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Man Utd mascot, six, hit by club’s ticket tout crackdown
Manchester United has restricted the season-ticket account of six-year-old supporter and former mascot Ruairi as part of a wider effort to tackle ticket touting. His mother, Katie, says the decision prevents her from applying for an away ticket for the opening Premier League match against Hull and could mean he misses the game, despite the…
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‘Jumbo’ Sequel, ‘Queen of Malacca’ Franchise Plans on the Cards as Indonesia’s Visinema Eyes Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian studio Visinema is planning to turn its fantasy film “Queen of Malacca” into its next major franchise, with a release targeted for the first quarter of 2027. The project signals the company’s push to build locally rooted intellectual property that can travel internationally, while expanding its production slate and regional partnerships. Founder and director…
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UK defence spending ‘not enough to protect the country’, BAE boss warns
BAE Systems chief executive Charles Woodburn has warned that UK defence spending remains insufficient to protect the country, despite the Government announcing an extra £15 billion in June. He said the security environment was the most threatening he had experienced, citing Russian submarine activity, cyber attacks and the proximity of war in Europe following Russia’s…
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Asian stocks slide as Trump hits more than 80 countries with new tariffs – business live
Asian markets fell after Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on more than 80 countries, including the UK, EU, China, India, Mexico, Canada and Australia. The measures replace a blanket 10% tariff introduced in February and have heightened concerns about weaker global trade and economic growth, while rising oil prices add to…
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One year, 17 towns, dozens of voices: what we heard along the coast of England and Wales
Young people in coastal communities across England and Wales describe feeling isolated, overlooked and unfairly blamed for problems rooted in long-term deprivation and cuts to public services. – Youth-service funding in England has fallen by 73% over 12 years, while nearly 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds are not in work, education or training. – Reporting…
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Homes with grand designs for sale in England and Scotland – in pictures
A selection of architecturally distinctive homes for sale across England and Scotland, ranging from contemporary country houses to urban townhouses and new-build flats. – Barton, Lancashire: a three-bedroom 2020 home combining Scandinavian-inspired minimalism with extensive glazing, priced at £850,000. – Arkesden, Essex: a five-bedroom modern “upside-down” house with living space upstairs, on sale for £1.8m.…
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‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Andy Burnham’s new government has announced a 20% business-rates reduction for pubs, clubs and live music venues, costing £100m, as part of efforts to support high streets and slow pub closures. Publicans welcomed the signal of support but said the relief would make only a limited difference because VAT, wages, employer taxes, energy and other…
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Intel knows it needs to ‘leapfrog’ ARM and AMD, says CEO Lip-Bu Tan
Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan said the company must catch up with and ultimately “leapfrog” AMD and Arm in processors, while treating edge AI and robotics as a future market comparable in importance to PCs. The comments underline Intel’s attempt to rebuild competitiveness in servers and manufacturing as rivals gain share and demand for AI…
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My generation shouldn’t be scared of a care tax – we’re paying one already | Gaby Hinsliff
Gaby Hinsliff argues that England already imposes an unofficial “care tax” on families through the money, time and emotional strain required to support older relatives. She says Andy Burnham, motivated partly by his father’s Alzheimer’s, may be prepared to spend political capital on social-care reform, but would need to persuade middle-aged voters who fear new…
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Man pinned girlfriend down and locked her in bedroom as she tried to end relationship
A man has admitted falsely imprisoning his girlfriend after allegedly pinning her down and locking her in a bedroom when she tried to end their relationship. The case highlights the seriousness with which the courts treat conduct that prevents a partner from leaving during a relationship breakdown. The hearing took place at Sheffield Crown Court,…