Stocks, property, bonds, the pound: this is what a new Labour government means for UK investment

The Labour Party’s landslide victory in Thursday’s British election means it takes power in the country after more than a decade under the leadership of the Conservative Party. The change comes at a time when there is still a lot of economic uncertainty in the country, the effects of higher inflation are still being felt … Read more

Altcoin Season Suspended? What Bitcoin’s Latest Drop Means for Alt Prices

The prospects for an altcoin season continue to decline as TOTAL2’s market cap remains out of reach for BTC. Although some analysts see a buying opportunity, the market trend seems to indicate that this is still a long way off. For months, analysts have thought that altcoin season is near. But in that time, those … Read more

Ethereum Staking Rises, Exchange Reserves Fall: What This Means for ETH

Net Ethereum flows through exchanges increased by more than 6%. ETH has remained below the resistance level. Over the past month, Ethereum [ETH] has experienced a noticeable trend of outflow from exchanges. It indicated that investors were withdrawing their holdings from trading platforms. Despite the decline in exchange balances, the volume of ETH being staked … Read more

Brain-controlled prosthesis means scientific progress for amputees

People who had undergone a leg amputation could control their prostheses with their brains. That is an important scientific step forward. This allows them to walk more smoothly and avoid obstacles better, according to a study published on Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. By creating a connection between a person’s nervous system and his/her … Read more

The ‘dark days’ of the cost of living crisis are still with us for this family – and this is what it means for their vote

Sarah and Paul Garden

“We eat for value, not pleasure,” Sarah Bowmer tells me when we meet on the high street in her hometown of Bakewell, Derbyshire. It’s a sunny day and tourists have flocked to this picturesque market town in the heart of the Peak District. Day trippers browse the gift shop and queues form to buy the … Read more

Change to energy price cap means lower bills, but relief could be temporary – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Article information Author, Kevin Peachey Role, Cost of living correspondent 5 hours ago A drop in domestic gas and electricity prices has now had an effect, but costs are expected to rise again in October. Ofgem’s new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland came into effect on Monday, meaning the … Read more

Energy price cap change means lower bills, but relief may be temporary

2 days ago By means of Kevin Peachey, Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Domestic gas and electricity prices have now fallen, but costs are expected to rise again in October. Ofgem’s new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland came into effect on Monday, meaning the average household’s energy bill will drop by £122 … Read more

Pubgoers are realizing what it means when you get a red sign in Wetherspoons

THE great thing about Wetherspoons is that you usually know exactly what to expect when you walk through the door. However, some people are surprised when their food arrives with an unexpected surprise. A Wetherspoons customer was shocked when his food was served on a red plateCredit: Reddit/u/sven3067 Other people are also baffled by the … Read more

Major lenders are cutting mortgage rates, and more could follow: What this means for you

MAJOR lenders are lowering mortgage rates as an incentive for borrowers. NatWest and Barclays have cut rates by up to 0.31%, while HSBC has announced it will cut rates from tomorrow (June 26). Three major lenders have cut mortgage rates in a positive signCredit: Alamy HSBC said more than 300 deals will be completed across … Read more

Light Phone III challenges what it means to have a smartphone

Light phone III light The irony underlying this article is that I learned about the Light Phone III while endlessly scrolling through articles on my iPhone, something the Light Phone III absolutely cannot do. And that’s the point. The Light Phone III is Light’s latest consumer-focused attempt to disconnect us from the blaring distractors that … Read more