FTSE 100 gains as miners offset Fed probe worries
The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% as mining stocks surged on record gold prices, despite market unease over a US Department of Justice probe into the Federal Reserve. Discover the full market reaction.
The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% as mining stocks surged on record gold prices, despite market unease over a US Department of Justice probe into the Federal Reserve. Discover the full market reaction.
Gold prices surge 2% to a record $4,600/oz as threats to the US Federal Reserve's independence rattle markets. Discover the impact on the dollar, FTSE 100, and Barclays shares.
Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the largest Jellycat collection. Discover how her 1,021-strong haul brings her joy and fuels a viral social media following.
Katie Price and boyfriend JJ Slater have reportedly ended their relationship. Sources claim JJ has moved out, with Price recently stating she no longer 'needs a man'. Read the full story.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.
Tesco resurrects its blue-and-white Value branding for the first time since 2012, pledging to freeze prices on 3,000 branded items. Discover how this move intensifies the supermarket price war.
Markets react to the political shockwaves from Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela, sending gold above $4,420 and defence shares soaring. Read the latest analysis and data.
Gold prices jump over 2% and defence shares soar as markets react to the political shockwaves from Donald Trump's military strike in Venezuela. Get the latest market analysis.
A colossal 535-pound bluefin tuna fetched a staggering $3.2 million at Tokyo's Toyosu market auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking New Year sale.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest year ever recorded, with climate change cited as a key driver. Discover the data behind the historic heat.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest year since 1884, with a record-breaking average temperature of 10.09°C. Discover the climate data and impacts.
Katie Price shares a heartwarming family Christmas with son Harvey and mum Amy, who received an emotional mobility scooter gift. Read the full update on her mum's health.
Katie Price vents about her children's messy Christmas road trip blunder on her vlog, where a prawn cocktail left in her car caused a stink. Discover the family's Isle of Wight visit and emotional gift for her mum.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
Gold, silver, and platinum prices surge to unprecedented levels in a Christmas Eve 'Santa Rally', while BP sells its Castrol stake. Get the latest market analysis.
Asian markets mostly gained after the S&P 500 closed at a new peak, driven by strong US economic growth data. Discover the latest on global markets, inflation, and precious metals.
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
The FTSE 100 closed lower on Monday as business surveys point to a disappointing year for private sector growth. Gold hits a new record high while US equities rally. Read the full market analysis.
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
Katie Price reveals her latest tattoo, a portrait of her own face woven into a floral design on her leg. The former glamour model now has over 20 tattoos in her collection. Discover the details of her extensive ink.
A limited-edition LG air conditioner from 2005 has a logo made of pure gold, sparking a nationwide treasure hunt as owners cash in. Discover the story behind this hidden investment.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple depicted in James Cameron's Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million at a UK auction. Discover the poignant story behind this historic memorabilia.
A gold pocket watch belonging to Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple depicted in Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m, becoming the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold.