Keir Starmer’s speech on Tuesday will have done little to dampen speculation about the potential tax rises in October’s Budget. The Prime Minister cautioned that Brits could expect a “painful” …
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Price of the average London home on the rise as UK demand rockets
The ‘average’ London home will now set you back more than £530,000 after house prices in the capital increased for the first time since April 2023, according to figures released …
Olympics’ switch to pay TV triggered big rise in illegal streaming of Paris 2024
The International Olympic Committee’s decision to sell TV rights to the Paris 2024 Games to subscription services has led to a huge increase in viewers watching on illegal streams. The …
Zuckerberg regrets bowing to White House pressure during Covid-19
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has said he regrets bowing to what he described as pressure from the US government to censor Covid-19 content during the pandemic. In a letter …
Chelsea eye Osimhen and Sancho in explosive end to transfer window
Chelsea’s deal-making shows no sign of slowing ahead of the transfer deadline after the club made an 11th summer signing and stepped up their interest in striker Victor Osimhen. The …
Starmer pledges ‘wealth creation’ – but can his policies deliver it?
“I said before the election, and I say it again really clearly today: growth – and, frankly by that I do mean wealth creation – is the number one priority …
Joshua v Dubois promoter aims to surpass record Wembley crowd of 94,000
Promoters of the heavyweight world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, which also features a performance by Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, are targeting a new …
Cosmetic ‘tweakments’ surge after Love Island return
Love Island returned for its 11th season in June this year, with contestants sporting noticeably cosmetically-enhanced full lips, cheeks and smooth skin. The show has created a “surge of people …
‘Painful’ Budget ahead, Keir Starmer warns in gloomy No10 speech
Sir Keir Starmer has warned Brits to expect a “painful” Budget this autumn as he insisted the state of the public finances is “worse than we ever imagined”. The Prime …
Weetabix sale helps snack maker Wholebake slash loss
Wholebake, the company behind snack brands Brynmor, Nine and Bounce, has significantly cut its loss after selling its cereal business to Weetabix, according to newly-filed accounts. The manufacturer, which is …