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One of Britain’s ‘best places to live’ is home to some of the country’s ‘dirtiest’ beaches with bacteria levels THREE times higher than average
A seaside area of Kent, frequently ranked among Britain’s best places to live, has been named as home to some of the country’s least clean beaches, with bacteria levels reportedly three times higher than the national average. The finding highlights a tension between the region’s popularity as a desirable coastal destination and concerns over water…
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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering restricting or banning Meta’s camera-enabled smart glasses over fears they could be used to illegally film films, according to the UK Cinema Association (UKCA). The trade body said individual chains may bring in policies limiting the £359 devices, joining a growing number of venues, including theatres, pubs and restaurants, that have…
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SUFC News: United owners make transfer U-turn as Souttar saga takes fresh twist – thestar.co.uk
SUFC News: United owners make transfer U-turn as Souttar saga takes fresh twist thestar.co.uk
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Senior manager who was in charge of £150million of ports projects before being sacked for berating boss behind his back to another colleague wins unfair dismissal case
A senior manager responsible for ports projects worth about £150 million has won an unfair dismissal case after being sacked for criticising his boss to a colleague. The ruling matters because it indicates that the employer’s response to the remarks was judged unfair under employment law. The manager had held responsibility for a substantial portfolio…
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Wood looks back at Ashes performance with ‘shame’
England fast bowler Mark Wood has admitted he looks back on his performance during the disastrous Ashes tour with “shame”, after being ruled out following the opening Test in Perth with a recurring knee injury and not featuring since. He believes England missed a golden opportunity to win the series after leading by 105 runs…
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£37M SAP overhaul could extend Capgemini’s run with UK tax collector to 28 years
HM Revenue & Customs has awarded Capgemini a £37 million contract to migrate its Enterprise Tax Management Platform (ETMP) from the legacy SAP ECC 6.0 system to SAP’s S/4HANA platform. The deal, running until 2032, could extend Capgemini’s relationship with the UK tax authority to 28 years, dating back to when it became HMRC’s lead…
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National Trust row sees farmer remove grazing horses from coastal beauty spot after 100 years
A farmer has stopped grazing horses at a coastal beauty spot managed by the National Trust, ending a practice that reportedly stretches back around 100 years, amid a dispute between the farmer and the conservation charity. The move highlights tensions that can arise between the National Trust and tenant farmers or graziers over land management…
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Harry and Meghan’s Cotswold kingdom? Sussexes made ‘secret reconnaissance’ of sought-after celebrity enclave before announcing move to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly carried out a “secret reconnaissance” trip to the Cotswolds, a sought-after enclave popular with celebrities, ahead of announcing their intention to move back to the UK. The report suggests Harry and Meghan have been quietly weighing up a return to Britain, a move that would mark a significant…
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‘I was trapped’: Why Harry and Meghan left Britain in the first place, in their own words
This piece revisits comments made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex explaining why they originally left royal life and Britain, including Harry’s description of feeling “trapped” within the institution. The article appears alongside wider coverage of the couple’s reported return to the UK, with related pieces examining potential locations for a new home, reactions…