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'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight
Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.BBC News - 4d -
Queens Royals vs. Stetson Hatters: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
How to watch Queens University vs. Stetson basketball gameCBS Sports - 4d -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - 4d -
Saquon Barkley hilariously trolling Giants owner will make your entire day
There's good, there's great and then there's Saquon Barkley trolling Giants owner John Mara.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims: Who could get payments, if it's approved
The agreement would put an end to a 5-year-old lawsuit that accused Siri of eavesdropping.The Hill - 4d -
Venezuela's government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition's presidential candidate
Venezuela’s government has announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last ...ABC News - 4d -
What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economyFinancial Times - 4d -
Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister, leaves Meta
Clegg was the tech giant’s chief public policy architect when it was facing scrutiny over Cambridge Analytica scandal. Nick Clegg, Britain’s former deputy prime minister and Meta ’s current ...The Guardian - 4d -
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.The New York Times - 4d -
Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...The Hill - 4d -
Colorado attorney general launches bid for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) announced Thursday he’s running for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D). “There are many reasons why I’m running to lead this ...The Hill - 4d -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - 4d -
Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution serviceFinancial Times - 4d -
Musk urges release of far-right UK figure; blasts PM Starmer
Elon Musk has called for the release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, while also praising Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and ...The Hill - 4d -
Brompton profits almost wiped out after lower UK and Europe sales
British folding bike specialist cites economic headwinds and sector’s challenges as earnings drop below £5,000Financial Times - 4d -
Olmo's season at risk as LaLiga dismiss Barça bid
Barcelona could lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga said the Catalan club are not in a position to extend the Spain international's registration ahead of Tuesday's deadline.ESPN - 4d -
British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...The Guardian - 4d -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - 4d -
How to help UK farming waste less food
We don’t normally take lessons from the US on food but there is a lot to learn from America’s tax policiesFinancial Times - 4d -
Aurora shines across the UK in first display of 2025
The Northern Lights were visible across many parts of the UK on Wednesday eveningBBC News - 4d -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - 5d -
UK's biggest ever dinosaur footprint site unearthed
About 200 footprints made by dinosaurs 166 million years ago have been unearthed in a quarry in Oxfordshire.BBC News - 5d -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - 5d -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - 5d -
Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report
Treasury disclosed hack earlier this week, with Washington Post reporting targets were Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Research. Chinese government hackers breached the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK's new city of culture hopes to win over the doubters
Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city.BBC News - 5d -
‘It wasn’t the easiest decision’: Eagles set to rest Saquon Barkley amid record bid
Sirianni: Barkley will ‘probably be somebody that rests’ Running back is 101 yards short of NFL rushing record Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles final regular-season ...The Guardian - 5d -
Russian warship tracked for five days off UK coast
Navy personnel from Devon and Cornwall were called on Christmas Day for a five-day operation.BBC News - 5d -
German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworksABC News - 5d -
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.CBS News - 5d -
Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows
Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English ChannelFinancial Times - 5d -
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...The Guardian - 6d -
Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025
Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to Essex. At the ...The Guardian - 6d -
The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space
Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenantsFinancial Times - 6d
