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Conservative, Labour and Reform manifestos: Where all the main parties stand from the NHS to immigration
With the July 4 general election nearly just days away, all major parties have released their manifestos setting out their vision for the country’s future. The policies within these documents explain what each party would aim to achieve during their time in power, should they successfully secure a parliamentary majority.Continue Reading
ElfBar supplier Supreme ‘not concerned’ about potential future vaping ban
ElfBar and Lost Mary vape distributor Supreme has revealed it doubled its annual profit, as its boss insists it is “not concerned” about a potential future ban on disposable vapes. Supreme, which also makes and distributes products including batteries, light bulbs and protein powder, said it delivered a “record financialContinue Reading
Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter A healthy diet from childhood up until the middle age can keep the brain functioning well into the seniorContinue Reading
Rick Ross speaks out after alleged brawl over Kendrick-Drake beef breaks out at concert
Rick Ross has said he “can’t wait to go back” to Vancouver, after footage emerged of him allegedly involved in a brawl. The incident broke out after Ross, 48, performed at the Ignite Festival in Canada, the home country of “Hotline Bling” rapper Drake who has been embroiled in aContinue Reading
Third of UK employers report staff unaware of employee benefits, new research reveals
A recent study by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, has revealed that 34% of UK employers believe their staff are unaware of or do not understand the employee benefits offered to them. This includes a range of benefits such as pensions, healthcare, and group risk benefitsContinue Reading
Andy Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles as Brit prepares for SW19 farewell
Andy Murray has taken the painful decision to pull out the singles at Wimbledon. And the double champion will now say goodbye to his home Grand Slam with his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles. The Scot, 37, underwent surgery to remove a spinal cyst only on Saturday June 22Continue Reading
Revolut makes record profit as wait for banking licence continues
Revolut made a record profit in 2023, as the UK fintech giant continues its long wait for a British banking licence. The company made a pre-tax profit of £438 million last year, up from a loss of £25 million in 2022, while revenue almost doubled to £1.8 billion. The London-basedContinue Reading
Who are the main players in the UK’s upcoming national election?
Millions of voters in Britain are going to the polls Thursday to choose a new House of Commons and a new government. Voters will elect 650 lawmakers representing as many constituencies, or local areas, and the leader of the party that returns the most lawmakers will become prime minister. PrimeContinue Reading
Aquarium gives tragic update on stingray that got pregnant without a mate
A stingray that got pregnant despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species for many years has died. North Carolina aquarium announced the news this week. The Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville said on Facebook late Sunday that the stingray, Charlotte, died after getting aContinue Reading
UK general election live: Starmer warns against far right as Sunak won’t confirm whether he’ll quit as Tory leader
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak won’t confirm whether he will quit as Conservative Party leader if the Tories lose the general election. Pressed on whether he would remain Tory leader, MrContinue Reading