Sunday newspaper round-up: Boris Johnson, COP30, Ukraine, Kemi Badenoch, SafeCall, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, two‑child benefit cap, Lakshmi Mittal
(Sharecast News) - Boris Johnson took four days away from official duties during a critical period of the UK's Covid preparations, according to disclosures highlighted by the Covid inquiry, according to the Guardian. Records show the former prime minister spent time at Chevening in Kent between 14 and 24 February 2020, walking his dog and riding his motorcycle, even as the NHS was bracing to be "overwhelmed" by the virus.
Read MoreUS close: Stocks gain as Fed doves lift sentiment
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks turned in a winning performance on Friday, but all three major averages still turned in a weekly loss following a dramatic sell-off in AI-linked stocks in the previous session.
Read MoreEurope close: Stocks broadly weaker amid fresh bubble fears
(Sharecast News) - European equities were broadly lower on Friday, as concerns over stretched artificial intelligence valuations and sharp declines in semiconductor stocks dragged markets lower, while defence shares came under pressure following reports of a potential Ukraine peace plan.
Read MoreCurve shareholder IDC Ventures files legal challenge to block sale to Lloyds - report
(Sharecast News) - Curve's biggest external investor - IDC Ventures - has reportedly filed a legal challenge aimed at overturning the digital wallet provider's sale to Lloyds Banking Group.
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