85 m. ago 400 of Britain’s largest shops at risk, industry leaders warn

The BRC said 400 large stores were at risk of closure if they were included in the Government’s new business rates surtax on premises.

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85 m. ago Chilling female genital mutilation warning as MPs say procedures happening in UK

A report by the cross-party Women and Equalities Committee has called for tough action to protect women and girls from female genital mutilation, also known as female circumcision

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85 m. ago Garth Brooks to play first UK gig in nearly 30 years as first BST 2026 headliner

The 63-year-old American singer will take to the stage in London’s Hyde Park on June 27 next year.

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1 hour ago US government sues Uber, alleging discrimination against disabled passengers

Justice department in lawsuit accuses company drivers of routinely refusing to serve people with disabilitiesThe US government sued Uber on Thursday, accusing the ride-sharing company of violating federal law by discriminating against passengers with disabilities.In a complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, the US Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve riders with disabilities, including people who travel with service animals or stowable wheelchairs. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Saoirse Ronan and husband are doting parents as they're spotted with baby for first time

Saoirse Ronan and her husband, Jack Lowden, enjoyed a relaxing stroll with their new baby at a park in London this week

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1 hour ago Keir Starmer ignored string of warnings before finally sacking Mandelson: Questions grow over PM's judgment as Labour MPs brand his handling of the episode 'a shambles'

The Prime Minister finally acted to remove the disgraced peer as ambassador to the United States amid a growing Labour revolt over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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1 hour ago Charlie Kirk 'told he'd be killed at university' before assassination expert says

Charlie Kirk was warned he would be killed at a university campus event by a security expert who said he had a "100%" chance of being assassinated

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2 h. ago Derek McInnes tells Hearts stars the 5 things they must produce against Rangers as he issues 'too early' warning

Jambos fans are keen to see how far their team have really come when they face Russell Martin's side at Ibrox on Saturday

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3 h. ago Hyundai’s CEO warns that ICE raids that netted 475 arrests will delay construction at Georgia plant

Hyundai Motor Company's president and CEO, José Muñoz, said there were not enough U.S. workers with the knowledge to work in the battery plant to keep its production on track without delay

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3 h. ago Vital resource helping city's most vulnerable sounds dire warning over its future

CETMA Swansea serves hundreds of people in need every month but now that support is at risk

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4 h. ago Warner Bros Discovery stock spikes after reports that Paramount is prepping takeover bid

The potential bid would see Paramount purchase all of the assets of its studio rival, including the global television business that was set to be spun off next year.

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5 h. ago Disgruntled Celtic fans take aim at board as 'bold' protest plans set in stone

Many supporters will only enter Rugby Park on 12th minute

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5 h. ago Paramount Skydance reportedly preparing takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Media conglomerate putting together majority cash offer for WBD backed by ultra-rich Ellison family, reports sayParamount Skydance is reportedly preparing a takeover offer for Warner Bros Discovery, in a bid to pull together two of the largest US legacy media conglomerates and Hollywood movie studios.Less than a month after Skydance, a production firm run by David Ellison, son of the billionaire tech mogul Larry Ellison, closed its merger with Paramount, the firm is considering other blockbuster deals. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Celtic fans confirm '12th man 12th minute' Rugby Park protest plans against Hoops board

Leading fan groups have vowed to take action in Ayrshire this weekend as the Hoops take on Kilmarnock

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5 h. ago Divorce lawyer found buried as quadruplet daughters devastated and foster son faces trial

Cedric Von Ferdinand faces charges including fraud and forgery, a judge has ruled, following the discovery of his mother’s body in July, after she had not been seen since December 2023

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6 h. ago Warning to car owners in several communities after string of thefts

There have been around 10 recent incidents of theft and attempted thefts from vehicles

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7 h. ago Concerns Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role – but Starmer appointed him anyway

Keir Starmer is facing serious questions after claims he ignored warnings from the security service to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador

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7 h. ago Controversial holiday park expansion back on the cards despite High Court ruling

A major Pembrokeshire holiday park's plans were initially approved by councillors in late 2023 before a successful court challenge was brought by a residents' group

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7 h. ago Era of low taxes is over, warns the OECD amid fears Rachel Reeves is set to launch a fresh round of hikes

Governments acted to ease tax burdens during the pandemic but this trend started to reverse two years ago and 'has now solidified', it said.

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7 h. ago ‘Contaminated’ fuel warning as drivers left thousands out of pocket after engines wrecked

Several cars and vans have broken down after filling up with premium diesel at a petrol station

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