Employer national insurance could rise in budget, minister suggests
The business secretary has suggested the government could put up national insurance for employers in the budget without breaking its election pledges. Jonathan Reynolds...
Scottish independence is in stalemate and with Alex Salmond’s death it is looking for a new star
Alex Salmond was the undisputed figurehead of the independence movement for decades. He was the instantly recognisable, colourful, controversial, and complicated face of a...
An Israeli attack on Iran’s oil bases could have massive repercussions – and may help Trump’s chances of winning election
A high noon is coming in Israel’s conflict with Iran, a ballistic missile showdown may be in the offing or perhaps something more asymmetrical...
Baba Siddique: Indian politician with links to Bollywood stars shot dead in Mumbai
An Indian politician who had close ties to Bollywood stars has been shot dead in Mumbai weeks before a state election. Baba Siddique, who...
‘Comet of the century’ captured in photos across the globe
Stargazers across the globe managed to capture the “comet of the century” as it whizzed across the northern hemisphere. Comet A3, also known as...
SpaceX rocket booster makes successful landing after test launch – as it is caught by ‘chopsticks’
A SpaceX booster rocket has returned to earth and been caught by giant robotic arms – following a successful launch of the company’s Starship...
Ukraine claims Russia killed nine drone operators after they had surrendered
Ukraine says nine of its “drone operators and contractors” have been killed by Russian troops after they had surrendered. DeepState, a Ukrainian battlefield analysis...
South Fork Wind offers a glimpse at what’s possible as offshore wind power projects struggle to gain traction
Pippa Stevens | CNBC GREENPORT, N.Y. – Roughly 35 miles off the east coast of Montauk, New York, 12 turbines gently spin in the...
Why The Apprentice, a new film about Donald Trump’s early years, is an unwelcome surprise for his campaign
There are three rules for success in life: attack, attack, attack. Admit nothing, deny everything. And always claim victory. As a presidential candidate, Donald...
Mud, beer and cash: Annual wife-carrying championship takes Maine by storm
While its origins are not exactly politically correct – more than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Championship in front of...
Starmer to hail more than £50bn in investment at key summit
The government will on Monday welcome more than £50bn of investment in the British economy as Sir Keir Starmer tries to reset his administration...
‘We had conversation’ with P&O Ferries owner, says minister, after criticism ‘put £1bn investment under review’
The government had to “have a conversation” in order to secure the landmark DP World investment announcement that was reportedly derailed by comments from...
Government had ‘conversation’ with P&O Ferries owner after minister’s criticism ‘put £1bn investment under review’
The government had to “have a conversation” in order to secure the landmark DP World investment announcement that was reportedly derailed by comments from...
Trading platform Ziglu adds customers with acquisition of Damex arm
A British-based investment and banking app has struck a deal to acquire part of a Gibraltar-based rival that will instantly add tens of thousands...
PSU escapes USC behind Warren’s 17-catch day
Paolo Uggetti, ESPNOct 12, 2024, 07:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Nearly seven years ago, James Franklin watched a USC kicker...
Texas happy with OU rout, but Georgia on its mind
Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterOct 12, 2024, 09:46 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas...
Ducks’ Holden tossed for spitting at Ohio State CB
Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterOct 12, 2024, 09:02 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011. Before...
Thomas’ slam puts Guardians by Tigers, into ALCS
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterOct 12, 2024, 04:37 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...
Dodgers’ relief takes hit as Vesia unlikely for NLCS
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 12, 2024, 10:17 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018...
Alex Salmond: King Charles leads tributes to ‘monumental figure’ of UK politics
The King has said he is “greatly saddened” by the sudden death of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s first SNP first minister. The Alba leader died...