Everyday Ageism: CHRISTA D’SOUZA  blasts the new Electronic Frailty Index

Everyday Ageism: CHRISTA D’SOUZA blasts the new Electronic Frailty Index, as she reveals the term ‘frail’ makes her feel ‘about 100’ Electronic Frailty Index will be applied to medical records of anyone 65 and over Christa D’Souza says the index will help GPs troubleshoot future problems  However, she disagrees with being deemed ‘frail’ as it makes … Read more

Morrisons relegated from FTSE100 index of top UK firms

Investors in Morrisons left scratching their heads as grocer relegated from FTSE100 index of top UK firms By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 5 March 2021 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 5 March 2021 Investors in Morrisons were left scratching their heads this week as the Bradford-based grocer was relegated from the … Read more

Elon Musk poised to be third richest person in world after Tesla is selected for the S&P 500 Index

Elon Musk’s wealth swells by $15Bn and he’s set to pass Mark Zuckerberg as the third richest person in the world after Tesla was selected for the S&P 500 index Tesla will join the S&P 500 Index on December 21, it was announced Monday The news led Tesla stocks to surge 14 percent in after-hour … Read more

Index ranks ‘kindest’ new cars it says are best for vegan motorists

When we say the most-vegan friendly motors, we’re not referring to which vehicles animal-free enthusiasts can eat. Like other industries, car manufacturers are becoming increasing aware of the growing demand for products to have animal-free materials, and are reacting by launching a range of synthetic fabrics to replace leather used in the cabins of their … Read more

Postcodes with biggest house price increase according to Barclays Mortgages Postcode Property Index

House prices in Oldham are increasing the most across UK towns and cities and at DOUBLE the national average, Barclays Mortgages’ Postcode Property Index reveals – and Croydon is seeing the biggest growth in London House prices in 0L8, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, have seen the biggest rise Property value increased by an average of … Read more

Rate of Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 1% in July from 0.6% in June in UK

Rising cost of clothes, fuel and household goods drives increase in Consumer Price Index from from 0.8% in June to 1.1% in July, ONS data shows Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation lifted to 1% New figure is a rise from 0.6% in June after economists said it would stay flat Retail … Read more

Global stock markets back in the red: FTSE 100 index drops back below 6,000

Global stock markets back in the red: FTSE 100 index drops back below 6,000 as second-wave fears unnerve investors and big UK firms reveal cost of virus FTSE 100 was last trading 183 points down at 5,948, a fall of 3 per cent First time below 6,000 since mid-May when stock recovered from Covid crash  London … Read more

Nike is officially the hottest brand in the world after topping the quarterly Lyst Index

Nike is officially the hottest brand in the world after topping the quarterly Lyst Index – the first time the accolade hasn’t gone to a luxury fashion house Nike reported a 75% increase in digital sales, making them 30% of total revenue Beat likes of Off-White, Gucci and Balenciaga, placed second, third and fourth Brand … Read more

Tesla goes full throttle towards American S&P 500 index

Tesla goes full throttle towards elite American S&P 500 index By Lucy White And Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:24 BST, 22 July 2020 | Updated: 22:34 BST, 22 July 2020 Tesla was speeding towards America’s prestigious S&P 500 index ahead of its results last night.  The electric car maker, run by eccentric … Read more

Where is YOUR town on the UK coronavirus recovery index?

London is lagging behind in phone mobility data and sits bottom of the UK town centre ‘recovery index’ because the office workers who usually commute into the city are staying at home – but journeys have bounced back in commuter towns.  Despite Boris Johnson’s plea for office workers to return to work many of the … Read more