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Most UK illegal worker fines went unpaid, figures show
More than three-quarters of civil penalties issued to UK employers for hiring illegal workers went unpaid between 2021/22 and 2025/26, according to figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request. The shortfall has prompted criticism that the Home Office’s increased enforcement activity is failing to create an effective deterrent, despite ministers describing enforcement as being…
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ChromeOS Flex extends the life of older Windows PCs for free
Windows 10 reached end-of-life in October 2025, leaving users with ageing computers that no longer receive security updates. However, losing software support does not automatically render hardware obsolete. Google’s ChromeOS Flex offers a free alternative that allows users to install Chrome OS on existing hardware, delivering a lightweight operating system that runs more efficiently than…
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Chiefs coach suggests Taylor Swift has sparked Travis Kelce’s performance in first two weeks of season
Travis Kelce produced a vintage performance as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts 33–30 in overtime, recording nine catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid suggested Kelce’s wife, Taylor Swift, may provide extra motivation, while stressing that Kelce’s improvement reflects extensive work and preparation. The 36-year-old tight end…
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UK to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in war against Houthis, Burnham confirms
The UK will provide time-limited military support to Saudi Arabia to help counter attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels and protect regional energy supplies. Prime Minister Andy Burnham authorised defensive air-to-air refuelling, marking his first approval of military action, with the assistance potentially including the interception of drones. The support is expected within days and may…
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Paramount Shares Fall After Antitrust Deal, But Wall Streeters Marvel At Favorable Terms
Paramount shares fell after settlements with 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America removed major legal obstacles to its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Although the agreements clear the way for completion, Paramount’s chief executive said the deal could take another two weeks to close, unsettling investors and increasing…
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Twelve Democratic attorneys general settle Paramount-Warner Bros merger dispute
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that twelve Democratic state attorneys general have reached a settlement with Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery over their proposed merger, ending months of contentious litigation that had been approaching the Supreme Court. The final agreement came together during intensive negotiations over the weekend, with Bonta revealing that the last…
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X reveals when legal requests limit the reach of users’ posts
X has expanded its “Under the Hood” transparency feature to show users when their posts’ visibility has been reduced in compliance with local laws. This addition aims to address long-standing accusations of shadowbanning by revealing which countries have requested content restrictions and which specific posts drew scrutiny. To access the feature, users must have an…
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Colin Kaepernick says NFL and slavery are part of the ‘same process’ in interview with Ryan Clark
Colin Kaepernick has reiterated his comparison between the NFL and slavery during an interview with former ESPN commentator Ryan Clark on the “Pivot” podcast. The comparison, which originally appeared in Kaepernick’s 2021 Netflix series “Colin in Black & White,” draws parallels between the NFL Scouting Combine and slave auctions, focusing on how teams physically examine…
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Jon Sumrall shares hilarious response to hearing his Florida team is favored against Ole Miss
The University of Florida Gators will host the fourth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville. Florida head coach Jon Sumrall, whose team is undefeated at 3-0 and ranked 21st, joked during his Monday press conference about Vegas favouring the Gators, remarking that “there are a lot of good drugs out there.” The matchup…
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Sheffield plans second climate bond after £1m school solar investment
Sheffield City Council plans to launch a second climate bond in 2026, after the first raised £1m to support solar panel installations at schools. The scheme aims to expand renewable energy generation, reduce schools’ electricity costs and help the council progress towards its net-zero goals, while potentially funding other climate projects. The council has agreed…