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Robert Jenrick says people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ on London streets should be arrested immediately
Robert Jenrick has sparked outrage after saying people shouting “Allahu Akbar” on London streets “should be arrested immediately”. “Allahu Akbar” is an Arabic phrase meaning “God is greater” or “God is [the] greatest” which is commonly used in prayer and as a declaration of faith. Asked whether he believes theContinue Reading
Watchdog bans Gemma Collins advert promoting headset to treat depression
The UK advertising watchdog has banned an Instagram post by TV personality Gemma Collins, in which she promoted a headset as a treatment for depression. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that the advert discouraged seeking professional medical advice. In the video, posted in May 2023, Collins wore a FlowContinue Reading
NHS IT firm faces £6m fine over medical records hack
A software provider is facing a potential £6 million fine following a 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services across England. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has provisionally concluded that Advanced Computer Software Group did not implement adequate measures to safeguard the personal data of 82,946 peopleContinue Reading
Man Utd set to announce third signing as Arsenal close in on £25m deal
The summer transfer window will close in just over three weeks, meaning Premier League clubs are running out of time to improve their squads for the new season. The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have already been active in the market but will be hoping to strike moreContinue Reading
Ad giant WPP sells stake in FGS for £610m as cost-cutting drive continues
WPP has agreed to sell its stake in FGS Global for around 775 million US dollars (£610 million), as the advertising giant continues its drive to cut costs and automate its work. Its 50% stake in the communications agency will be sold to investment firm KKR. The deal values FGS,Continue Reading
Piers Morgan calls out Elon Musk for ‘all communities’ comment amid far-right riots
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 Piers Morgan has hit out at Elon Musk over his inflamatory remarks about Britain’s ongoing race riots. Violent disorder has spread across theContinue Reading
UK riots: Half of people think Starmer is handling disorder badly – new poll
Half of Britons believe Sir Keir Starmer is handling the riots sweeping the UK badly, a new poll has found. Some 49 per cent of people said they felt the prime minister is dealing with the disorder poorly, while just 31 per cent of those surveyed said he was managingContinue Reading
Strange carvings at world’s oldest monument suggest civilisation began after devastating comet strike
Mysterious carvings deciphered at the Göbekli Tepe archaeological site in Turkey suggest the world’s oldest monument – about twice as old as Stonehenge – is a solar calendar built to memorialise a devastating comet strike. A new study published in the journal Time and Mind on Tuesday indicates that GöbekliContinue Reading
New drug to tackle weak bone symptom of the menopause
Thousands of women who have gone through the menopause could benefit from a new drug that reduces the risk of bone fractures. Abaloparatide – which is sold as Eladynos and made by Theramex – has been given the green light for NHS use by the National Institute for Health andContinue Reading
The View star Alyssa Farah Griffin criticizes Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz
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 View co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin has criticized Kamala Harris’s choice of running mate for the 2024 presidential election. On Tuesday (August 6),Continue Reading