We need to make UK money work, say Britain’s bosses
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June 19, 2025 22:29 UTC
Man City slapped with huge fine as they accept breaching Premier League rule NINE times
MANCHESTER CITY have been fined around £800,000 after accepting nine breaches of a Premier League rule. "The breaches occurred in nine Premier League matches during the 2024/25 season. "It also ensures the broadcast of every Premier League match is kept to schedule." The Premier League went on to confirm that City had "apologised for the breaches". Club chiefs have also reminded players and staff of their responsibility to adhere to Rule L.33.
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June 19, 2025 21:44 UTC
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June 19, 2025 21:43 UTC
Major sporting events and grassroots sport to receive £900 million funding
At least £400 million will also be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities nationwide after the funding was outlined in last week’s Spending Review, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said. But the Government is yet to commit to the bid, but has not ruled it our either, with a spokesperson saying it was working with UK Sport to secure a series of major sporting events up until 2035. “This major backing for world-class events will drive economic growth across the country, delivering on our plan for change. Nick Webborn, chairman of UK Sport, praised the new funding as having “huge potential to drive economic growth, bring people together and inspire the next generation”. “At the same time, Labour have scrapped the Opening Schools Facilities fund and the National Citizen Service – depriving young people of sporting opportunities.
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June 19, 2025 21:39 UTC
The Tories’ £22bn black hole? Now it’s 30 times wider
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June 19, 2025 21:05 UTC
Business live: Thursday June 19 — as it happened
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June 19, 2025 20:36 UTC
The best time to eat breakfast for longevity, according to experts
Specifically, the best time to eat breakfast – if you’re eating it at all. But is there, from a health perspective, a best time to eat breakfast? Should we be eating breakfast at all? Then there’s the more fundamental question: do you need breakfast at all? A late-morning, protein- and fibre-packed breakfast is generally a good idea, but it might just be too logistically inconvenient.
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June 19, 2025 19:22 UTC
India-UK social security pact was non-negotiable in free trade deal: Piyush Goyal
Live Events(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelNew Delhi: The India-UK social security agreement was made a non-negotiable part of the free trade agreement (FTA) discussions two years ago, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Termed the Double Contribution Convention Agreement (DCCA), it was agreed to along with the FTA between the two countries in May. "It was on the table for the last three years to bring balance and equity and balance to the trade deal between the two economies," Goyal said at an event in London. The minister is on a two-day visit to London from Wednesday.The agreement exempts Indian professionals and their employers from paying social security contributions in the UK for short-term assignments of up to three years. It is reciprocal so UK nationals employed by those companies in India pay into our system (for one year). "Goyal said since temporary professionals stay less than the 10 year threshold to qualify for receiving benefits against their social security contributions in the UK, this money otherwise won't be paid back to them.
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June 19, 2025 19:10 UTC
China Is Hacking Russia to Steal War Secrets
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, groups linked to the Chinese government have repeatedly hacked Russian companies and government agencies in an apparent search for military secrets, according to cyberanalysts. And they have continued steadily, with Chinese groups worming into Russian systems even as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Xi Jinping of China publicly professed a momentous era of collaboration and friendship. The hacking campaign shows that, despite this partnership and years of promises not to hack each other, China sees Russia as a vulnerable target. China is far wealthier than Russia and has plenty of homegrown scientific and military expertise, but Chinese military experts often lament that Chinese troops lack battlefield experience. Experts say that China sees the war in Ukraine as a chance to collect information about modern warfare tactics, Western weaponry and what works against them.
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June 19, 2025 18:54 UTC
Times letters: Assisted dying and society’s moral compass
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June 19, 2025 18:43 UTC
Ahmedabad Air India Crash: British couple and children who lost their lives in air crash laid to rest in Malad
123Air India Crash: Family In Tears As Last Rites Of Co-Pilot Clive Kunder Held In MumbaiMumbai: Four British nationals who lost their lives in the Ahmedabad air crash were laid to rest in Malad on Wednesday. The two children were among the youngest victims of the tragedy.Raised in Iraniwadi, Goregaon, Javed studied hotel management in London and acquired British citizenship. Several others gathered in their balconies and windows.Yasmine Hassan, the sister of Mariam, arrived from London to bid farewell. "A neighbour said, "They came to India after so long to celebrate such a wonderful day and met such a horrible situation." Another said, "Only because they couldn't get a direct flight from Mumbai to London, they chose to go to Ahmedabad.
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June 19, 2025 18:42 UTC
BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Expand Sales in Europe Despite Tariffs
When the European Union last year imposed steep tariffs on electric cars made in China, it looked like a serious setback for BYD and other Chinese automakers. But the Chinese companies were not so easily discouraged. They pivoted to hybrids or gasoline-powered cars that were exempt from tariffs. And they concentrated on countries like Italy and Spain, where German and French carmakers are less entrenched than in Northern Europe. It was a potent demonstration of the flexibility and manufacturing prowess of BYD, Geely, Chery, SAIC and other Chinese manufacturers.
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June 19, 2025 17:17 UTC
UK regulator tells Universities: Defend free speech, even if it's uncomfortable
A nation at a crossroadsLegislation meets the lecture hallNo easy balanceBeyond toleranceBritish universities are facing a reckoning over the boundaries of speech and academic freedom. “This includes things that they may find uncomfortable or shocking,” said Arif Ahmed, director for freedom of speech at the Office for Students. “By being exposed to a diversity of academic thought, students will develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. ”The guidance, released Thursday, arrives at a time when concerns are mounting that the UK’s higher education system has leaned too far into ideological gatekeeping. Multiple groups, including gender-critical academics and pro-Israel organizations, have accused universities of suppressing lawful expression in deference to student protest.The backlash has grown particularly intense in recent years.
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June 19, 2025 15:26 UTC
Imperial retains second in the world position in major university ranking
Imperial College London has kept its position as the UK and Europe’s top university in the QS World University Rankings. Imperial’s President, Professor Hugh Brady, said: “This is a powerful endorsement of the talent, dedication and ambition that defines the Imperial community. Every day, our students, staff and partners come together to interrogate the forces shaping our world, confront society’s most urgent challenges, and shape a better future. Imperial College Union President, Camille Boutrolle, said: "It’s so exciting to see Imperial recognised on the global stage again. I know the Imperial community is beaming with pride, students, staff and alumni alike."
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June 19, 2025 15:12 UTC
Samsung to delete inactive accounts in July - who's affected
These people have been issued a warning as the mobile giant gets set to implement its inactive Samsung account policy. Samsung is set to delete all "inactive" accounts on July 31 - are you affected? (Image: AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) The policy will see any "inactive" accounts deleted late next month (July 2025). In the message, Samsung said: "Samsung is implementing an inactive Samsung account policy to protect the data of users who have not used their account for an extended period of time. "Inactive" Samsung accounts, that haven't been accessed in 24 months will be deleted on July 31, 2025.
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June 19, 2025 14:09 UTC