London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull GDP

London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull GDP

London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a weak session on Wall Street at the end of last week, as investors look ahead to a week filled with key central bank announcements. The FTSE 100 was called to open 19 points lower at 7,457. CMC Markets analyst Michael Hewson said: … Read more

Paddy Pimblett: 'It is the Best I Have Ever Looked in the UFC' | UFC 282 – UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship

Paddy Pimblett: 'It is the Best I Have Ever Looked in the UFC' | UFC 282 – UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship

Paddy Pimblett: ‘It is the Best I Have Ever Looked in the UFC’ | UFC 282  UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 282: Paddy Pimblett earns controversial decision win over Jared Gordon  Yahoo Sports UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon  MMA Fighting Paddy Pimblett Octagon Interview | UFC 282  UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship Paddy Pimblett’s … Read more

London midday: Stocks stay down but engineer Smiths Group bucks trend

London midday: Stocks stay down but engineer Smiths Group bucks trend

London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday as investors sifted through updates from the likes of Marks & Spencer, ITV and Taylor Wimpey, and as results of the US mid-term elections rolled in. The FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 7,287.99. Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor, said: “As the US … Read more

Outback Queensland town desperate for disability services as residents consider leaving

Outback Queensland town desperate for disability services as residents consider leaving

In the outback Queensland town of Longreach, an 11-year-old is beaming as he learns the ropes at his family’s cafe. Jacob, who lives with Down syndrome, is just practising for now. But his parents bought this cafe with the hope that it would be his workplace when he gets older.  “We wanted him to have a life of … Read more

Party boat shut down by Toronto health inspectors

Party boat shut down by Toronto health inspectors

A popular cruise that regularly hosts events and parties while floating on the Toronto Harbour was ordered to shut down by health inspectors this week as a result of two major health infractions. The River Gambler is known for its on-board restaurant, bar and dance floor, and it also hosts large events including weddings, private parties, corporate events and … Read more