Messy French politics points to broader investor malaise

Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In May, credit rating agency S&P Global downgraded the creditworthiness of French government bonds, essentially telling the country’s politicians: just do it. “Political fragmentation contributes to uncertainty about the government’s ability to continue implementing policies that … Read more

Travel chaos as points faults at Watford Junction disrupt Euston trains

Euston station during rush hour after delayed trains.

Noora MykkanenPublished June 26, 2024, 6:11 PM|Updated June 26, 2024, 7:48 PM Busy in London Euston after travel chaos today (Photo: JonForestH/X) Train passengers have been warned of serious disruption at London Euston station during peak hours. Travel to and from London Euston train station is experiencing delays and cancellations on one of the hottest … Read more

New and existing Ovo customers can claim 2,500 Tesco Clubcard points ‘free’

Energy company Ovo has teamed up with Tesco to offer new and existing customers £25 worth of Clubcard points, or £50 when used on days out and dining experiences. But how do Ovo’s rates stack up? The green energy supplier and supermarket giant have joined forces for the Clubcard offer that runs until June 11, … Read more

The European Central Bank lowers the key interest rate by 0.25 points

The European Central Bank has eased pressure on borrowers across the eurozone after cutting its key interest rate for the first time in almost five years. Citing a continued decline in inflation, the ECB said it would cut its deposit rate from a record high of 4% to 3.75%, putting it ahead of the US … Read more

From micro-cheating to money: seven relationship crunch points to watch out for

Everyone has different boundaries about what is acceptable. It always amazes me that couples never discuss what they think crosses a line until there is a problem. One person thinks it’s fine to send a “kiss” emoji to an old flame, but their partner sees it as “leaving the door open” or not being fully … Read more

Microsoft Rewards and Xbox: How to Earn 10,000 Points a Month

In this Microsoft Rewards guide we’re going to break down how you can earn 10,000 points per month with the help of Xbox, but keep in mind that certain offers are only available in specific regions and to specific users, so while we If you’re here at Pure Xbox can benefit from it, unfortunately you … Read more

Saturday quotes: Mediterranean diet gives you more points; persistent quantum coherence; vegan dogs

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! by Chris Packham, Phys.org An artist’s impression of VFTS 243 in the Tarantula Nebula. Credit: ESO/L. Calcada. eso.org/public/images/eso2210a/ × close to An artist’s impression of VFTS 243 in the Tarantula Nebula. Credit: ESO/L. Calcada. eso.org/public/images/eso2210a/ This week we reported on the birth … Read more

Saturday quotes: Mediterranean diet gives you more points; persistent quantum coherence; vegan dogs

An artist’s impression of VFTS 243 in the Tarantula Nebula. Credit: ESO/L. Calcada. eso.org/public/images/eso2210a/ This week we reported on the birth of black holes, the dubious claims of a vegan dog study, and a technique to observe entanglement without breaking quantum coherence. Neutrino predict-ino When a large star burns up its core, it explodes in … Read more