Ghanaian musician detained over Lamborghini purchase
Popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has been detained in a tax investigation linked to his purchase of a luxury car, his management has said. Wale’s yellow Lamborghini was seized earlier…
Lucy Connolly released from prison after race hate post on X
A woman who was jailed for stirring up racial hatred in the aftermath of the Southport attack has been released from prison. Lucy Connolly, 42, whose husband serves on Northampton…
WH Smith shares tumble after accounting blunder
WHSmith shares slumped 38% on Thursday morning following an accounting error which led it to overstate its North America profits. The company has cut its profit forecasts in the region…
Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip
Pope Leo XIV is preparing to travel to Lebanon later this year, in what could be his first journey abroad since being elected head of the Catholic Church in May.…
Girl, 14, arrested over fire at abandoned Woolton Hall
Paul Burnell BBC News, Merseyside PA Media Police said they believe the fire was started deliberately A 14-year-old girl has been arrested after a fire engulfed an abandoned Grade I-listed…
Frank Caprio’s heartwarming moments as judge dies aged 88
US judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, according to his family. The judge became a social media sensation for his compassion and humour on his…
Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row
The Philippines’ beloved fast-food chain Jollibee said fraudsters rigged the results of its online raffle, following complaints from customers and a brief government investigation. Jollibee said “fraudulent third parties” placed…
Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on western Ukraine
Russia has launched hundreds of drones and missiles on western Ukraine overnight in one of the heaviest bombardments in recent weeks, Ukrainian officials have said. Strikes were reported in Zaporizhzhia,…
Badenoch Backs Councils To Challenge Asylum Hotels
Conservative leader encourages Tory-led councils to consider launching legal challenges Source link
UK government borrowing lower than expected in July
UK government borrowing was lower than expected in July, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £1.1bn in July,…