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BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay forced to pull out of show on ‘doctors orders’
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 BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has been forced to pull out of his regularContinue Reading
Shein is allowed to ‘dodge tax’ on UK imports, says Superdry chief
Fast fashion giant Shein is being allowed to “dodge tax” because of an exemption on import duties on low-value parcels, according to the boss of one of its UK rivals. Julian Dunkerton, chief executive of Superdry, told the BBC that the exemption is a tax “loophole” and that Shein isContinue Reading
Mpox virus mapped: Which countries has the new virus strain spread to?
A public health emergency declared by the World Health Organisation remains in place over a new outbreak of mpox in some African nations, with several case snow reported outside of the continent. Formerly known as monkeypox, the infection has been on the rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo, whichContinue Reading
Labour considering crackdown on pub opening hours, minister says
Pubs could be forced to call last orders early as the government is considering new measures to target harmful drinking, a health minister has said. Speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, public health minister Andrew Gwynne said the government is considering “tightening up the hours of operation” ofContinue Reading
Tui on track for earnings leap as holiday spending remains robust
Travel giant Tui has said it remains on track for annual earnings to rise by at least a quarter as consumers continue to prioritise spending on holidays. The German group, which recently ditched its listing on the London stock market to focus solely on Frankfurt, said summer bookings rose 6%Continue Reading
Revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – more than 3,000 years ago
Archaeologists are revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – a series of conflicts that unfolded across much of Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East some 32 centuries ago. New research published on Monday reveals how two substantial armies from two different parts ofContinue Reading
Secrets of Success’: Jennifer Davidson, founder, Sleek
We sit down with Jennifer Davidson, the founder of Sleek, a leading experience marketing agency based in London with a global client base. Known for delivering captivating, immersive events that challenge norms and inspire change, Davidson shares the journey behind launching Sleek and discusses the agency’s core mission to createContinue Reading
Coldplay tickets for Asia tour sell out in seconds as fans outraged by immediate price gouging
Thousands of Indian fans of Coldplay were left disappointed as they had to grapple with not just a massive demand for tickets for the band’s highly anticipated Music of the Spheres world tour, but also technical issues on the official ticketing site. Seconds before the sale was set to goContinue Reading
Domestic violence victims let down on housing, Jess Phillips warns
Jess Phillips has warned local providers are not doing enough to ensure victims of domestic violence are prioritised on housing waiting lists. The safeguarding minister said housing is the “biggest issue by a considerable country mile” for victims in the UK, warning some allocators are “not playing their fundamental role”Continue Reading
Why petting your cat leads to static electricity
Ever feel a little electric shock when you pet a cat? Scientists say that they’ve finally figured out why it happens, and no, it’s not a jolt of love. Motions like petting generate static electricity. For the first time, researchers at Northwestern University say they understand how the phenomenon occurrs.Continue Reading