These are the dramatic no holds barred photos that shine a light on the world of British bare-knuckle boxing. The incredible pictures uncover the bloodthirsty events where many fights end prematurely from brutal knockouts. Organisers of bare-knuckle boxing insist the fights are above board and legal, although it remains unregulated because there is no licensing body currently in place. The events state that gloves are banned and fighters are only permitted to wear lightweight wraps and padding. Bare-knuckle events consist...

A council's plan to spend £57,000 on covering tree roots with tarmac has been labelled 'bonkers' by their Labour opponents. Westminster City Council are splashing the cash tarmacking around the base of trees on just two streets in pretty Little Venice - £500 each. But former councillor Murad Qureshi, who is running again in May, said the quote is five times as high as other estimates and there are 'better ways' to cover the pits. The former London Assembly member,...

Brexit will have a devastating "iceberg" effect on Britain, with the benefits at the top being far outweighed by the negative impacts below the line. A new graph has been revealed which details the cost of Brexit. The benefits of de-regulation can be seen above the line, but they are far outweighed by the negative impact of immediate loss of access, regulatory divergence, customs and tariffs. The graph has been leaked online a day after Donald Tusk warned that Brexit will...

In a nod to George Orwell's doublespeak an online platform has been launched that deciphers the real meanings behind what politicians say. The platform has released a list of common political sayings and the truth behind them after new research revealed that nine out of ten young people believe all politicians lie. The survey, commissioned by youth political platform, Shout Out UK, asked the 2,000 respondents what common phrases politicians use that confuse them, so it could translate them. More than three quarters...

A campaign to get employers to pay for candidates' travel expenses has been launched in support of boosting the UK labour force and improving social mobility. Debut, the student and graduate careers app, will lobby Government to introduce guidelines for employers to proactively offer travel reimbursement for all ‘in-person’ interviews, to better support the UK’s labour force and improve social mobility. The campaign is in response to research which revealed that the average cost of attending an in-person interview is...

Nicholas Cage does a good line in B-movie flicks, they’re often quite bad but well loved because of the manic, hyper-real performances Cage gives and Mom and Dad is no different. In a typical American suburb tensions smolder below the surface in this horror-action-(unintentional?) comedy. The premise is that a bizarre event causes parents to turn on their children, filling them with murderous rage, completely disconnected from their usual loving faculties. Nicolas Cage’s character has moments of The Shining inflected...

After a frustratingly long period of absence, Lynne Ramsey (We Need To Talk About Kevin, 2011) is back with an equally gut-wrenching tale of crime and retribution which is set to thrill the Scottish director’s growing army fans. Based on Jonathan Ames’ novel of the same name, You Were Never Really Here offers an uncompromisingly gory and deliberately unsettling narrative packed full of dark and disturbing imagery, which is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Joaquin Phoenix is Joe (think Taxi...

uPVC windows are known for their numerous benefits over wooden and other window types. They’re noise-reducing, more secure, need little maintenance and keep homes warmer, thus saving on energy bills. However, the overall lifespan of uPVC windows will depend on a number of factors. First of all there’s the quality of the window itself, which we’ll discuss below – something that can vary hugely between manufacturers. Then there are considerations such as the quality of the installation and even the...

Amazon execs are talking to JP Morgan Chase about creating a bank service aimed at young consumers, according industry insiders. The e-commerce firm is pressing ahead with plans to open a banking service with talks underway with a number of financial institutions, including financial services giant JP Morgan Chase. Last year Amazon considered buying the US bank Capital One, highlighting the appeal of the banking sector to Amazon. This week the Wall Street Journal revealed Amazon is in talks with several...