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Dundee's US Game Plan: A Decade On

A decade after Dundee's controversial plan to host a league game in the USA, European football is now actively pursuing overseas matches. Explore the past, present, and future of taking domestic games abroad.

Retailers Urge Faster End to Import Tax Break

British retailers demand immediate end to £150 import tax break, calling current system unfair to UK businesses. Government urged to act before April 2026 deadline.

Serial Rapist Denied Parole After 30 Years

Kevin Lakeman, a serial rapist with up to 90 alleged victims, will remain in a closed prison after the Parole Board ruled he still poses a serious risk to women. Read the full story.

First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai

Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.

Met Police officer admits 49 sex offences including 24 rapes

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has pleaded guilty to 49 serious offences including 24 counts of rape, exposing devastating failures in police vetting and raising urgent questions about institutional culture.

Foreign ownership of UK firms surges 60%

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in foreign takeovers of British businesses, with nearly 9,000 UK companies now under overseas control as global investors capitalise on post-Brexit opportunities.

Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care

British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.

Tourist numbers plunge as tax-free shopping scrapped

Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's tourism industry is suffering a £1.5bn blow as overseas visitors abandon UK shopping trips following the abolition of tax-free shopping. Industry leaders issue urgent Budget plea to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

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