14 m. ago Survey reveals the one thing visitors to Japan find most frustrating

Asian nation welcomed a record 36 million tourists in 2024

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20 m. ago UK car sales drop 10% in April; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldCar sales across the UK fell by over 10% last month, compared to a year ago.New industry data shows that 120,331 new vehicles were registered in April, 10.4% fewer than in April 2024.In what is traditionally a quieter month following the March plate change, volumes were also impacted by the late timing of Easter, resulting in fewer working days.In addition, the implementation of VED changes affecting all new cars, including the Expensive Car Supplement which became applicable to many new EVs from 1 April, pushed transactions into March as shrewd buyers got ahead of the tax increases. Continue reading...

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21 m. ago New call to provide every person over 60 with free bus travel to any destination across the UK

The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 includes a power to allow for mutual recognition of bus passes across the UK.

Transport

22 m. ago Hailey Bieber puts on a VERY leggy display in a gold corset dress as she heads to Met Gala afterparty while the reason husband Justin snubbed event is revealed

The model, 28, showed off her incredible physique in a gold figure-hugging corset mini dress, teamed with peep-toe heels.

Culture

22 m. ago The real reason Justin Bieber didn't attend the 2025 Met Gala with Hailey (and what he did instead)

Hailey Bieber ascended the steps of the Met Gala 2025 last night notably solo, as her husband posted on social media at home

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28 m. ago The evolution of Savile Row: from England’s old boys’ club to today

The ‘female tailor of Savile Row’ reveals how the sartorial street of choice has evolved since 1846.

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30 m. ago Liverpool keep or sell as Roy Keane tells Arne Slot three positions champions MUST improve on

Liverpool have only just been confirmed as Premier League champions for the second time but boss Arne Slot might already be putting thought into how his squad might look next season

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39 m. ago Seeking Mavis Beacon review – tracking a Black female tech icon, who didn’t exist

Documentary investigates the whereabouts of the model who played an influential corporate character, as well as the relationship between race and technologyBack when computers were still new, Mavis Beacon was an icon for generations of children learning IT skills. Her name, along with the accompanying image of a smiling, suited Black woman, graced countless editions of some popular software that taught typing through interactive lessons and games. For Black students, to see someone who looked like them in a position of authority and knowledge, inspired assurance and aspiration. Mavis Beacon, however, did not exist; she was a fictional character represented by a photograph of Renée L’Espérance, a Haitian model whose story is now lost to history. Eager to reclaim her legacy, film-maker Jazmin Jones and collaborator Olivia McKayla Ross embarked on a years-long quest to track down the woman behind the image.The resulting documentary is anything but conventional. Describing themselves as...

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41 m. ago Hamilton Accies boss to hold talks with players over futures as key man seeks exit

The recently relegated side are hoping to keep most of their squad together for a crack and an immediate return to the Championship

Sport

52 m. ago Trump's tariff war on film industry sparks fears next James Bond film will be produced in Hollywood despite bosses confirming 007 'will be British'

The US President's announcement to slap a 100 per cent levy on movies made outside of America sent shockwaves through UK industry figures.

Economics

55 m. ago Mother and son killed after flash flooding hits Middle East tourist site

The pair were part of a group of 18 tourists on an adventure trip

Events

67 m. ago Squid Game season 3 release date and trailer as chilling teaser unveils harrowing twist

Squid Game has been confirmed to return for a third and final season on Netflix, with the streaming platform announcing the exact release date of the next series.

Culture

75 m. ago Friedrich Merz set to take office as German chancellor – Europe live

CDU/CSU leader set to be sworn in to replace outgoing Olaf ScholzIf, as we expect, Merz wins the vote in the first round, the Bundestag session will be adjourned, and he will travel to see the country’s president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to get a certificate of his appointment.He will then come back to the Bundestag to take the oath of office, and later formally confirm his ministerial appointments (both with the president and the parliament). Continue reading...

Society

83 m. ago Hailey Bieber puts on a VERY leggy display in a gold corset mini dress as she heads to Met Gala afterparty following solo appearance at event

The model, 28, showed off her incredible physique in a gold figure-hugging corset mini dress, teamed with peep-toe heels.

Politics

97 m. ago 'I visited European seaside resort that's been left to rot for 50 years'

Once a playground for the rich and famous, the city's glamorous resorts, skyscrapers and shopping areas have been left to rot for decades. It looks very different nowadays

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1 hour ago Barcelona star Raphinha details Xavi feud and explosive Man Utd incident

Raphinha was signed by Xavi when he was in charge at Barcelona but never felt he had the trust of his former boss - with tempers boiling over when the Brazilian was subbed off in a European clash

Events

1 hour ago Review: We test a backpack that contains a hidden portable power station

Consumer writer Gareth Butterfield heads for the hills with the new Bluetti Handsfree 1 backpack

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2 h. ago China’s service sector hit by trade war; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldAmerican children face paying higher prices for Barbie dolls due to the Trump tariffs on imports.Mattel, the toy manufacturing giant, revealed last night that it plan to raise prices on American toys due to tariffs, and is also looking to move some manufacturing out of China.Accelerating diversification of its supply chain and further reducing reliance on China-sourced product,Optimizing product sourcing and product mix, andWhere necessary, taking pricing action in its U.S. business.In an uncertain macro environment that has intensified due to the potential impact of tariffs, we are focused on what we can control.We are improving our supply chain agility, taking decisive cost actions to mitigate financial impact where possible, and ensuring we can continue to serve our customers and consumers. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago A wild walk along Spain’s empty coast – where the desert meets the sea

Saved from tourist development by a ‘favourite daughter of Andalucía’, Cabo de Gata is a spectacular national park perfect for an adventure on footIf you study a map of Spain, in the south-east corner you’ll see a strip of empty space along the edge of the Mediterranean. It contains no major towns and barely any roads. Its coastline is equally barren – no ports or resorts; just a few tiny villages tucked away in intriguingly named coves – “raven”, “coal”, “bitter water”. This patch of emptiness is the Cabo de Gata-Níjar national park, a protected haven of desert wilderness on the edge of Europe.Having been forced to cancel an expedition to the Algerian Sahara earlier in the year, this park appears to be the answer to my yearning for the arid warmth and stark beauty of desert travel. Zooming in on the satellite view, a network of paths appears, suggesting a walking route of around 40 miles (64km) – from the Cabo itself, up the coast, along the cliffs, to the beach town of Agua Amarga...

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2 h. ago Ascend Airways Makes Aviation History With Groundbreaking Direct Flight From London To Sierra Leone After Twelve Years Of Disconnection

Ascend Airways Makes Aviation History With Groundbreaking Direct Flight From London To Sierra Leone After Twelve Years Of Disconnection  Travel And Tour World

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