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James Dyson condemns Rachel Reeves’s Budget ‘tractor tax’ as ‘spiteful’
Sir James Dyson has condemned Labour’s Budget as “spiteful”, warning her so-called tractor tax will be the “death of entrepreneurship”. The leading British businessman – who employs more than 2,000 people in the UK – claimed that the new government will “kill off home-grown family businesses”, dubbing the changes anContinue Reading
Norris sends social media message to Verstappen after calling him ‘lucky’
Lando Norris has sent Max Verstappen a congratulatory message online following his Brazilian Grand Prix victory – but later deleted his post likely due to a wave of criticism. The Dutchman came from 17th on the grid to win the race and take a major step towards retaining his title,Continue Reading
Treasury’s bank referral scheme falls flat, securing loans for only 1 in 20 small businesses
The Treasury’s bank referral scheme, intended to increase finance access for small businesses, has come under heavy scrutiny after a recent review revealed it has secured loans for only one in twenty companies referred. Under the scheme, nine major banks are required to refer small businesses they decline for loansContinue Reading
GOV.UK Forms to streamline public access to government services across the UK
The UK Government has launched GOV.UK Forms, a new digital tool designed to make it faster and easier for the public to access essential government services online. Following a successful pilot phase, the platform is now set for rollout across all government departments, allowing citizens to complete applications and formsContinue Reading
UK government pledges £500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas
In its first Autumn Budget, the Labour government has committed £500 million to improve broadband speed and mobile coverage across the UK, with a particular focus on rural areas. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted that the funding will bolster ongoing projects like the £5 billion Project Gigabit, targeting 99% gigabit broadbandContinue Reading
Families who had babies switched at birth in 1967 in line for NHS compensation
Families of two babies reportedly switched at birth in an NHS hospital in 1967 are now in line for compensation in the first case of its kind. The baby girls, now grown women named in reports only as Claire and Jessica, were switched at an NHS West Midlands hospital shortlyContinue Reading
Mariah Carey kicks off the Christmas season with dramatic video
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Mariah Carey has officially announced the beginning of the festive season with an elaborate videoContinue Reading
Archaeologists find 4,000-year-old fort city hidden under Saudi oasis
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of an ancient Bronze Age town under an oasis in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah province that was slowly occupied from 2400 BC. Researchers say the ancient town, dubbed al-Natah, was a city transforming from a nomadic cattle-herding lifestyle into a complex urban settlement. The town’s remains areContinue Reading
Javid Javdani on Building a Cultural Hub Through Food
Javid Javdani is an entrepreneur and the owner of Balboa Market, an international food market located in San Diego, California. Originally from Iran, Javid Javdani moved to the United States in 1982 and brought with him a deep appreciation for the role food plays in connecting people across cultures. AfterContinue Reading
I Missed My Connecting Flight. What Can I Do?
Missing a connecting flight can turn any trip into a stressful experience. Whether due to a delayed initial flight, tight scheduling, or long queues at security, the consequences can be frustrating and sometimes costly. Understanding your options and rights, particularly regarding compensation for missed connecting flights, can help you manageContinue Reading