FTSE opens with 1.6 per cent rise after European Central Bank announce stimulus package

The FTSE fell again this morning despite early morning rises as the markets continue to be rocked by the coronavirus pandemic.  It comes the day after the pound slumped to a 35-year low against the US dollar as the Chancellor’s £350billion coronavirus bailout failed to calm the markets.   Europe’s stock markets initially rebounded today, as … Read more

Food by Jason Atherton and personalised pillowcases: Hilton’s The Biltmore Mayfair opens in London

Hilton’s most luxurious European hotel has flung open its doors – and here we take a peek inside. The Biltmore Mayfair will undoubtedly be a huge hit with the well-heeled. It’s in London’s Grosvenor Square, the former home of the American Embassy and one of the UK capital’s most exclusive postcodes, Michelin-star restaurateur Jason Atherton … Read more

Guernsey mansion where Victor Hugo penned Les Miserable opens after a stunning £3.8million revamp 

Beautiful Guernsey mansion where Victor Hugo penned Les Misérables re-opens after a stunning £3.8million revamp Author and artist Victor Hugo lived at Hauteville House in Guernsey for 15 years during his exile from France It is now a museum but has been closed for the Past 18 months to undergo an extensive £3.8m restoration  Furniture … Read more

£20 billion to prop up the high street: Rishi Sunak opens cash taps to help ailing shops and pubs

Revellers last night ignored government advice to stay at home and partied at pubs and clubs as they remained open, even after the chancellor promised they will be provided with billions of pounds to bail them out during the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses reeled from the effect of consumers being told to stay at home and … Read more

FTSE opens down again despite global central banks stepping in

FTSE opens down again as it falls 5.4 per cent despite global central banks stepping in after one of the worst weeks in its history amid virus crisis By Rory Tingle For Mailonline Published: 08:04 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 08:19 GMT, 16 March 2020 The FTSE 100 opened down again today as it … Read more

Reporters Without Borders opens a new virtual library inside Minecraft to share banned news stories

A new virtual library in Minecraft will let people in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Russia and Vietnam read stories from banned journalists Reporters will be able to use Minecraft as a workaround for censorship The popular videgame will host a new virtual library filled with censored news stories in both English and the language they … Read more

Richard Wilkins, 65, opens up on coronavirus diagnosis after meeting Tom Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson

Entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins has opened up on his ‘bizarre’ coronavirus diagnosis after he came into contact with Tom Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson. Channel Nine on Sunday evening revealed the presenter, 65, who briefly met Wilson during her visit to the network’s studios, tested positive to the virus that has left more than 5,000 people dead … Read more