FTSE 100 LIVE: Britain in first recession since devastating 2008 crash – FTSE opens flat
THE UK will be officially declared in recession for the first time since the financial crisis today when new figures show the coronavirus pandemic sent the economy plunging by a record 21 per cent between April and June. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pound US Dollar exchange rate: GBP/USD flat as BoE decision ‘genuine toss up’
The pound is clinging to yesterday’s gains against the US dollar, leaving the pairing trading around $ 1.312. Sterling was able to hold onto Wednesday’s gains against the dollar thanks to the reduced odds of the Bank of England cutting interest rates at next week’s gathering. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pound Euro exchange rate: ‘Robust’ German labour market leaves GBP/EUR flat
The pound remained flat against the euro following a mixed bag of data releases, leaving the pairing trading around €1.171. Earlier this morning, data revealed that German consumers paused before the start of the Christmas shopping season. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pound US Dollar exchange rate: GBP/USD flat as poll predicts Boris comfortable win
The pound remained muted against the US dollar as US markets closed for Thanksgiving, leaving the pairing trading a around $ 1.291. Sterling remained flat against the dollar on Thursday afternoon, although the currency was able to approach seven-month highs on heightened Brexit optimism. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR flat as Boris Johnson offers Corbyn election ultimatum
The pound was left muted against the euro as the EU delayed its decision on an extension, with the pairing trading around €1.154. The pound was left under pressure as the European Union put its decision on a Brexit delay on hold after Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to pull his Brexit deal if Labour […]
Retirement and me: ‘Worst case scenario, I’ll sell my flat’ Woman reveals contingency plan
RETIREMENT AND ME is Express.co.uk’s weekly series which looks at how people are spending – or plan to spend – their time and money following retirement. This week, Sandra Forbes has revealed her thoughts on what she thinks her life will look like when it comes to getting her pension. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pound US Dollar exchange rate: GBP/USD flat, no-deal Brexit may force BoE to slash rates
This morning, the pound remained muted against the US dollar and the pairing is currently trading around $ 1.253. Sterling was left trading statically as Senior Bank of England Official Gertjan Vlieghe gave a speech in London. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Baby fighting for life after falling from flat window in Luton – police make urgent plea
A BABY has suffered life-threatening injuries after falling off a flat window in Luton, London. Daily Express :: News Feed
One rule for them… Anger as Corbyn’s son rents luxury ex-council flat on Airbnb
JEREMY Corbyn’s son is believed to be renting out flat, formally a council home, for £150 a night on Airbnb – despite his father’s party calling for a crackdown on the holiday letting service. Daily Express :: News Feed
Bloated stomach pain: Top foods to soothe bloating and ensure a flat tummy in the new year
BLOATED stomach pain will have inflicted many people over the Christmas and new year period, after overindulging in food and drinks. Include these top four foods and drinks in your diet to ensure a flat tummy in 2019. Daily Express :: Health Feed