Rachel Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
Getty Images The chancellor has given the clearest signal yet that businesses will face an increase in National Insurance on the day the government announced billions of pounds in overseas…
Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author Helen Fielding says
Getty Images Helen Fielding (left) with Renee Zellweger, who plays Bridget Jones on screen Author Helen Fielding says Bridget Jones has found a new audience with Gen Z, who have…
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver Labour’s first Budget on Wednesday 30 October. At the beginning of September, she told the BBC it would involve “difficult decisions” on tax,…
Spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life on a distant moon
Moment Nasa spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life on Jupiter moon A spacecraft that will hunt for signs of alien life on one of Jupiter’s icy moons has blasted…
Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director
Watch: Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe? The director of 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot has accused billionaire Elon Musk of copying his designs for humanoid machines…
Masterchef host denies inappropriate sexual comments
MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has denied allegations of inappropriate sexual comments he is said to have made to a female colleague. The Sun reported that Wallace was reported to BBC…
University of Buckingham vice-chancellor suspended, students told
A university vice-chancellor has been suspended following what it described as “a number of serious allegations”. Students at the University of Buckingham were told in a letter by Mark St…
Alex Salmond’s family pay tribute to ‘devoted and loving’ man
PA Media Alex Salmond with his wife Moira The family of Alex Salmond have said the former Scottish first minister was “a devoted and loving husband, a fiercely loyal brother,…
Harland and Wolff in talks with Spanish shipbuilder
Getty Images Harland and Wolff was bought out of administration in 2019 Spain’s state-owned shipbuilder Navantia is in exclusive talks to buy Harland and Wolff, the Belfast-based shipyard. Harland and…
John Mason happy to repeat ‘no genocide’ claim after SNP expulsion
John Mason said he was “happy” to repeat his claims An MSP who was expelled from the SNP over social media posts about the Israel-Gaza war says he stands by…