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Topeak’s hidden toolbox, 7iDP’s holographic helmet, Dynaplug’s tiny puncture repair tool and Hope’s handmade dropper seatpost lever

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The word hectic does not do justice to the average week at BikeRadar. Each of the site’s razor-sharp, eagle-eyed staffers alternate between reviewing and researching the latest technology, unearthing the juiciest news stories, and imparting the wisdom they’ve picked up along the way to you, our dear readers. It goes without saying that this week … Read more

How ‘pub meal’ inflation has dented hopes for a UK interest rate cut

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Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the British inflation myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Inflation may have fallen to its lowest level in three years, but anyone paying for services – from a pub meal to a hotel stay – is still facing prices rising faster than expected. Although … Read more

Britain hopes the ‘smart ring’ worn by Kim Kardashian will be the euro’s weapon

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England players and staff have been given a tracking device, the Oura Ring Gareth Southgate has been seen wearing the equipment on his left index finger LISTEN to It All Begins! Ian Ladyman, Chris Sutton and the Mail Sport team give their tournament predictions A ‘revolutionary’ smart ring worn by Kim Kardashian is emerging as … Read more

The British economy is stagnating, dealing a new blow to Rishi Sunak’s election hopes

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Sign up to the View from Westminster email to get expert analysis straight to your inbox Receive our free View from Westminster email The British economy failed to grow in April, dealing a blow to Rishi Sunak’s hopes of turning around the Tory party’s faltering election campaign. According to data published by the Office for … Read more

The British economy is flattening, undermining Rishi Sunak’s recovery hopes

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Britain’s economy fell in April, slowed by wet weather, as signs of recovery from last year’s recession began to fade. In a setback to Rishi Sunak’s hopes of a strong recovery before the July 4 general election, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said monthly growth slowed after rising 0.4% in March. The economy failed … Read more

General election 2024: Hopes for a rate cut take another blow

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The latest set of employment figures before election day show wages continuing to grow at more than double the rate of inflation, a double-edged sword for Rishi Sunak’s government. By means of James Sillars, business reporter @SkyNewsBiz Tuesday, June 11, 2024 7:27 AM, UK The prospect of a pre-election rate cut by the Bank of … Read more

A billionaire hopes to upgrade the Hubble telescope during a private SpaceX mission, but could that really happen?

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a view of a telescope and robotic arm through the window of a space shuttle. earth and clouds are in the background

NASA’s iconic Hubble Observatory still has years to live, and there are ideas in the works to perhaps keep it running even longer — but those proposals could face an uphill battle. The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, has been serviced by astronauts five times and remains in good health. But the telescope is … Read more

Improving the British economy will do little to dent Tory hopes of victory in the July elections

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rishi Sunak declared inflation back to “normal” at 7am on Wednesday, ending the pain of rising prices. Less than twelve hours later, the Prime Minister took this opportunity to launch a surprise general election. Most … Read more