11 hours ago By Aurelia Foster, Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images There has been a small rise in the number of Covid cases in England There is some talk of a “summer Covid wave” at the moment. We all seem to know someone who has had it lately, or a friend who has been off sick. […]
Britain is better off than it was 14 years ago, Rishi Sunak has said, as the prime minister launched a combative defence of his party’s record in power with just four days to go until the election. In what polls suggest will be his final Sunday morning interview as prime minister, Sunak defended his party’s […]
1 hour ago By Rowenna Hoskin, BBC News Beth Hodges Beth Hodges has defended her nettle eating world crown We all know how it feels to be stung by a nettle, but can you imagine eating them? Beth Hodges, 38, from Barry Island ate 19.5m (64ft) of them at the 2024 World Nettle Eating Championships – making […]
Two top executives of a New York-based technology services firm charged alongside the highest-ranking U.S. Navy admiral ever to face criminal indictment for bribery are fighting the charges, challenging federal prosecutors’ decision to bring what one of their lawyers called a “politically motivated” military corruption case. Charlie Kim, 50, and Meghan Messenger, 47, are set […]
In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin. Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the […]
Getty Images There was a lot to chew on in the party manifestos on health and the NHS, with promises to cut waiting lists, modernise hospitals and create more GP and dentist appointments. But plans around prevention were in short supply on these political menus – as were proposals about how to help us stay […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Oxbury has revealed its financial report for 2023. The fintech firm recorded annual profit for the first time since its launch. It received more than £3 million in earnings before taxes. Launched in […]
1 day ago By Liv McMahon, BBC News Getty Images Marks & Spencer is launching a new service for clothing repairs and alterations. From August, customers will be able to book through a dedicated online hub and have their fixed items posted back to them within seven to ten days. The work will be carried out by […]
Ever the perfectionist, Jonatan Giráldez won’t settle for losing details in translation. As the Washington Spirit’s Spanish-born coach recalled his grandfather’s eclectic professions and pursuits, he asked to commandeer a reporter’s laptop so he could pull up Google Translate and pinpoint the right words in English. “Marinero,” he realized, translates to “sailor” — his grandfather’s […]
To get an appropriate range of polls for our averages, we use those conducted by members of the British Polling Council., external Its members agree to the same rules on transparency, but the council has said membership should not be seen as a guarantee of quality. The polls we include have come from BMG, Deltapoll, […]