UK retailers warn national insurance rise will make job losses ‘inevitable’ – business live | Business
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The group of UK retailers also say they would like to meet withe chancellor Rachel Reeves, and suggest changing the schedule for introducing various money-raising measures. Their letter says: “By adjusting the timings of some of these changes, the Government would […]
WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing – but not every athlete is getting their due
In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits. The WNBA is a leading example. Last month, it wrapped up a historic season that notched all-time viewership and attendance records while racking up brand deals and corporate sponsorships for its players along the way. On Sunday, […]
Royal Family LIVE: Prince William takes ‘leaf out of Prince Harry’s book’ despite feud | Royal | News
The Prince of Wales appears to have taken a “leaf out of Prince Harry’s book” after announcing his plans to modernise the Royal Family “at pace” despite the ongoing feud between him and his brother, a royal expert has claimed. Earlier this month Prince William visited South Africa for his Earthot Prize awards and made […]
Motorists warned of ‘dangerous’ de-icing hack that carries hefty £2,500 fine
Drivers could be slapped with an eye-watering £2,500 fine for making a “dangerous” de-icing mistake as temperatures fall this Autumn and Winter. During cold mornings, it may be tempting for individuals to quickly brush ice and frost off their windscreens and get on their way. Quickly scratching off just enough for individuals to see out the […]
TV tonight: Rebecca Hall’s intriguing drama about a strange noise | Television
The Listeners 9pm, BBC OneA curious new drama – from the producers of Normal People, The Favourite and Poor Things – that will have you guessing throughout and leave you with a phantom buzzing in your ears. Rebecca Hall is Claire, a teacher, wife and mother who one night notices a low-level humming noise that […]
Canadian speed skaters earn 5 medals on final day of Four Continents championships
Ivanie Blondin led the way in a five-medal day for Canada at the Four Continents speedskating championships on Sunday in Hachinohe, Japan. The Ottawa native won gold in the women’s mass start with a time of nine minutes 23.28 seconds. It was the 34-year-old’s third individual distance medal of the weekend, having also captured bronze […]
Teen speeding in dad’s BMW tops 130mph and smashes into family home | UK | News
A reckless teenager caused a shocking £357,000 worth of damage after losing control of his father’s BMW and crashing into a family home near Hastings, Sussex. The teen was clocked at speeds of up to 130mph during a high-speed chase with police earlier this year. The family inside the property were fortunate to have survived, […]
Gardeners urged to check paving before cold weather hits
Whether someone is an amateur gardener or a green-fingered pro, we all know the drop in temperature poses a threat to outdoor spaces. In particular, searches for ‘planning a winter garden’ have risen by a staggering 2,186 percent this year alone. However, Andy McLaughlin, landscaping specialist at RF Paving believes there’s no time like the […]
Tens of thousands march on NZ parliament in protest against Māori treaty bill | New Zealand
A protest march estimated to be one of the largest in New Zealand history arrived at parliament on Tuesday, flooding the grounds with song in a display of unity against a controversial bill seeking to reinterpret the country’s founding treaty between Māori and the crown. Police said around 42,000 people took part in the march, […]
Too many girls in Canada are missing out on sports, research finds
New research suggests girls are falling behind boys when it comes to participating in sports in Canada, prompting calls to close the gap and keep girls active. According to the Rally Report 2024: A Call to Reimagine Sport So All Girls Can Play, released on Monday, 63 per cent of girls surveyed from ages six to 18 report taking part […]