39 minutes ago ‘Sunshine Bill’ plan for solar panels on new homes rejected by Government

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the Government could not support Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson’s proposals.

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5 hours ago School children in West Lothian benefit from housebuilder's community initiative fund

Persimmon East Scotland donated £13,000 to local charities and groups during 2024

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36 minutes ago How do you get £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment and who is entitled as more postcodes triggered

People living in nearly 800 postcodes are now eligible for the payment

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24 minutes ago Ruben Amorim reminds unsettled Man Utd players who is in charge of transfer situation

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he is still not sure who will be coming and going but insists the club will not let anyone leave if they feel it is not in the best interests of the squad

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31 minutes ago Cole Palmer misses Chelsea training as Enzo Maresca offers worrying injury update

Chelsea face Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, but manager Enzo Maresca is sweating on the fitness of a number of his players, most notably Cole Palmer

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6 hours ago ITV GMB's Charlotte Hawkins brings show to a halt to announce 'breaking news'

GMB host Charlotte Hawkins updated viewers on Israel's hostage deal during Friday's (January 17) show

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4 hours ago Jamie Theakston issues huge health update to Amanda Holden after 'awful' time following cancer diagnosis

Jamie was reunited on Heart Breakfast with Amanda after he revealed last September he had been diagnosed with cancer

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4 hours ago Manchester Airport issues major update for easyJet passengers flying this week

A change has been made to the airline's departures

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62 minutes ago Top Badenoch ally defends claim pensions could be subject to more means

Nigel Huddleston suggested means-testing the triple lock was among ‘exactly the things’ the party could look at.

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7 hours ago BP job losses 'proof SNP and Labour turning backs on North Sea oil and gas industry'

SNP and Labour ministers have been accused of causing “economic damage” to Scotland’s North Sea oil and gas sector.

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1 hour ago Ben Doak transfer stance made clear as bidding war for Liverpool's £30m man addressed by Middlesbrough boss

The Scotland international has been subject to interest from Premier League clubs

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3 hours ago Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in talks to become new Besiktas head coach

The former Red Devils boss is being lined up for a return to management after over three years away

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40 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: Draper into fifth set with Vukic, Pegula out, Gauff through – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkBritain’s Fearnley out | Djokovic wins in brutal styleAny thoughts? Get in touch with Katy on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Lucy Mecklenburgh says she's 'finally made decision' as she offers health update year after diagnosis

Early last year, the former TOWIE star shared her shock at finding out her diagnosis

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68 minutes ago Arsenal sent clear Benjamin Sesko message by RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose after agent speaks out

Striker no longer has a £55m release clause in his contract

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21 hours ago LA fires live updates: California weather eases up as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesMark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works director, said that in the event of major rain, “we do expect that all of the street areas and all the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.”He warned that “we do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month.” Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot delivers Man City spending message amid lucrative Erling Haaland contract

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was the first of Manchester City's rivals to react to Erling Haaland's extraordinary ten year contract at the Etihad.

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3 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Major Sesko to Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager, Haaland’s mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

89 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: Draper v Vukic, Danilovic beats Pegula, Gauff through – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkBritain’s Fearnley out | Djokovic wins in brutal styleAny thoughts? Get in touch with Katy on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Zuckerberg is quite the champion of the underrepresented – so long as you’re conservative and live in Texas | Joseph Harker

The Meta boss has ditched his diversity scheme and moved his moderation team. Is he jealous of the attention Musk is getting?Joseph Harker is the Guardian’s senior editor, diversity and developmentWas it just for the PR? That’s what many who care about fairness in the workplace have been asking since Meta, headed by Mark Zuckerberg, announced the scrapping of all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) schemes within the organisation. Days earlier, fast food giant McDonald’s made a similar announcement. Last year, the car manufacturer Ford and Walmart – the largest private employer in the US – also rolled back their diversity programmes.So what’s going on? For years, and especially after the Black Lives Matter summer of 2020, these huge corporations have been saying that diversity is a good thing – that it keeps them in touch with their consumers and thereby strengthens the business, as well as being the morally right thing to do.Joseph Harker is the Guardian’s senior editor, diversit...

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28 hours ago LIVE updates as two men appear in court following alleged altercation at Manchester Airport

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad are both due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court

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2 hours ago Major BBC licence fee update as ‘radical’ alternatives considered to £169.50 fee

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy labelled the current system as 'deeply regressive' and said she was thinking 'quite radically and creatively' about alternatives

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4 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Sesko agent provides Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager plus Haaland's mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

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91 minutes ago Missing Aberdeen sisters latest: Major update as CCTV reveals pair visited bridge hours before disappearance

Police Scotland continue major search for triplets Eliza and Henrietta Huszti as family issue desperate plea saying ‘all we want is for them to be found’

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2 hours ago Free bus fares for a year announced for routes serving the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels

Passengers of a new Superloop route will benefit from the scheme

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28 hours ago DP World Tour golfer 'cried' on tee on return after mental health issues

Mike Lorenzo Vera marks return after six-month break with strong start in Dubai

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3 hours ago Millions of phone alert sirens to blast again as Labour repeats a test of its controversial emergency system

In line with a recommendation from the Covid inquiry regarding crisis preparation, alarms on 87 million devices will sound.

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5 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Sesko agent provides Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager, Haaland’s mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

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2 hours ago China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades

Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of StatisticsBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with government targets but at the slowest rate since 1990 outside the Covid pandemic, according to official data.Growth accelerated through the year, with an expansion of 5.4% in the final quarter, up from 4.6% in the third quarter, according to Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago New DWP plans to help people with invisible health conditions into work

The UK Government has a long-term ambition to achieve an 80 per cent employment rate

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28 hours ago Lloyds Bank to cut hundreds of jobs and shut offices as part of major overhaul

'Making changes means not only creating new roles and upskilling colleagues in some parts of the business but also having to say goodbye to talented people who have been a part of the group’s success in the past'

Society

4 hours ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help older people claim £4,200 income boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

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15 hours ago Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League result, match stream, latest updates today

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

Sport

2 hours ago Drug cartel boss Liam Byrne linked to Steven Gerrard released early from prison

The 44-year-old career criminal – who is set to share granddad duties with Steven Gerrard – must wear an electronic tag and abide by strict house arrest conditions including a curfew

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3 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 17 January: Index sets new record, retail miss boosts rate cut hopes

The FTSE 100 index has powered to a new record, despite more gloomy economic data.

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4 hours ago CAB Payments new boss says 'we can do more with less' as he cuts fifth of workforce

'As part of the increased focus on performance we are taking significant steps to re-align the cost base to our strategic growth plans; meaning we can do more with less'

Economics

17 hours ago Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

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2 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Draper v Vukic, Djokovic sweeps through, Gauff wins, Osaka out – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkJacob Fearnley exits after being given lesson by ZverevAny thoughts? Get in touch with Katy on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Jamie Theakston says he is ‘cancer free’ as he returns to Heart Breakfast

The radio host is set to return to his Heart Breakfast show from Monday.

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6 hours ago Rangers have 21 y/o ‘on radar’, Celtic deal ‘almost there’, Hearts offer transfer update

Here are today’s top transfer headlines from the Scottish Premiership and beyond - including Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United and Hearts.

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19 hours ago Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

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3 hours ago Arne Slot issues Diogo Jota update as Liverpool forward suffers new injury blow

Jota salvaged a point for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest but could miss the trip to Brentford

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3 hours ago A wonderful honour – Renee Slegers appointed Arsenal boss on permanent basis

The 35-year-old Dutchwoman has enjoyed a flying start since replacing Jonas Eidevall.

Politics

6 hours ago Celtic deal ‘almost there’, Rangers have 21 y/o ‘on radar’, Hearts triple transfer update

Here are today’s top transfer headlines from the Scottish Premiership and beyond - including Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United and Hearts.

Economics

21 hours ago Bayern issue transfer update as Chelsea look to swap Christopher Nkunku for Mathys Tel

The two forwards have been linked with swapping places

Sport

3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Djokovic v Machac, Draper v Vukic, Gauff wins, Osaka out – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkJacob Fearnley exits after being given lesson by ZverevAny thoughts? Get in touch with Katy on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago UK politics live: Badenoch accused of wanting to cut state pension as Labour deny Musk forced gangs inquiries

Tory leader has been accused of ‘putting pensions on notice’ after revealing a possible policy shift on triple lock pensions during a LBC phone-in

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7 hours ago Jamie Carragher to get Liverpool transfer dream as £50m star approached over move

Milos Kerkez has enjoyed a terrific campaign for Bournemouth, playing a huge part in the Cherries flying high in the league under boss Andoni Iraola - and now Liverpool are strongly linked with signing him

Economics

26 hours ago Vicky Michelle fights back tears live on Good Morning Britain as she pays heartfelt tribute to 'strong and inspiring' Linda Nolan after death from cancer aged 65

The actress, 74, appeared on the ITV show during Thursday's installment as she dubbed the songstress 'strong and inspiring'.

Sport

3 hours ago Urgent holiday warning to Brits as rare 'dust storm' weather phenomenon hits popular resorts

The State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued a weather update forecasting light Calima in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura - and the public has been urged to take precautions

Events

4 hours ago A billionaire, his controversial mansion and the ancient discovery that could derail it all

Soho House boss told mansion could be on site of Iron Age hillfort

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9 hours ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £434 each month

More than 1.6 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

3 hours ago Pressure all on Ross County as Livingston look to cause Scottish Cup upset, says boss

David Martindale's side travel north to face the Staggies tomorrow

Events

4 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 17 January: Index in record territory, retail sales miss forecasts

Retail sales figures today provided more evidence of the UK’s faltering year-end performance.

Politics

11 hours ago Pension triple lock threat as Conservatives float scrapping guaranteed income boost for older Brits

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the triple lock pension guarantee could become income-based - just weeks after attacking Labour for means testing the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

4 hours ago Jamie Theakston gives major cancer update after 1 in 10 chance of dying

The star returned to the air to give an update on his health

Events

4 hours ago Jamie Theakston issues emotional cancer update on Heart Breakfast return

Jamie Theakston gave a major cancer update as he returned to the HeartFM studio with Amanda Holden and Jason King on Friday, 17 January — four months after his diagnosis.

Politics

15 hours ago BP to slash 8,000 jobs in bid to save £1.6bn: Axe falls as boss waters down its green targets

Chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) told staff the oil giant would axe 4,700 roles - 5% of its global workforce - and 3,000 contractor positions.

Economics

6 hours ago Urgent warning to all Windows 10 users, check your PC and 'upgrade immediately'

Microsoft is ending all free support for Windows 10 this year and is warning users to 'upgrade immediately'

Events

5 hours ago TikTok ban live: Shutdown in doubt as Biden suggests Trump could save app

Supreme Court is set to release at least one opinion on Friday morning

Politics

15 hours ago Former Bank boss Mark Carney announces bid to replace Canada’s Trudeau

Mr Carney headed up Britain’s central bank between 2013 and 2020 before being succeeded by Andrew Bailey.

Economics

6 hours ago 'Armageddon' emergency alert message will be sent to millions of UK phones

The new Labour Party government has confirmed that there will be a test of the Emergency Alerts system this year after the "Armageddon" message was sent out at Christmas

Events

5 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 17 January: Index nears record, retail sales in surprise fall

Retail sales figures today provided more evidence of the UK’s faltering year-end performance.

Politics

20 hours ago Man City transfer news latest amid major Omar Marmoush update as £50m Kyle Walker replacement 'targeted'

Manchester City are trying to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, with conflicting reports on Friday about the status of transfer negotiations.

Economics

6 hours ago Gaza ceasefire live: Israel security cabinet to meet later after hostage deal reached, Netanyahu says

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says that security cabinet will meet on Friday following earlier delays in talks to release hostages in return for ceasefireAnalysis: Islamist groups will emerge from Gaza war weakenedDuring his final press conference earlier on Thursday, US secretary of state Antony Blinken was heckled by two journalists who criticised him for his support for the war in Gaza.That includes providing Israel with diplomatic support at the UN – blocking multiple calls for a ceasefire – and continuing to send billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel despite concerns within his own department it is committing human rights violations. Reuters reports:“Criminal! Why aren’t you in The Hague,” shouted Sam Husseini, an independent journalist and longtime critic of Washington’s approach to the world. The Hague is where the International Criminal Court is located.The unusually confrontational scene in the State Department briefing room only ended when security personnel forcibl...

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5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Djokovic v Machac, Gauff v Fernandez, Osaka retires – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkJacob Fearnley exits after being given lesson by ZverevAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago Citigroup faces spiraling £1bn bill on London HQ overhaul amid RTO push

Citigroup faces spiraling £1bn bill on London HQ overhaul amid RTO push  Fortune

Economics

9 hours ago Foreign Office issues 'high threat' warning for Brits travelling to popular European country

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its advice for a popular holiday hotspot, and not heeding the warning could put you at risk and invalidate your insurance

Events

5 hours ago Good Morning Britain interrupted as host makes 'breaking news' announcement

Charlotte Hawkins halted the latest episode of Good Morning Britain to share an update on Israel's hostage deal.

Politics

22 hours ago Gaza deal should benefit Netanyahu in short term, but he is critically exposed

Israeli PM must appease his coalition to avoid fresh elections, as well as reckoning with unpredictable TrumpMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe nature of Israel’s febrile coalition politics has long favoured theatrics. The standing and psychology of its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, adds a further element of panic and cynical calculation.All those characteristics were in evidence as Israel and Hamas edged towards a ceasefire deal, particularly in Netanyahu’s struggle to triangulate his portrayal of an agreement that has the potential to damage him politically. Continue reading...

Economics

9 hours ago Rangers fan left with horror hammer attack injuries after violent Ultras beating

A disabled Rangers supporting dad was smashed with a “hammer” from “Dundee Ultras” who tried to “stab him” before Thursday's game.

Events

6 hours ago BBC Question Time: Elon Musk told he's 'not to fit lick Jess Phillips' boots' in brutal takedown

BBC Question Time audience applaud the Labour peer and broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika after she said tech billionaire Elon Musk's attack on minister Jess Phillips was 'absolutely disgusting'

Politics

23 hours ago Older people could be due DWP payout after new State Pension communication issue identified

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is urging pensioners who may be affected to contact the DWP.

Economics

9 hours ago Gaza ceasefire: Israel security cabinet to meet on Friday after hostage deal reached, Netanyahu says – live

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says in statement that security cabinet will meet on Friday following earlier delays in talks to release hostages in return for ceasefireAnalysis: Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakenedIn what has been advertised as his final interview as president, Joe Biden has said that Israel “has to find a way to accommodate the legitimate concerns” of Palestinians for the long term sustainability of Israel. He told broadcaster MSNBC:And the idea that Israel is going to be able to sustain itself for the long term without accommodating the Palestinian question ... It’s not going to happen ....And I kept reminding my friend, and he is a friend, although we don’t agree a whole lot lately, Bibi Netanyahu, that he has to find a way to accommodate the legitimate concerns of a large group of people called Palestinians, who have no place to live independently. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Lanarkshire MSP asks Holyrood to recognise "outstanding contribution" of union leader Mick Lynch

Labour MSP Richard Leonard is asking the Scottish Parliament to recognise the “outstanding contribution” of Mick Lynch on his retirement as General Secretary of the RMT union

Politics

24 hours ago February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured

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10 hours ago Truth behind disabled trans teen's shock video showing breast removal scars: 'I wanted to blow up the internet'

Videos of Micah LeRoy provoked outrage when they were shared on conservative social media. Now, speaking exclusively with DailyMail.com, Micah says he wanted to 'blow up the internet.'

Events

6 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Osaka forced to retire; Alcaraz through and Zverev sees off Fearnley – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkJacob Fearnley exits after being given lesson by ZverevAny thoughts? Get in touch with Joey on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago White exec wins £40,000 payout after accusing Indian boss of race discrimination when she was excluded from Teams calls

Nicola Blackwell alleged female manager Varsha Kapoor had targeted her keeping her out of online meetings and speaking about her in Hindi to a colleague, a tribunal heard. (stock image)

Economics

11 hours ago Arrested South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol stays silent as detention deadline looms

Lawyers say impeached president will not attend questioning, with investigators expected to seek warrant to extend his detentionSouth Korea’s arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, will not attend a new round of questioning by investigators on Friday, his lawyer said, as authorities face an imminent deadline to obtain a warrant to extend his detention or release the embattled leader.In order to hold Yoon in custody for longer, investigators are expected on Friday to ask a court to approve a detention warrant for up to 20 days, legal experts said. Continue reading...

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