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Invest in Women Taskforce secures over £250m to boost UK female entrepreneurship
The Invest in Women Taskforce has achieved a significant milestone by securing over £250 million in funding aimed at supporting female entrepreneurs across the United Kingdom. This historic investment is backed by major financial institutions and organisations, including Barclays, M&G, the British Business Bank, Morgan Stanley, Visa Foundation, BGF, andContinue Reading
Lord Sugar’s Amshold returns to profit as property valuations stabilise
Amshold Limited, the commercial property business owned by Lord Sugar and his two sons, has swung back to profit after a challenging period marked by falling property values. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £932,000 for the year ending June, reversing a £29.1 million loss from the previous year.Continue Reading
Seven million Britons embrace crypto as Bitcoin soars to $95,000
Cryptocurrency ownership in the UK has reached unprecedented levels, with seven million adults now holding digital assets—up from five million in 2022. This surge comes as bitcoin experiences a remarkable rally, soaring to $95,000 following significant global events such as the election of Donald Trump in the United States. TheContinue Reading
UK’s financial watchdog is ‘incompetent’ and ‘dishonest’, MPs and peers claim
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 UK’s financial watchdog has been condemned as “incompetent” and “dishonest” by a group ofContinue Reading
UK politics latest: Labour to unveil plans to slash spiralling benefits bill and get millions back into work
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said there is a ‘bulging benefits bill blighting Britain’ (PA) (PA Wire) 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 StarmerContinue Reading
Joe Root puts Australian cricket legend in his place as war of words kicks off
Joe Root has clapped back at former Australia coach Darren Lehmann after he suggested the England batsman was not among the all-time greats of cricket. Root will go into the upcoming series against New Zealand as the world’s top-ranked batter and has established himself as a legend of the EnglishContinue Reading
Glastonbury 2025: Rod Stewart announced for Legends slot
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 Glastonbury organisers have announced the first artist on the lineup for its 2025 festival… RodContinue Reading
Is assisted dying a compassionate step forward or a dangerous precedent? Join The Independent Debate
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 The debate over assisted dying has reignited, with Parliament gearing up for a historic vote on Friday. If passed, the TerminallyContinue Reading
Who are the 2 million demanding a general election? Crunching the numbers behind the viral petition
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 ruled out calling a general election after a petition calling for another vote was signed by moreContinue Reading
Theaters issue warning to fans heading to see Wicked
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