The number of mortgages approved reached a near two-year high, according to Bank of England figures, as hopes of cheaper borrowing encouraged would-be buyers. Mortgage approvals increased to 62,000 in July, a level not seen since September 2022, a sign that buyers were waiting for hopes of reduced interest rates and the associated lower mortgage
Employers will have to offer flexible working hours – including a four-day week – to all workers under government plans. To receive their full pay, employees would still have to work their full hours but compressed into a shorter working week – something some workplaces already do. Currently, employees can request flexible hours as soon
Researchers from IIT Guwahati and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have made a surprising discovery that could reshape our understanding of X-ray pulsars. They found that the X-rays emitted by Swift J0243.6+6124, the first known Galactic Ultraluminous X-ray Pulsar, exhibit an unexpectedly low level of polarization. This pulsar, which is located within our galaxy,
A significant portion of the Atlantic Ocean near the equator experienced a rapid and unprecedented cooling over the summer months, leaving scientists puzzled about the cause. While the temperatures in the area have started to climb back to normal levels, the reasons behind this sudden drop remain unclear. The cold patch, which appeared in early
For the first time in history, a NASA-funded researcher will accompany their experiment on a commercial suborbital rocket. This milestone will take place aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital rocket system, which is scheduled to launch no earlier than Thursday, August 29. The experiment, developed by a team from the University of Florida in Gainesville,
In 2023, scientists discovered subtle ripples in the fabric of spacetime, known as gravitational waves, originating from pulsar timing arrays. These low-frequency waves were initially thought to be the result of a phase transition that occurred shortly after the Big Bang. However, new research has cast doubt on this explanation, suggesting that our understanding of
A murder investigation has been launched after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death. Police were called at 4pm on Thursday to a home on Lovett Avenue in the West Midlands market town of Oldbury. West Midlands Police say a team of detectives is investigating. Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards, from the force’s homicide team, said:
In this article Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Geely-backed Zeekr is releasing an electric SUV in direct competition with Tesla’s Model Y. Zeekr Electric vehicle company Zeekr announced Friday that it would launch its first SUV in China next month, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y pricing in the country by over $1,400. The Zeekr 7X,
In this article INTC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pat Gelsinger, CEO Intel, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 16th, 2024. Adam Galici | CNBC Intel executives are working with multiple advisors to formulate options to address its flagging business, according to a person with knowledge
Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is inching closer to the first deliveries of its new 7X EV. The classically styled five-seat SUV is peppered without advanced technology inside and out and will hit “global markets” as a new EV model that brings the luxury of premium models to consumers at an affordable price… we’re just not
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Artem Chigvintsev has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the US. The Russian dancer, who won the BBC competition in 2010 with celebrity partner Kara Tointon, was arrested on Thursday morning in California. Officer Henry Wofford from Napa County Sheriff told Sky News’ partner network NBC that Chigvintsev
Labour heavyweight Harriet Harman is joining Sky News’ Electoral Dysfunction podcast as a permanent member of the team. The former acting leader of the party and mother of the House will now sit alongside Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson as the three women bring the news – and their
Abba has become the third musical act this month to complain about its music being used in Donald Trump’s campaign. The Swedish group have demanded the campaign immediately remove videos featuring the “unauthorised” use of their hit songs including Dancing Queen at a recent rally. Last weekend, the Foo Fighters said they did not and
Kamala Harris doesn’t “at all” regret defending Joe Biden’s ability to serve another four years as president – as she revealed the moment he told her he was stepping aside. President Biden withdrew from the race for the White House in July after weeks of scrutiny over his age and fitness, most notably after a
Video given to Sky News shows terrified residents at a tower block on fire in east London appearing to have their escape blocked by a locked gate. More than 80 people were evacuated and two taken to hospital after the fire broke out in the building in Dagenham in the early hours of Monday morning.
Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and chief executive officer of financial technology company Affirm, arrives at the Sun Valley Resort for the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, in Sun Valley, Idaho. Drew Angerer | Getty Images Affirm shares soared 34% on Thursday and were on pace for their best day in almost three
In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images OpenAI and Anthropic, the two most richly valued artificial intelligence startups, have agreed to let the U.S. AI Safety Institute test their new models before releasing them to the public, following increased concerns in the industry about safety
Massive discounts and new lower-priced models are making electric vehicles more affordable, helping draw in buyers. According to the latest JD Power EV Index data, interest in EVs hit a new yearly high in July, with over a quarter of shoppers “very likely” to go electric for their next vehicle. The latest forecast from JD
Is it last orders for puffing with a pint? Almost certainly. With Labour’s massive 172-seat majority in the Commons, smoking in pub gardens and outside football stadiums, nightclubs and restaurants looks certain to be stubbed out. Politics live: Tories and Farage attack talk of outdoor smoking ban During his visit to Gauloises-loving Paris, Sir Keir
When and where will the Oasis gigs take place? 4 July 2025 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff 5 July 2025 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff 11 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester 12 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester 16 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester – added date 19 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester 20