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LatestGovernment advert for quantum chief sparks criticism over lack of subject expertiseTech

Soho House has continued to attract new members to its clubs.

Legal

IT consultant ordered to repay £50,000 over Soho House data

Collage of London attractions: Tower Bridge, outdoor dining, rock climbing, museum, afternoon tea, and spa.

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

Thoroughbred racehorses with jockeys galloping on a green track, blurred crowd in foreground

Sport

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

Jockey in green and dark green silks, wearing a green helmet, smiling with goggles around his neck

Sport

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

William Haggas, a man with gray hair and blue eyes, smiling and wearing a tan coat and patterned tie

Sport

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

Market BriefingAs of 13:40 BST

European markets at a glance

FTSE 10010,800.01-0.31%

DAX26,442.53+0.42%

CAC 408,686.94+0.14%

STOXX 506,565.25+0.48%

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Germany

EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in

Lead storyEU bans PFAS in food packaging as recycling rules tighten

UK & Ireland

Pickleball in Guildhall Yard last year as part of the launch of the London Sports Festival

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