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as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channelBritish 30-year gilt yields hit a 27-year high on Tuesday as government borrowing costs around the world were pushed up by worries about big state borrowing and U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to fire a Federal Reserve governor.Thirty-year gilt yields touched a peak of 5.680%, up about four basis points on the day, their highest since May 1998, according to LSEG data.Germany's 30-year yield rose to a 14-year high, tracking a climb in U.S. Treasury yields British 30-year borrowing costs are the highest among the Group of Seven advanced economies, reflecting concerns about the country's inflation rate - also the highest in the G7 - heavy levels of borrowing and slow economic growth.Finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to raise taxes in her autumn budget in order to remain on course for her fiscal targets , potentially adding to the challenge of speeding up the economy.

She now faces New York-born fourth seed Pegula, who the Czech has beaten in their last two meetings. In the first round, Katie Boulter’s struggles continued as she lost 6-4, 6-4 to 27th seed Marta Kostyuk. Qualifier Billy Harris was beaten 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 by 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Fran Jones lost 6-0, 7-5 to Germany’s Eva Lys. How to watch the US Open on TV in the USESPN has the broadcasting rights for the tournament for the 17th consecutive year. The home of the tournament is the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.

The research by holiday cottage company holidaycottages.co.uk, which gathered responses from over 12,000 UK holidaymakers, asked people to reflect on the places and experiences that bring them the most joy while on a UK break. The results saw Keswick place 2nd overall and Ambleside take 8th place, giving Cumbria two locations in the national top 10 happiest holiday destinations. Cumbrian holiday letting agency Sally’s Cottages is celebrating Keswick’s recognition as runner-up in the UK’s ultimate ‘happy places’. "This survey result reflects what our guests tell us year after year. We’re thrilled to see them both recognised in the nationwide survey of the UK’s happiest places.”For the full list of happiest towns and villages in Cumbria, you can click here.

The actress, who is known for playing Charity Dingle on the popular ITV soap opera, said she is very concerned about her son's education. Emmerdale star Emma Atkins shares she is "worried" for her 10-year-old sonDiscussing her relationship with her son, the ITV actress said: “I’m fiercely loyal." Recommended Reading:Who is Emmerdale's Emma Atkins and what else has she been in? According to IMDb, Emma Atkins is an English actress from Morecambe, Lancashire. Born on March 31, 1975, she has starred in the popular ITV soap opera Emmerdale since the year 2000.

More infoA restaurant chain with several branches in Edinburgh was recently branded the 'worst in the world' by one food critic. One thing that immediately struck me was how much nicer it was than most other fast food places I've ever been in. At the St James restaurant, at least, this isn't true, as I saw multiple people heading up to the till and giving their order to staff. The menu was pretty much what you'd expect, with options including the 'OG Kebab', 'Kcal Kebab', Doner Wrap, and Doner Krunch Burger -- the latter of which admittedly looked extremely unappetising. However, in terms of fast food restaurants, German Doner Kebab is one of the nicer experiences I've had lately.

Sad sign of the times as bird feeder thief strikes in Stoke-on-TrentOfficers returned the item within 24 hours after checking CCTVClarence Street, FentonA thief swiped a bird feeder from a Stoke-on-Trent street in a depressing sign of the times. ‌Officers were alerted to the crime and after checking CCTV, the feeder was tracked down to Clarence Street. It was then returned to the owner within 24 hours of being taken. ‌A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "As part of our ongoing patrols in Stoke-on-Trent, officers located a bird feeder which had been reported as stolen less than 24 hours before. The bird feeder was returned to its owner who was very thankful.

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The Met Office earlier said the resulting geomagnetic activity could make the aurora visible further south than usual, provided skies are dark and clear. Stargazers on Monday night reported sightings in north-east Scotland, northern England and the Midlands, with photos on social media showing the lights as far south as West Cork in Ireland. The Northern Lights visible through clouds over Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North Yorkshire on Tuesday morning (Owen Humphreys/PA)But there are several factors that may affect visibility. Tuesday and Wednesday will see night-time viewing conditions worsen, but northern Scotland and northern England are likely to have the clearest skies, although still not ideal viewing conditions. This interaction can trigger geomagnetic storms, which in turn can produce displays of the aurora.

What is making the aurora happen this week? When and where in the UK can you see the Northern Lights? (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelSky watchers in the UK get to experience something majestic this September. The Met Office report says that these ejections can hit Earth's magnetic field very quickly, which can lead to geomagnetic storms.The beautiful northern lights are caused by these storms. There will be clear skies in northern Scotland and northern England, but they won't be perfect.It might be hard to see because of the light pollution and the waxing gibbous moon.

PM Modi’s High-Stakes UK Visit Set to Seal Landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement Worth BillionsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on July 24 by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer will cut trade tariffs from 15% to 3% and is expected to bolster business confidence in a volatile global environment, British MPs were told on Monday.UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds briefed the House of Commons on the pre-ratification process for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), highlighting its potential impact ahead of full implementation, PTI reported.“This agreement drops the average Indian tariff on UK products from 15% to 3%, with duties falling by around £400 million at entry, rising to £900 million after staging,” Reynolds said. “It is expected to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion, raise UK GDP by £4.8 billion, and boost wages by £2.2 billion annually. In an increasingly unstable world, this deal provides businesses with confidence as they grow and expand. While implementation in India requires only Cabinet approval, ratification in the UK is expected to take up to a year. In the House of Lords, junior minister Baroness Maggie Jones briefed peers on the progress of the FTA.

'No 10 shake-up' and Labour's 'asylum crackdown'2 September 2025, 01:26 BST Updated 2 September 2025, 05:09 BSTImage caption, Sir Keir Starmer's shake-up of his No 10 team as Parliament returns from recess dominates Tuesday's papers. Reeves' allies say she discussed the shake-up several times over the summer, the paper reports. Image caption, Migrants granted asylum will be temporarily stopped from bringing their family members to the UK, the Times reports. In its editorial, the Telegraph argues that Sir Keir has humiliated and demoted the chancellor. The i says it's been told by Labour insiders that Sir Keir is attempting to seize control over a make-or-break Budget this autumn.

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Russia's president Vladimir Putin, India's prime minister Narendra Modi and China's president Xi Jinping at the summit in Tianjin on Monday. Mr Modi and Mr Putin held hands as they walked along the red carpet to meet Xi and the Indian prime minister said that New Delhi and Moscow stood side by side even in tough times. “Even in the most difficult situations, India and Russia have always walked shoulder to shoulder,” Mr Modi said. Mr Xi proposed a Global Governance Initiative (GGI) aimed at making the international system “fairer and reasonable”. “All countries, regardless of size, strength or wealth, should equally participate in, decide on and benefit from global governance,” he said.

Chelsea were again busier than most, signing the likes of Joao Pedro and Alejandro Garnacho, while also selling a record £300m in talent. Will that be enough to mount a title challenge? Tottenham will hope that the headline signing of Xavi Simons and the late addition of Randal Kolo Muani are enough to give them the creativity needed to compete in the league and Europe, having missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.