Vaibhav SuryavanshiMajor Update on Rishabh Pant's Injury | All Set for 4th Test? Opening the innings with skipper Ayush Mhatre, Suryavanshi smashed 20 off just 14 balls, including one boundary and two towering sixes. Resuming on his overnight score of 66, Singh went on to score a fluent 117 off 155 balls, laced with 14 fours and three sixes. He was the last wicket to fall, caught by Rahul Kumar off Vihaan Malhotra.Singh’s innings was instrumental in pushing England past 300. Only 28.3 overs were possible on Day 2 due to overnight and morning rain, followed by multiple interruptions throughout the day.

With pets more likely to go missing or be reported stolen during the summer, new research by pet insurance provider Insure Your Paws, has revealed that pet owners are now taking matters into their own hands to keep them safe. Specialist research by the insurer found that almost a quarter (24%) of UK dog owners and one in five (19%) cat owners now use tags or trackers to help locate their furry friends if they go missing. When a pet goes missing, it’s wise to check any outbuildings and sheds thoroughly, while also checking in with neighbours first. All cat owners in England must have ensured that their cat was microchipped from June 2024. Andrew Simpson, head of pet at Insure Your Paws, said: “Losing a beloved pet is incredibly distressing, and it’s important to act quickly.

Skills thresholds are risingSalary thresholds are increasing tooWhat employers should do nowMore changes are comingThe UK government has published a sweeping Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, due to take effect from 22 July 2025, marking the first wave of reforms from the government’s landmark immigration white paper. Build an immigration system that supports economic growth while drastically reducing net migration and UK businesses' reliance on overseas labour.While the broader white paper outlines systemic changes, the rules rolling out primarily target the Skilled Worker route, which is the pathway for migrant professionals. For employers and licensed sponsors, these changes will likely have a significant impact on hiring strategies, visa processing, and long-term workforce planning.So what exactly is changing? And what can employers do to prepare?Read more: Visa-free isn’t always free: Countries that still charge entry fees and travel taxesFrom 22 July, the minimum skills threshold for Skilled Worker roles will increase substantially. The cost of inaction could mean losing access to key talent, or worse, falling foul of new immigration regulations.

The UK’s economic development bank recorded a pre-tax profit of £144 million in the year to March, swinging a £122 million loss a year earlier. In its latest set of annual accounts, the British Business Bank said its investments and funding activities are expected to have created around 38,000 additional jobs. It said this included £1.2 billion worth of its public funding, £2.6 billion of guaranteed lending and a further £3 billion of private capital. The return to profitability and increased funding agreements come amid efforts from the Government to accelerate economic growth across the UK. Louis Taylor, chief executive of the British Business Bank, said: “In a busy and productive 2024/25, the British Business Bank amplified its role, delivering significant impact in driving economic growth and innovation and playing its part in the economic transformation of the UK’s Nations and regions.

The ban means that membership of, or support for, the direct action group is now a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Previously, Ben Watson KC, for the Home Office, said Palestine Action could challenge the Home Secretary’s decision at the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (POAC), a specialist tribunal, rather than at the High Court. Sir James Eadie KC, representing the department on Monday, said that an “exceptional case” would be needed for it to go to the High Court, rather than the POAC. “That is an absurd position.”In written submissions, Sir James said that by causing serious damage to property, Palestine Action was “squarely” within part of the terrorism laws used in proscription. The hearing before Mr Justice Chamberlain concluded on Monday, with the judge saying he would give his decision on July 30.

Britain and ChatGPT maker OpenAI have signed a new strategic partnership to deepen collaboration on AI security research and explore investing in British AI infrastructure, such as data centres, the government said on Monday. "AI will be fundamental in driving the change we need to see across the country - whether that's in fixing the NHS (National Health Service), breaking down barriers to opportunity or driving economic growth," Peter Kyle, secretary of state for technology, said in a statement. "This can't be achieved without companies like OpenAI, who are driving this revolution forward internationally. This partnership will see more of their work taking place in the UK. "The government has set out plans to invest 1 billion pounds in computing infrastructure for AI development, hoping to increase public compute capacity 20 fold over the next five years.The United States, China and India are emerging as front runners in the race to develop AI, putting pressure on Europe to catch up.The partnership with OpenAI, whose tie-up with Microsoft once drew the scrutiny of Britain's competition regulator, will see the company possibly increase the size of its London office, and explore where it can deploy AI in areas such as justice, defence, security and education technology.In the same statement, OpenAI head Sam Altman praised the government for being the first to recognise the technology's potential through its " AI Opportunities Action Plan " - an initiative by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to turn the UK into an artificial intelligence superpower.The Labour government, which has struggled to increase economic growth meaningfully in its first year in power and has since fallen behind in polls, has said that the technology could increase productivity by 1.5% a year, worth an extra 47 billion pounds ($63.37 billion) annually over a decade.

The European governments hoped that the threat of renewing the sanctions, which were lifted 10 years ago, would bring Iran to the negotiating table. foreign policy chief. Mr. Araghchi added that the Europeans did not have any “moral and legal ground” to reapply the U.N. sanctions. If the sanctions were reinstated, Mr. Memarian said, Tehran would face severe economic pressure and an increasingly precarious security situation. The foreign ministries of the three European governments did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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NewsTino Livramento new Newcastle United contract to end Manchester City interest – The TimesTino Livramento is now set to become one of Newcastle United’s top earners. The report says that interest is said to be genuine from Pep Guardiola, with Manchester City willing to pay £65m to try and take Tino Livramento away from Newcastle United. Signed as a 20 year old on a five year contract back in 2023, the England international is currently contracted until end of June 2028. Tino Livramento has excelled in these last two years, becoming first choice right-back and then proving exceptional at left-back as well in the final three months of the 2024/25 season. The Times state that the new contract offer could take Tino Livramento up to the end of June 2031, a new six year deal.

Read our Privacy noticeSouth Korean investigators have reportedly attributed the deadly Jeju Air crash to pilot error, according to a yet-to-be-released interim report. South Korean officials then abruptly cancelled a planned press briefing on the Jeju Air crash investigation after the victims’ families disrupted the event, calling the interim report inadequate. Moment Jeju Air plane skids along South Korea runway before crashOnly two flight attendants at the rear of the aircraft survived. Earlier, aviation experts had questioned whether a bird strike alone could have caused the failure of the aircraft’s landing gear. According to the interim findings, the pilots also reportedly deviated from standard protocol following the bird strike during approach.

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Highlight the phrase and press Ctrl+Enter Highlight the phrase and press Like 0 Dislike 0News » Sport » Can Man City get Livramento? Newcastle does not want to sell him... The transfer season in the English Premier League has once again entered a heated phase: serious negotiations have begun around 22-year-old defender Valentino Livramento, reports thetimes.co.uk. At the same time, Livramento himself is satisfied with his status in the club and is striving to further strengthen his place in the main squad in the coming years.According to experts, this transfer intrigue around the young defender may further intensify the competition between Newcastle and City. Clubs are putting all their efforts into keeping their talents not only through transfers but also with historic contracts.

The freeze occurred in the days after a separate organisation, the direct action group Palestine Action, was banned as a ‘terrorist’ organisation by the Labour Government. On 10th July 2025, treasurer John Nicholson discovered their internet banking access had been completely blocked. Unlike bank account closures which require two months’ notice to customers, GM Friends of Palestine says the freeze gives them no access to funds and no way to make representations. Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine has been using donations to support Palestinian NGOs, including the Middle East Children’s Alliance, Palestinian doctors, and the Palestinian Amputee Football Association which provides sports facilities to disabled Palestinians. Over the past 18 months, GM Friends of Palestine says it has distributed approximately £30,000 worth of aid to Palestinian groups in Gaza and the West Bank.

AdvertisementThe All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which hosts Wimbledon, bought the Wimbledon Park golf course land from Merton council for £5.2million ($6.6million) in 1993. The AELTC then purchased the Wimbledon Park golf club, whose lease was to expire in 2041, for £65m in 2018. In December 2024, three months after the GLA’s granting of planning permission at a hearing at City Hall, campaign group Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) instructed lawyers to challenge the decision. The AELTC simultaneously announced its intention to take its own plans to the court system, in a bid to head off any challenge. “We now turn our attention to separate legal proceedings to give everyone reassurance that there is not, nor has there ever been, a statutory trust over the former golf course land.

A RARE 50p coin has sold online for a huge £165 - more than 300 times its face value. The Blue Peter Olympic 50p piece sold on eBay after sparking a fierce bidding war, with 24 bids placed. Rare coins can sell for thousands of pounds if the right buyer comes along - but what makes a coin rare? For example, one error coin dubbed the "lines over face" 50p, has been known to sell for £1,500 in the past. How to sell a rare coinThere are three main ways you can sell rare coins - on eBay, Facebook, or at auction.