Government urged to back British carmaking - 'must retain our talent'
Coventry Metalcraft's boss urges government support for specialist carmakers, apprenticeships, and funding to retain British talent and skills.
Category : Markets
FTSE 100 up 0.6% as gold price boosts miners and PMI rises
The FTSE 100 closed up 68.40 points, 0.6%, at 10,816.56 on Friday, supported by faster UK private sector growth and a soaring gold price that boosted miners.
Gold hits three-month high amid dollar weakness, bond selloff
Gold climbed 1.31% to $4,575 and touched $4,601, its highest since 15 May, as the dollar fell and bond markets sold off over US debt concerns.
Lotto Results August 19: £4.3 Million Jackpot Up for Grabs
The National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, could see a lucky player win a £4.3 million jackpot. Results are announced tonight.
Harland & Wolff cranes set for £3.1m overhaul
Samson and Goliath, the iconic Harland & Wolff cranes in Belfast, will undergo a £3.1m refurbishment by Navantia UK, preparing them for busiest period in years.
Extreme wealth threatens democracy: Guardian view
The Guardian's editorial argues that extreme wealth concentration undermines democratic institutions and calls for policy action to address global inequality.
Bezos bid for Liverpool rejected by FSG
Fenway Sports Group has rejected a £4bn takeover bid for Liverpool from Jeff Bezos-backed 1892 Holdings, ending months of speculation.
FTSE 100 holds gains as oil stocks rise
FTSE 100 closed up 7.74 points at 10,728.04, outperforming European peers. Oil prices crossed $90 as Strait of Hormuz hopes fade. BP rose 2.7%, Shell gained 1.8%.
Channel Tunnel competition could cut Eurostar fares
Virgin Trains and Trenitalia plan to challenge Eurostar on London-Paris routes, potentially lowering fares. Travel expert Simon Calder calls current prices 'absolutely scandalous'.
FTSE 100 drifts lower as oil price pushes higher
The FTSE 100 closed down 29.81 points, 0.3%, at 10,720.30 on Monday, as oil price gains and lack of catalysts curbed enthusiasm.
Ballboy kicked by Hazard set for £500m deal
Charlie Morgan, the ballboy kicked by Eden Hazard in 2013, is set to make a fortune as co-owner of Au Vodka, with a £500m sale reportedly imminent.
Liverpool Barcola boost, Arsenal £60m Osimhen, Spurs double deal
Liverpool get a boost in the chase for Barcola after PSG sign Godts. Arsenal face a £60m price for Osimhen, and Spurs eye Gakpo and Savinho.
UK's biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as JLR talks stall
The UK's largest gigafactory in Sunderland has shelved expansion plans due to stalled talks with Jaguar Land Rover, reflecting a slowing EV transition.
West Ham 2026-27 Championship Odds and Promotion Tips
West Ham are favourites for 2026-27 Championship title and promotion, with captain Jarrod Bowen leading the top scorer market.
Raleigh Bike Firm Enters Administration, Nostalgia Follows
Raleigh, the iconic Nottingham bike maker founded in 1887, has been placed into administration by Dutch owner Accell Group, sparking nostalgia and fears of closure.
Liverpool transfer state of play as two more deals close and talks
Liverpool are closing in on two more deals and negotiating for a winger, with the transfer window ending on September 1. The Reds have spent modestly this summer, with Curtis Jones and others linked with exits.
EuroMillions Results LIVE: Winning Numbers for August 14
Tonight's EuroMillions draw offers a £24m jackpot. Thunderball numbers at 8pm, EuroMillions at 8.30pm. One Millionaire Maker code wins £1m.
FTSE 100 drifts lower in mixed day for Europe
London's FTSE 100 closed down 22.56 points, 0.2%, at 10,750.11 on Friday, dragged by weak mining and pharma stocks, while the FTSE 250 posted modest gains.
Liverpool owners sell 30% stake to Bezos consortium
Liverpool's owner FSG confirms sale of 30% stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos for £1.65bn, valuing club at £5.5bn; Amit Bhatia becomes vice-chair.
Liverpool sell 30% stake to Bezos consortium in £1.4bn deal
Liverpool's owners FSG have agreed to sell a 30% stake in the Premier League club to a consortium including Jeff Bezos, led by Amit Bhatia, in a deal worth £1.4bn.
Championship odds: Winner, promotion, relegation & top scorer betting
Get the latest EFL Championship betting odds for 2026/27, including winner, promotion, relegation and top scorer markets, with live match odds from leading UK bookmakers.
JD Sports growth plans in focus under pressure
JD Sports will unveil a trading update on Thursday August 20, with boss Regis Schultz aiming to show progress despite boardroom conflict and consumer pressure.
US firms keeping DEI policies performed just as well, study finds
New research shows companies that kept DEI policies after Trump's executive order performed just as well financially as those that didn't, with some even outperforming.
US Long-Term Borrowing Hits 25-Year High Amid Tariffs
US long-term borrowing costs hit a 25-year high as markets react to Trump's tariff threats, impacting eurozone and global stocks.
Miners weaken as FTSE 100 underperforms peers
The FTSE 100 closed down 60.48 points at 10,772.67, with mining stocks prominent fallers despite a resilient UK GDP print.
JLR sales slump after supplier fire and Middle East disruption
Jaguar Land Rover reported a 9.6% revenue drop to £6bn for Q2, hit by a supplier fire and Middle East disruption, plus Jaguar model wind-down.
Rangers chief in talks over Linfield investment
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has held initial talks about investing in cash-strapped Belfast club Linfield after being approached by a third party.
Liverpool braced for double blow as Mac Allister, Jones exit links emerge
Liverpool face potential bids for Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones, complicating Andoni Iraola's plans to sign Bradley Barcola before the September 1 deadline.
London stocks mixed as US inflation cools as expected
London stocks ended mixed as US inflation matched forecasts, trimming rate hike bets. FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at 10,833.15.
Bezos's Liverpool investment: No conflict of interest
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's planned investment in Liverpool raises questions, but Mirror Football explains no conflict of interest exists, despite Amazon's past Premier League broadcasting ties.
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