2 h. ago One thousand pubs face closing doors for final time as they struggle with ‘perfect storm’ of higher costs

A THOUSAND pubs face closure as they struggle with higher costs, industry estimates reveal. Business rates rises, beer duty taxes, employment costs and high energy bills are to blame. It means around 21 boozers a week could shut their doors for good over the next year. An enhanced financial package for pubs is imminent from...

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7 h. ago What Trump is forgetting: American nations have a long history of open borders | Daniel Mendiola

The US cites the ‘wisdom’ of historical immigration policy. But nation states in the Americas have spent more time with open borders than closedLate last year, Donald Trump’s White House published a new National Security Strategy (NSS) outlining its vision for the world. At the time, the plan raised alarm for dismissing European alliances (now largely confirmed after Trump threatened Nato allies over Greenland), previewing interventions in Latin America (also largely confirmed by recent military action in Venezuela), and aligning closely with the priorities of the Kremlin.The document also demonizes immigrants. In one widely cited passage, it even claims that “unchecked migration” has gotten so out of control that Europe is facing imminent “civilizational erasure”. On these grounds, the plan makes ending “The Era of Mass Migration” a top priority for the US. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Arsenal wonderkid proves Mikel Arteta right and wrong about transfer in just 13 minutes

Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri joined Marseille on loan until the end of the season in January - after struggling for game-time under Mikel Arteta this campaign.

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3 d. ago Fall asleep faster with stretching routine that helps reduce stress and pain

Struggling with sleep from time to time is normal, but one set of simple stretches could help you fall asleep faster - and you can do them from the comfort of your bed

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3 d. ago Manchester United: Michael Carrick issues Kobbie Mainoo verdict after Casemiro exit confirmed

Young midfielder struggled for game time under previous regime

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3 d. ago Museum of Romantic Life set to reopen in Paris on Valentine’s Day

It closed to the public in 2024 for a major overhaul

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4 d. ago Britain's best pub boss warns Chancellor: 'We're facing a perfect storm'

Soaring costs and changing drinking habits have already led to more than 2,000 pub closures since 2020 - and there are fears that the rate of shutdowns could rise from one a day to six a day this year without urgent action

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4 d. ago Ubisoft cancels projects and announces restructure in fight to stay competitive

Video game publisher to cancel Prince of Persia remake and close studios after several difficult yearsThe video game publisher behind the Assassin’s Creed series has cancelled six projects including a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time as it fights to stay competitive in the global gaming market.Ubisoft announced a sweeping reorganisation and said it would cancel six games, sending its shares to their lowest level in more than a decade on Thursday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Chelsea consider Douglas Luiz loan in shock January transfer hijack

Midfielder is struggling for game time at current loan club

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4 d. ago Energy firm with 4million customers to pay £2.7million compensation after Warm Home Discount failures

AN ENERGY firm with over four million customers will pay £2.7million in compensation after it failed to dole out Warm Home Discounts to struggling households in time. Energy giant OVO did not pay 11,646 customers eligible for the scheme by the deadline of March 31 2024, according to an update from Ofgem. Customers did not...

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4 d. ago Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds

Exclusive: Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supplyHalf the world’s 100 largest cities are experiencing high levels of water stress, with 39 of these sitting in regions of “extremely high water stress”, new analysis and mapping has shown.Water stress means that water withdrawals for public water supply and industry are close to exceeding available supplies, often caused by poor management of water resources exacerbated by climate breakdown. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Moment David awkwardly ignores question about his son Brooklyn's broadside at his family as he records podcast about 'regret'  

The moment David Beckham awkwardly ignored questions about son Brooklyn's explosive broadside at his family was shared on Tuesday.

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6 d. ago David Beckham struggles to smile as he records podcast about 'regret and disappointment' hours after Brooklyn's explosive broadside at his family

David Beckham was pictured for the first time since son Brooklyn's explosive statement about their family feud.

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6 d. ago David Beckham struggles to smile as he is pictured for the first time since son Brooklyn's explosive statement about family feud as he appears at World Economic Forum in Davos

David Beckham was pictured for the first time since son Brooklyn's explosive statement about their family feud.

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7 d. ago ‘The business is completely unsustainable’: Landmark pub closes but brewery says it will ‘thrive’ again

Despite closing its doors, the pub company which owns the Ridgeway Arms said they intend to recruit management which will make it the 'heart of the community for many years to come'

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7 d. ago Daily Mail publisher ‘knew they had skeletons in their closet’, court told

The Duke of Sussex and others allege Associated Newspapers Limited’s denials ‘were not true’.

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7 d. ago Spanish media in agreement as Marcus Rashford scores after Barcelona transfer claim

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has struggled for game time at Barcelona in recent weeks but he came off the bench on Sunday to bag a goal

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8 d. ago Sydney harbour shark attack: police warn against swimming and say heavy rain created ‘perfect storm’ before boy bitten

Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 12-year-old boy is in for the “fight of his life” after being attacked by a large shark while swimming in Sydney Harbour on Sunday afternoon.NSW police said the boy was jumping off a popular rock ledge near Nielsen park in Sydney’s east about 4.20pm on Sunday with friends when the attack, possibly by a bull shark, took place. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Historic pub in tiny Scots village announces shock closure after 200 years

A HISTORIC pub in a tiny Scottish village has closed after more than 200 years. The Cross Keys in Ancrum, Jedburgh, has been welcoming locals and tourists through its doors for two centuries. The Scottish Borders boozer serves up classic pub grub including fish and chips, pies and burgers. Punters can wash down their scran...

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9 d. ago Abandoned zoo closed down leaving two living orca whales to rot to death

Wikie and her son Keijo are the last killer whales living in France and have been left in deteriorating conditions since Marineland Antibes closed to the public in January

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