The Home Office has announced that pubs will be allowed to stay open until 01:00 BST if England or Wales make it to the final stages of the Uefa Women’s European Championships. The usual closing time of 23:00 will be extended in the event of either home nation reaching the semi-finals or final of the… Continue reading Women's Euros 2025: Pubs to stay open late if England or Wales reach semi-final
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Do Afrikaners want to leave South Africa for the US?
In South Africa, the debate over US President Donald Trump’s offer to grant refugee status to white Afrikaners has stirred up strong emotions. While some have embraced the offer and left the country, others, like Ulrich Janse van Vuuren, are determined to stay and contribute to their homeland. Janse van Vuuren, a 38-year-old white South… Continue reading Do Afrikaners want to leave South Africa for the US?
Tariffs: Jaguar Land Rover says it has no plans to build cars in the US
Jaguar Land Rover, a car manufacturer based in the UK, has made it clear that they have no intentions of manufacturing vehicles in the United States. This decision comes as a response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have had a significant impact on the automotive industry. The company’s spokesperson confirmed this stance following comments… Continue reading Tariffs: Jaguar Land Rover says it has no plans to build cars in the US
Overhaul benefit system to protect vulnerable claimants, urge MPs
A shift in legislation is urgently required to prevent harm to benefit claimants, according to members of parliament. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under scrutiny following the deaths of individuals like Errol Graham, Philippa Day, and Kevin Gale due to errors in benefit management. The committee of MPs is advocating for… Continue reading Overhaul benefit system to protect vulnerable claimants, urge MPs
Eurovision: Meet the 'invisible' backstage team who make the song contest tick
The window of time allotted for the stage crew to prepare for the next act at Eurovision is incredibly tight – just 35 seconds. The crew has to efficiently transition performers on and off the stage, ensure all technical aspects are in place, and secure props. While the audience is engaged in introductory videos, a… Continue reading Eurovision: Meet the 'invisible' backstage team who make the song contest tick
Belfast: Man charged with murder of Daniel McClean
Charged with the murder of Daniel McClean is a 50-year-old man, who allegedly shot Mr. McClean multiple times on February 2, 2021, while he was sitting in a car in the driveway of a property located on Cliftonville Road in north Belfast. The victim, who was also in his 50s, had previously been identified as… Continue reading Belfast: Man charged with murder of Daniel McClean
WRU community programme cut leaves children 'let down'
Joshua Phillips, a semi-professional rugby player who also works as a hub officer, expressed deep sadness and dismay upon learning that his role would be coming to an end. The Welsh Rugby Union recently announced that funding for its community hub program, which has benefited around 30,000 children since 2014, would be discontinued in an… Continue reading WRU community programme cut leaves children 'let down'
Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form delivery giant
Ben King, a Business reporter for BBC News, reported that Evri is set to merge with DHL’s UK parcel delivery business, creating a new courier firm that will handle over a billion parcels and letters annually. While DHL specializes in faster and more secure deliveries of high-value items like computers and phones, Evri deals with… Continue reading Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form delivery giant
Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend
Lucy Hooker and Imran Rahman-Jones, reporters covering business and technology, revealed that Co-op is anticipating a return to normal stock levels on shelves this weekend. This positive development comes after the company made the decision to reactivate its online ordering system for suppliers following a cyber-attack that resulted in payment issues, widespread product shortages, and… Continue reading Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend
Huyton: Double stabbing suspect shot by armed police
In a startling incident in Merseyside, a man suspected of carrying out a double stabbing was shot by police in the Tobruk Road area of Huyton. The episode unfolded near the Bluebell Estate around 16:30 BST, prompting Merseyside Police to respond swiftly to reports of the gruesome attack on a man and a woman. Armed… Continue reading Huyton: Double stabbing suspect shot by armed police