By Marta Frackowiak (Reuters) - Finnish insurer Sampo beat third-quarter earnings expectations on Wednesday, citing higher underwriting profit, strong investment results and solid growth especially in its Hastings unit in Britain. "The third quarter of 2024 was a financially stable quarter, with continued positive momentum in the Nordics and accelerated...
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Portugal (Image: Getty)The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for popular holiday destinations, including France, Spain, Italy and Portugal.British tourists are urged to stay informed through the Foreign Office website, which provides the latest "safety and security" guidance as...
JERSEY has won a ‘Best Island’ accolade from readers of an international travel magazine. In a poll conducted by The Traveller, a Condé Nast publication, Jersey was voted the “Best Island in the UK”, and beat competition from the other Crown Dependencies. While the Island was first with a reader...
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.EU and US citizens will have to apply for £10 travel permits to enter the UK from next year, as part of sweeping changes designed to strengthen border security.Under the new rules,...
By Reuters Published November 5, 2024 Online fast-fashion platforms Shein and Temu are gearing up for a 2026 trial at London's High Court, with the rivals trading allegations of copyright infringement and anti-competitive behaviour in competing lawsuits.Shein sued Temu in Britain last year, accusing Whaleco UK Limited – whose ultimate...
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk)Noticed a heightened perception? There’s no doubt about it, as Scorpio’s energy prompts us to take a closer look. Gemini, you’re set to discover something others don’t often realise. Aries, with an eagle eye, the right path will reveal itself if you let...
As the UK government holds firm on its commitment to supporting carbon capture and storage technology, it is presenting itself as an “ideal” location for climate tech startups. In last week’s Autumn budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the Treasury would be putting billions into green technologies, with a clear emphasis...
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Data centres will be given greater protections from cyber attacks and IT outages as ministers introduce safeguards to bolster investor confidence in the UK. Science and technology secretary Peter Kyle will announce...
Over 50 attendees including chief medical officers from leading national sports governing bodies, gynaecological surgeons and sports science experts gathered on Friday 1 November to advance discussions on female athlete health at the second Sports Gynaecology Conference to be held in Britain. Hosted by the LTA at the National Tennis...
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