Banking giant HSBC saw profit more than double in the first half of the year due to economic rebound in Hong Kong and Britain. Profits before tax at the UK based bank rose to $10.8bn (£7.8bn), in comparison to $4.3bn during the same period last… Read More »HSBC profit more than doubles in first half of year
The eurozone is out of recession as the economy of the region grew by 2% in the second quarter of the year. The region is currently recovering following a surge in Covid cases in the winter. Figures suggest growth is seen in all the individual… Read More »Eurozone out of recession after economy grows 2%
Storm Evert causes major disruption in the South West of England, leading to several rescues off the Isles of Scilly. Initially, an amber warning was issue by the Met Office in Cornwall for Thursday night. A yellow wind warning for the south west region included… Read More »Storm Evert batters South West with Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
New changes to the Highway Code give more priority to pedestrians over cars at junctions and crossings. Cyclists will also have priority when travelling straight ahead at junctions. Currently, the code rules motorists only have to give way to a pedestrian when they step onto… Read More »Highway Code prioritises Cycling and Walking
Actress Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for breach of contract. The company broadcast her superhero movie Black Widow on its streaming services at the same time as its cinematic release. In its first weekend the film grossed $218m (£157m), setting a box office record for the… Read More »Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow streaming
Jodie Whittaker announces she is stepping down from the lead role in Doctor Who, bowing out in Autumn 2022. Whittaker made history in 2017 by becoming the first woman to play the iconic Time Lord. She will star in one more six part series due… Read More »Jodie Whittaker calls time on Doctor Who
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says university students will receive “advance warning” if they need Covid vaccines before moving to halls of residence. Although decisions are not taken until September, the MP is keen to encourage vaccine take up among young people now. Over 70% of… Read More »University Students may need to be fully Vaccinated against Covid
Broadcaster ITV confirm that they have “no plans” for another series of The X Factor. The last full series of the TV talent was in 2018, although a celebrity version and band edition aired in the following year. The X Factor was one of the… Read More »X Factor: ITV has no plans for another series
Police have dropped a complaint of blackmail relating to a range of photographs of sports star Wayne Rooney as they believe no offence has taken place. On Monday, the ex England footballer reported a complaint to Cheshire Police about some pictures of him shared widely… Read More »Wayne Rooney Blackmail Complaint dropped by Police
Joey Jordison, founding member and former drummer of American heavy metal band Slipknot, has died at 46 years old. The cause of death is not revealed, but Jordison’s family say he passed away peacefully in his sleep. In their statement, the family say how they… Read More »Joey Jordison, former Slipknot drummer, dies aged 46