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Cherie Blair: I was pushed down the stairs by a domestic abuser. He believed it was his right
Cherie Blair has opened up about how she was pushed down the stairs by a domestic abuser while representing his vulnerable victim. The leading barrister said her attacker was out of control and clearly felt entirely justified in his attack on her, which took place when she was a youngContinue Reading
Epidemic of long working hours in UK – report
Health and safety experts are calling for urgent action to tackle an “epidemic” of long working hours. It follows a study by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) which suggested that one in two workers are putting in two extra hours without pay every week. A survey ofContinue Reading
De Bruyne injury boost as Man City boss Pep Guardiola disagrees with own player
Pep Guardiola has issued a coy update on the fitness of talisman Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Sunday’s crunch clash against Arsenal. De Bruyne was hauled off at the break against Inter Milan during City’s midweek Champions League opener. The Belgian, who missed half of last season through injury, hadContinue Reading
Wales considers 25% income tax cut to tackle rural depopulation and ‘brain drain’
The Welsh Government is weighing the introduction of tax breaks to stem the tide of people leaving the country, particularly from rural areas, and to preserve the Welsh language. Inspired by the Castilla-La Mancha region in Spain, where a 25 per cent income tax reduction is offered to residents inContinue Reading
‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ Covid pandemic originated at Wuhan market stall
It is beyond “reasonable doubt” that the Covid-19 pandemic originated in a Chinese animal market, a new scientific study has found. Researchers from the United States and France discovered one stall in Wuhan, China, was a hotspot for coronavirus after analysing hundreds of genetic samples collected by Chinese authorities inContinue Reading
Reform voters are outliers who have ‘starkly’ different views about immigration than rest of the country
Reform voters are outliers who have “starkly” differently views about immigration than the rest of the population, according to new research. They are the only group where most of those surveyed feel no sympathy for people making the dangerous Channel crossing in small boats and who oppose resettlement schemes likeContinue Reading
Thames Water to start fundraising talks in coming weeks amid cash crisis
Thames Water has said it will kick off the process of raising more money from investors over the next few weeks. The struggling water giant said that while it has been in talks with potential funders since July, it will launch its formal “equity solicitation process” in the coming weeks.Continue Reading
Scientists identify first known outbreak of rabies in South African seals
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals. At least 24 Cape fur seals that were found dead or euthanized in various locations on South Africa’s west and southContinue Reading
Morrissey fires management after Johnny Marr statement
Morrissey has announced that he has parted ways with his management team, shortly after his former bandmate Johnny Marr rubbished his claims about The Smiths trademark. Earlier this week, the controversial singer alleged that Marr had successfully applied for ownership of the band’s name “without any consultation” and without givingContinue Reading
Next warns of potential store closures following £30m equal pay ruling
Next has warned that it may have to close stores after losing a significant legal battle over equal pay, which could cost the retailer over £30 million. The FTSE 100 clothing and homewares chain announced in its half-year report that the ruling could affect the profitability of individual stores. LastContinue Reading