Ted Baker’s remaining 31 stores in the UK are reportedly set to close this week, putting more than 500 jobs at risk. Sky News reported that talks between Ted Baker’s owner, Authentic Brands, and retail tycoon Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group have stalled, with all stores expected to have shut byContinue Reading
Labour will end “divisive rhetoric” and blame culture towards people on benefits, the new work and pensions secretary has said. Liz Kendall has said that an overhaul is needed to get people back to work, warning that the increasing number of people needing financial support from the state is unsustainable.Continue Reading
Brian Cox has expressed concern for the state of the film industry. The Succession actor, 78, who played the Marvel character Colonel William Stryker in X2: X-Men United, partly blamed the industry’s perceived downfall on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), claiming films were losing their sense of originality in favourContinue Reading
Manchester United hero Ryan Giggs is pleased the club have made signings who “can’t wait to play” for the Red Devils. United boss Erik ten Hag has been busy in the transfer market this summer, landing Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich earlier this week after alreadyContinue Reading
The Labour government is incapable of tackling racism and Islamophobia effectively, a member of its own national committee has claimed in the wake of widespread race riots. In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Labour’s National Executive Committee member Mish Rahman has criticised Sir Keir Starmer for his failure toContinue Reading
Chelsea are reportedly set to lower their asking price for Carney Chukwuemeka. The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Aston Villa in a deal reportedly worth £20million in 2022. The midfielder was offered a six-year contract with the club and a significant pay rise, which he accepted. However, the deal offeredContinue Reading
Alain Delon, the French film actor who starred in classics including Plein Soleil, Le Samouraï, and Rocco and His Brothers, has died aged 88, his children have confirmed. “His children, Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as [his dog] Loubo, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father,”Continue Reading
Coca-Cola said its trial of a “closed loop” recycling scheme at the Paris Olympics has been a “valuable” test ahead of a long-awaited deposit return scheme (DRS) launching in the UK in 2027. The drinks giant trialled a system of collecting some bottles during the Olympic Games and recycling themContinue Reading
In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, technological advancements are reshaping internal logistics. Industrial robot manufacturers are at the forefront of this transformation, driving efficiency and innovation. Mobile robots, particularly those like MiR, are revolutionizing transportation within factories. Technological advancements in internal logistics have become a cornerstone for modern manufacturers.Continue Reading
Penny Mordaunt has accused the government of burying its head in the sand on defence, amid reports Labour is planning on cuts in the forthcoming budget. Writing in The Independent, the former Tory leadership hopeful warned that Labour’s first budget, which will be delivered on 30 October, “is the onlyContinue Reading
