Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones’ greatest songs has died at the age of 78. Faithfull passed away Thursday in London, her music promotion company Republic Media said in a statement to CBS News. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the … Read more

UK finance minister backs expansion of London’s Heathrow Airport

British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft spotted flying on final approach over the roofs of the houses of Myrtle avenue for landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR in the UK. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday unveiled plans to deliver a shot in the arm for the country’s … Read more

‘I don’t worry about not being able to pay my bills’

At the age of 33, I sometimes feel like I’ve already lived a thousand lives. I’m originally from Los Angeles, and over the last decade, I’ve done everything from teaching English in China to serving as an emergency aid worker in Turkey during the war in Syria.  After I completed my master’s degree in London, … Read more

European markets assess the impact of Trump 2.0, Davos in focus

LONDON — European stocks are expected to open slightly higher Tuesday as traders digest the first executive orders that newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump signed on Monday. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 10 points higher at 8,531, Germany’s DAX up 4 points at 21,004, France’s CAC 40 7 points higher at 7,740 and … Read more

UK inflation in December 2024

LONDON — U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 2.6% in November, with economists polled by Reuters expecting the December reading to stay unchanged. Core inflation, which excludes more volatile … Read more

Reward of up to $1.9 million offered after “brazen” heist of jewelry in London

Dallas police investigate jewelry heist at family business Dallas police investigate jewelry heist at family business 01:41 Victims of a $12.5 million London jewelry raid have offered rewards of up to $1.9 million to help recover the gems and catch the thief. Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to … Read more

stocks, news, data and market moves

European markets traded around the flatline Tuesday, in muted trade ahead of the New Year holiday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened a touch lower, down 0.07%, before turning slightly higher but still hovering in flat territory. London’s FTSE 100 index and France’s CAC 40 both slid lower at the open before recovering to trade … Read more

Stocks, economic data, business news

European markets opened in negative territory on Monday, in what will be the region’s final full trading session of the year. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was around 0.4% lower shortly after the opening bell, with all sectors and major bourses in negative territory. Industrials, media and technology stocks led the losses. Trading is expected … Read more

stocks, news, data and earnings

European markets opened higher on Tuesday, in a shortened trading session for Christmas Eve. Stocks in Europe ended Monday’s session slightly higher, as investors reacted to more disappointing economic news out of the U.K., and the pan-European Stoxx 600 was lifted by a recovery in the share price of pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk. There is … Read more