New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that women are having children later compared to when previous generations have given birth. Researchers looked at women who have now …
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London Overground strikes suspended following improved pay offer
Strikes on the London Overground next week have been suspended after unions received an improved pay offer. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) working for Arriva Rail …
Londoners may have to wait 30 years or get a second job to buy a house
A bleak picture has been painted for prospective buyers in London in 2024, as a number of reports suggest that affordability will remain an issue this year. London has remained …
US retail sales tumble 0.8 per cent as consumers finally show signs of stress
American consumers are finally showing signs of stress as US retail sales dropped by 0.8 per cent in January, below expectations of a 0.2 per cent drop. In the largest …
Mildmay, Weaver and Liberty: What do the London Overground’s new names actually mean?
The London Overground’s six lines have been renamed and given their own colours, significantly changing the Tube network’s world-famous map. The move from Transport for London (TfL) comes after research …
Belvoir Group’s £110m merger sets completion date after shareholder approval
A £110m merger between The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) and Belvoir Group is to complete next month. A completion date of March 7 has been set after more than 98 …
Dear Octopus review, National Theatre: Dated play is tough but touching
Dear Octopus at the National Theatre, review and star rating: ★★★ Here’s the thing: if the National Theatre is to be truly diverse, it must dedicate a good chunk of …
Stokes “pretty emotional” over 100th Test in India for England
Ben Stokes has had an air of indifference at playing in his 100th Test but the England captain was “pretty emotional” at receiving his cap in a behind-closed-doors presentation. England …
Goldman Sachs: Former analyst guilty of insider trading and fraud
A former Goldman Sachs analyst has been found guilty of six counts of insider trading and three counts of fraud following a London trial brought by the Financial Conduct Authority …
Close Brothers faces uncertain future as FCA motor finance probe sparks crisis
Close Brothers, one of the UK’s oldest merchant banking groups, is in the throws of a crisis. Its shares collapsed on Thursday after it cancelled its dividend for the current …