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Barratt set to build fewer homes as mortgage costs hit demand
Barratt Developments has said it will build fewer homes next year despite respite from soaring building costs and Labour’s pledge to cut planning red tape. The group said it expects new home completions to drop by up to another 7% in its new financial year, having plunged by nearly aContinue Reading
Man Utd strike deals for £110m trio as Arsenal set Riccardo Calafiori deadline
Manchester United have had an extremely busy week after INEOS confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as sporting director. The Red Devils are claimed to have struck a £42m agreement with Lille for teenage defender Leny Yoro. Fabrizio Romano reports, though, that the Frenchman is holding out for an offerContinue Reading
Labour to attract global investors at early October summit
Sir Keir Starmer is set to present Labour’s investment agenda to global financial leaders at a conference in early October, aiming to attract tens of billions in foreign capital. The summit, scheduled for around 8 October, aligns with Labour’s pledge to host the event within 100 days of taking office.Continue Reading
Ireland to increase public spending by nearly 7% in pre-election budget
The Irish government has announced a nearly 7% increase in public spending as part of its pre-election budget. This move comes despite a previously set rule in 2021, which capped public spending growth at 5% annually. The government cites a faster-than-expected population increase as the primary reason for this deviation.Continue Reading
‘Most complete dinosaur’ in a century unearthed in the Isle of Wight
Comptonatus chasei was a plant-eater about the size of a big male American bison, scientists said.Continue Reading
Second person to receive genetically modified pig kidney dies
A woman who received a pig kidney transplant — along with an implanted device to keep her heart beating — has died, her surgeon announced Tuesday. Lisa Pisano was near death from kidney and heart failure when surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed the dramatic pair of surgeries in April.Continue Reading
UK’s high debt poses challenges for new government, warns S&P
S&P Global has issued a stark warning about the UK’s fiscal outlook, highlighting the nation’s high debt levels as a significant weakness for its sovereign debt status. The ratings agency has indicated that the incoming Labour government will face substantial challenges due to the constrained fiscal environment. According to S&P,Continue Reading
Tampons found to contain concerning levels of arsenic and lead in world first study
Tampons used by millions of people each year can contain concerning levels of toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a world-first study warns. The findings are of particular concern as the skin of the vagina has a higher potential for absorbing chemicals than skin in other parts ofContinue Reading
Chace Crawford ‘almost had a panic attack’ before The Boys octopus sex scene
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 The Boys star Chace Crawford has revealed he “almost had a panic attack” before shooting a sex scene with an octopus voiced byContinue Reading
How digitalisation has helped the growth of the gambling industry
Digitalisation has profoundly transformed numerous industries, and the gambling sector is no exception. It has enabled casinos and betting companies to reach a global audience, offering a diverse range of games and betting options that were previously unimaginable. Online platforms provide users convenience and flexibility, allowing them to gamble fromContinue Reading