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Flights to evacuate hundreds of Britons from Rhodes amid new fire alerts on Corfu

Flights have been arranged to get hundreds of Britons out of Rhodes, as thousands continue to flee wildfires on the Greek island – and...

by admin July 23, 2023

Flights to evacuate hundreds of Britons from Rhodes amid new fire alerts on Corfu

Business

Veteran M&C Saatchi chief MacLennan to step down after 28-year stint

The veteran chief executive of M&C Saatchi, the top London advertising agency, is to step down, marking the latest phase of a leadership overhaul at...

by admin July 23, 2023

Veteran M&C Saatchi chief MacLennan to step down after 28-year stint

Business

Hilco pumps in more cash to help Wilko secure path to sale

The specialist retail investor which owns Homebase has pumped millions of pounds of additional funding into Wilko to help salvage its future. Sky News...

by admin July 23, 2023

Hilco pumps in more cash to help Wilko secure path to sale

Politics

Sadiq Khan committed to ULEZ expansion but happy to look at ways to mitigate financial impact

Sadiq Khan is still committed to expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) but is happy to look at new ideas for ways to...

by admin July 23, 2023

Sadiq Khan committed to ULEZ expansion but happy to look at ways to mitigate financial impact

World

‘I didn’t realise I’d lost my leg’: Risks taken by Ukrainian soldiers to defuse mines and booby traps

For the members of the demining unit in Ukraine’s 35th marine brigade, every step is fraught with peril – every action is beset with...

by admin July 23, 2023

'I didn't realise I'd lost my leg': Risks taken by Ukrainian soldiers to defuse mines and booby traps

Politics

Metro Bank accused of closing account over Brexit by Reform UK leader

Metro Bank has insisted it is politically neutral after being accused of closing down the Reform UK party’s account because of its support for...

by admin July 23, 2023

Metro Bank accused of closing account over Brexit by Reform UK leader

Greek wildfires: Everything holidaymakers need to know from flights to rights as thousands flee hotels

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts. The Greek government said it...

by admin July 23, 2023

Greek wildfires: Everything holidaymakers need to know from flights to rights as thousands flee hotels

Politics

Michael Gove calls for relaxation of net zero measures and warns against treating environment as ‘religious crusade’

Michael Gove has warned against “treating the cause of the environment as a religious crusade” and called for a relaxation of some net zero...

by admin July 23, 2023

Michael Gove calls for relaxation of net zero measures and warns against treating environment as 'religious crusade'

World

Rhodes wildfires: British tourist says trying to escape the flames ‘was literally like the end of the world’

Escaping the wildfires in Rhodes felt like “the end of the world”, a British tourist has told Sky News. Extreme heat across Greece has...

by admin July 23, 2023

World

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be fitted with pacemaker, as tens of thousands march on Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will be fitted with a pacemaker tonight. In a video statement released by his office, Mr...

by admin July 23, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be fitted with pacemaker, as tens of thousands march on Jerusalem

World

The 1975 band cancel Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy

The 1975 have said they have cancelled shows in Taiwan and Indonesia – a day after Malaysia banned it from performing there after its...

by admin July 23, 2023

The 1975 band cancel Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy

World

Paul Pogba’s ‘goal’ to end poverty as footballer launches new fund

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wants to help tackle the UK’s cost of living crisis, telling Sky News that ending poverty is “the...

by admin July 23, 2023

Paul Pogba's 'goal' to end poverty as footballer launches new fund

Business

More shops could be converted into homes and extensions made easier in review of building rules

Takeaways and betting shops could be converted into homes more easily as the government launches a review of extensions, conversions and renovations. In proposals...

by admin July 23, 2023

More shops could be converted into homes and extensions made easier in review of building rules

Business

Why Apple is taking on Home Office’s new-look surveillance bill

Apple has launched a blistering attack on government proposals that would force tech firms to clear new privacy features with the Home Office. The...

by admin July 23, 2023

Why Apple is taking on Home Office's new-look surveillance bill

Sports

Rangers put Seager on IL with sprained thumb

Associated Press Jul 22, 2023, 05:09 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — 1 Related The American League West-leading Rangers announced the IL move just minutes...

by admin July 23, 2023

Rangers put Seager on IL with sprained thumb

Sports

LAD’s Kershaw to throw another bullpen session

Associated Press Jul 22, 2023, 05:12 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Dodgers ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw will throw another bullpen session Monday before facing...

by admin July 23, 2023