FTSE 100 CEO Pay Hits Record High, Now 120 Times Average Worker Salary
FTSE 100 CEO median pay hit £4.19m in 2023, 120 times average worker salary. Top earners include AstraZeneca's Soriot at £16.85m.
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Couple Guilty of Murdering Vulnerable Man Rubin Blount
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James were convicted of murdering 28-year-old Rubin Blount at their Tamworth home, where he suffered repeated beatings and neglect.
British Airways Fares to Rise as IAG Faces €2bn Fuel Cost Hit from Iran War
BA parent IAG warns of lower profit due to €2bn fuel cost rise from Iran war, plans fare increases to recover 60% of the hit.
Rose Lane demolition approved for new development
Plans to demolish 70-72 Rose Lane in Mossley Hill have been approved, replacing a 1927 building with a commercial unit and nine apartments, drawing mixed resident reactions.
MPs Demand Suspension of Drax's £2m-a-Day Subsidies Over Green Claims
MPs urge Ed Miliband to suspend Drax's £2m daily subsidies after court documents question wood pellet sourcing sustainability.
UK holidaymakers rush to book Italian beaches with caps
Italy's famous beaches like La Pelosa and Rabbit Beach require advance bookings, with some fully booked until September. Daily caps and fees apply to protect fragile coastlines.
Co-op and Aldi Champagnes Beat Veuve Clicquot in Which? Taste Test
Co-op and Aldi champagnes outshine Veuve Clicquot in Which? blind taste test, with top scores at half the price.
Hotel Shortages Hit British Tourists as Spanish Resorts Reach Capacity
Record British tourist numbers cause hotel shortages in Spain; terror attacks shift holidays from Turkey and Egypt; all-inclusive deals rise; over-tourism concerns.
Amazon Prime India Apologises for Mocking Woman’s Engagement Ring
Amazon Prime India apologises after mocking a woman’s engagement ring with a TV meme, sparking backlash and demands for compensation.
EuroMillions Winner's First Purchase After £1M Win
A heating engineer from Manchester won £1M in EuroMillions. He bought a new car, plans a home refurbishment and a holiday.
Subtle Work Habits That Can Damage Your Reputation
Learn about subtle work habits like gossiping and backstabbing that can damage your reputation, plus advice from LinkedIn influencers on how to avoid them.
Woman locked out of Glasgow hotel, belongings removed
A woman returning from a Barry Manilow concert found her Premier Inn room locked and her belongings removed to accommodate another guest. The hotel apologised and offered a refund.
Hot pan ruins bacon and steak, use cold pan trick
Niall McCusker from Campbells Meat explains why starting with a cold pan improves texture and flavour of fatty meats like bacon and steak.
Cecilia Giménez, ‘Monkey Christ’ restorer, dies at 94
Cecilia Giménez, who became infamous for her botched 'Monkey Christ' restoration of a 19th-century mural in Spain, has died aged 94.
Burj Al Arab in Dubai to close for 18-month renovation
Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel will close from May until 2027 for a restoration programme, including suite redesigns and spa upgrade.
Hire ebikes accumulate at London boundary amid licensing turf war
Electric Lime bikes pile up at Chiswick Bridge as rival councils license different hire firms, causing confusion for riders and frustration for residents.
British Girl, 11, Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Fuerteventura Hotel Pool
Francesca Mae Blease, 11, from Crewe, died after being found unresponsive in a hotel pool in Fuerteventura on August 7. Life support was switched off the next day.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 300 UK jobs in EV restructure
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting up to 300 salaried and management roles as part of a redeployment and displacement programme linked to its shift to electric vehicles.
Four migrants die after busiest day of Channel crossings
Four migrants died after the busiest day of Channel crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in the UK on Wednesday.
Tunnel charges to rise from Monday
Cars and vans face 5% peak charge increase from September 21, with off-peak rises too. TfL says inflation-linked rise needed to manage traffic.
UK tourists may need to book Italian beaches weeks ahead
UK tourists warned they may need to book weeks in advance for 18 popular Italian beaches or risk being turned away. La Pelosa, Cala Goloritzé, and Rabbit Beach capped and fully booked.
Cable Theft Disrupts New Year's Eve Train Services in South Yorkshire
Cable theft in Conisbrough causes New Year's Eve delays on Sheffield-Doncaster rail services, with up to 30-minute hold-ups. Network Rail reports rising thefts.
Fairytale treehouse in Fife available to rent August
A 'real fairytale treehouse' in Fife, Scotland, is available to rent this August. The one-bedroom holiday home has a 4.95 rating and is set within private woodland near Fernie Castle.
Home Bargains £8 rug rivals £30 Next version
Home Bargains sells Loft Range Faux Rabbit Fur Rug for £7.99, similar to Next's £28 Plush Faux Fur Rug, offering a budget-friendly alternative.
Spain Implements Stricter Tourist Rules Ahead of 2025
Spain introduces stricter tourist rules for 2025, including EES border checks, higher tourist taxes in Balearics and Catalonia, and limits on all-inclusive alcohol.
Asian Shares Climb Following US Gains In Holiday Week
Asian markets mostly higher after US gains; holiday week with key economic data including GDP and jobless claims.
Heathrow Refuellers Strike to Spark Bank Holiday Travel Chaos
AFS refuellers at Heathrow strike over pay and conditions, coinciding with Border Force and Gatwick walkouts over the May Bank Holiday.
Aldi cuts prices on 330 items in £100m summer push
Aldi has reduced prices on 330 products across UK stores as part of a £100m investment to help families with food bills during the summer holidays.
Holidaymakers Stunned by €12 Three-Course Meal in Benidorm
A man's €12 three-course Sunday roast in Benidorm leaves holidaymakers amazed at the bargain price.
Jaguar Land Rover Production Halt Extended Amid Cyber-Attack Fallout
JLR extends production halt to Oct 1 after cyber-attack, hitting UK manufacturing output. Government meets suppliers as unions seek support.
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