China, U.S. had 'constructive' phone call on trade - Xinhua

Investing is not so different from playing the lottery – just less fun

Investing is not so different from playing the lottery – just less fun. Many who sneer at the national lottery – now turning 25 – will coolly hand large sums to a smooth fund manager

With inflation low, Fed can boost job market - Daly

Sluggish inflation gives the Federal Reserve the leeway to keep borrowing costs low and help draw more workers into the labour market, San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said on Saturday. "We're lucky right now," Daly said at University of California, Berkeley's

Nissan recalls nearly 400,00 vehicles over braking system defect

The leak into internal circuit boards will trigger a warning to drivers, which if ignored may lead to a fire in "rare instances," Nissan said in a filing dated Nov. 8 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under recall number 18V-601.

Flooding plunges Venice under water

Flooding plunges Venice under water

Corbyn - Labour to exclude NHS, medicines from trade deals with U.S.

"Boris Johnson is engaged in a cover-up of secret talks for a sell-out American trade deal that would drive up the cost of medicines and lead to runaway privatisation of our health service," Corbyn wrote in the Observer http://bit.ly/2KsglM4.

Remembering the recession: 'The 1990s experience changed my view of the world'

Remembering the recession: 'The 1990s experience changed my view of the world'. Is Australia facing a recession? Many are too young to have experienced the devastation wrought by the economic downturn of the early 90s

Porn, public transport and other dubious justifications for using facial recognition software

Porn, public transport and other dubious justifications for using facial recognition softwareGovernments in Australia have come up with some creative reasons to sell the public on the use of facial recognition technologyDespite being knocked back for privacy and security reasons, a national facial recognition

‘We want to find gems’: the black venture capitalists invested in change

‘We want to find gems’: the black venture capitalists invested in change. Impact X, set up to support businesses run by or for minorities and women, is on its way to raising £100m

Malaysia's ruling party loses fourth by-election

Malaysia's ruling coalition lost its fourth electoral contest on Saturday since coming to power last May, uncovering deepening cracks in the young alliance mired by uncertainty over a succession plan for its top leadership. The opposition secured a majority of over 15,000 votes to wrest the Tanjung

UK's Thames Water sees Scarsella as front-runner for CEO role - Sky News

Scarsella is currently the CEO of UK Power Networks, before which he headed Northern Gas Networks, according to the electric utility's website. "The Board of Thames Water, led by Ian Marchant, has been conducting a thorough search for a CEO and has shortlisted a number of high-quality individuals

Are voters ready for Britain’s economy to be rewired?

Are voters ready for Britain’s economy to be rewired?. Labour’s plan for free broadband is one of many high-spending promises made by both sides: and they seem to be popular

From AI to Humble Pi: the best new science books to buy for Christmas

Do we have more to fear from artificial intelligence or natural stupidity? This year’s best science books offer plenty of both. For 20 per cent off all these titles, visit the Telegraph Bookshop

Major countries demand compensation from UK and EU for Brexit disruption

Australia and several other major non-EU countries are seeking compensation from Brexit, claiming prolonged uncertainty has caused farmers to suffer a loss in exports.During World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations, Australian representatives said anticipation of Britain’s departure from the EU had

Forget the National Lottery’s Set For Life game. Here’s how to really set yourself up for life

Playing the National Lottery's Set For Life? The odds are stacked against you, warns Edward Sheldon.

How to build the perfect set-up for video games

How to build the perfect set-up for video gamesFor the latest in keyboards, monitors and headsets, our jargon-free accessories guide will raise your game however you play itA VR gamer using the VRGO Mini. Photograph: Mather Arts/VRGO Ltd

Forget buy-to-let! Here’s how I’d invest £25k to make a million

You may be astonished at the absolute levels of returns you are likely to receive in the later years of your compounding journey.

The reasons I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy FTSE 100 shares this month

I believe there are better opportunities for wealth generation than buy-to-let investments.

4 mistakes wise investors don’t make

Looking for stock market success? Learn what errors you need to avoid before you've had a chance to make them.

3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell before December’s general election

This Fool highlights the three companies he believes stand to lose the most from next month's general election.

Forget the Cash ISA! I’d buy these 2 unsung heroes that have been smashing the FTSE 100

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that have been overlooked, despite thrashing the index.

3 FTSE 250 stocks I think Warren Buffett would love

With their strong brands and high returns on capital, these are just the sort of companies Warren Buffett likes to buy argues Rupert Hargreaves.

Forget Premium Bonds! Here’s how I’d invest £20k today to make a million

I think there is a simple and more effective means of making a million than Premium Bonds.

3 stocks I’d buy in December, including Vodafone

With a General Election and Christmas fast approaching, I'm consider which stocks look a good buy for my Christmas stocking.