The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July, against 0.4% growth in June. While most economists had expected zero expansion in July, it adds to mounting pressure on the Government, which has set itself a key priority to boost economic growth. Attention…
(Bloomberg) — A popular Chinese financial data provider has halted releasing figures tracking local bond flows, according to some of the firm’s clients, as a rally in the country’s stock market fuels a selloff in sovereign debt. Shanghai Tiantian Fund Sales Corp., which runs a data platform targeting China’s asset management firms, didn’t publish daily…
03:21 Hong Kong Disneyland team talks about 20 years of magical moments Hong Kong Disneyland team talks about 20 years of magical moments Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, as part of the global entertainment conglomerate, has prided itself on bringing magic and joy to its visitors since it opened its doors on the Lantau Island waterfront…
A BURNTWOOD Reform UK councillor says criticism of local government reorganisation proposals should be levelled at other parties. It comes after Staffordshire County Council put forward plans for a new East-West unitary authority option. Under the proposals, Lichfield and Burntwood could come under the control of a single council which would also be responsible for…
Sardines made national headlines when TikTok’s “Sardine Girl Summer” kicked off this past season. The viral momentum sparked a wave of sardine-themed merch — from purses to T-shirts — items costing far more than the tinned fish itself. But the movement isn’t just about quirky accessories. Influencers are fueling the buzz with creative, delicious ways…
FPL Q&Apublished at 07:42 BST 07:42 BST After all the news conferences have wrapped up, we’ll bring you our usual Fantasy Premier League Q&A. FPL expert Holly Shand will be on hand to answer your questions ahead of Gameweek Four, from 15:30 to 17:00 BST. You can send in your queries using the ‘Get Involved’…
WhatsApp for Android has been hit with a frustrating bug over the past day or so that’s preventing users from opening PDF files properly. Instead of showing the usual suspects like Adobe Reader, Google Drive, or Canva when you tap on a PDF, the app picker is serving up completely random options like wallet apps,…
Every year Bill Gates shares a reading list with his millions of followers, usually focusing on books he’s discovered in the past 12 months. But a few years ago, he decided to shake things up on his Gates Notes website with a post titled ‘Five of my all-time favorite books’. “These aren’t the only five…
Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison. (Photo by Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images) On Thursday afternoon, the media world was jolted by a scoop from The Wall Street Journal: Paramount is preparing a majority cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, backed by the immense wealth of the Ellison family. The offer would cover the entire…
The list of cosy pubs was included as part of an article on “how to do this autumn well,” offering an “expert guide to enjoying shorter days and colder nights.” The article’s author, Shane Watson, writes: “Oh dear, there goes the summer. “It has been a long one, so we can’t complain, and some of…