Further talks between whisky maker Whyte & Mackay and members of the GMB union are taking place as the drinks manufacturer attempts to “mitigate” planned industrial action at three of its distilleries. GMB Scotland members at the company’s Dalmore and Invergordon distilleries in Ross and Cromarty and Tamnavulin in MorayContinue Reading
The Crown stars Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton are calling for more funding of the arts in the UK after “shocking” levels of neglect were found across the country. Oscar-winner Colman, 50, was reacting to a report commissioned by performing arts and entertainment union Equity, which said financing of BritishContinue Reading
Starling Group has said it is “very committed” to future plans for a London stock market listing as the digital lender revealed higher interest rates helped annual profits surge by 55%. The bank’s interim chief executive, John Mountain, said while the group had not decided when to list, plans forContinue Reading
At some point in the late 1980s, Will Smith decided to become the “biggest movie star in the world”. He had already made inroads as a rapper, and would soon become the face of the hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now, Smith sat down with his manager, JamesContinue Reading
A huge, round, 4,000-year-old building has left archaeologists puzzled and threats to disrupt a major airport project on a Greek tourist island. The structure is described as a “unique and extremely interesting find” from Crete’s Minoan civilization, famous for its sumptuous palaces, flamboyant art and enigmatic writing system. Resembling aContinue Reading
England defender John Stones has missed training on Wednesday due to illness. The Manchester City star has endured a stop-start build-up to Euro 2024 and will hope to be fit for the Three Lions’ tournament opener against Serbia on Sunday. All 26 players took part in at least some ofContinue Reading
From national insurance to migration: Key takeaways from Conservatives general election manifesto Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh campaign blow hours after launching the Tories’s election manifesto – withContinue Reading
“Outdated” guidance on prostate cancer could be putting men’s lives at risk, a charity has said. Prostate Cancer UK said that men at high risk of the disease can get a test, but only if they request one. It said that GPs are told not to raise the issue withContinue Reading
The opening of the summer transfer window for the Premier League and EFL is now just two days away, and clubs are already finalising deals. Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are all being linked with big money deals, as they bid to overhaul champions Man City next season. CityContinue Reading
In recent years, Malta has found itself at the centre of various allegations linking it to Russian mafia and Russian organized crime. The Malta’s financial institutions, in particular, have been scrutinised by both local and international media. However, a closer examination of these claims reveals a pattern of misinformation andContinue Reading
