Reeves Signals Potential Tax Rise as She Blames Economic Legacy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at possible income tax rise in budget, blaming long-term economic mismanagement and global challenges.
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MGM Grand Buffet Closes, Marking End of a Las Vegas Strip Era
MGM Grand buffet closes May 31, ending 30-year run amid trend away from all-you-can-eat dining on the Strip.
Top Portable BBQs for Summer Grilling: Expert Reviews
Expert reviews of the best portable BBQs for summer, including top picks for budget, gas, and charcoal grills.
Disney reveals heroes and villains theme for new £1.1bn cruise ship
Disney reveals heroes and villains theme for its new $1.1bn cruise ship, Disney Destiny, launching November 2025 with Marvel characters and themed experiences.
Britain's Most Westerly Mainland Village Shop Closes After Half a Century
The Ferry Stores, the most westerly shop on mainland Britain, closes after more than 50 years, citing Morrisons home delivery as the final blow.
Simba AeroDown Pillow Receives Rave Reviews as Summer Sale Begins
Simba's AeroDown Pillow reduced to £54 in summer sale; shoppers praise its cloud-like comfort and cooling technology.
Lanfine enters administration after 25 years
Lanfine, a Glasgow-based textile manufacturer, has gone into administration on July 10, 2026, after 25 years in business, according to The Gazette.
HMRC's Digital Tax Changes for Freelancers Explained
HMRC's Making Tax Digital requires quarterly updates from freelancers earning over £50,000, expanding to £20,000 by 2028. Learn thresholds and exemptions.
‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions
Japan’s feline obsession fuels a ¥3tn (£18.8bn) industry, with cats outnumbering dogs and boosting tourism, literature and the economy.
Qantas London to Singapore Flight Diverts to Azerbaijan After Medical Emergency
Qantas flight QF2 from London to Singapore diverted to Baku, Azerbaijan after a female passenger suffered a major cardiac event mid-air.
London Underground Typeface Gets Digital Update
London's iconic Underground typeface gets subtle digital update with new symbols and weights for mobile use.
Tesla Diner Struggles as Chef Leaves and Crowds Dwindle
Elon Musk's Tesla Diner in LA sees decline six months after opening, with chef departure and poor reviews.
Princess Cruises to Build Three Largest Ships in Fleet by 2039
Princess Cruises orders three Voyager-class mega ships from Fincantieri, largest in fleet at 183,000 tonnes, delivering by 2039.
Flight Cancellations Surge: Know Your Passenger Rights
UK flight chaos after air traffic control failure: know your rights to rerouting, refunds, hotel stays, and compensation for cancellations and delays.
London's Oldest Indian Restaurant Veeraswamy Faces Closure in Lease Dispute
Veeraswamy, London's oldest Indian restaurant, faces closure after nearly 100 years due to a lease dispute with the Crown Estate, which plans to refurbish the building.
Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food Jar Prompts Recall in Austria
Rat poison detected in a jar of HiPP baby food in Austria, leading to a recall from over 1,000 Spar supermarkets. Consumption could be life-threatening.
UK Bans Ticket Reselling for Profit in Blow to Touts
UK government bans reselling tickets above face value, aiming to save consumers millions. Minister calls it 'no-brainer'.
Man Utd's Trondheim trip: Pizza, Solskjaer, low crowd
Manchester United celebrated their 5-0 win over Rosenborg with pizza in the dressing room, met Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and faced sparse attendance due to local fan boycott.
Britons warned over embarrassing Spanish phrase mistakes this summer
Brits heading to Spain warned to avoid phrases like 'Estoy caliente' and 'embarazada' to prevent embarrassment. Expert tips from City Lit.
High Street Crisis Continues as Major Retailers Collapse in 2019
Summary of major UK high street retailers that collapsed or closed stores in 2019, leading to thousands of job losses.
Labour MPs Urge Chancellor to Expand Credit Unions for Affordable Loans
Labour MPs urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to expand credit unions to boost affordable credit for low-income people, citing cost of living crisis and bank retreat.
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Makes £48bn Bid for Universal Music Group
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square bids €55bn for Universal Music Group, aiming to move listing from Amsterdam to New York.
North Sea Oil Hits Record High Amid Hormuz Tensions
North Sea oil hits record high as Middle East tensions drive market surge, with Forties Blend reaching nearly $147 a barrel.
Gina Rinehart Wins Key Mining Tenements Court Case
Gina Rinehart wins partial victory in court: royalty payments ordered but rival's equity claim and children's inheritance bid rejected.
Newcastle Care Worker Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Kelly Ward, a team leader at Eothen Care Homes in Gosforth, was celebrated with a surprise party for her 30 years of dedicated service, starting as an apprentice at 16.
Barcola snubs Arsenal, prefers Liverpool transfer
Bradley Barcola has informed PSG he will not sign a new contract, prioritising a move to Liverpool over Arsenal amid £140m valuation.
Emmerdale star warns Gabby's fixation turns dark
Emmerdale's Gabby Thomas faces a dark turn as her obsession with clean eating spirals into orthorexia, actress Rosie Bentham reveals.
Reeves to Announce £1.5bn EV Boost Amid Pay-Per-Mile Tax Plans
Chancellor Reeves announces £1.5bn EV subsidies but also consults on a pay-per-mile tax, causing confusion in the electric car market.
Tourist Trapped in Outback Sewage Pit for Hours After Toilet Collapses
A tourist fell into a sewage pit at Henbury meteorite crater in Australia's outback after a long-drop toilet collapsed, requiring rescue after hours trapped waist-deep in waste.
Air New Zealand to Offer Economy Bunk Beds on Auckland-New York Flights
Air New Zealand introduces Skynest bunk beds for economy passengers on ultra-long-haul flights from May, offering four-hour sleep sessions.
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