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CNBC
a day ago
- Business
- CNBC
European markets head for higher open; U.S.-China trade talks to take place in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: A red London double decker bus and a UPS delivery van pass across Waterloo Bridge in front of St. Paul's Cathedral on March 24, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by) John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Good morning from London! This is CNBC's live blog covering all the action in European financial markets as the new trading week begins. Futures data from IG suggests London's FTSE will open 7 points higher at 8,836, Germany's DAX up 3 points at 24,296, France's CAC 40 up 5 points at 7,801 and Italy's FTSE MIB 13 points higher at 40,595. Global market focus will be on U.S.-China trade talks which are expected to take place in London on Monday. President Donald Trump announced Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and two other Trump administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts in the capital as efforts to negotiate a trade deal continue. In other news, CNBC will be at London Tech Week this week with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang set to deliver a keynote speech on Monday morning. There are no other major earnings or data releases due. — Holly Ellyatt Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on the day of Circle Internet Group's IPO, in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. equity futures were mostly flat overnight, with the S&P 500 trading near a record high and a busy week of potential market-moving news ahead. U.S, inflation data is expected to be a key topic later in the week. The latest consumer price index is due out on Wednesday, followed by the producer price index on Friday. Traders will be looking for clues about how the current tariff rates are affecting the economy. — Holly Ellyatt, Amala Balakrishner, Jesse Pound
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Drivers warned of road and lane closures in Wales over bank holiday weekend
Drivers warned of road and lane closures in Wales over bank holiday weekend There are a number of potential disruptions you should try to avoid this weekend Traffic passing over the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge (Image: John Keeble, Getty Images ) There could be possible delays as a result of road closures and roadworks taking place across Wales this weekend. As many will try and head out this bank holiday weekend to make the most of the warm, sunny, and dry weather we've been experiencing recently drivers are being warned to avoid any potential disruptions and find alternative routes for their journeys. According to traffic monitoring service Inrix motorists should look out for lane closures in areas such as the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, speeding restrictions on the A470 in Merthyr Tydfil, and a temporary traffic light system on the Menai Bridge between Anglesey and Gwynedd. We've compiled a list of road and lane closures we know so far for the early May bank holiday weekend. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here. One lane remains closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between junction 22 for the M49 and M4 junction 23/M48. According to Inrix one lane is shut on each side with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures, the traffic monitoring service has noted, and this will be in place until May 30. A466 Wye Bridge in both directions closed due to roadworks from A40 (Monmouth traffic lights) to the Lidl until July 4. According to Inrix a lane is closed due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads of The Valleys Road at High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout) in Merthyr Tydfil and motorists should expect delays. This will be in place until July 24. Article continues below There are narrow lanes and speed restriction of 40mph due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads of The Valleys in Merthyr Tydfil. According to Inrix the road in both directions from A4061 Rhigos Road (Rhigos Roundabout) to High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout) is particularly affected by this and motorists have been warned to expect delays. These roadworks will be in place until early 2026. There are temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on A5 Menai Bridge between A487 Treborth Road (Antelope Roundabout) and A545 Telford Road between Gwynedd and Anglesey. Motorists have been told to expect delays. These roadworks will be in place until the end of December this year. One lane is closed due to roadworks on A48 Briton Ferry Bridge Eastbound from M4 junction 42 (Swansea East/Briton Ferry, Earlswood) to A474 Neath Road (Briton Ferry Roundabout, Briton Ferry) in Neath Port Talbot. Inrix has warned that motorists could experience delays here. The roadworks here are in place until 6am on May 13. Article continues below Meanwhile in Crickhowell, in Powys, there are temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on the A40 Beaufort Street at Standard Street. Motorists have been warned to expect delays as this is in place until May 30. And across the border in Shropshire there are temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on the A490 in both directions near the border. This will be in place until May 31 this year.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
‘Immediately stop use': Popular North Face product recalled
The North Face recalled its Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots on Wednesday. Credit: John Keeble / Getty Images Customers of beloved brand The North Face have been told to immediately stop using a popular product after it was recalled over fears it could cause serious injuries. The North Face recalled its Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots on Wednesday because 'the inside hook may catch on the loose lace on the inside of the other boot'. The recall stated incidents have occured where the person wearing the boot has tripped on the lace and fallen. North Face boots. Credit: The North Face The recall includes boot style A8ADB sold between October 1, 2024 and January 9, 2025 in stores worldwide and online. Boots in the below colours could be impacted by the fault. Clay Grey/TNF Black Timber Tan/TNF Black TNF Black/Asphalt Grey White Dune The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has advised consumers to stop using the boots immediately and contact The North Face for instructions on how to return the boots for a full refund.
BBC News
06-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bristol in Pictures: Funderworld, Lionesses and jazz brunches
Along with the sight of blooming daffodils and ice cream vans, a sure indication that spring is here is the arrival of Funderworld on The Downs, the huge amusement park now a regular part of Bristol's of entertainment, the crowd that packed into Ashton Gate on Friday night certainly got their money's worth as the England Lionesses beat Belgium of school pupils got a taste of rugby in a festival hosted by Bristol Bears, and there were plenty of reasons to be cheerful for one school down in Ashton. Roll up roll up: The weather has warmed up so here comes Funderworld, the huge family-friendly amusement park opened on The Downs this week bringing the usual rides, candyfloss and hot dogs. It's with us until 5 May. Roaring to victory: The England Lionesses thrashed Belgium 5-0 in front of 23,000 delighted fans at Ashton Gate on Friday night. Still challenging: Bristol City made it two wins for the home sides in 24 hours at Ashton Gate as they beat Watford 2-1 to maintain their play-off push. Time for rugby: More than 200 pupils from 20 schools across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Somerset attended a rugby festival at the Bristol Bears' High Performance Centre this week, meeting players from both the men's and women's teams. A room with a view: Diners at The Bristol Hotel enjoyed a bit of jazz with their brunch this week, all with a view of the harbourside in the sunshine. The musical-themed meal is a new feature at the hotel. Sundown: Getty Images photographer John Keeble took this image of the sun going down as traffic headed over the Prince of Wales Bridge that carries the M4 from England into Wales. Brief hope: Bristol Rovers put in a battling performance against table toppers Birmingham City at the Mem on Tuesday, but were denied a draw by a late penalty. One more time: Sue Green led her last fitness class earlier this week, bringing the curtain down on a 37-year career. She has been part of Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre in South Gloucestershire since 1988 but is now retiring in time for her 66th birthday after gaining a reputation for her tireless charity work. Family support: A new family hub has been opened in the former caretaker's house in King's Oak Academy in Kingswood. A collaboration between South Gloucestershire Council, Cabot Learning Federation and Kingswood Town Council, it will be known as "Martin's House" after the former caretaker who once lived there. Jumping for joy: They've been celebrating at Ashton Vale Primary School this week after being rated 'Good' by Ofsted, inspectors said the school curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils". A great cause: Hundreds of cyclists took part in the Tour de Bristol on Saturday, raising money for St Peter's Hospice. Many of the riders, who either took on a 40, 65 or 100km ride starting from the UWE Centre for Sport, were pedalling in memory of a loved one. One year on: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust staff have marked a year since it introduced a shared base for critical care transfer services in the South West. The base, known as SoNAR, WATCh and Retrieve, is based in Bradley Stoke. Tariff trouble: This aerial view of the sprawling car park for new vehicles at Royal Portbury Docks was taken this week. The international trade in cars is facing uncertainty due to tariffs imposed by the USA.
