The stock market’s up, but next year may be a lot more volatile
While it wasn’t always plain sailing, 2021 turned out to be another solid year for most investors. Barring a major shock, the FTSE 100 and 250 should finish significantly above…
How private equity came to dominate the sports world
Chelsea FC supporters who have been around for a long time are well-versed in the realities of billionaire ownership. Roman Abramovich is a Russian energy magnate and ex-friend of Vladimir…
Peers claim £15m in expenses in a year, fuelling calls for the second chamber to be replaced
It’s all about the attitude! Peers claim £15m in expenses in a year, fuelling calls for the second chamber to be replaced Peers claimed almost £13.2m in allowances over last…
Ministers ‘have ruled out regional lockdowns’ to tackle Omicron Covid variant
According to reports, ministers have rejected regional lockdowns for Omicron coronavirus variant control. This could mean that Britain might pay the cost of some Londoners being not jabbled. The Times…
Family pleads with the Taliban for the safe return of British aid worker Grant Bailey
A brother of an aid worker from Britain who is missing in Afghanistan has appealed to the Taliban for his release. Grant Bailey (55), a Portland, Dorset man, was working…
Britain’s ‘loneliest’ bat is found living in a cave amid fears its species was extinct
Britain’s most elusive bat has been found alone in a cave. This was despite fears that the species may have gone extinct. The hunt now begins for a new mate…
Plan for Kew Gardens to ‘decolonise’ its displays might breach the law, think-tank warns
The law might be broken if Kew Gardens ‘decolonize’ their displays, warns think tank Kew Gardens might be violating 1983 National Heritage Act according to Think-tank Report calls on Environment…
Boy, six, with one arm learns to play drums after his father made him a ‘hand’ to hold sticks
After his father 3D-printed his ‘hand’, a boy with an amputated arm after only 10 days was able to hold the sticks and play drums. Sol Smith-Ryan (6 years old)…
Norfolk Broads boat skipper, 36, is Tasered and arrested after attacking police
The 36-year old skipper of the Norfolk Broads boat is arrested and Tasered after he attacked police with a fire extinguisher. He had failed to flee his craft at 10…
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Cut house arrest to help UK bounce back
DAILY MAIL COMENT: UK’s house arrest must be reduced to boost its recovery Daily Mail Comment Published: 21:09 EST 28 December 2021 | Updated: 21:09 EST 28 December 2021 The…