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UK public debt increases to highest since 1961
UK state debt rose to levels not witnessed for more than 60 years in May despite lower-than-expected Government borrowing, according to official figures. The data, which comes only two weeks prior to the General Election, underscores the financial challenge facing the next Government, with both Labour and the Conservatives pledgingContinue Reading
Robinsons maker Britvic rejects £3.1 billion takeover offer from Carlsberg
Soft drink maker Britvic has rejected a £3.1 billion takeover move by Danish brewing giant Carlsberg. The Robinsons squash and J2O maker saw its shares jump by as much as 15% on Friday in response. The Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire-based company said it received a proposal from Carlsberg for the wholeContinue Reading
TV sex coach Mike Lousada left ‘free to harm another person’ as UK’s broken system allows scores of therapists to work unchecked
A woman who claims she was raped by her sex coach says her eight-year fight for justice has exposed gaps in the UK’s “broken” system, amid fears rogue therapists are working unchecked. Ella Janneh was awarded more than £200,000 in damages on Wednesday after taking out a civil claim allegingContinue Reading
Man Utd have £34m agreement as Viktor Gyokeres ‘very close’ to Arsenal transfer
One whole week has passed since the summer transfer window opened last Friday, and no major deals have been completed straight out of the gate. But Manchester United and Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs said to be working behind the scenes to ensure business is booming in theContinue Reading
Old interview reveals why Donald Sutherland never sought American citizenship
Donald Sutherland, who died on Thursday at 88 after a long illness, opened up in one of his last interviews on his reasons for never seeking a dual Canadian and American citizenship. “Because we don’t have the same sense of humour. It’s true. We don’t. I’m a Canadian through andContinue Reading
Sunak ‘incredibly angry’ over gambling scandal but refuses to suspend candidates involved
Rishi Sunak confessed to being “incredibly angry” over members of his inner circle being caught up in a gambling scandal over bets on the date of the election. But, as the prime minister faced a BBC Question Time audience with just two weeks of the election to go, he refusedContinue Reading
The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach says fans calling him ‘cousin’ can be exasperating
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 Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach has reflected on the hit restaurant drama’s runaway popularity, noting that hearing constant shouts of “Cousin” can beContinue Reading
Terror attack survivors urge politicians to make clear pledges for victims
Terror attack survivors who have accused politicians of missing opportunities to act on the threat of terrorism are calling for commitments from all parties ahead of the election. More than one hundred and twenty survivors wrote an open letter to all party leaders on Thursday, urging them to make clearContinue Reading
TikTok launches media literacy hub to help users spot misinformation
TikTok is launching a media literacy hub to help its users recognise fake news and misinformation online ahead of the General Election. The social media giant said the hub had been created alongside fact-checking organisation Logically Facts. The new in-app space will focus on critical thinking and news literacy, TikTokContinue Reading
Scientists dismiss theory that griffins were inspired by dinosaur fossils
Scientists say they have debunked the theory that dinosaur fossils inspired the myth of the griffin. According to legends dating back as far as the 4th millennium BC, the griffin, or gryphon, was a fabulous creature with a raptorial bird head and wings on a lion’s body. And for moreContinue Reading