Major UK construction firm Mackoy Limited enters administration
Mackoy Limited, a major groundworks contractor in the South East, has entered administration. The Hampshire-based firm cited interest rate rises and increased costs as key factors.
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Man Utd Transfer: Onana Agreement Confirmed by Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan claims the club has reached an agreement with Andre Onana on personal terms amid his uncertain future at Manchester United.
Tenby Hotel Owners Propose Switch to Holiday Lets
Owners of The Hildebrand Hotel in Tenby seek planning approval to convert from a traditional hotel to short-term holiday lets, citing operational challenges and changing visitor preferences.
270 New Homes Approved on Green Land in North Tyneside
North Tyneside Council approves 270-home development off Killingworth Lane, despite resident objections over green space loss, traffic, and infrastructure strain.
World Cup Costs: Scots Face Hefty Prices in Boston and Miami
Scotland fans heading to the 2026 World Cup face steep costs in Boston and Miami, with transport, food, and drink prices adding to already expensive tickets.
Home Bargains £15 Storage Unit Assembles in Minutes
Home Bargains sells a tool-free four-drawer storage unit for £29.99 that assembles in under five minutes, cheaper than B&Q alternatives.
Pump-Action Soap Dispensers: A Disgrace That Must End
Adrian Chiles rants against unreliable pump-action soap dispensers, calling for a return to simple squeezy bottles or solid bars of soap to end the frustration.
Multiplying Fun: Number Base Quirks and Letters
Readers discuss quirky results in different number bases, Anthony Head's iconic role, bus jokes, and the Marmite vs Vegemite debate, with a Swiss twist.
Poorest Areas Face Deepest Green Space Cuts, Research Shows
New research reveals stark inequalities in access to nature, with poorest areas losing green space while wealthiest gain. Prof Kathy Willis calls for enforceable planning laws.
Profit over children: outrage at unregulated care homes
Readers respond to George Monbiot's exposé on companies profiting from unregulated children's homes, condemning the prioritisation of profit over vulnerable children's welfare.
Pay What You Wish: Restaurant Lets Customers Eat for Free
Post Modern Times cafe in Minneapolis switched to a pay-what-you-wish model, and half of customers pay nothing. Yet it still turns a profit, thanks to donations and volunteer staff.
Meta whistleblower book sales surge 300% after Hay festival
Sales of Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir 'Careless People' jumped over 300% after she was silenced at Hay festival due to Meta legal threats, topping UK charts.
Inside the 12 June Guardian Weekly: World Cup Behemoth
The 12 June Guardian Weekly explores the $80bn World Cup, the murder of Henry Nowak, autonomous AI drones, the final Beatles tour, and Rupert Everett's redemption.
UK Minister Defends Student Loan Changes Amid Criticism
UK minister Lucy Rigby defends student loan changes, arguing heavily subsidised system gives government right to alter terms. Critics say changes are unfair.
Frasers Launches €1.98bn Takeover Bid for Hugo Boss
Frasers Group, led by Mike Ashley, has made a €1.98bn offer to take full control of German luxury brand Hugo Boss, in which it already owns a 26% stake.
F1 leaders agree engine changes for 2027-2028
Formula One leaders have agreed on engine changes for 2027 and 2028 to address driver dissatisfaction, particularly from Max Verstappen, who threatened to leave the sport over current regulations.
City's £122m Anderson Bid Rejected by Forest
Manchester City's second bid of £122m for Elliot Anderson has been rejected by Nottingham Forest, who demand a British record £125m for the England midfielder.
Mahomes signs restructured $504.75m Chiefs deal
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a restructured contract adding two years, pushing total value past $500 million, with potential to exceed $520 million through incentives.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Land Swap Giving SpaceX Texas Refuge
Environmental groups sue to stop Trump administration from giving SpaceX over 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge, citing ecological risks to the Gulf coast region.
Kushner's Albania Resort Deal Sparks Protests
Jared Kushner's $1.6bn luxury resort project on Albania's Sazan Island faces protests over environmental and corruption concerns, highlighting his real estate tactics.
Haiti World Cup Jerseys Changed After Fifa Blocks Revolution Symbols
Fifa deemed political elements in Haiti's World Cup jerseys, referencing the Haitian revolution, as too political, forcing a last-minute redesign ahead of qualifiers against Scotland.
Wilson's Book Supports Tax Changes He Now Opposes
Tim Wilson opposes Labor's capital gains and negative gearing reforms, but his 2020 book argues for even more radical tax overhaul, including higher GST and taxing capital gains like labour income.
Inside HyperVerse: Crypto Scheme Cost Investors Millions
Guardian Australia investigates HyperVerse, a crypto scheme that cost investors millions. Victims include a UK man who lost £1m from his home sale and an Australian who lost friendships.
From Oxford to Zero Jobs: UK Youth Unemployment Crisis
About 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education or training. Young people share their struggles with long-term unemployment, rising costs, and AI job displacement.
Unlikely football pitches across Mexico before 2026 World Cup
From volcano craters to rooftop Costco parking lots, amateur football thrives in Mexico's most unexpected spaces, captured in a three-month photo series by Reuters.
Ryanair Investigated Over Child Seating Fees
The UK's competition watchdog is probing Ryanair's mandatory fee for parents to sit with their children, questioning if it's an unfair contract term under consumer law.
Best Robot Vacuums 2026: Expert Tested and Reviewed
We tested 11 robot vacuums to find the best for UK homes. From budget picks to premium models with mopping, find your perfect hands-free cleaner.
Jingye Seeks Over £1bn from UK Over British Steel Nationalisation
Jingye Steel has initiated formal proceedings under the UK-China investment treaty to seek compensation for the nationalisation of British Steel, potentially straining bilateral relations.
Former FBI Agents Form Support Network Amid Overhaul
Former FBI agents and intelligence officers have formed a support network to address mental health and legal needs, as they decry the 'unprecedented assault' on the bureau under President Trump and Director Kash Patel.
World Cup Spirit Fades as Corporate Greed Takes Over
Adrian Chiles argues that big money and sponsors are ruining the World Cup, leaving real fans without tickets and forcing them to watch from afar.
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