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Transfer news LIVE – Man Utd agree deal as Chelsea in £40m talks
Manchester United have reportedly put an offer on the table for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge but have fallen short of the Clarets’ valuation. According to the Daily Mail, United have not met Burnley’s £30m asking price for Berge. Berge is yet to make an appearance this season, with new BurnleyContinue Reading
Conservative members back Cleverly as Tory leader but Tugendhat is public’s favourite
James Cleverly has emerged as the favourite to take over as Tory leader among party members, the first major poll of the contest has shown, while Tom Tugendhat appears to be the most popular among the wider public. In the first poll of Conservative Party members since the race beganContinue Reading
Scientists stumped as rare deep sea ‘doomsday serpent’ found in California
A rarely seen mystery deep sea fish found floating on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast has stumped scientists. The creature that resembles a serpent was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long (3.6-meter) oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers andContinue Reading
Britain’s crumbling roads hurting economy, warn factory bosses
Britain’s deteriorating road network is not just a nuisance for drivers—it’s becoming a significant drag on the economy, factory bosses have warned. According to a report by industry group Make UK, the worsening condition of the country’s roads, particularly A-roads and motorways, is adding to manufacturing costs and influencing businessContinue Reading
Busted star Matt Willis says wife Emma was devastated by his proposal
Busted star Matt Willis has divulged some details about his “mortifying” wedding proposal to wife Emma Willis. The singer and bassist appeared with TV presenter Emma on the NewlyWeds podcast, which is hosted by Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing and his wife and former co-star, Sophie Habboo. During theContinue Reading
Average household energy bill set to jump by 9% in October, say experts
The average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect, according to experts. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household’s energy bill to rise to £1,714 a year, up from £1,568 currently, on OctoberContinue Reading
Ted Baker to close all UK stores as potential Mike Ashley deal falters
Ted Baker is set to close its last 31 UK stores this week, putting around 500 jobs at risk, as uncertainty looms over a potential rescue deal involving Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. The closures mark the end of the retailer’s presence on British high streets, following months of turmoil andContinue Reading
Workers contacted out of hours could get thousands more in compensation
Staff who are consistently contacted by bosses outside of normal working hours could be in line for thousands of pounds of compensation under Labour plans. The government’s plans to introduce a right to switch off, establishing a barrier between workers’ professional and home lives, could see staff securing bumper payoutsContinue Reading
UK mpox outbreak of 2022: Where cases started and how infection spread to 3,000 people
The World Health Organization has declared outbreaks of a new form of mpox in Congo and other parts of Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries. Earlier this week, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that theContinue Reading
British diplomat Mark Smith resigns saying UK may be complicit in war crimes over arms sales to Israel
A British Foreign Office official has resigned in protest at the continued arms sales to Israel by the UK. Mark Smith, a counterterrorism official based in the British embassy in Dublin, said he can no longer “in good conscience continue to work with a government which is complicit in warContinue Reading