Newspaper headlines: 'Milkshake tax looms' and 'No beer in Benidorm'
, externalThe i Paper says, external Spain and Portugal were "thrown into chaos". The Financial Times, external talks of people flowing on to the streets when metro stations were taken offline. A different focus is taken by the Sun,, external which focuses on the impact on British tourists with its headline, "no beer in Benidorm". The Daily Telegraph reports, external on the proposed new law blocking sex offenders from gaining asylum in the UK. And the Daily Express leads, external with a quote from the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, who has criticised the government's inheritance tax on farmers.
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April 29, 2025 19:26 UTC
Seven of the UK’s most idyllic boating holidays
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April 29, 2025 17:36 UTC
Family of Powys man missing over two months are 'devastated'
Ashley Wilbraham, 38, from St Harmon was on holiday with his family in Borth when he went missing in February. Family members have told the County Times that Ashley rushed out of the caravan park he was staying in after thinking there was an emergency and headed to the beach between Borth and Ynslas on February 23. RECOMMENDED READING:The family have undertaken a frantic search for him and “travelled numerous times back to Borth, checking with drones and kayaks, searching everywhere”. The family said he “was in a vulnerable state that evening due to panic”. Ashley has been missing since late February (Image: Supplied)In a statement given by the family to the County Times they said: “Did anyone help him that evening or see him along the coast?
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April 29, 2025 16:22 UTC
Piyush Goyal explores avenues for greater collaboration with UK
After a meeting with UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to advance the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, Goyal held talks with Revolut Chair Martin Gilbert with a fintech focus and De Beers Group CEO Al Cook with a focus on "global trends in the gems and jewellery sector" on Monday. "Exchanged views on the immense opportunities in India's fintech ecosystem and the importance of partnerships with global players to drive innovation and growth," Goyal posted on social media after meeting Gilbert. "Interacted with members of the Indian business delegation over dinner. Discussed the robust growth of our industry and avenues for greater collaboration with the UK for mutual prosperity," said Goyal.On Tuesday, the minister will meet UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, among other senior officials.All eyes are on the FTA negotiations, which were re-launched in February following a pause for general elections last year.They are aimed at clinching a deal that is expected to significantly enhance the estimated GBP 41 billion a year India-UK trade partnership. "This government is committed to doing the right deal with India, which will improve access for UK businesses, cut tariffs, and make trade cheaper and easier," a UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) spokesperson said.
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April 29, 2025 15:54 UTC
How the UK should respond to a troubled world economy
Global trade imbalances have persisted for some time. Before the 2008 global financial crisis they were such a problem that in June 2006 the International Monetary Fund hosted the first “multilateral consultation on global imbalances”. The aim was an orderly unwinding of imbalances in a manner supportive of global growth. Large deficit countries such as the US and UK were encouraged to save more. Such adjustments to currencies, spending and savings are still valid ways to address imbalances but there is little justification for the approach taken by the US on tariffs.
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April 29, 2025 12:33 UTC
UK tourist speechless after he visits Indian city: 'Looks like Singapore'
Internet reactsWhen most tourists visit India, they often arrive with certain preconceived notions—one of the most common being the country’s struggle with cleanliness. However, for UK-based tourist and travel vlogger Daniel Pinto , a visit to one Indian city completely changed that perception.While traveling through India, Pinto landed in Indore Madhya Pradesh , without any prior knowledge of its reputation. Indore, often dubbed the ' Singapore of India ', has earned the title of the country’s cleanest city—an achievement it has held for seven consecutive years. Many expressed surprise, noting they hadn’t expected to see such cleanliness in an Indian city. The response overall reflected a sense of civic pride and growing awareness about urban cleanliness
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April 29, 2025 12:22 UTC
‘Revolutionary’ fridge-free vaccines to be trialled in UK
British scientists have launched the world’s first trial of a vaccine that does not need to be kept in the fridge, using revolutionary technology that is set to be a “global lifesaver”. At present vaccines need to be refrigerated or frozen, and this “cold chain” is a huge barrier to getting people vaccinated in developing countries — meaning that about half of all vaccines are thrown away each year. The UK biotech firm Stablepharma has developed new technology, backed by the government, which converts existing vaccines to fridge-free versions that are “thermostable” and can be stored for long periods at room temperature. One of their vaccines, the Stablepharma tetanus-diphtheria vaccine (SPVX02), is now being tested on humans in a clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton.
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April 29, 2025 10:48 UTC
UK’s biggest drug company AstraZeneca stands by full-year forecasts
Full-year forecasts and an ambitious target to almost double group revenues by 2030 remain intact at AstraZeneca despite “mixed” first-quarter results and the prospect of import tariffs in the United States, its largest market. Total revenue rose 10 per cent to $13.6 billion in the first three months of the year, propelled by double-digit growth in cancer medicines and biopharmaceuticals and growth across all its major geographic regions. However, it was behind the consensus forecast of analysts for $13.8 billion and weighed on AstraZeneca’s share price, which traded down more than 5 per cent before recovering to close up 92p, or 0.9 per cent, on the day at £106.18 on the London Stock Exchange. Sir Pascal Soriot, AstraZeneca’s long-serving chief executive, said the record revenues
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April 29, 2025 09:01 UTC
UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm more time to make bid for Alphawave
British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group on Tuesday said the UK takeover panel has extended the deadline for a takeover offer by US chipmaker Qualcomm to May 12.Alphawave said it is in discussions with Qualcomm and, accordingly, agreed to extend the previous deadline of April 29 for the U.S. chipmaker to make a formal bid, as required by UK regulations.The British company has been garnering takeover interest from the likes of Qualcomm and Arm for a crucial technology, known as "serdes", used for building AI processors Earlier this month, Alphawave had abstained from providing a financial forecast due to uncertainty stemming from the "rapidly developing nature" of US tariffs.
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April 29, 2025 07:04 UTC
Can Reform U.K. Be More Than a Vessel for Rage? - The New York Times
Last year the Labour Party won the general election in a landslide that was a mile wide but only an inch deep. That vote, which gave Labour a commanding majority on a vote share of 34 percent, reduced the Conservative Party to a rump of just 121 seats and, for the first time ever, elected five lawmakers from the far-right anti-immigration Reform U.K. party. Local elections on Thursday are an opportunity for voters to register their discontent, and Reform U.K., which is standing candidates in almost every contest, is polling ahead of both Labour and the Conservatives. A few weeks ago I took a train from Cornwall, where I live, to the Midlands, to attend the launch of the Reform U.K. local election campaign in Birmingham, Britain’s second-largest city. “Rats ‘bigger than cats’ are roaming Britain’s second-biggest city,” CNN reported.
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April 29, 2025 05:02 UTC
Leominster man, 23, arrested for Powys shed break ins
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that a 23-year-old man was arrested after a number of sheds were broken into over the Easter weekend. Dyfed-Powys Police said the man was apprehended after quick work by their Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team and Response Team. RECOMMENDED READING:The man, who is from the Leominster area, was arrested for burglary and has since been released on bail. “Officers from our Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team and Response Team acted quickly and were able to identify a suspect. “One man, aged 23, from the Leominster, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage.
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April 29, 2025 04:52 UTC
Powys woman to represent UK at Europe's largest skills competition
Gabrielle Wilson, from Rhayader, will compete in the cooking category at EuroSkills Herning 2025 in Denmark, taking place from September 9 to 13. The team has been selected and trained in skills excellence by WorldSkills UK, in partnership with Pearson, the world’s lifelong learning company. WorldSkills UK uses its participation in the EuroSkills competition to promote skills excellence across the UK and embed world-class training standards. "I wish Team UK the best of luck as they prepare to compete in Denmark in September." The experience will also serve as a stepping stone for the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in 2026.
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April 29, 2025 04:23 UTC
UK ‘strikingly’ well placed to survive tariff chaos, says investor
One of the City’s top investors in UK stocks has bought shares in kitchen, sofa and bicycle retailers, defying the conventional wisdom that British households are too stretched to splash out on bigger-ticket items. Alex Wright, who manages £4.3 billion of UK-focused funds for Fidelity International in London, said the “unloved” UK was one of the most insulated economies from the tariffs chaos and was therefore “strikingly” well placed. Many economists say the barrage of tax increases and higher bills imposed this month by councils, energy suppliers, water companies, broadband suppliers and mobile phone networks will crimp spending on higher-value non-essential items, but Wright is more optimistic. “We recently increased exposure to retailers specialising in big-ticket items such as kitchens and sofas, where sales are
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April 29, 2025 03:17 UTC
India men’s Under-19 team to tour England
Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav SuryavanshiMumbai:Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Poll Which team are you more excited to watch this summer in England? Indian Women's Team India Under-19 Men's TeamEverything is special about Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Vikram RathourNot just the India men’s senior team, the India Under-19 men’s team too will be in England this summer, for a full-fledged tour which will include five One-dayers and two 'Tests' against the hosts, TOI has learnt.The tour may offer the likes of 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre (Mumbai & Chennai Super Kings ) and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Bihar & Rajasthan Royals ), currently playing in the IPL, and several other youngsters, an opportunity to showcase their talent.Confirming the development, a source in the BCCI told TOI, “The India Under-19 boys will tour England this summer. The team will reach the UK on June 21.” Incidentally, the Indian women’s team (three WODIs and five WT20Is) and the Indian mixed disability teams will be touring England (for a seven-match T20I series) this summer.The tour will help India’s U-19 team prepare for the U-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe & Namibia in Jan next year. The India U-19 team was last in action in Dec last year in the Asia Cup in UAE, when it lost in the final to Bangladesh.The schedule:1st ODI: June 27, Hove; 2nd ODI: June 30, Northampton; 3rd ODI: July 2, Northampton; 4th ODI: July 5, Worcester; 5th ODI: July 7, Worcester Tests: 1st Test: 12-15 July; 2nd Test: July 20-23, Chelmsford.
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April 29, 2025 03:14 UTC
Why are Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez all fighting in Times Square on the same night?
Read our Privacy noticeTeofimo Lopez will join fellow American stars Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney in boxing at a unique event in Times Square on Friday. Alongside that title fight between Lopez and his unbeaten compatriot, Garcia and Haney’s bouts will set up a rematch between the pair – if they both win. Last April, Garcia dropped Haney three times en route to a surprising decision win, but the result was later overturned upon the revelation that “King Ryan” had failed a drug test. Garcia, who was also ineligible to take Haney’s WBC super-lightweight belt after missing weight, has been serving a one-year ban since. open image in gallery Ryan Garcia dropped Devin Haney three times en route to victory – only for that win to be overturned ( Getty Images )open image in gallery Teofimo Lopez celebrates dethroning Josh Taylor in 2023 ( AP )With Garcia’s win overturned, Haney remained unbeaten.
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April 29, 2025 01:27 UTC