10 h. ago Scammers sent fake Trump inauguration emails to steal over $250,000 in crypto from donor

Scammer helped siphon over $250,000 in crypto by impersonating Trump inaugural committee figures

Politics

30 h. ago Robbie Williams 'nominated for a knighthood' after donating incredible amount to charities

The singer, 51, donated an incredible £250,000 last year alone and helped set up Soccer Aid back, which has raised over £121 million for Unicef UK since its first match back in 2006.

Politics

63 h. ago The Bezos wedding was a study in disingenuous billionaire behavior | Katrina vanden Heuvel

The event of the oligarchical season showcased the carelessness of a couple who claim to care about the climateIf last week was the best of times for Zohran Mamdani and the working people of New York City, it was the worst of times for the billionaires who spent a small fortune trying to stop him from securing the city’s Democratic mayoral nomination. The media mogul Barry Diller, to name just one, donated a cool $250,000 to Andrew Cuomo’s campaign, only to see the disgraced former governor lose by a decisive margin.But Diller would soon be able to drown his disappointment in Great Gatsby-themed cocktails as he joined Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and at least three Kardashians for the cheeriest event on this season’s oligarchic social calendar: the Venetian wedding of the former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez and the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago Shocking moment Brit has '£43,000 watch stolen from his wrist' while sitting in £250,000 Lamborghini during Spanish rally

Simone Mariella said her partner, Scott, was taking part in a supercar rally in Barcelona, Spain , when two crooks on an electric scooter targeted him on June 23.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP benefit cuts to push 150,000 people into poverty despite partial U

The figure is down from the 250,000 extra people estimated to have been left in relative poverty after housing costs under the original proposals.

Politics

4 d. ago Benefits cuts could force 150,000 more people into poverty despite U

The figure is down from the 250,000 extra people estimated to have been left in relative poverty by 2030 under the original plans

Politics

4 d. ago DWP says 150,000 more people pushed into poverty by benefit cuts, not 250,000 as forecast said before U

Analysis says, allowing for concessions to welfare bill announced last week, cuts will still push people into relative povertyThe Department for Work and Pensions has just published an analysis saying that, allowing for the concesssions announced last week, the welfare cuts will still push an extra 150,000 people into relative poverty.Here is the key chart from the document. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago As Trump targets birthright citizenship, the terrain is once again ‘women’s bodies and sexuality’

From 22 Chinese women detained in 1874 for being ‘lewd and debauched’, experts point to a grim US traditionOne day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, five pregnant immigrant women – led by an asylum seeker from Venezuela – sued over the president’s executive order limiting automatic birthright citizenship, out of fear that their unborn children would be left stateless.The case went before the supreme court, which sided with the Trump administration Friday by restricting the ability of federal judges to block the order. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Man lives in one of London's smallest flats – it's a cupboard but costs £250,000

Cesar Mendez has lived in the 11.7 sq m property in plush Kensington for four years and has millionaires for neighbours, can see the Natural History Museum from his window, and says the Royal Family regularly drives by

Economics

7 d. ago Perth fire victims offered financial support from Perth and Kinross Council

The local authority has pledged £250,000 to help those most affected

Events

8 d. ago ‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation

Exclusive: The Irish rap trio have recently faced censure and a court case, but have also had support for their pro-Palestine stance. Ahead of a Glastonbury appearance deemed ‘inappropriate’ by Keir Starmer, they argue the backlash against them is a deliberate distractionIn April, the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap performed two sets at Coachella, the California music festival attended by 250,000 people. As is commonplace at the group’s shows, Kneecap displayed a message stating: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people,” and the words “Fuck Israel. Free Palestine”. Mo Chara, one of the group’s members, told the audience: “The Palestinians have nowhere to go. It’s their fucking home and they’re bombing them from the skies. If you’re not calling it a genocide, what the fuck are you calling it?”Within a week, Kneecap’s US booking agent had dropped them, Fox News had likened the statements to “Nazi Germany”, a handful of summer shows had been cancelled, and two vi...

Events

8 d. ago Michelle Obama addresses lack of public appearances with husband Barack following divorce rumors

The former president and first lady sparked divorce rumors when Michelle failed to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral and President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January

Politics

8 d. ago 250,000 into poverty, £5bn reduced government spending and 126 backbenchers in revolt: Labour's welfare reforms in numbers

Sir Keir Starmer is encountering resistance from Labour backbenchers over welfare reform plans - but how much money are we talking about?

Economics

1 week ago Woman, 26, sues drunken bosses who threw her into pool at company retreat in Mauritius and left her with nerve damage

Chloe Hewitt, 26, said she emerged from the water of the five star resort pool covered in blood after sustaining nerve damage which has since required two operations and physiotherapy.

Events

1 week ago Events manager sues former bosses for more than £250,000 after she was thrown into pool by drunken Herbalife salesmen

Chloe Hewitt, 26, said she emerged from the water of the five star resort pool covered in blood after sustaining nerve damage which has since required two operations and physiotherapy.

Economics

1 week ago Voices: I’m leaving the UK because of how Labour has treated wealthy non

Multi-millionaire businesswoman Dr Ann Kaplan Mulholland – who is moving from her Kent castle to Italy, for the more favourable tax jurisdiction – says Labour is running out of time to rethink its flagship plan to scrap non-dom status and that Nigel Farage’s idea for the super-rich to pay £250,000 for a Britannia Card doesn’t go far enough

Politics

1 week ago UK welfare cuts: The 9 Scottish Labour MPs set to rebel against Sir Keir Starmer's government

The cuts to disability payments by Sir Keir Starmer’s government are estimated to push 250,000 people into relative poverty.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Billionaires’ bonanza’: Labour derides Reform plan to offer tax exemptions to wealthy

Nigel Farage defends policy to top up poorest workers from £250,000 ‘landing fee’ on rich UK newcomersUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesNigel Farage has defended his plans to attract wealthy individuals to the UK with a £250,000 fee for 10 years of residency and a special tax regime, as Labour called it a “billionaires’ bonanza”.In a press conference in London, the leader of Reform UK said he wanted to win back very wealthy people leaving the country, and encourage them to spend and create jobs in the UK. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago 'Stop driving' warning issued to owners of two car models over 'potentially dangerous' fault

Over 250,000 drivers could be at risk of serious injury or death

Events

1 week ago Nigel Farage's Britannia Card plot to help billionaires avoid taxes mocked

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is planning to let wealthy business tycoons pay £250,000 for a so-called Britannia Card, which would excuse them from taxes on overseas earnings and inheritance tax

Economics