Chair of the Office of Budget Responsibility Richard Hughes says he will update the chancellor on their forecast next Friday after meeting with Kwasi Kwarteng and Prime Minister Liz Truss this morning.
Futures initially tumbled overnight, but slashed losses as Israel's attack on Iran seemed limited. The market power trend is about to end. Netflix gave weak guidance.
A number of EFL clubs have criticised the abolition of replays.
Olympic organizers unveiled their plans Friday to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology. Officials said it could be used to help identify promising athletes, personalize training methods and make the games fairer by improving judging. "We are determined to exploit the vast potential of AI in a responsible way,” Bach said.
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Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” first quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The US stock market started 2024 optimistically. In the first quarter, the fund returned 8.29% (gross) and 8.09% (net) compared to 11.41% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index and […]
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Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026, the company's chief executive told Reuters on Friday. U.S.-based Archer last year partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises, which backs India's top airline IndiGo, to launch the air taxis to help people avoid ground traffic in congested cities.
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Spanish authorities rescued 46 people and made 12 arrests after busting a human trafficking ring that had lured people from Colombia to Tarragona with the promise of hospitality internships, the Civil Guard said on April 19.“The victims came to Spain with the promise of obtaining a hospitality internship contract for which they would receive a salary of €500, but after working up to 15 hours a day in some cases they only earned €20,” the Interior Ministry said.The 12 arrests were made in Tarragona and in Italy, police said, after multiple properties were searched.Police said four restaurants involved in the alleged exploitation were shut down. Credit: Civil Guard via Storyful
Global shares hit a two-month low on Friday after Israel's attack on Iran triggered a rush into safe haven bonds and gold, lifting Wall Street's 'fear index' to its highest level since October. Israel's attack on Iranian soil was the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes, but losses in markets eased, sending oil and gold lower ahead of Wall Street's open as Iran said it has no plans for an immediate retaliation, denying that any attack had taken place. U.S. stock index futures were down about 0.4%, with no major data expected before the opening bell.
Additional human remains have been found along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee that are believed to belong to murder victim Sade Robinson, authorities say.
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Treatment by a medic from the Beep doctors organisation means the hand is now 95% functioning.
GENEVA (AP) — Olympic sports bodies criticized World Athletics on Friday for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics. Last week's move by the track body and its president Sebastian Coe broke with tradition because the International Olympic Committee does not pay prize money, though many state governments and national Olympic bodies do. “For many, this move undermines the values of Olympism and the uniqueness of the games,” the Association of Summer
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The long-delayed vessel will now be held up until July due to issues with its propulsion system.
Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper conflict has jolted world markets with geopolitical risks that can swiftly change the direction of anything from oil to bonds and renew inflation risks. Moves were relatively modest, but the heightened tensions inject fresh uncertainty and fuels concern that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high. Oil prices are up roughly 13% so far this year near $90 a barrel and seen staying high.
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