London’s top stock index rose to its highest level this month, rebounding from a dip in Friday’s previous trading session. Miners and housebuilders were among those to perform strongly at the start of the week on the FTSE. However, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce slumped during a tough session for theContinue Reading
Ben Queenborough/Shutterstock Whether it’s to reset our mental health or simply to take time out from the hurly-burly of work and urban life, many of us head for oceans and rivers to enjoy their restorative capacities. Encountering wild animals in these blue spaces contributes to the beneficial effects of beingContinue Reading
CTD Tiles, one of the UK’s biggest tile suppliers, has shut 56 of its stores after falling into administration. Administrators of the business said that 268 workers were made redundant after the collapse. However, 30 of its shops and two distribution sites were bought in a rescue deal by rivalContinue Reading
Daytime talk show host Phil Donahue had died aged 88 following a long illness. The talk show pioneer died at his home surrounded by his family, including his wife, actor Marlo Thomas, his sister, children, grandchildren and his golden retriever, Charlie, his family said in a statement to Today. TheContinue Reading
Andy Murray has been backed to coach British tennis stars Emma Raducanu or Jack Draper by former mixed doubles partner Laura Robson. The retired two-time Wimbledon champion is open to moving into a coaching role after hanging up his racket after the Olympics. Murray stepped away from the sport afterContinue Reading
Half of the public believes Nigel Farage is “personally responsible” for the recent riots that erupted across the UK, a new poll has revealed. The survey, conducted by Savanta between 9 and 11 August among 2,237 participants, found 51 per cent of British voters hold the Reform UK leader accountableContinue Reading
The number of UK pubs, restaurants, bars and hotels has returned to growth for the first time in two years, signalling green shoots for the hospitality sector in the face of a challenging economic backdrop in recent years. New figures showed a particular improvement for casual dining restaurants, which sawContinue Reading
Manchester United have reportedly put an offer on the table for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge but have fallen short of the Clarets’ valuation. According to the Daily Mail, United have not met Burnley’s £30m asking price for Berge. Berge is yet to make an appearance this season, with new BurnleyContinue Reading
James Cleverly has emerged as the favourite to take over as Tory leader among party members, the first major poll of the contest has shown, while Tom Tugendhat appears to be the most popular among the wider public. In the first poll of Conservative Party members since the race beganContinue Reading
A rarely seen mystery deep sea fish found floating on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast has stumped scientists. The creature that resembles a serpent was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long (3.6-meter) oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers andContinue Reading
