Today the coalition government has announced that a select committee inquiry into banking competition will be led by the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. New Zealand First campaigned to take on foreign owned banks, and we committed to that in our coalition agreement by ensuring the inquiry has a broad

June 23, 2024 00:34 UTC

"I'm pleased to report that Rob Winnett has decided to stay with us," read a message to Telegraph employees from the newspaper's top editor, Chris Evans. "Will Lewis, CEO of the Post, confirmed the news in an email to employees. "It is with regret that I share with you that Robert Winnett has withdrawn from the position of editor at The Washington Post," Lewis wrote. Winnett's decision to stay in Britain is the latest in a series of convulsions at the Post. Many journalists at the paper have become skeptical that the pair could lead an institution like the Post.

June 22, 2024 23:16 UTC

A number of supporters were injured after a tifo, a large-scale choreographed display, collapsed during a practice match between FC Twente and Stevo, an amateur club, in Geesteren, Netherlands, on Saturday evening. The tifo, which showed former Twente players Epi Drost and Arnold Bruggink, fell from a crane, dropping metal pieces on top of fans below. Eight people were injured, four of whom were taken to hospital. FC Twente later confirmed on social media that ‘everyone is conscious and has received medical attention’. The match was cancelled.

June 22, 2024 22:34 UTC

Taylor Swift got the London-leg of her Eras tour off to a good start, with the UK's Prince William posting a backstage picture of them posted on social media Saturday. After celebrating his 42nd birthday at Swift's Wembley Stadium concert with his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, William posted their backstage selfie. London shows are off to a splendid start," she wrote on X, formerly Twitter. She is performing two more shows in London on Saturday and Sunday before returning to the British capital again in August. The London Mayor's office announced on Thursday that the eight Era's tour performances in London would general £300 million ($380m) for the city's economy.

June 22, 2024 22:07 UTC

Thousands of people marched through central London to urge political leaders to take more decisive action in tackling the UK’s wildlife crisis. For the first time, mainstream organisations including the National Trust and the RSPB stood beside hunt saboteurs and direct action activists in the Restore Nature Now march, as campaigners called on the next government to take 'bold' steps to tackle the biodiversity crisis

June 22, 2024 21:05 UTC





The two-part documentary, " Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun Bad Blood ," offers an in-depth exploration of the public and private battles that erupted after Braun acquired the rights to Swift’s first six albums in 2019.This move sparked a contentious dispute, as Swift was not given an opportunity to buy back her music, leading to widespread controversy, as per a report by Pinkvilla.. Here’s how you can watch this intriguing series.American viewers can stream "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" on Max. Discovery Plus offers subscriptions starting at £3.99 per month. "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" comprises two 60-minute episodes, each providing a unique perspective on the feud. "Last week, representatives from Hybe stated that while Braun is no longer managing Grande, she continues to work with him. "Ariana Grande and Hybe, led by CEO Scooter Braun, look forward to continuing their long-standing business partnership and pursuing creative opportunities with Weverse and REM Beauty," the statement read.

June 22, 2024 20:46 UTC

The second group game against Denmark was earmarked as a potential return date for the only natural left-back in Gareth Southgate's squad. Taking a risk on a player with that kind of fitness record is always a gamble and having so badly missed Shaw themselves last season, United will be watching his situation nervously. Gallagher will bring energy but England needs quality as well and more use could be made of 19-year-old Mainoo. His skills in possession in midfield and the way he could protect the ball stood out for United last term. On the evidence of his performance level this season, he wouldn't have been the man to make a difference.

June 22, 2024 19:42 UTC

Keir Starmer has said he is proud of Labour’s history on women’s rights after JK Rowling said she would struggle to support the party because of its stance on transgender rights. Starmer told reporters on Saturday he was 'really proud of the long history of the Labour party in making real progress on women’s rights and passing landmark legislation that has changed millions of lives’

June 22, 2024 17:17 UTC

Six “bold and playful” novels, including The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley and Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize, per theguardian.com. This prize, now in its third year, recognises outstanding debut fiction published in the UK, with the winner receiving a £5,000 award. Bea Carvalho, Waterstones’ head of books, praised the authors for their confident storytelling and unique perspectives, noting their ability to handle complex themes with sensitivity and flair. The prose is said to “sing from the very first line,” according to a bookseller at Waterstones Crewe. Last year’s prize went to Alice Winn’s In Memoriam, which became the bestselling debut of 2023.

June 22, 2024 11:38 UTC

Norris delivers best lap 'ever' after McLaren fireMcLaren went from evacuating its hospitality unit to celebrating pole position on Saturday courtesy on Lando Norris, who made it happen with what he described as the best lap of his life.

June 22, 2024 11:14 UTC

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. In his short time in Manchester, he has won two Premier League winners' medals, two Golden Boots, a host of individual awards, and the Champions League title in 2023. The Lazio goalkeeper has caught the eye of Premier League teams, with Leicester City also credited with an interest.

June 22, 2024 10:46 UTC

The Duke's concerns are amplified when staying with friends, as he believes the media constantly monitors his whereabouts.Earlier this year, Harry suffered a setback in his legal battle with the Home Office regarding his taxpayer-funded protection while in the UK. They contended that the failure to conduct a risk analysis and consider the consequences of a "successful attack" on him rendered the approach "unlawful and unfair. He emphasized that the UK is his home and central to his children's heritage, a place where he wants them to feel at home. However, he stated that this is impossible if their safety cannot be ensured while on UK soil. Harry also mentioned his reluctance to unnecessarily put himself in harm's way, given his life experiences.

June 22, 2024 09:54 UTC

At the invitation of Uzbek authorities, UK Ambassador Timothy Smart, EU Ambassador Charlotte Adriaen and US Deputy Chief of Mission Paul Poletes visited a prison colony in the Chirchik district close to Tashkent, on 20 June. The visit marks a milestone in engagement between Uzbekistan and the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and the diplomats acknowledged both the openness of the prison staff and improvements made in recent years. Charlotte Adriaen thanked both the Uzbek government and the administration of prison #13 for enabling the visit and said: “Transparency in the penitentiary system is key to Uzbekistan’s path towards the ratification of OPCAT. In the UK we have had many issues with our prisons and through open discussion and independent scrutiny, have been able to improve conditions. I am most grateful to the Uzbek government and authorities of prison #13 for such access.

June 22, 2024 08:37 UTC

FAQs:(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelHave you even been worried about hair loss? Hair loss has emerged as a concern for many, especially the youth. The British team has discovered that stress is a key factor that leads to hair loss. Many others opt for the laser treatments or hair transplants.Roughly, 85% of the men suffer from the issue of hair loss before the reach their middle age. The most common cause of hair loss in the UK has been found to be androgenic alopecia

June 22, 2024 08:23 UTC

Both the Labour party and the Lib Dems have stepped up their attacks on what they have framed as the Conservative sewage scandal. Labour shadow environment secretary Steve Reed said:It is sickening that the Conservative sewage scandal has put over ten thousand people in hospital. The next Labour government will put the water companies under special measures and strengthen regulation to force them to clean up their act. Lib Dem leader, Ed Davey, said:Water firms are destroying our precious rivers and chalk streams all whilst making massive profits. We need urgent action to save our precious chalk streams from this environmental disaster.

June 22, 2024 08:00 UTC