34 h. ago Montreux Jazz Festival unveils Spotlight Stage lineup including rising British star Luvcat

Festival by Lake Geneva returns this year with another spectacular programme

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9 d. ago US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits pays £10m in dividends

British arm of Maximus, which provides DWP assessments, reports a 23% rise in pre-tax profit in annual figuresThe British arm of a US contractor that profits from testing whether some people in the UK should receive disability benefits has paid £10m in dividends to its investors.Maximus, a Virginia-based business, reported a 23% rise in pre-tax profit for its UK arm, from £23.6m to £29.1m, in its financial year to the end of September, accounts lodged at Companies House show. Its revenue rose 2%, from £294m to £300m. Continue reading...

Economics

9 d. ago US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits pays out £10m in dividends

British arm of Maximus, which provides DWP assessments, reports a 23% rise in pre-tax profit in latest annual figures The British arm of a US contractor that profits from testing whether some people in the UK should receive disability benefits has paid out £10m in dividends to its investors.Maximus, a Virginia-based business, reported a 23% rise in pre-tax profit for its UK arm, from £23.6m to £29.1m, in its financial year to the end of September, accounts lodged at Companies House show. Its revenue rose 2%, from £294m to £300m. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Shedinburgh location revealed as line

The new Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue will pay artists to perform.

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2 w. ago Saunas now 'the new pub' as Brits prefer stripping off to relax with pals and go on pull

Saunas have emerged as unexpected competition to the British boozer, thanks to their rise in popularity and the changing drinking habits of people under the age of 30

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2 w. ago Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

The British Medical Association, the union representing doctors, has said the pay rise does not go far enough in restoring historical pay freezes.

Events

2 w. ago Teachers and doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

The British Medical Association, the union representing doctors, has said the pay rise does not go far enough in restoring historical pay freezes.

Events

2 w. ago Ministers said to be considering bill to wipe out British Steel’s debts

Chinese owner owed almost £1bn as government weighs up how best to attract buyer for Scunthorpe worksBusiness live – latest updatesMinisters are reportedly considering legislation to relieve British Steel of debts, which have risen to nearly £1bn, as the government considers how best to prepare the Scunthorpe steelworks for sale.The government took control of the business last month after it said that its Chinese owner, Jingye Steel, planned to close the plant within days. The effective takeover required emergency legislation passed in a historic recall of parliament. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rise of UK robot soldiers as British Military to be the 'cutting edge' in battlefield AI

Defence Secretary John Healey has announced plans to take Britain's military to the 'cutting edge' of Artificial Intelligence as he suggested it will have a 'massive impact' on battlefields

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2 w. ago London’s Raindance Film Festival Unveils Lineup for Its Biggest Post

London’s Raindance Film Festival Unveils Lineup for Its Biggest Post-COVID Pandemic Edition  hollywoodreporter.com

Culture

3 w. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 12 shows to highlight at Assembly

Assembly has unveiled 80 new shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - and here are 12 to highlight, as selected by The Scotsman’s arts correspondent.

Culture

3 w. ago British tourists risk flying home in a coffin amidst terrifying rise of baby

Notorious as a stronghold of the Camorra Mafia, not long ago, Naples was largely avoided by British tourists. Yet this port city is now enjoying a huge tourism boom.

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3 w. ago Jack Draper advances in Rome despite smashing racquet as ‘frustration boiled out’

The British No. 1 has the chance to rise to fourth in the world should he reach the semi-finals in Rome

Events

4 w. ago From the Montreux Jazz Festival to Primavera: the 12 best music festivals in Europe for 2025

From a former military airfield to a stage suspended over a lake, many of Europe’s best festivals offer spectacular scenery along with the biggest and best lineups. The Independent’s culture team share their favourites

Culture

last month Henry Pollock’s rapid rise continues with British and Irish Lions selection

The 20-year-old has been included in a 38-man touring party bound for Australia this summer despite only making his England debut in March.

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