James Dyson: Labour is killing aspiration in UK Business Britain’s “myopic” civil servants, politicians and judges are squashing aspiration, according to billionaire entrepreneur Sir James Dyson in a scathing attack on the current Labour government. Writing in a column in The Sun, the UK’s third richest person said that he worries that Britain “no longer has the aspiration to create the Dysons of the [...]
The Sun slashes losses as The Times treads water Media The Sun slashed its pre-tax loss as an increase in cover price helped to offset falling newspaper sales, it has been revealed. Separate accounts filed for The Times also show its finances have remained broadly the same during its latest financial year while TalkTV continued to make a huge loss. The two newspaper groups and [...]
Select Fashion on verge of collapse as it shuts UK stores – reports Retail Retailer Select Fashion is reportedly on the verge of collapse as the struggling chain nears the closure of 35 shops across the UK. The group has drafted in advisers to oversee a process of liquidation, according to documents seen by the Sun. It comes as it is believed the chain will have shut 35 shops [...]
UK newspapers join creative industry in protest against AI copyright plans February 25, 2025 UK newspapers have joined forces with musicians, authors, and other creatives to oppose government proposals that could allow AI firms to train models on copyrighted material, without compensation. Newspapers such as The Guardian, The Times and The Sun coordinated front-page protests on Tuesday morning, arguing the plans could undermine journalism by allowing AI firms to [...]
Prince Harry settles as The Sun’s publisher offers ‘unequivocal apology’ for phone hacking January 22, 2025 Prince Harry has settled his legal case with the News Group Newspapers a day into a mega-trial at the English High Court.
Embattled ref ‘strongly denies’ spot-fixing claims after FA launches probe November 27, 2024 Under-fire Premier League referee David Coote has strongly denied an allegation of spot-fixing that is being investigated by the Football Association. Coote – already suspended by referees’ body PGMOL for unguarded comments he appeared to make about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp – refutes the claim that he issued a premeditated yellow card in a [...]
West Ham: Premier League star enlists top barrister for spot-fixing case against FA October 11, 2024 West Ham's Lucas Paqueta has called in top City barrister for his spot-fixing case against the Football Association (FA)
Election 2024: ‘Leaders are temporary’ – Starmer defends prior Corbyn support June 25, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has defended his support for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, insisting “leaders are temporary but parties are permanent”.
News Corp: The Times and Sun publisher pens ‘beautiful friendship’ deal with OpenAI worth £200m May 23, 2024 OpenAI now has access to current and archived content from many of News Corp's publications, including The Times and The Sun.