For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails For 20 years, Strictly Come Dancing has been the glittering jewel in the BBC’s weekend TV line-up. Part of the show’s magic lies in its unique ability toContinue Reading
Emma Raducanu says it was ‘very nice’ to meet Princesses Kate and Charlotte at Wimbledon this year. The British tennis star revealed that it was her third meeting with Kate, the Princess of Wales, while it was the first time she had met Charlotte. Princess Kate was making only herContinue Reading
The Government’s stake in NatWest Group has dropped to below 20% for the first time since the bank was nationalised in the 2008 financial crisis. A stock exchange announcement on Monday confirmed that the Treasury’s stake in the bank is now 19.97%, down by a little under one percentage point.Continue Reading
A senior Tory MP has called for Rishi Sunak to stay as Conservative leader until the end of November as the battle to replace him takes shape. Shadow foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell said it is important to “run the contest long” to ensure leadership candidates “come under scrutiny both byContinue Reading
Recruiter Robert Walters has become the latest firm from the sector to reveal the impact of an ongoing global hiring slowdown and said a recovery was not likely until 2025. The group reported a 15% slump in gross profit to £84.8 million in the second quarter to June 30, leavingContinue Reading
The Spanish press have blasted Gareth Southgate’s England following Sunday night’s Euro 2024 final, labelling Spain’s victory as ‘justice done’. England can have few complaints about the result, with Spain the better side in almost every department. Controlling possession from the off, the now four-time European champions created chances atContinue Reading
Interest rates should be cut in order to stop squeezing the living standards of British households, a Bank of England rate-setter has said. Swati Dhingra, a member of the Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), said “now is the time” for a reduction in the bank rate. UK interest ratesContinue Reading
The latest SME Barometer from Prism has been released highlighting a cautious yet steady increase in business confidence among UK SMEs. Despite ongoing economic challenges, SMEs are displaying remarkable resilience and optimism for the future. Key Findings: Business Confidence on the Rise : The Institute of Directors (IoD) Confidence IndexContinue Reading
Commons leader condemns Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is expected to unveil 35 new bills into the King’s Speech next week. The new laws will hand greaterContinue Reading
Burberry has replaced boss Jonathan Akeroyd after just over two years in the job as the luxury fashion firm said it is set to slump to a loss and halted shareholder dividend payouts. The group said Mr Akeroyd is leaving with immediate effect “by mutual agreement with the board”. HeContinue Reading
