Newcastle United has distanced itself from Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick, after he filmed a promotional video with the club’s former owner in St James’ Park. In the video, Jenrick and businessman Sir John Hall stand on the pitch of the Newcastle stadium discussing the “indoctrination” of people in theContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 neared its record value before dipping to finish the day in the red on Friday. London’s blue-chip index fell 3.01 points, or 0.04%, to end the day at 8,376.63. It had climbed above 8,400 earlier in the day and neared May’s all-time closing high of 8,445 beforeContinue Reading
Tom Hanks has warned that a series of online adverts using his voice and likeness are fraudulent. The Forrest Gump actor, 68, says the ads were created without his consent using artificial intelligence. In a post on his official Instagram account titled “Public Service Announcement,” Hanks said: “There are multipleContinue Reading
Degraded soils in Turkana Kapetadie village, Kenya. UNCCD, CC BY-NC-ND Often overlooked, soil is one of our planet’s largest living ecosystems and the foundation of our lives. It provides 95% of our food, supports global biodiversity and helps balance the climate by storing atmospheric carbon. Soil is also a hugeContinue Reading
The number of people in England with food allergies has more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, a new study reveals. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that rates are highest among preschool children, with 4% having a “probable” food allergy. They also found that a third of thoseContinue Reading
Business groups have called for caution over potential Labour plans to open up a “compressed hours” four-day work week to more of the workforce. Ben Willmott, head of public policy for the CIPD, the professional body for human resources, said the Government should “take stock” of recent rule changes aroundContinue Reading
Sales of Oasis’s back catalogue have surged by more than six times the number the previous week, amid huge demand ahead of their comeback concert tickets going on sale, according to HMV. The entertainment retailer said it also witnessed a jump in pre-orders for the band’s 30th anniversary edition ofContinue Reading
Napoli and Al-Ahli have reached an agreement over the sale of Victor Osimhen, according to Fabrizio Romano. Di Marzio claims that the Saudi Pro League side have put together a lucrative proposal worth more than £33million per season in wages. Napoli, meanwhile, would receive a £67m transfer fee plus add-ons.Continue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer has been spending more time removing portraits of “great strong conservative female leaders” rather than governing, Priti Patel said during the official launch of her Tory leadership bid on Friday, 30 August. The former home secretary’s remark came after the prime minister moved a £100,000 portrait ofContinue Reading
Barratt Developments is expected to report a fall in home completions, but profits just ahead of previous expectations, amid a week of financial updates from UK housebuilders. The company, which is Britain’s biggest housebuilder, reports its annual results on Wednesday September 4, with updates from Vistry and Berkeley Group inContinue Reading
