Shrunken, not stirred: the mini martini is big news | Cocktails
When it comes to cocktails, a new word has been added to the traditional order: as well as “shaken” or “stirred”, drinkers are increasingly asking that their martini be “small”. Rather than the customary martini serving, which starts from 150ml upwards, British bars are serving mini versions, starting from as little as 30ml, as drinkers […]
Kemi Badenoch vows to reverse Labour’s tax raid on farmers | Politics | News
New Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reverse the Chancellor’s hated inheritance tax raid on farmers. Mrs Badenoch warned the “family farm tax is going to cripple the industry” and urged the British people to send Sir Keir Starmer a message he “can’t ignore”. Rachel Reeves announced in the Budget that the 100% relief […]
Chinese zodiac: 4 animal signs will attract good luck
Some are destined for a lucky end of the week, while other Chinese zodiac signs might find this time to be more challenging than usual. Roosters A sense of generosity might overcome you this weekend, where you may feel to give to those you know well and to people less fortunate for you. If you […]
Typhoo Tea to call in administrators amid sales slump | Food & drink industry
Typhoo Tea is to call in administrators, as Britain’s oldest tea brand struggles with more than £70m in debt amid a sales slump in the highly competitive drinks market. The 121-year-old company has filed a court notice to appoint administrators EY to explore rescue options, in a bid to give it some breathing space from […]
Alexander Zverev tells Carlos Alcaraz ‘you won too much’ in ATP Finals net exchange | Tennis | Sport
Alexander Zverev got his revenge against Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals and told his rival: “You win too much.” The German star sealed his place as the group winner and reached the semi-final as he beat the four-time Major winner 7-6(5) 6-4. Afterwards, Zverev claimed Alcaraz had beaten him in too many important matches […]
Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’
Iran will back any decision taken by Lebanon in talks to secure a ceasefire with Israel, a senior Iranian official said on Friday, signaling Tehran wants to see an end to a conflict that has dealt heavy blows to its Lebanese ally Hezbollah. Ali Larijani, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, spoke during a visit […]
Gardeners urged to put ‘chopped apples’ in the garden this week
Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress has shared ideas on how to create a haven for hedgehogs, helping to prevent them from disturbance through winter. From late October through to early April hedgehogs enter hibernation to survive the winter. During this period, they enter a state known as torpor, where they are not truly sleeping, but rather […]
Rúben Amorim believes Manchester United is ‘where I am supposed to be’ | Manchester United
Rúben Amorim believes he is “where I am supposed to be” after spending his first week as Manchester United’s head coach. After bidding a final farewell to Sporting with a thrilling 4-2 win at Braga, Amorim checked in at United’s Carrington training complex on Monday. The 39-year-old was greeted by the chief executive Omar Berrada, […]
What time is Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: UK ring walk time and how to watch | Boxing | Sport
What time will Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul start in the UK? The anticipated clash between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is expected to commence at 4am on Saturday in the UK, corresponding to a 10pm start on Friday in Dallas, Texas, where the fight is taking place. For fans watching on America’s east coast, […]
Order your copy of Louise Allen’s Willow’s Story. | UK | News
Order your copy here! Sunday Times bestselling author and foster mum Louise Allen has just released her 10th book in the popular Thrown Away Children paperback series. Louise is a campaigner for children in the care system and is an important voice in the inspirational memoir genre, telling the stories of children in her care. […]