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Pay gap widens as UK bosses get 130 times average worker’s salary
The pay gap between FTSE 100 chief executives and their staff has widened to its highest level in eight years, according to the High Pay Centre, with bosses now earning 130 times the salary of the average full-time UK worker. The thinktank, in its final report before closing after 15 years, said the figures should…
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3 of the Biggest Stunts Ever Pulled by Legendary Rock Bands
Portrait of Japanese-born artist and musician Yoko Ono and British musican and artist John Lennon (1940 – 1980), December 1968. (Photo by Susan Wood/Getty Images) These rock stunts are among the most famous in the genre’s history. These moments stopped onlookers in their tracks. The post 3 of the Biggest Stunts Ever Pulled by Legendary…
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Spain beat Argentina in dominant World Cup final win
Spain have been confirmed as 2026 World Cup champions after beating holders Argentina 1-0 in a final marked by near-total Spanish control rather than dramatic end-to-end action. Substitute Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal in the 105th minute of extra time, turning in a deflected shot for his first strike of the tournament, as Spain…
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect ‘had newspaper clippings about Nigel Farage and Reform UK pinned to walls in his house’
A murder suspect in a case linked to former MP Ann Widdecombe reportedly had newspaper clippings about Nigel Farage and Reform UK pinned to the walls of his house, according to the Daily Mail. The detail has emerged as part of reporting into the background of the accused, raising questions about a possible political fixation…
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England seal series with record Lord’s ODI total
England beat India by 27 runs at Lord’s to seal a 2-1 series victory, with Ben Duckett striking a record-breaking 141 as the hosts posted the highest ODI total ever recorded at the venue. His innings surpassed England’s previous individual best at Lord’s, set against India back in 1975, and underpinned a total of 387-3…
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‘Royal entertainment from an Indian great’ – Kohli’s final farewell?
Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest batsmen, produced an entertaining innings of 74 runs during the third and final One Day International against England at Lord’s, in what may prove to be his last appearance on English soil. The knock was widely praised as a fitting display from the veteran player, adding to the occasion’s…
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Kane says Tuchel will ‘learn a lot’ from England pressures after exit to Argentina
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, saying the manager will “learn a lot” from the pressures of the tournament. Tuchel, who signed a contract extension before the World Cup, faced heavy criticism for switching to a back five to protect a 1-0 lead against Argentina, but Kane…
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Two Equestrian Deaths in Separate British Eventing Events Spark Safety Concerns
Two experienced horse riders died on Saturday after falls during cross-country phases at separate British Eventing competitions. Sophie Fouracre, 34, was fatally injured whilst riding Rhubarbsfox Brittania at Swalcliffe