Mirra Andreeva: Russian tennis prodigy, 16, continues march on Wimbledon debut July 6, 2023 Teenage tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva has continued to wow Wimbledon on her debut by reaching the third round of the Grand Slam tournament. The Russian 16-year-old – the youngest player in the men’s or women’s draws in SW19 this year – was leading 6-1, 4-0 against 10th seed Barbora Krejcikova when her Czech opponent retired [...]
Murray to face Tsitsipas in second round at Wimbledon July 5, 2023 Andy Murray will take on Stefanos Tsitsipas today in the second round of Wimbledon after the Greek player overcame Dominic Thiem in a thrilling five-set match. The fifth seed’s Austrian opponent took the opening set before Tsitsipas hit back by winning the second and third sets. Thiem ensured that the match would go to a [...]
Gas prices stay persistently high as prospect of bleak winter bills ratchets up July 5, 2023 Gas prices remain stubbornly high this summer, dashing hopes of lower energy bills over the winter when demand will be at is at its peak.
Topps Tiles stays in black as soaring costs on supplies cools July 5, 2023 Topps Tiles was on track to deliver profit in line with expectations, as it was aided by strong sales in the third quarter and an easing of supply pressures. The home supplies retailer said inflationary pressures on the cost of goods and shipping costs reduced during the period, despite overall UK inflation still sitting at [...]
Padam: How Hughes has injected life into British track and field July 5, 2023 Until very recently you had to go back to the year of the European single market’s founding and just prior to Kylie Minogue’s fifth studio album to find a British man setting a national track and field record in the 100m. Now, in the year of Barbie the Movie, an attempted Russian coup and the [...]
Shapps: Labour ‘sponsored by Just Stop Oil’ in light of ‘bonkers’ fossil fuel project ban July 4, 2023 Shapps has reaffirmed his support for domestic fossil fuel projects, as approval for the largest undeveloped oil and gas field looms.
Oil prices struggle to rebound despite latest cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia July 4, 2023 Fresh supply cuts from top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia has failed to drive up prices for oil in this morning's trading.
Shell urged to set up Ukraine fund after Russian ‘blood money’ trading July 4, 2023 Shell is facing calls to set up a repair fund for war-torn Ukraine after continuing to trade in Russian LNG following the country's invasion.
With a new CEO stepping in, Unilever must now do the right thing and exit Russia July 4, 2023 Still operating in Russia currently means financing Putin's war in Ukraine. It's time for Unilever to face reality, end its hypocrisy and exit the country for good, writes Margaret Hodge
Wimbledon: Burrage, Swiatek and Djokovic win while Williams exits July 3, 2023 Jodie Burrage was the top Brit on day one at Wimbledon as she danced her way into the second round. The 24-year-old from south west London beat American Caty McNally 6-1 6-3 on Court Three on the opening day of the third Grand Slam of the year. Her prize is a difficult tie against Daria [...]