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Why are stock markets still falling and how worried should we be?

Why are stock markets still falling and how worried should we be?

The emergency takeover of Credit Suisse has failed to quell the crisis of confidence in the global banking sector.

FTSE drops heavily after Credit Suisse rescue deal fails to calm markets

FTSE drops heavily after Credit Suisse rescue deal fails to calm markets

Shares in London’s top banks fell by as much as 7% on Monday morning.

North Sea oil and gas operators warned of ‘tsunami’ of industrial unrest

North Sea oil and gas operators warned of ‘tsunami’ of industrial unrest

Unite said 1,400 offshore workers are set to take strike action.

Avanti West Coast handed contract extension

Avanti West Coast handed contract extension

The train operator has struggled with reliability and punctuality during parts of the past year.

FTSE set to fall after UBS agrees rescue for Credit Suisse

FTSE set to fall after UBS agrees rescue for Credit Suisse

The Credit Suisse deal was announced on Sunday evening, as UBS agreed to pay around £2.7 billion for its former rival.

Workers £11,000 worse off a year due to stagnant wages – Resolution Foundation

Workers £11,000 worse off a year due to stagnant wages – Resolution Foundation

Typical UK household incomes have fallen further behind those in Germany.

Leaders in dementia research to chair Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission

Leaders in dementia research to chair Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission

The mission was launched by former prime minister Boris Johnson in August 2022.

What the papers say – March 20

What the papers say – March 20

A variety of stories feature across the papers at the start of the working week.

What the papers say – March 20

What the papers say – March 20

A variety of stories feature across the papers at the start of the working week.

Boris Johnson’s defence against partygate contempt probe due to be published

Boris Johnson’s defence against partygate contempt probe due to be published

Allies of the former prime minister said the legal submission would set out his case that he did not knowingly mislead Parliament.

TV historian calls for return of head of rare shark washed up on UK beach

TV historian calls for return of head of rare shark washed up on UK beach

Dan Snow was speaking after the shark’s body was found by walkers on Lepe Beach in Hampshire.

Braverman prepared to change laws to make it easier to kick out rogue police

Braverman prepared to change laws to make it easier to kick out rogue police

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said standards needed to be raised following a series of scandals in the Met Police.

Rwanda flights: Braverman ‘encouraged’ after discussions over injunction reforms

Rwanda flights: Braverman ‘encouraged’ after discussions over injunction reforms

A Government source said the reforms ‘would remove a key barrier to getting flights off the ground’ if implemented.

UK ‘safe and sound’, insists Bank of England after emergency Credit Suisse deal

UK ‘safe and sound’, insists Bank of England after emergency Credit Suisse deal

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Bank of England welcomed the deal done in Switzerland for UBS to take over the stricken lender.

Man arrested after violence and smashed windows at Indian High Commission

Man arrested after violence and smashed windows at Indian High Commission

Footage posted on social media showed one man detach the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony of the Westminster building.

Government announces almost £60m in cultural funding for regions outside London

Government announces almost £60m in cultural funding for regions outside London

Seventy museums, public libraries and other venues in places including Walsall, Barnsley, Bradford and Stoke-on-Trent will receive investment.

SNP ‘in tremendous mess’ admits interim party chief Mike Russell

SNP ‘in tremendous mess’ admits interim party chief Mike Russell

Mr Russell things had gone ‘spectacularly wrong in recent weeks’ for the SNP.

Police release man held over New IRA claim on John Caldwell shooting

Police release man held over New IRA claim on John Caldwell shooting

Detective Chief Inspector Caldwell was shot several times last month in Omagh.

17-year-old boy stabbed to death at house party

17-year-old boy stabbed to death at house party

West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of the teenager in Leeds.

Christine McGuinness helps break world record for longest lanyard

Christine McGuinness helps break world record for longest lanyard

The Guinness World Record was broken by the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower campaign at Anfield.

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