Salvamontes Colombia The yellow flower of one of the rarest magnolias in Colombia Scientists assessing dangers posed to the world’s trees have revealed that more than a third of species are facing extinction in the wild. The number of threatened trees now outweighs all threatened birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians put together, according to the […]
HSBC has seen its quarterly profits jump by 10% as the UK-based banking giant embarks on one of the biggest shakeups in its 159-year history. The firm said its pre-tax profits rose to $8.5bn (£6.6bn) in the three months to the end of September, beating analysts’ expectations. It comes just days after HSBC’s new boss […]
Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump react as he speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump react as he […]
Google Half the wards at Withybush Hospital closed last year after Raac was found Issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete are “not going to go away, ever”, a hospital manager says. Malcolm Arnold, estates manager for Withybush Hospital in Harverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, said Raac will need to be managed and surveyed “on a continued basis for […]
Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. MEXICO CITY — Carlos Sainz climbed on top of his vibrant red Ferrari, spreading his arms wide before raising his fists in the air. The emotions were evident. The Spaniard started the […]
Getty Images Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year – the lowest number in four decades Women in England and Wales had an average of 1.44 children between 2022 and 2023, the lowest rate on record. Only 591,072 babies were born in 2023, fewer than in any year since 1977 and […]
Search for the hero inside yourself. Or, if not the hero, then the working person. In his speech in Birmingham to explain why he couldn’t explain any more ahead of Wednesday’s budget, Keir Starmer had just one firm promise. While he couldn’t guarantee there would be no further tax rises in future budgets, or say […]
Scottish Rugby Ken MacAulay raised over £13,000 for charity prior to his death A former Scotland rugby international has died just one day after completing a 1,000-mile cycle for charity. Ken MacAulay, 66 died following a cardiac arrest on Sunday after completing a three-week challenge that saw him raise over £13,000 for four charities. The […]
Oct 28, 2024, 04:11 AM ET Bukayo Saka became the youngest Arsenal player to score 50 Premier League goals when he returned from a hamstring injury in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, but the winger was disappointed to drop two points after being on the verge of a crucial win. Saka, who was injured during […]
A row has broken out between the UK’s financial watchdog and former Conservative chancellor Jeremy Hunt over a review into the so-called £22bn “black hole” in the public finances Labour claims it has inherited. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is expected to raise several taxes in her Budget on Wednesday to cover the claimed shortfall. But […]