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UK weather: Cyclones send aftershock of tropical Storm Dexter hurtling towards Britain
Britain’s chaotic weather is about to get another shake-about in the aftershock of a ‘potent’ tropical storm. A barrage of Atlantic cyclones hurtling towards the UK will include the corpse of Tropical Storm Dexter, currently whipping waters off...

London pre-open: Stocks to gain as US and China extend trade truce deadline
The FTSE 100 was called to open around 15 points higher, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and eyed a key US inflation print. Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote Bank, said: "Trump extended the tariff truce with China - which...

MBA in K-Pop land: South Korea's rising appeal for Indian students
When Indian students think of an MBA abroad, the usual suspects the US, UK, Canada, or Australia immediately spring to mind. But a new player is quietly making its way into the shortlist of discerning aspirants: South Korea. Known globally for...

John Terry joins Lebom as ambassador and investor
Former England and Chelsea captain partners with prediction app ahead of Premier League season. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Terry has signed a three-year deal with Lebom as both investor and ambassador - Terry will focus on product...

UK silverfish 'invasion' to peak in August - how to stop them coming in
Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor 14:23, 07 Aug 2025 As peak silverfish season hits the UK, property specialists have explained how to get rid of them for good. If you’ve ever noticed tiny greyish-silver bugs crawling around your...

The Chicago Blues Brothers return to The Hawth
The Chicago Blues Brothers – the world’s biggest Blues Brothers show returns to The Hawth Crawley on Saturday, September 20 at 7.30pm. Fresh from sell-out performances at London’s West End Adelphi and Savoy Theatres, The Chicago Blues Brothers are...

Nepathya rewrites history at Wembley with spectacular show before an audience of 10,000
LONDON, Aug 12: Nepathya has carved yet another milestone in the same iconic venue where it set its benchmark 12 years ago. On Saturday evening, the band delivered a spectacular performance before a packed house of 10,000 at the world-renowned...

New build hotspots for first-time buyers revealed
“The UK’s housing demand remains intense, especially in large cities where new build construction often can’t keep up with population growth,” said Heath Alexander-Bew, spokesperson at Alan Boswell Group. “However, this data clearly shows that...
UK faces pressure to ban imports linked to Uyghur forced labour in green tech supply chains
London [UK], August 7 (ANI): Leading human rights organisations, including Anti-Slavery International, Campaign for Uyghurs, Global Legal Action Network, Stop Uyghur Genocide, Unseen, the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), and the World Uyghur...

UK households warned of 'invasion' as peak season hits - signs to look for
As peak silverfish season hits the UK, property specialists have explained how to get rid of them for good. If you’ve ever noticed tiny greyish-silver bugs crawling around your bathroom, you have experienced silverfish. These tiny, wingless...

Apleona acquires Corrigenda to boost UK growth and expand decarbonisation services (UK)
Third UK acquisition since 2022 strengthens Apleona’s regional position and energy-focused service offering Apleona has acquired UK-based Corrigenda as part of its strategic push to consolidate its footprint across Northern Europe and deepen its...

UK opens seventh CfD renewables auction
Extended contracts and more flexible commissioning dates on offer for solar developers. The target commissioning window for solar projects has also been extended, giving developers more flexibility on contract start dates. August 7, 2025 Matthew...
Tyler, The Creator Talks ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS,’ working with Cipse, and more on Apple Music 1
In an expansive conversation with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Tyler, The Creator peeled back the layers of his latest album, DON’T TAP THE GLASS, revealing a deliberate shift toward unfiltered fun and high-energy music. The interview covered...

Performing arts academy welcomes new members
Face2Face Performing Arts Academy is now welcoming new members aged 9 to 18 for our exciting upcoming term! Held every Wednesday evening from September, 6pm–8pm at the beautiful Holroyd Community Theatre in Weston Rhyn, our sessions promise to be...

Beyond Entertainment: Are modern anime and cartoons rewiring Iraqi children’s minds?
Shafaq News Modern anime and children’s cartoons are no longer just light entertainment in Iraq’s homes and schools. Teachers, researchers, and child-rights advocates warn that high-energy plots, aggressive themes, and hours of unsupervised...

Wales & West Utilities announce plans for hydrogen pipeline
Wales & West Utilities has announced its plans for a hydrogen pipeline in North Wales, UK, to support cleaner energy ambitions for business and industry across the region. The proposed pipeline, HyLine Gogledd, would help bring hydrogen to the...

Mahindra Group CFO bats for ‘level playing field over protectionism’ as UK auto entry nears after FTA pact
Amid a trend of free trade and bilateral trade agreements around the world that offer free or discounted entries into domestic markets, the conversation around protectionism of domestic sunrise sectors has become increasingly important once again....

UK's first hot air balloon pub could help the 3 in 10 Brits who feel 'held back'
Turns out, Britain is stuck in a long weekend slump. Research from Beavertown reveals that more than two thirds (67%) of the UK feel they do the same thing every Bank Holiday weekend, and almost half (46%) wish they were more spontaneous with...

Salko UK Expands Nuclear Operations As Demand Rises For Energy Transition Projects
business Photo credit: Salko UK Mechanical and electrical engineering specialist, Salko UK, is ramping up its operations across the UK’s nuclear sector as it expands its team of security-cleared professionals active on high-priority sites. The...

Pensioners with long-term health issues could be due up to £1,362 every month
More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age across Great Britain, including 150,000 in Scotland, will receive up to £1,362 each month through a combination of two, separate payments delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)...