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‘Why is it so hard to spend a £10 note in central London?’

I have a confession to make. Despite writing regularly about how important cash is for many, I rarely use notes and coins. I’ve become so accustomed to paying by card or my phone app, I don’t even carry “emergency” cash with me. My idea of an emergency backstop is the debit card buried somewhere at the bottom of my bag. I’m certainly not alone in t...

Everything we know about France’s Olympic rail chaos as Kremlin responds to arrest of Russian citizen

Everything we know about France’s Olympic rail chaos as Kremlin responds to arrest of Russian citizen - The ‘coordinated’ disruption will see 800,000 passengers facing delays, with up to 250,000 affected just before the opening ceremony

Warrington Wolves chief makes Sam Burgess contract admission amidst NRL speculation

Exclusive: It's the news all Wire fans would have hoped for!

New Doctor Who spin-off starring Russell Tovey announced at Comic-Con

New Doctor Who spin-off starring Russell Tovey announced at Comic-Con - ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner Russell T Davies has created the new series

Formula 1 warns team bosses after Verstappen's swearing: 'This must stop!'

The Formula One organisation has reportedly listened with some disgust to Max Verstappen's swearing during and after the Hungarian Grand Prix, including to his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase. According to English newspaper The Times, Formula One Management informed team bosses last week to warn their drivers to watch their language.

Majority of Brits find Israel-Hamas war reporting unfair, Muslim community commissioned poll finds

Despite only 33% finding media reports on the Israel-Hamas war fair, the percentage of those trusting the media nearly doubled (62%) when it came to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Rob McElhenney says Deadpool & Wolverine cameo was cut: ‘I know Ryan wouldn’t do me like that’

Rob McElhenney says Deadpool & Wolverine cameo was cut: ‘I know Ryan wouldn’t do me like that’ - ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star said he traveled ‘6,000 miles’ to shoot cameo

Why the BBC can't show full Olympics live coverage and how to watch all events

The BBC is restricted to show just two sports at any one time.

Bruce Springsteen review, Wembley Stadium: Rock legend’s curfew-defying set bends a whole stadium to his will

Bruce Springsteen review, Wembley Stadium: Rock legend’s curfew-defying set bends a whole stadium to his will - 5/5 The 74-year-old music veteran proves once again that time is impotent in the face of Gramps Power

First Bank of England rate cut since 2020 hangs on knife edge

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England's first interest rate cut since 2020 hangs in the balance next week, with greater uncertainty than usual as key policymakers have not spoken publicly for more than two months due to rules in the run-up to July 4's election. Investors are left guessing whether recent higher-than-expected services prices are enough to prevent the central

Ancient burial chamber discovered on Dartmoor

The 'enthralling' discovery could be as significant as the one found at Whitehorse Hill near Cranmere Pool on the north moor in 2011, which turned out to be the burial chamber of a young woman from around 1700BC

Departing Rangers Star Heading To New Club’s Training Camp In Austria

Connor Goldson will be linking up with the Aris Limassol squad in Austria as he closes in on leaving Rangers this summer. The post Departing Rangers Star Heading To New Club’s Training Camp In Austria appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

Paris: 'Probably a large-scale sabotage'

Ms Oudéa-Castera said France had prepared for 'all scenarios' and won't allow themselves to be destabilised by the attacks.

Alberta Premier breaks down in tears over wildfires destroying town of Jasper, Canada

'The magic [of Jasper, Canada] is not lost and never will be...We will rebuilt stronger than ever.'

'Underestimate her at our peril': Trump campaign says Harris' rise is a 'wakeup call'

Just a week ago, a cocky Trump campaign had been anticipating being able to walk over an 81-year-old President Joe Biden in this fall's elections. Now, however, the campaign is facing a new Democratic candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris who is not only younger than President Biden — but also younger than the GOP'sown candidate. Trump allies t...

Flood flows into road while motorists rush to go home during typhoon Gaemi

Flash floods surged through a road as motorists rushed home during typhoon Gaemi in the Philippines. Footage shows the muddy deluge gushing down a forest into the path where there were motorcycle riders passing through in Rizal on July 23. Local Cyril Piernas said: ‘The water is rising and would soon flood the streets due to typhoon Carina.' The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Gaemi, locally named Carina, affects the mainland Luzon. It is expected to exit the Philippines on July 25, as it heads to the northern part of Taiwan where it will make a landfall. Pagasa said: ‘Carina is forecast to make landfall over the northern portion of Taiwan this afternoon or early evening. On the track forecast, the typhoon will cross the rugged terrain of Taiwan and exit the Philippine area of responsibility.'

Jailed Just Stop Oil Protesters Gain Support From Celebrities and Politicians

In an unprecedented legal move, five Just Stop Oil activists have been handed record-breaking jail sentences, sparking a nationwide debate and drawing support from celebrities like Chris Packham and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, as well as political figures including Labour MP Clive Lewis and Green peer Jenny Jones. Here’s the full story. Draconian Sentences for Protest In ... Read more

Attempt on Trump: FBI wants to question former US President

Former US President Donald Trump is to be summoned for questioning by the FBI regarding an assassination attempt on him during a rally in Pennsylvania, according to CNN. According to the agency, the FBI wants to interview the former President to obtain a victim statement. This is a standard part of the investigation. In its statement, the FBI noted...

Liverpool transfer news today: £98m double raid, Salah/Van Dijk update, Chambers leaving

Here’s all the latest Liverpool transfer news.

Slot's own Coutinho: Liverpool ready to fight Man City for 51m ace

He'd complete the Reds' midfield and offer a newfound sense of "magic".

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot - The ticket holder matched all five number and the two Lucky Star numbers.

Unfinished Clipstone housing estate sold after builder collapsed and abandoned site

The land and finished houses have been sold to housebuilder Persimmon Homes in what they have called one of the region's biggest land transactions

Cineworld to close 25 cinema sites in restructuring plan: list of locations at risk

Cineworld to close 25 cinema sites in restructuring plan: list of locations at risk - It is understood that the number of jobs lost as a result of the closures would be ‘at least in the hundreds’

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga face Olympic opening ceremony washout

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga face an opening ceremony washout as Paris Olympics chief Tony Estanguet conceded that contingency plans may have to take effect given frequent rain expected for tonight’s extravaganza down the Seine. Plans for the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics – the first time a Summer Games will start outside a stadium – have bee...

Media reports Romania shooting down Russian Shaheds. Bucharest makes statement

There were claims online that Romanian forces shot down Russian kamikaze drones during Russia's attack on Ukraine. Bucharest has denied this information, according to the Romanian Ministry of Defense. Recently, information circulated on Twitter (X) and other platforms claiming that Romanian air defense systems deployed on the border with Ukraine ha...

Russian singer Manizha banned from performing at home releases defiant new song Gun

Russian singer Manizha banned from performing at home releases defiant new song Gun - The last Eurovision contestant to represent Russia before it was excluded refuses to be silenced after finding herself vilified in her home country for her pro-LGBTQ+ and pro-peace views

SpaceX moving Crew Dragon splashdowns to West Coast after multiple space debris incidents

The four astronauts flying aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon are supposed to launch no earlier than Aug. 18 and splash down near Florida. Future crews will go to the west coast due to space junk concerns.

Defender Does Not Want West Ham Move, Prioritising Man Utd

Noussair Mazraoui was never keen on a move to West Ham and has prioritised joining Manchester United this summer. The post Defender Does Not Want West Ham Move, Prioritising Man Utd appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

ALEX BRUMMER: Chancellor Rachel Reeves must end her deceit over economy

It undermines the credibility of a Government which seeks to position itself at home and abroad as steady hands on the tiller of state.

Cornwall festival celebrating music, food and culture 'from Cornish to Cuban'

The fourth Celebration of Culture on Truro's Lemon Quay will include food and entertainment from all over the world

California wildfire tripled in size was 'sparked by man with burning car'

Northern California wildfire that tripled in size in one day was started by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, according to authorities. View on euronews

Why Aussie swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook could be sanctioned over planned podium protest - as tension increases with China's world record holder Qin Haiyang

Australia's Olympic swimming champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has confirmed he is weighing up a possible protest if he loses to a drug-tainted Chinese star at the Paris Games.

Free speech on campus ‘in peril’, Labour warned over plan to scrap cancel culture laws

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony? - The armour-wearing horse rider was revealed but the torchbearer remains a mystery

Now most complained-about broadband and landline provider – latest Ofcom figures

Now most complained-about broadband and landline provider – latest Ofcom figures - O2 remains the most complained-about mobile operator, with complaints again mostly driven by how customers’ complaints were being handled.

Archaeologists make ‘phenomenal’ discovery after community dig on Hartlepool’s Headland

Locals and archaeologists made a “phenomenal” discovery during an archaeological dig on the Headland.

UK weather: Met Office warns thunder and lightning to batter parts of UK as mercury drops

Saturday's weather forecast looks unpleasant, the Met Office says, as a band of low pressure sweeps in from the west - and with it comes plenty of cloud and rain

Explained: Why Yuki Tsunoda was hit with huge 60-place Belgian GP grid penalty

Yuki Tsunoda will fall to the very back of the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

Trump’s sudden debate withdrawal linked to looming criminal sentencing: legal experts

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan is expected to deny Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss his 34-criminal count conviction on September 6, and sentence the ex-president on September 18. That likelihood may be impacting his sudden decision, announced late Thursday night, to pull out from the ABC News September 10 presidential debate he previous...

Sun blasts out most powerful flare of current solar cycle, sends massive coronal mass ejection into space (video)

A solar flare on July 23 was even bigger than a previous one that triggered May's global aurora storm, but this one was facing away from Earth on the far side of the sun.

Cardiff restaurant company goes bust owing hundreds of thousands

In less than two years the restaurant fell into debt of more than £600,000 despite opening to much fanfare

Doping row erupts at Paris 2024 as Wada threatens US and athletes plan Chinese protests

A doping storm over the Olympics in Paris intensified on the eve of the opening ceremony as leading swimmers condemned the “failed” China anti-doping investigation. Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic gold medallist, bluntly replied “no, not really” when asked whether he had confidence in the case involving 23 athletes. Australia’s Olympic 200 m...

Missing portrait of Henry VIII discovered after historian spots it in background of post on X

Missing portrait of Henry VIII discovered after historian spots it in background of post on X - Art historian Adam Busiakiewicz noticed the barely visible portrait in the background of a picture posted by the Warwickshire Lieutenancy

Foreign investor that loaded Thames Water with debt takes control of UK gas network

The former owner of Thames Water is to take full control of Britain’s gas network in a £700m deal. Australian investment giant Macquarie is to buy the 20pc of Britain’s National Gas that it does not already own, handing it full control of a piece of critical national infrastructure. Macquarie is best known in the UK for buying Thames Water in 2006 ...

What do we know about the Manchester Airport incident?

Greater Manchester Police said that a referral had been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for a full investigation into the incident.

South Africa’s shark tourism in crisis as great whites disappear

In South Africa, the release of the documentary "The Last Shark" has reopened the debate on a very worrying phenomenon, the dwindling numbers of Great Whites off the country’s coast. The documentary was filmed in Gansbaai, a coastal town nicknamed the white shark capital and a major draw for tourists that is now facing an unprecedented crisis.

Ten cruise ships to bring thousands of people to Southampton

Ten cruise ships are set to bring thousands of people to Southampton this weekend

West Ham’s Hopes Of Landing Centre-back Set To End

West Ham target Jean-Clair Todibo is almost certain to be on his way to Juventus in the ongoing transfer window. The post West Ham’s Hopes Of Landing Centre-back Set To End appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

Bye-bye: Chelsea midfielder now told to find new club with Trevoh Chalobah

Chelsea have informed another midfielder that he is free to leave with Trevoh Chalobah, as head coach Enzo Maresca continues his summer clearout.

Chief Executive of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust resigns

Dr Cathy Jack was appointed to the role in January 2020