Andrew Bailey says he would have postponed the September meeting with Nigel Farage had the £5m crypto gift been under investigation. He does not regret the meeting, but notes the inquiry would have been a material fact.
Jason Okundaye argues that Andy Burnham should use devolution to enforce consumer rights locally, ensuring fines like Virgin Media's £28m penalty benefit victims directly.
Sunderland have signed Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old, a free agent after leaving Lille, becomes the club's first summer signing as they prepare for Premier League and Europa League campaigns.
Fashion is getting braver with accessories. This summer, embrace loud earrings, chunky pendants, and personality jewellery that makes noise and sparks conversation.
Thames Water increased bonuses to £4.1m for senior managers, despite 'material uncertainty' over its future and a debt pile reaching £19.7bn. The company paid CEO Chris Weston a deferred £99,000 bonus, drawing criticism from Environment Secretary Emma Rey
Former Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó, a close Orbán ally, joins Chinese carmaker BYD in external affairs role, prompting criticism from PM Péter Magyar.
Tripling US union membership would give the median worker a 14.5% raise, shifting $1.2tn annually to workers and narrowing racial pay gaps, according to a new EPI report.
A German court has ordered Fifa to stop manipulative ticket sales, requiring disclosure of commercial sellers' identities. The injunction applies only in Germany but pressures Fifa to reform before 2030.
Aston Villa have signed former Everton goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer. Bethany England joins Crystal Palace, and Millie Turner moves to Birmingham City for £100,000.
Ben Mimmack reports that 75% of corporate boxes at Dallas' AT&T Stadium were empty during games, suggesting fines for unused seats and donations to youth clubs.
Sir Keir Starmer hints at a bank holiday if England wins the World Cup final. But employers decide time off, and there's no legal right to extra leave.
Shoppers say Asda's £10 Tan Snakeskin Toe Loop Sandals are comfortable, fit wide feet, and pair with any summer outfit, despite being slightly slippery.
England's World Cup players earn £2,000 per match (donated to charity), share a £15m bonus pot if they win, and have secured at least £20m in prize money for reaching the semi-finals against Argentina.
Burnley tops the list of UK's most affordable areas for first-time buyers with average house prices of £116,000, 63% below the national average. Four north west locations feature in the top 10.
Kirkcaldy in Fife has been named Scotland's most affordable seaside town for property, with an average home selling price of £137,182, according to ESPC.
Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub The Farmer's Dog has warned it will not be open to anyone without a ticket for the England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final screening, which is sold out.
Trivallis confirms plans to demolish the deteriorated former Merthyr General Hospital and redevelop the site into new homes, addressing safety concerns and housing demand.
Drivers watching England vs Argentina in the World Cup semi-final could face unlimited fines and penalty points for playing loud music or honking horns, violating Highway Code rules.
Ryanair has issued a travel warning to UK families heading to 15 European airports this summer, citing avoidable delays and longer queues due to staff shortages.
A holidaymaker drove along a narrow cliff footpath in Gower after a wrong turn, causing a tyre blowout. Walkers helped change the tyre and guide the car back to the road. No damage was found.
Track Brewing Co's taproom on Piccadilly Trading Estate features 20 keg lines, 3 cask lines, a suntrap beer garden, and pizza by Slice Culture, just minutes from Piccadilly Station.
New TopCashback members can get the Argos Home Folding Metal Garden Chair for as low as £11.68 after a £21 cashback offer, originally £50. The chair features six reclining positions and has earned positive reviews for comfort and pain relief.
The PlayStation Summer Sale offers major discounts on PS5 games like Resident Evil Requiem and Astro Bot. Top deals include Dead Space Remake at 85% off and It Takes Two at 75% off.
Bologna assistant Andrea Tarozzi has branded Lewis Ferguson 'fundamental' to the club, directly addressing Rangers' £17m transfer interest and a potential player-plus-cash deal.
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on BBC One. Use a VPN to stream live from abroad. Proton VPN offers up to 70% off subscriptions until July 20.
The A6/A7 route from Paris to Marseille is Europe's most expensive toll road, costing drivers £60.50 for a single crossing, with a round trip over £120. Northgate Vehicle Hire research reveals top toll costs.
Lionel Messi's £833m fortune is dwarfed by David Beckham's £1.185bn, as the Inter Miami stars face off in England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final.
Extractor fans can be cleaned in 10-15 minutes using Tesco Value bathroom soap, washing-up liquid, and vinegar. This method removes grease and dust without scrubbing, reducing fire risk.
Five million people aged 49-55 could wait an extra year for state pension as Treasury tells OBR policy is to raise age to 68 by 2037-39, saving £6bn annually.
Dwight Yorke says Manchester United should promote academy striker Chido Obi as backup for Benjamin Sesko, rather than spend on a new forward in the transfer market.