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
Britain’s deteriorating road network is not just a nuisance for drivers—it’s becoming a significant drag on the economy, factory bosses have warned. According to a report by industry group Make UK, the worsening condition of the country’s roads, particularly A-roads and motorways, is adding to manufacturing costs and influencing businessContinue Reading
Busted star Matt Willis has divulged some details about his “mortifying” wedding proposal to wife Emma Willis. The singer and bassist appeared with TV presenter Emma on the NewlyWeds podcast, which is hosted by Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing and his wife and former co-star, Sophie Habboo. During theContinue Reading
The average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect, according to experts. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household’s energy bill to rise to £1,714 a year, up from £1,568 currently, on OctoberContinue Reading
Ted Baker is set to close its last 31 UK stores this week, putting around 500 jobs at risk, as uncertainty looms over a potential rescue deal involving Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. The closures mark the end of the retailer’s presence on British high streets, following months of turmoil andContinue Reading
Staff who are consistently contacted by bosses outside of normal working hours could be in line for thousands of pounds of compensation under Labour plans. The government’s plans to introduce a right to switch off, establishing a barrier between workers’ professional and home lives, could see staff securing bumper payoutsContinue Reading
The World Health Organization has declared outbreaks of a new form of mpox in Congo and other parts of Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries. Earlier this week, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that theContinue Reading
A British Foreign Office official has resigned in protest at the continued arms sales to Israel by the UK. Mark Smith, a counterterrorism official based in the British embassy in Dublin, said he can no longer “in good conscience continue to work with a government which is complicit in warContinue Reading
Gamification is one of those buzzwords that has been floating around in tech and business circles for years, but it’s more than just a trendy concept. It’s a powerful tool that is quietly changing the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. From language learning appsContinue Reading
