Emma Raducanu raised eyebrows shortly after winning her first-ever match at the China Open, defeating Spanish star Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-3. The former US Open champion has Chinese heritage through her mother, but had not competing in the Beijing event until Saturday, where she advanced to the third round andContinue Reading
Ellie Kildunne scored a wonder try as England banished their World Cup demons to be crowned champions by crushing Canada 33-13 at Twickenham. Kildunne produced the individual highlight of the match with a thrilling solo score in the ninth minute, but it was the magnificent Red Roses pack that madeContinue Reading
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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves has been dealt a blow by the Budget watchdog as it slashes estimates on a key economic indicator forContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to restore tax-free shopping for international visitors after new figures revealed Britain is losing billions of pounds each year to rival destinations. Research by the Association of International Retail (AIR) and Global Blue shows that spending by non-EU visitors to the UK is stuck atContinue Reading
Manchester United are eyeing a surprise swoop for England international Conor Gallagher as a Plan B for Carlos Baleba. United manager Ruben Amorim is strengthen to bolster his midfield and has set his sights on Gallagher. Baleba of Brighton has been on the Red Devils’ radar over the past year,Continue Reading
Barclays chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan has issued a stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her not to introduce new levies that would “stifle competition and growth” in Britain’s financial sector. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Venkatakrishnan said taxing banks and investors more heavily risked “taxing growth out ofContinue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Callum Smith, 19, has become a prisoner in his own home, unable to leave or even enjoy the simple pleasures ofContinue Reading
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter I’ve had many theological discussions with Reverend Richard Coles,” a grinning Matthew Lewis tells me. The actor, once theContinue Reading
Rory McIlory was involved in a foul-mouthed exchange with a Ryder Cup fan – having told them to “shut the f*** up”. The Europe star had endured a terrific morning in the foursomes, having put together a brilliant performance alongside Tommy Fleetwood. The USA threatened a late comeback in theContinue Reading
