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UK fintech funding races ahead of Europe According to new figures, the UK’s fintech sector was beaten by only the US on total investment last year despite a sharp fall in funding on 2023 levels. As global fintech investment fell 20 per cent globally to $43.5bn (£35.2bn), the UK attracted $3.6bn (£2.9bn) of total funding, more than the next five European countries combined, according to data from Innovate Finance. Despite the sharp fall in new capital coming into the sector, industry figures are hoping for a resurgence in 2025. “When we’ve been speaking with investors, they’re positive about 2025,” Janine…

The chancellor is under pressure as the pound has dropped to its lowest level for more than a year and UK government borrowing costs have continued to rise as concerns about public finances and the economy grow.

The ongoing spat between European leaders and American tech companies continues as well as pushback from Europe on Elon Musk’s continued meddling in European politics.

Wildfires are rapidly spreading across Los Angeles, destroying homes and businesses, in the worst fires the county has ever seen. At least 5 people have been killed.

UK weather today 09 January 2025 Thursday will be another cold day with icy stretches to start and a few freezing fog patches may be slow to clear. There will be plenty of sunny spells with further wintry showers possible in the north and west. Another cold night to come with a widespread severe frost and ice forming in places. Wintry showers continue in the north and west, but generally dry elsewhere with clear skies. Source – Met Office

ICE BERG! Bergvall keeps his cool to put Spurs on brink of Wembley final The back page of the Daily Mail leads with an image of the Swedish player Lucas Bergvall who scored a late winner against Liverpool in the first leg of the semis. Spurs will face Liverpool again next month for the second leg.

Spurs 1 Liverpool 0 – ICE BERG HITS KOP The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with Spur’s Carabao Cup win over Liverpool. The front page features an image of the “Swedish Kid” who scored the late winner for Tottenham. The back page also reports on Spur’s midfielder Bentancur who collapsed in the first half, was stretchered off and taken to hospital.

VAR must be stopped rages Postecoglou … after Spurs win! The back page of the Daily Telegraph leads with an image of goal scorer Lucas Bergvall in last night’s Spurs win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. Elsewhere, a Premier League player may face rape charges after police hand over full file of evidence for CPS to consider.

The back page of the Daily Star leads with Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. The teams will face each other again for the second leg next month.

UK government borrowing costs continued rising on Wednesday, and the value of sterling dropped as investors recalibrated their views on the UK economy.

European leaders warned Donald Trump not to meddle with the continent’s borders on Wednesday, a day after the president-elect refused to rule out taking Greenland by force.

The Independent front page headline: MPs vote against rape gangs inquiry – but PM may U-turn The front page of the Independent says No 10 has confirmed the prime minister will consider a new public inquiry into grooming gangs if victims demand it after a safeguarding minister says it’s still on the table. The paper says the news comes despite a Tory motion in the Commons being defeated. MPs vote against rape gangs inquiry – but PM may U-turn The prime minister will consider a new inquiry into grooming gangs despite MPs voting against a new probe. The news comes…