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Retail sales slowed in September

Economics

UK economy set to shed first-half gains as construction slump weighs on June GDP

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Crypto

Robinhood lists Hyperliquid token despite FCA warning on underlying platform

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London in August: a curated guide to workshops, dining and sport for busy professionals

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Sport

Thunder Call leads strong British challenge in Shergar Cup Sprint at Ascot

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Sport

Shergar Cup finale puts World Pool betting to the test at Ascot

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Sport

Shergar Cup launches World Pool betting as Ascot welcomes Hong Kong team

Market BriefingAs of 16:40 BST

European markets at a glance

FTSE 10010,820.50-0.22%

DAX26,332.65-0.22%

CAC 408,666.05-0.56%

STOXX 506,530.19-0.32%

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Germany

Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

Lead storyEclipse fever leaves Europe scrambling for certified glasses

UK & Ireland

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Lead storyLondon Sports Festival brings pickleball to New Street Square in push to activate City spaces