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Northvolt AB owners vote for operations to continue amid cash concerns

Northvolt AB has signalled that its battery production operations will continue as normal, while the company ramps up efforts to find new sources of funds under the US Chapter 11 restructuring process.

Economy

UK bond yields soar to multi-decade highs: Is it a new 'Truss moment'?

UK gilt yields hit multi-decade highs, with 10-year yields at 4.90% and 30-year at 5.40%. The pound slumped to a 14-month low. Analysts debate if this is a new "Truss moment" or temporary turbulence driven by inflation and fiscal worries.

United Kingdom

UK freezes assets of extreme-right group for alleged terrorism

The British authorities' designation makes it illegal for anyone in the UK to offer funding to Blood and Honour, which takes its name from a Nazi slogan.

Culture news

Noel Gallagher joins UK supergroup for new single

Noel Gallagher has joined supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos for a new single, set to release on 19 January.

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Culture news

'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high

The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA).

Economy

UK drives forward as biggest European electric vehicle market

Although the UK experienced record electric vehicle sales in 2024, this also came at a considerable cost, in the form of steep manufacturer discounts.

Business

Major London insurer shuns LSE listing in favour of New York

Aspen Insurance has became the latest company to choose to list on the New York Stock Exchange instead of the London Stock Exchange, mainly because of higher valuations and less rigid listing requirements in the US.

Europe News

Dozens of flights cancelled across Germany due to heavy snowfall

Frankfurt airport cancelled 120 planned takeoffs and landings on Sunday due to clearance work on runways and reduced visibility, while Munich airport also operated at limited capacity due to the weather.

Europe News

Heavy snowfall causes airport closures in the UK

Heavy snowfall in the UK has caused the airports of Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds to close their runways. The bad weather is set to continue through Sunday with the country's weather service issuing a number of warnings.

Culture news

Neil Young is now confirmed as Glastonbury headliner?

Days after railing against the festival's association with the BBC, it seems Neil Young is back on track to headline Glastonbury.

Art

Why is Mr. Doodle's latest art project causing controversy?

It's Mr. Doodle versus Dungeness as some locals fear the proposed engraved metal structures could endanger wildlife.

Culture news

Stormzy banned from driving for nine months

'Shut Up' rapper told to shut away his car keys after being caught using his phone while driving.

Europe News

Weather warnings as freezing temperatures hit United Kingdom

The UK's Meteorological Office said a snap of cold weather will grip the country, with large areas facing snowfall.

Earth News

UK government hopes to boost heat pump uptake by dispelling myths

Heat pumps are common features in houses in countries like Norway and Sweden but haven’t taken off yet in the UK.

EuroVerify

No, UK isn't offering 'cash bonuses' to euthanise the elderly

The bizarre claims have sprung off the back of MPs' approval of a bill which would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, subject to approval from two doctors and a judge.

France

At least three migrants drown trying to reach UK from France

At least three migrants died early on Sunday while attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK from northern France, authorities said.

Europe News

Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms'

The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith.

Travel News

Greece, Belgium, Italy: Travel strikes planned for February in Europe

Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.

Economy

UK economy stagnates as concerns of recession increase

Revised figures show that the UK's economy registered zero growth between July and September as both the services and production sectors saw marked declines.

Art

Madame Tussauds unveils 'most structurally ambitious' waxwork yet

The new sculpture of Elton John in his iconic 70s pose has been unveiled today, celebrating the artist’s 50-year career.