Richard Tice dismisses claims about £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell to Reform UK as a 'politically motivated smear,' asserting she is a permissible donor from a successful aristocratic family.
Hays shares surged 11.8% as the recruiter expects full-year operating profit at the top of its £37-46 million range, citing cost controls and productivity gains despite a challenging jobs market.
Atletico Madrid are confident of signing Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand for £34m despite Chelsea making a higher financial offer to lure him to Stamford Bridge.
Owners of the former New Mill Inn in South Shields have been ordered to pay £35,465.60 after failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice, following complaints of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.
Gold, currently at $4,100/oz after peaking at $5,595, is a buying opportunity for long-term investors, but experts caution against expecting a quick return to record highs and advise using gold as a portfolio diversifier.
The Glowxie Overnight Footcare Ritual, priced at £24.99, is hailed as the 'best foot file I've ever used' by a beauty therapist, effectively tackling cracked heels and calluses for sandal-ready feet.
Manchester United are close to completing three signings—Karl Darlow, Andrey Santos, and Ederson—with more deals in the pipeline as Michael Carrick shapes his squad.
Tesco will waive delivery fees for its Whoosh service on Saturday, July 11, for orders over £25, ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Labour's James Caruana won the Splott by-election with 40% of the vote, defeating a strong challenge from the Green Party, which secured 36%. The seat was vacated by Huw Thomas after his election to the Senedd.
More than 20,000 people have backed a petition for a legal maximum working temperature. The DWP has announced a review, with the HSE consulting on changes later this year.
Xavier Niel acquires a 16.2% stake in Vodafone for £4.4bn, becoming the largest shareholder. The French billionaire's investment vehicle Vega buys the stake from UAE telecoms group E&.
Manchester City have re-signed goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday for an initial £3m, potentially rising to £10m, and immediately loaned him to QPR.
Automotive Direct Limited, a London-based prestige used car dealership, entered liquidation on June 30, 2026, marking another blow to the UK motoring industry.
The number of new build housing developments has slumped to its lowest level since 2017, prompting Rightmove to demand stamp duty be scrapped for first-time buyers in the Autumn Budget.
Hibs midfielder Josh Mulligan insists he is in no rush to leave this summer despite interest from Rangers, Celtic, and Premier League clubs, as he focuses on the upcoming Premiership season.
Manchester United are accelerating summer transfers, with Karl Darlow, Andrey Santos, and Ederson potentially joining this weekend as the club revamps its squad.
Celtic have completed the £6million signing of Colombian striker Camilo Duran from FK Qarabag, with the 24-year-old penning a five-year contract and expressing his delight at joining the Scottish champions.
London Heathrow is on the verge of losing its title as Europe's busiest airport to Istanbul, with just 3,012 more passengers in May, as Heathrow traffic declines amid Iran-US conflict.
Jurgen Klopp revealed Liverpool flew the Mbappe family on a private jet in 2017 to try to sign Kylian Mbappe, calling it the 'most expensive non-transfer' the club invested in.
Asda's Hale Barns store will close on July 31, just two years after opening, and will be replaced by a Waitrose expected to open in autumn 2026.
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by Apollo, topping Castlelake's earlier bid. The offer of £7.15 per share is higher than Castlelake's £6.90, and the board now recommends Apollo.
EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.7 billion takeover by US private equity firm Apollo, offering £7.15 per share and topping a rival bid from Castlelake.
Heathrow is on the verge of losing its position as Europe's busiest airport to Istanbul, with just 3,012 more passengers in May, as Heathrow declines 1.2% and Istanbul grows 2%.
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by Apollo, topping a rival bid from Castlelake. The offer values shares at £7.15 each, with Apollo valuing staff and the brand.
Nico Raskin has dismissed questions about his Rangers future, focusing on Belgium's World Cup campaign, as Hull City's £14m bid is rejected and a succession plan involving Tromso's Jens Hjerto-Dahl emerges.
Aldi's Bramwells brown sauce at 99p is crowned best in blind taste test, surpassing HP at £3.60. Waitrose, M&S, and ASDA own brands are compared for flavour and value.
Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokesperson, has died aged 78. She served as prisons minister under John Major and later appeared on Strictly Come Dancing.
Liverpool have been informed they must pay £128 million for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with an agreement in place that could see the Frenchman leave if PSG sign Yan Diomande.
Manchester United are set to sign Chelsea's Andrey Santos for £50m, a move that underscores their new data-driven transfer strategy, prioritizing potential over Premier League experience.
Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson says signing Sean Steur is 'testament to the project', despite Bruno Guimaraes' reported concerns about the club's direction after a 12th-place finish.