3 h. ago Pensions report cuts Reeves’ planned growth funds from £160bn to £11bn

Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economyPlans to invest £160bn of surplus funds from final salary pension schemes to boost the UK economy over the next 10 years have been dealt a blow by a Whitehall assessment that found there was likely to be little more than £11bn available to spend.In a knock to Rachel Reeves’s growth agenda, a report by civil servants at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that the expected surpluses in occupational schemes would be used by businesses to offload their pension liabilities to insurance companies. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Sesko to Arsenal close, Sane boost; Liverpool make new Wirtz bid; Mbeumo to Man Utd

The first of two summer transfer deadlines is now drawing near

Sport

6 h. ago The manosphere seizes on the Diddy trial to undermine female victims: ‘I don’t see no crimes committed’

Commentators on Black masculinity are popular pundits on Sean Combs’s case – but they’ve taken a clear sideWhen the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began last month, there was one man who stood apart from the journalists, legal eagles and YouTube gossips queuing up for seats inside the New York courtroom: Myron Gaines, co-host of the Fresh and Fit podcast and author of the 2023 book Why Women Deserve Less. In the past five years, he has become infamous for his incendiary takes on masculinity, dating and the perceived challenges that men face in contemporary society.Combs was a natural person of interest for Gaines, as well as his peers who focus on Black masculinity and traffic in many of the same misogynistic tropes that have been present in hip-hop from its early days. For decades, the New Yorker was an alpha-male fantasy come to life: a self-made captain of industry and paragon of “Black excellence” who helps mainstream hip-hop music while juggling a roster of paramours that included...

Events

6 h. ago The manosphere seizes on the Diddy trial to undermine alleged victims: ‘I don’t see no crimes committed’

Commentators on Black masculinity are popular pundits on Sean Combs’s case – but they’ve taken a clear sideWhen the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began last month, there was one man who stood apart from the journalists, legal eagles and YouTube gossips queuing up for seats inside the New York courtroom: Myron Gaines, co-host of the Fresh and Fit podcast and author of the 2023 book Why Women Deserve Less. In the past five years, he has become infamous for his incendiary takes on masculinity, dating and the perceived challenges that men face in contemporary society.Combs was a natural person of interest for Gaines, as well as his peers who focus on Black masculinity and traffic in many of the same misogynistic tropes that have been present in hip-hop from its early days. For decades, the New Yorker was an alpha-male fantasy come to life: a self-made captain of industry and paragon of “Black excellence” who helps mainstream hip-hop music while juggling a roster of paramours that included...

Events

6 h. ago ‘Cleaner, greener and absolute reliability’: trams make UK comeback

Pioneering light-rail tech poised to revamp network after chancellor announces £15bn transport boostIn a sidestreet in central Coventry, a possible vehicle of the future has been making its first public foray: a 60-seat, battery-powered miniature tram. On smooth, almost silent, test runs, its pioneering wheel system allows it to round the corner without slowing – a small bend for this tram but a sharp turning point for tramkind.The embryonic Coventry very light rail (CVLR) is riding a bigger wave; suddenly, trams are go again. British cities trail Europe but once led the way, before retiring the hundreds of street trams that once flowered under horse and steam power. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Miracle’ hair growth gummies that ‘transform hair in weeks’ and make nails grow long

Amazon shoppers are praising this tasty and effective supplement for boosting the growth of hair and nails, with some reporting noticing a difference in just a few weeks

Politics

7 h. ago NHS set for boost of up to £30bn as other budgets feel squeeze

The Department of Health is set to be handed a 2.8% annual increase in its day-to-day budget over a three-year period.

Economics

8 h. ago 'PSG are great to watch – anyone moaning about sportswashing is a virtue

BRENT A GOB: This week, our man Harry Brent is ranting and raving about the reaction to PSG's Champions League win, and the ridiculous post-season tour Manchester United went on

Politics

9 h. ago Best mushrooms for weight loss: boost energy and metabolism naturally

Explore how medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps, Reishi and Lion’s Mane can be a sustainable and natural boost

Politics

10 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim handed unexpected Viktor Gyokeres and Bryan Mbeumo boosts

Manchester United have been handed unexpected boosts their pursuits of Viktor Gyokeres and Bryan Mbeumo over the past 24 hours with Ruben Amorim looking to seal the deal

Politics

11 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Sesko to Arsenal close, Gyokeres boost; Liverpool make new Wirtz bid; Mbeumo to Man Utd

The first of two summer transfer deadlines is now drawing near

Sport

11 h. ago Home Bargains to open two brand new UK megastores complete with cafe and bakery

The discount retail giant is set to open the doors to their new superstore this weekend as the Liverpool-based brand makes huge annual profits while many high street favourites struggle

Society

17 h. ago Starmer goes all in on NHS with PM set to hand health service £30bn spending boost at expense of other public services

The government is putting all its eggs in one basket as it lines up the Department for Health for a £30billion cash boost at next week's spending review.

Economics

18 h. ago UK could face up to £30bn of tax rises to fund defence spending boost, economist says

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to boost defence spending to 2.7 per cent of GDP by 2027, as Nato allies push for ‘dramatic increase’

Economics

19 h. ago Andrew Cuomo’s bid for New York City mayor endorsed by rival in surprise turn

Jessica Ramos, a state senator, had said ex-governor’s ‘mental acuity is in decline’ and called him a bullyAndrew Cuomo’s bid to become New York City’s mayor received a surprising boost on Friday when one of his rivals, the Queens state senator Jessica Ramos, endorsed the former governor after having previously questioned his mental acuity and describing him as a bully with a record of sexual misconduct allegations.Ramos punctuated her stunning U-turn with a surprise appearance at a campaign rally in Manhattan, where she hugged Cuomo and said she believed he was “the one best positioned right now to protect this city”. Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wary of physical demands on his England players

‘The tournaments are played after a long season’Head coach preparing for Andorra World Cup qualifierThomas Tuchel is determined to find the answer to England’s physical problems after gruelling Premier League campaigns, having noted that the team were “most comfortable” in terms of recent tournaments at the mid-season Qatar World Cup in 2022.The head coach, who is preparing here for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra, wants to harness the traditional virtues of the English game – namely pace, strength and aggression. But he is aware that searing temperatures await at many of the venues for the finals in the US, Canada and Mexico next summer and, as such, it will be vital to be able to play in different styles. Continue reading...

Sport

20 h. ago Family's hopes of building extension for sick relative receives boost

Newport City Council planning officers had opposed plans for the annexe, storage space, and home working area next to a converted barn in Bishton

Events

20 h. ago Koko Productions Artists Alik Bulan and More Shine At SXSW London

Koko Productions Artists Alik Bulan and More Shine At SXSW London  LATF USA NEWS

Politics

20 h. ago Newcastle could hand Man United crucial cash injection after 'pursuing' £50m transfer

Anthony Elanga left Manchester United two years ago but Manchester United could still profit from his success

Economics

21 h. ago Man United handed potential Bryan Mbeumo transfer boost after major statement made

Latest Manchester United news and rumours as the Red Devils step up their pursuit of Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo

Politics