UK Pubs Closing at Two Per Day Amid Tax and Cost Pressures
Around two pubs closed daily in early 2025 as higher taxes and regulatory costs hit the sector, with 161 closures in Q1, a 26% rise year-on-year, according to the BBPA.
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Anti-US Sentiment and Iran Conflict to Impact World Cup Security
Security experts warn that anti-US sentiment and the Iran conflict will significantly affect the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Kemi Badenoch: Thoughtful, Patient, and Radical?
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch shows growing confidence, but faces potential losses in local elections. She discusses competition, tribe recognition, and radical policies like stamp duty abolition.
Badenoch vows economic revolution with lower taxes, less state
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch tells City AM she wants an economic revolution based on lower taxes, less government intervention, and a mindset shift putting businesses at the heart of growth.
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Parliament Urged to Follow Public on Assisted Dying
Campaigners call on MPs to reflect majority public support for assisted dying as new poll shows 75% of Britons back legalisation with safeguards.
Supreme Court Protects Abortion Pill Access
The US Supreme Court ruled to preserve access to mifepristone, rejecting a challenge that sought to restrict the abortion pill nationwide.
Ben Jennings Cartoon: Reform UK Local Elections
Ben Jennings' cartoon captures the aftermath of Reform UK's performance in the local elections, highlighting their impact on the political landscape.
F1 Under Pressure to Change Engine Rules After Miami GP
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri demand long-term changes to F1's engine rules, suggesting removing the battery. FIA president hints at V8 return by 2030.
Albanese Faces Gas Tax Pressure Amid Japan Visit
Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax for now, but domestic pressure mounts from unions and crossbench as Japan warns against market intervention.
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Labor's Left: From Firebrands to Centrists Under Albanese
Australia's Labor Left, once activist firebrands, now holds unprecedented power but pursues centrist policies under PM Albanese, sparking internal debate.
Green Party Hides Open Borders Policy Amid Detention Row
The Green Party has removed its migration policy from public view after government and Reform attacks over its 'world without borders' stance.
Eddie Knight EastEnders Prison Reason Explained
Eddie Knight, George's adoptive father, is in prison for the racially motivated murder of George's biological father. Now dying, he seeks a reunion with his estranged son.
Joe Russo Talks Spoiler Culture and Avengers Doomsday
Joe Russo discusses spoiler culture, the pressure of Marvel secrets, and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Angela Russo-Otstot shares insights on protecting the audience experience.
Sir Alex Ferguson Hospitalised After Feeling Unwell at Old Trafford
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital from Old Trafford after feeling unwell before Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday.
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Why UK voters are unsatisfied: neoliberalism and public services
Letters discuss voter dissatisfaction linked to neoliberalism, Trump's hypocrisy on violence, Spurs disappointment, social media for over-80s, and Yoko Ono's trademark challenge.
Arts Council Defends Investment Outside London
Nicholas Serota responds to criticism, stating the Arts Everywhere Fund awarded over £40m to the north, supporting 45 cultural organisations, while addressing historic funding imbalance.
Trump Disapproval Rating Reaches Record High in Poll
A new poll shows President Trump's disapproval rating has reached 58%, the highest of his presidency, amid ongoing controversies.
Green Candidate Canvasses After Arrest Over Antisemitism
Sabine Mairey, a Green council candidate arrested for alleged antisemitic posts, was seen campaigning in London, prompting Labour criticism and internal party investigation.
Merz: 'Not Giving Up' on Trump Despite Iran Spat
Friedrich Merz says he will not abandon transatlantic ties with Trump, downplays US troop withdrawal, and stresses shared goal of preventing Iranian nuclear weapons.
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Trump's Record-High Disapproval Rating Sparks Questions
As Trump's disapproval rating hits a record high, analysts ponder his reaction and the implications for his political future.
Progressive Internationalism Rises Against Trumpism
Social democrats unite in Barcelona to forge a new progressive internationalism, addressing globalisation's failures and countering nationalist backlash.
Japan Sees Largest Protest for Pacifist Constitution
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi calls for revising the pacifist constitution amid growing security threats. Large protests in Tokyo and nationwide oppose changes, with thousands defending Article 9.
Fifa Congress: Infantino's Re-election, $14bn Revenue, Morocco Rise
Gianni Infantino announces re-election bid at Fifa congress, with $14bn forecast revenue and Morocco hosting 2030 World Cup. Europe on the fringes.
Coalition Accused of Secret Big Tobacco Senate Platform
Anti-smoking groups accuse Coalition of allowing tobacco giant Philip Morris to give closed-session evidence, breaking 15-year precedent to protect public health.
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Nicole Saphier: Trump's Surgeon General Pick
Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, is Trump's third nominee for US surgeon general. Experts say she's 'almost a lock' despite questioning vaccines and public health measures.
13 Hurt in Oklahoma Campground Shooting, No Arrests
At least 13 people were injured in a mass shooting at a campground party near Oklahoma City. Police search for suspects in heavily wooded area.
Tories Accuse Starmer of £1bn EU Payment Plan
Tories accuse PM Starmer of planning a £1bn annual EU payment for better single market access, calling it a 'hit job on taxpayers' amid Ukraine loan support.
Louisiana GOP Ends Democratic Exoneree Office
Louisiana Republicans voted to eliminate the Office of the Democratic Exoneree, a position created to compensate wrongfully convicted individuals, sparking debate over justice and state spending.
FIA May Block Mercedes Alpine Bid Over Ownership Rules
FIA president Ben Sulayem opposes multi-team ownership, potentially blocking Mercedes' bid for a 24% stake in Alpine and impacting Red Bull's junior team.
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Meryl Streep Confirms Met Gala Snub Amid Boycott
Meryl Streep has never attended the Met Gala and won't this year, with reports she turned down a co-chair role due to Jeff Bezos' involvement. Zendaya is also absent.
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