Sir Richard Branson has been urged to rethink his plan to run trains through the Channel Tunnel, after the rail minister said rival bids to Eurostar must commit to serving Kent and east London stations. Virgin Group is one of several operators hoping to break Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on theContinue Reading
The chief executive of Yahoo has sounded the alarm over the rise of artificial intelligence, warning that AI’s use of copyrighted content could wipe out publishers unless tech companies change course. Jim Lanzone, who runs the American online publishing giant, said Yahoo was one of the most heavily “pilfered” sourcesContinue Reading
Lib Dems on Digital ID: ‘We will fight this tooth and nail just like Blair’s ID cards’ Responding to Keir Starmer’s speech at the Global Progress Action Summit, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said: “Keir Starmer seems determined to lead a Government of gimmicks – that just adds to ourContinue Reading
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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails A second electricity supplier in Northern Ireland has announced a 4% price hike. The region’sContinue Reading
Ricky Hatton’s funeral will take place next month, with supporters invited to line Manchester‘s streets to pay their final respects. It comes nearly a fortnight since Ricky was found dead at home aged just 46. Tributes have poured in for the former world champion, who captivated millions through his boxingContinue Reading
Ryder Cup star Xander Schauffele’s father, Stefan, has decided to boycott the tournament this weekend due to his distaste for Rory McIlroy’s behaviour during the last event. The eagerly awaited Ryder Cup teed off on Friday at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Representing Team USA atContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton has shared heart-breaking images of his beloved dog Roscoe on a ventilator after he fell into a coma. The Formula 1 star has stayed by his pooch’s bedside after rushing him to a vet earlier this week when his 13-year-old companion’s condition worsened. Hamilton has even skipped aContinue Reading
Ryder Cup security at Bethpage Black have banned fans from bringing golf gadgets like range finders when President Donald Trump attends on Friday. The common golf gadget was reportedly used when the White House Chief, who will be in New York for the start of the competition, was shot lastContinue Reading
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 Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to introduce digital ID does not mean everyone will have to carry it with them, with aContinue 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 Kristin Scott Thomas has said she was shocked by how intimidating she appeared when she first watched herself playContinue Reading
