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US election: turning off TikTok is a big risk for the Democrats
Popular social media platform TikTok stands accused of holding US data in China, fostering censorship, and spreading disinformation. Its popularity poses a dilemma for US politicians, but especially Democrats who have heavily relied on the app to reach its core base of young voters. Is it “time up” for TikTokContinue Reading
Antony Gormley hits out at ‘this terrible government’ for undermining ‘the intrinsic value of art’
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 Sir Antony Gormley has issued a withering condemnation of the UK government’s attitude towards art – warning that any interference into an artist’sContinue Reading
UK government no longer a controlling shareholder in Natwest after share sale
The UK government has relinquished its status as a controlling shareholder in Natwest after reducing its stake to below 30 per cent. Natwest, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland, disclosed in a stock market filing that the Treasury’s stake had fallen to 29.82 per cent on March 22ndContinue Reading
Jeremy Hunt confirms triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto
Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that if the Conservatives win the upcoming election, they will retain the triple lock system for determining increases in the state pension. This system ensures that the pension rises in line with either average earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5%, whichever is highest. The chancellor emphasized theContinue Reading
Barry Bennell died in ‘significant pain’ while serving 34-year prison sentence
Barry Bennell was in ‘significant pain’ when he died in prison last September while serving a 34-year sentence, a coroner has ruled. The disgraced former football coach, who had been convicted of several child sex offences, was found dead by a prison officer conducting hourly checks at HMP Littlehey inContinue Reading
Avanti agree pay deal with train drivers set to earn £600 a shift for overtime
Avanti West Coast has reached an agreement with the union Aslef to increase the fee for train drivers working overtime shifts to £600. This deal aims to incentivise drivers to work extra shifts, thereby enhancing the reliability and resilience of Avanti’s services. Previously, the overtime deal involved a flat £125Continue Reading
Chinese EV battery maker in talks to invest £1bn in new Coventry gigafactory
Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer EVE Energy is reportedly in discussions to invest over £1 billion in constructing a massive new gigafactory on the outskirts of Coventry. The proposed factory, spanning 5.7 million square feet, would be a key component of the planned UK Centre for Electrification in the WestContinue Reading
Theo Paphitis urges government to close tax loophole that helps fast fashion giants
Theo Paphitis, the retail tycoon behind brands like Ryman and Boux Avenue, has joined other British retailers in urging for a crackdown on a tax loophole exploited by Chinese retail giants such as Temu and Shein. Paphitis highlighted that many overseas companies are avoiding customs bills in the UK byContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton ‘done’ with Mercedes as Max Verstappen brutally mocked by rivals
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen each had a weekend to forget at the Australian Grand Prix, with both drivers retiring from the race due to mechanical issues. Carlos Sainz ended up taking the chequered flag in Melbourne ahead of Charles Leclerc, who crossed the line in second place to wrap upContinue Reading
Murray screams in pain moments before rollercoaster Miami Open loss to Machac
Andy Murray crashed out of the Miami Open minutes after screaming in pain when he pulled up on his ankle. The Brit drew level at 5-5 in the final set after Tomas Machac served for it but he raised concerns when he crouched to the floor and called the physio. Murray decidedContinue Reading