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Allister Heath trolled so hard even Chat GDP got involved
The Sunday Telegraph editor said Britain is being "impoverished by a Remainer mind virus" in his latest (borderline unhinged) column.
Train drivers to stage three fresh strikes – including on FA Cup final day
The union said it has rejected a ‘risible’ 4% pay offer from the 16 train companies it remains in dispute with.
Gambling white paper to ‘redress power imbalance between punters and operators’
Campaigners are hopeful it will include plans for a levy on gambling companies, affordability checks and maximum stakes.
Barclay ‘absolutely not’ a bully, Cabinet colleague Cleverly says
Civil servants have ‘raised concerns’ about Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s alleged behaviour towards them, according to the Guardian.
Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’
Rishi Sunak’s boast to make the UK the “world’s next Silicon Valley” was publicly mocked by Microsoft and Activision last night.
Barclays profit surges as mortgages shoot up
The bank said its pre-tax profit of £2.6 billion was the highest quarterly profit on record since 2011, when accounting standards changed.
Prince Andrew sought permission from Queen to be quizzed on Epstein links
Prince Andrew came under intense scrutiny following his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview in 2019 over allegations involving Epstein.
Local elections 2023: The councils to watch
A total of 230 local authorities in England are holding elections on May 4. Here are some of the key results to look for.
M&S boss dubs Oxford Street a ‘national embarrassment’ and says ‘London is on life support’
Stuart Machin slammed the Government’s decision to scrap tax-free shopping and hit out at the “proliferation of tacky candy stores”.