Wise boss fined £350,000 for not telling FCA he had failed to pay tax | Financial sector
The founder of the money transfer service Wise has been fined £350,000 for failing to inform the City regulator that he had failed to pay his taxes. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Monday that the Wise chief executive, Kristo Käärmann, had failed to notify it of a fine from HM Revenue and Customs […]
Paris Masters LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz called out as Jannik Sinner makes complaint | Tennis | Sport
Jannik Sinner has complained that his Paris Masters draw is ‘very, very difficult’. The world No. 1 was drawn to play the winner of Ben Shelton vs Felix Auger-Aliassime in the French capital. Auger-Aliassime has since withdrawn, but Shelton could provide a tough test for Sinner. The Italian said: “Yeah, very tough draw. Very, very […]
Dressing up as a witch at Halloween? The sickening origins of this caricature may make you think again | Art and design
What comes to mind when you think of a witch? A woman with a pointed hat, hooked nose, green skin, long straggly hair and a broomstick? Perhaps she’s older, bad-tempered, evil to children, wreaks havoc. From Macbeth to The Wizard of Oz, that is how witches have been portrayed – and it largely continues today. […]
Rachel Reeves sparks fury over ‘slap in the face’ £2 bus fare cap axe | Politics | News
Rachel Reeves is facing a major backlash over plans to axe a £2 cap on bus fares in this week’s Budget. The Chancellor is not expected the renew the measure when it expires at the end of the year. But shadow work and pension secretary Mel Stride said it would be “yet another slap in […]
Amazon offers Echo owners a treat this week with 13 new tricks to ask Alexa
If you’re bored of asking your Echo the same old things – such as “Alexa, set a timer” or “Alexa, what’s the weather like today?” – Amazon has some tricks and treats to try this week. The online retailer has just sent out an email to smart speaker owners ahead of Halloween offering some spooky […]
Make air fryer double chocolate chip cookies in 30 minutes
The colder and darker months have officially arrived, which means people will need warming and comforting food to keep them cosy. To also combat higher energy prices during the autumn and winter, many Brits turn to the must-have gadget of the moment to create healthy dishes without using too much energy. Air fryers have become […]
Oil price falls 4% after Israel’s attack on Iran; UK business confidence hits four-month low ahead of budget – business live | Business
Introduction: Oil price falls 4% on hopes Middle East can avoid further escalation Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The oil price is sliding today, on relief that Israel’s attack on Iran last weekend avoided striking energy facilities. Brent crude has sunk by over […]
F1 LIVE: Lando Norris hits out at Max Verstappen as driver apologises for rude gesture | F1 | Sport
Lando Norris did not hold back when quizzed on Max Verstappen’s driving habits after their clashes at the Mexican Grand Prix. “I don’t think I need to say much,” he said. “I think it’s pretty self-explanatory on what happened. I did everything I’ve been told in terms of what the rules are and all of […]
Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry receives subtle olive branch | Royal | News
Prince William makes a rare mention of his younger brother, Prince Harry, in his new ITV documentary focusing on tackling homelessness, despite ongoing tensions between the pair. In his upcoming ITV documentary, titled Prince William: We Can End Homelessness the heir to the throne offers a glimpse into childhood visits with his late mother, Diana, […]
Peace lilies bloom brilliantly if houseplant owners avoid 1 damaging mistake
Peace lilies are one of the most popular houseplants due to how easy they are to look after, but most people do not know they need to be cared for differently in the autumn. My peace lily’s leaves began wilting around a month ago and I had no idea what was wrong, but after doing […]