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‘Grown-up debate’ needed about future of Grangemouth, says Petroineos boss
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FTSE 100 lifts to month-high amid strong banking stocks
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Six people have died in Laos from drinking tainted alcohol – what you need to know about methanol
Do you know what's in it? Jag cz/Shutterstock Six tourists who were staying at a youth hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, have died of methanol poisoning. The methanol was believed to be in contaminated drinks. Methanol – a colourless, tasteless liquid – is extremely toxic. As little as 60ml canContinue Reading
Jack Draper, Carlos Alcaraz and Dominic Thiem shortlisted for major ATP awards
British No.1 Jack Draper has joined the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Dominic Thiem in being nominated for an honour in the 2024 ATP Awards. Overall, 18 players have been named over the five categories, with Draper’s coach James Trotman also listed. The 22-year-old is up for the Most ImprovedContinue Reading
New Downing Street cat Prince being kept apart from No 10’s chief mouser Larry, Keir Starmer reveals
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 has revealed his new family kitten, Prince, has not yet met Downing Street’s famous mouse catcher Larry theContinue Reading
McVitie’s parent firm warns UK investment case ‘harder to understand’
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 The boss of McVitie’s bakery products’ parent firm Pladis has said it is getting “harderContinue Reading
Michael Caine divides opinion after sharing political anti-Labour petition
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sir Michael Caine has divided opinion after sharing a petition calling for a new general election. The 91-year-old British actor, whoseContinue Reading
Trump’s team concerned Starmer will complete Chagos Islands deal before inauguration
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 Donald Trump’s team are seeking assurances that the controversial deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius will not beContinue Reading
Verstappen statement on Red Bull future as Norris reveals McLaren concerns
Lando Norris has raised some concerns with McLaren’s performance after a disappointing weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Brit finished in P6, confirming Max Verstappen’s fourth World Championship, while Oscar Piastri could only stumble home in P7. “Clearly, we have a lot of work to do with ourContinue Reading
Bank of England must be ‘vigilant’ to signs of slowdown, says deputy governor
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 The Bank of England should be “vigilant” over a potential economic slowdown in the UK,Continue Reading