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Mike Lynch’s estate ordered to pay £700m to HP in final chapter of Autonomy fraud case
The long-running legal saga between Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and the estate of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch has reached its dramatic conclusion, with a High Court judge ordering £730 million in damages—a figure that could rise substantially once interest is added later this year. The ruling, delivered by MrContinue Reading
Man Utd transfer news after Martinez bid, Gyokeres anger, Liverpool hijack
Finally, the transfer business is picking up at Manchester United. With a deal for Bryan Mbeumo signed, sealed and delivered, Ruben Amorim is now turning his attention to other summer targets. He is also still negotiating player sales. Maruc Rashford is in Spain completing his season-long loan to Barcelona, andContinue Reading
Angela Rayner backs mayoral calls for hotel ‘tourist tax’ despite hospitality sector concerns
Angela Rayner has thrown her weight behind calls from regional mayors for the introduction of a local ‘tourist tax’ on hotel stays — a move that risks deepening divisions within Labour’s top ranks and raising alarm among hospitality leaders. The Deputy Prime Minister is reported to be at odds withContinue Reading
Tory reshuffle live: Badenoch to promote old rival amid speculation over Jenrick’s fate
Shadow chancellor: ‘Rachel Reeves is spending money she doesn’t have’ Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has responded to the higher-than-expected rise in government borrowing. “Rachel Reeves is spending money she doesn’t have. Debt interest already costs taxpayers £100 billion a year – almost double the defence budget – and it’s forecastContinue Reading
Grocery inflation soars to 18-month high as pressure grows on UK shoppers
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 UK grocery prices have increased at their fastest pace for 18 months amid growing concernContinue Reading
Scientists pinpoint how many hours sleep will increase your risk of heart disease
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email We’ve long known that a lack of sleep is bad for the heart – but scientists are now starting to understandContinue Reading
Transfer news live updates as Arsenal face Gyokeres hijack, Man Utd submit bid
The transfer window is hotting up as Premier League clubs put their squads together for next season, which is only a few weeks away. Arsenal are trying to complete a deal for Viktor Gyokeres, though negotiations are proving messy with his current club Sporting CP. He had been a targetContinue Reading
British Business Bank back in profit with £144m gain as portfolio surges 19%
The British Business Bank has swung back into profit with a pre-tax gain of £144 million, marking a significant turnaround for the UK’s state-owned economic development institution after two consecutive years of losses. The return to profitability comes as the bank’s investment portfolio increased by 19% to £4.7 billion, drivenContinue Reading
Motor racing drives 20% of automotive sponsorship deals in the Americas, GlobalData reveals
Motor racing has emerged as a dominant force in the sports sponsorship strategy of automotive brands across the Americas in 2025, accounting for 160 deals and approximately $380.6 million in annual value, according to a new report from GlobalData. The analysis, published in GlobalData’s “Sponsorship Sector Report – Automotive –Continue Reading
Liam Neeson says he is ‘madly in love’ with Pamela Anderson after starring in Naked Gun
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Liam Neeson said he is “madly in love” with Pamela Anderson after shooting a new Naked Gun film together.Continue Reading