UK economy stutters in August despite dining discount

The British economy grew by far less than anticipated during August, raising concerns that the recovery from the coronavirus recession was already stuttering even before the reimposition of an array of lockdown restrictions

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on stimulus hopes

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street higher on hopes Washington will provide more aid to the U.S. economy

Calvert-Lewin leads trio of 1st-time England scorers v Wales

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Danny Ings and Conor Coady scored their first England goals in a 3-0 victory over Wales in a friendly when international football returned to Wembley after 11 months

UK government mulling fresh restrictions amid virus spike

The British government is mulling fresh restrictions on everyday life in England amid mounting evidence that the measures so far have done little to keep a lid on new coronavirus infections

Global shares mostly higher on hopes for U.S. stimulus

Global shares are mostly higher on optimism that U.S. stimulus may be coming after all

Asian shares mostly higher on hopes for U.S. stimulus

Asian shares are mostly higher on optimism U.S. stimulus may be coming after all

Virus Outbreak China National Day

APTOPIX Virus Outbreak China National Day

US, Australia, India, Japan discuss China's growing power

Japan’s new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said at a meeting with the U.S. and other diplomats that their “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” initiative, a concept to counter China’s growing assertiveness, is more important than ever amid challenges from the coronavirus pandemic

Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to close

Shares in the company that owns the Regal, Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas in the U.S. and Britain have fallen as much as 58% after it will temporarily close its venues after release of the latest James Bond film was postponed due to the pandemic