He said that, whilst understandable, the different messages in different parts of the UK – where there were different Covid rules – risked being “confusing” for the public. He insisted that he had always enjoyed a “friendly” relationship with then-Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, despite suggestions earlier in the inquiry that No 10 was reluctant […]
Getty Images Carpetright is set to be saved from collapse by rival flooring retailer Tapi but hundreds of its shops are expected to close, putting many jobs at risk. Tapi Carpets & Floors is expected to buy the Carpetright brand name, the company’s intellectual property, two warehouses and 54 stores. Jeevan Karir, managing director of […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Partior, the payment network using DLT, has recently shared that it has concluded the first part of its $60 million Series B funding round. This was led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia […]
Getty Images Health service IT systems are back online following Friday’s global outage, according to NHS England. However, it has warned that there may still be disruption, particularly with GP services who may need time to rebook appointments. The problems with faulty security software affected more than eight million computers worldwide, bringing chaos to transport […]
Malaysia says it has intercepted a large oil tanker that was involved in a collision with another ship before fleeing the scene and turning off its tracking system. The coastguard says it has located and detained Ceres I, sailing under the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe, and two tugboats that were towing the vessel […]
President Joe Biden announced he is no longer running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place atop the ticket. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Joe Biden announced he is no longer running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place […]
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee is suing Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime energy drinks brand, accusing it of trademark infringement. It claims that Prime is using trademarked Olympic phrases and symbols on a special edition of its hydration drink featuring basketball star and three-time Olympic gold medallist Kevin Durant. The committee said it does […]
At no point in Steven Birnbaum’s pregame routine did the retiring defender let on that D.C. United’s 4-0 loss to Scottish power Celtic on Saturday night at Audi Field would be the final appearance of a decorated 11-year career in the nation’s capital. Birnbaum led United out of the tunnel, walking hand in hand with […]
The chancellor has hinted that she may give public sector workers above-inflation pay rises this summer. after independent pay review bodies recommended an increase of 5.5% for teachers and some NHS workers. In her first interview from No 11 Downing Street, she said: “I really value public service workers, in our schools, in our hospitals, […]
The telling bit in the video of Enzo Fernandez and other Argentinian players singing a racist song about France following their victory in the Copa America final is the voice you can hear just at the end. “Corta (el) vivo,” someone says — “stop the live stream.” They know. They know what they’re saying. They […]