of the AI narrative, and Coca-Cola and Microsoft's new deal might be a glimpse of what the near-term future will be like for AI.
Mortgage rates today, April 24, 2024: U.S. economy fuels higher rates
These are today's mortgage rates. Strong economic reports are a major reason rates have risen over the last three weeks. Lock in your rate today.
'Streaming giants like Netflix and Disney+ can never beat Saturday night TV'
With The 1% Club, Gladiators and Saturday Night Takeaway creating must-watch TV moments, we look at the one battleground streaming can't win.
The true story behind the BlackBerry film
The true story behind the tech biopic BlackBerry, and why a tiny tech start up in Canada turned into a multi-billion dollar industry.
Jeremy Clarkson hints there will be 'no happy ending' at Clarkson's Farm
Jeremy Clarkson has confessed farming doesn't have "many happy endings" and it is "much harder" than it looks.
Trending tickers: Tesla, Meta, Spotify and Reckitt Benckiser
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Wednesday.
Our TikTok followers realised we were in love before we did
TikTokers Ashleigh-Louise Adams and Ryan Justice saw each other just as friends, but their followers decided they were made for each other.
Gary Glitter documentary leaves ITV viewers feeling 'sick'
ITV documentary Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile examines the extent of the shamed singer's sexual abuse of young girls at the height of his fame.
Dave Myers' stepson shares emotional tribute to Hairy Bikers star
Dave Myers' devastated stepchildren have written kind words in memory of their stepfather.
Why are there no female Minions?
Originally conceived as robots, the banana-hued critters have always distinctly male, but have you ever wondered why?
EU's new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices
The European Union's parliament has adopted a new right-to-repair directive that forces manufacturers to repair goods.
FTSE 100 LIVE: European stocks higher as London hits fresh intraday record high
Traders were fuelled by hopes of interest rate cuts and easing geopolitical tensions.
How microplastics can impact health, as plastic wet wipes to be banned in UK
Microplastics are everywhere - including in our bodies.
When will Despicable Me 4 be released?
Will Ferrell joins Steve Carrell as Gru and the Minions return to screens in Despicable Me 4. Here’s everything we know about it so far.
What we know about the St George's Day marches which turned violent
The Met Police said six people were arrested after disorder broke out at St George’s Day marches in London.
Wall Street bosses tested by shareholder calls to strip them of power
Some of Wall Street’s most powerful bosses are facing new shareholder proposals this spring that would strip them of power by separating CEO and chairman seats.
Boeing earnings preview: Delivery outlook, negative cash flow impact among big concern for investors
Boeing is expected to report first quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, following a quarter that could be called rocky to say the least.
Kering shares slump after the Gucci owner warns of H1 operating profit drop
Kering's shares slumped on Wednesday, after the French luxury goods company warned it expected a 40% to 45% plunge in first-half operating profit. Kering shares were down 8.5 percent in early session trading, dragging down slightly the shares of its French rivals LVMH and Hermes. Late on Tuesday, Kering warned of the likely drop in first-half operating profit as it also reported that first-quarter sales had declined as wealthy shoppers curbed spending on products from its star label Gucci.
NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić, Mavericks embrace defense, physical identity in Game 2 to even series with Clippers
Dončić scored 32 and Irving 23, but it was the grind-it-out mind-set that was the difference Tuesday night.
FTSE 100: Lloyds sees profits drop by 28%
Lloyds profits slip as the bank is hit by rising competition in the mortgage market.