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UPDATE 1-UK set for weak growth and highest inflation in G7, OECD says

UPDATE 1-UK set for weak growth and highest inflation in G7, OECD says

Source: Yahoo! Finance LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - Britain will suffer some of the lowest rates of economic growth and highest inflation among Group of Seven countries this year and next, forecasts from the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development suggested on Thursday. The OECD cut this year's growth forecast

Yen weakens, paring sharp rise after suspected intervention

Yen weakens, paring sharp rise after suspected intervention

Source: Market Screener LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - The yen dropped against the dollar on Thursday, reversing direction after a sudden surge late on Wednesday that traders and analysts were quick to attribute to intervention by Japanese authorities. The yen was 0.5% lower at 155.30 per dollar as

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush

Source: WBAL LONDON (AP) -- Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Nowadays, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, but they are a headache when they stop working properly. Inside an electric toothbrush's waterproof

Euro zone factory activity took turn for the worse in April, PMI shows

Euro zone factory activity took turn for the worse in April, PMI shows

Source: Market Screener LONDON (Reuters) - The ongoing downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity deepened in April due to crumbling demand despite factories cutting prices, pushing firms to reduce headcount again, a survey showed on Thursday. HCOB's final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global,

Hiscox Q1 Premiums Improve

Hiscox Q1 Premiums Improve

Source: FinanzNachrichten.de LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Hiscox Ltd. (HSX.L), an Anglo-Bermudan insurance company, on Thursday registered a rise in insurance contract written premiums or ICWP for the first-quarter, supported by increased ICWP from Hiscox Re & ILS. In addition, the insurance provider said that large natural catastrophe losses were within

Sydney Sweeney Embarks on Californian Road Trip in Jimmy Choo Summer Campaign

Sydney Sweeney Embarks on Californian Road Trip in Jimmy Choo Summer Campaign

Source: Footwear News LONDON - British luxury accessories brand Jimmy Choo has tapped "Anyone But You" star Sydney Sweeney to star in its summer 2024 campaign. Set against the sun-bleached backdrop of Palm Springs, Sweeney posed for photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch in a series of locations as she embarks on

Burberry Partners to Provide Outdoor Education Across the U.K.

Burberry Partners to Provide Outdoor Education Across the U.K.

Source: WWD Author: Tianwei Zhang LONDON -- Burberry is launching a partnership with the Outward Bound Trust, an outdoor education charity, to provide greater access to learning to secondary school students in London, Leeds, Castleford and Keighley -- regions connected to 's heritage. The program will support students aged 11