Terms emerge on UK-EU ‘reset’ talks May 19, 2025 Decisions on security, the youth mobility scheme, fishing and agriculture are anticipated to emerge from today’s UK-EU “reset” summit. These talks are part of a routine five year review of the UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement, which was signed in 2020. While agreements on key aspects of the deal have been completed, Trade Secretary Jonathan [...]
Elton John slams government as ‘losers’ over AI copyright row May 18, 2025 Sir Elton John described the Government as “absolute losers” and said he felt “incredibly betrayed” after calls by peers to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill to include greater copyright protections against artificial intelligence (AI) were resisted. Earlier this week, the House of Lords supported an amendment designed to ensure copyright holders would have [...]
Get the EU to recognise our qualifications in trade deal, accountants tell Labour May 18, 2025 A leading industry group for UK accountants has called on trade minister Douglas Alexander to agree a matching up of qualification standards with the European Union if a trade deal is struck. The UK government is locked in intense negotiations with the EU officials, with Labour hoping it can ease post-Brexit regulations and help boost [...]
MPs warn ‘secretive’ approach may have harmed EU ‘reset’ efforts May 18, 2025 The government’s “secretive” approach to negotiations with the EU may have harmed efforts to “reset” relations with the bloc, a cross-party group of MPs has warned. In a letter to Keir Starmer, the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee said public support for closer relations with Europe meant the government had space to be “bold in its [...]
Danny Care: Harlequins No9 a brilliant player May 17, 2025 Harlequins No9 Danny Care has been a brilliant servant to the Premiership and he will be missed from the English top flight, writes Ollie Phillips. “It’s been a really tough decision, but I think it’s the right time for me, and it’s the right time for the club. I’ve been so lucky to wear this [...]
To actually preserve the memory of WWII we should look to entertainment May 17, 2025 Reverence has a place in WWII commemorations, but if we actually want to preserve the memory of war we must look to entertainment.
Channel 4 and TNT Sports sign Adobe FA Cup broadcast deal May 16, 2025 More Adobe Women’s FA Cup matches than ever will be broadcast on television after the English FA agreed a first-ever stand-alone broadcast deal beginning next season. The three-year agreement will see Channel 4 and TNT Sports broadcast matches – between them – from every round of the tournament for the very first time. Involved parties [...]
Sofas and season tickets: Inside the world of retail finance May 16, 2025 Retailing financing is on the up and as big banks steer away from the market, specialist lenders are cashing in. Fresh research from the finance and leasing association (FLA) showed consumer finance grew by 13 per cent in March 2025, compared to the year prior. The first quarter of 2025 saw a six per cent [...]
9 brilliant botanical interior design trends for spring May 15, 2025 It’s almost time for the Chelsea Flower Show so if you’re feeling the botanical vibe, here are 9 botanically-themed interior design trends that would look incredible in any home. Botanical Rug £349, atkinandthyme.co.uk Make a statement in any room with this handsome hand tufted rug, with its tonal greens and large leaf design that radiates [...]
Entrepreneurs! We need YOU to back Britain May 13, 2025 Governments don’t create growth, businesses do – and it’s time for Britain’s business leaders to move beyond the negativity and back this great country, says John Caudwell I’ve always believed in Britain. Through the ups and the downs – from the boom years and the Brexit battles to the huge challenges presented by the Covid [...]