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Conservative leader KemiΒ BadenochΒ has demanded the prosecution of rap trio Kneecap after video emerged of the band allegedly advocating for the death of Tory MPs. Footage of the group at a November 2023 gig appears to show one member saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Police are investigating –…
Amid President Trumpβs fusillades against the media, a recent strike stood out: Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr took aim this month at cable giant Comcast, which owns NBC and liberal-skewing MSNBC, in a message on X over the tilt of the news coverage on its TV channels. Carr accused Comcast of twisting its…
Supporters of President Trump and counter-protesters converged in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills on Sunday in a small but raucous confrontation that included a performance from a pro-Trump punk rock icon and remarks from a disgraced ex-congressman. At a rally aimed at encouraging voters to leave the Democratic Party, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz portrayed…
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it grapples with the unfolding impact of a cyberattack on Britain’s best-known retailer. Sky News has learnt that roughly 200 people who had been due to undertake shift work at M&S’s vast Castle Donington clothing…
The government will give recommendations for public sector pay rises “very careful consideration”, a minister has said – but he urged trade unions to “recognise the reality of the financial position”. Stephen Kinnock said the government had now received the recommendations of the independent review body that advises ministers on public sector pay. According to…
Shares in meal delivery platform Deliveroo have surged by 17% as investors react to news of a Β£2.7bn takeover proposal. The company revealed after the market had closed on Friday that it had been in talks since 5 April with US rival DoorDash. Deliveroo suggested then it was likely the 180p per share offer would…
πListen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast appπ As Trump’s 100 days in office edges closer, Anne checks in from DC to bring us all the latest on a domestically difficult week for the US president. Also, will the upcoming Canadian elections be a referendum on Trump from its biggest neighbours? Sam…
UK economic growth could be “postponed” for two years amid a toxic cocktail of headwinds for confidence, according to a respected forecast which says further interest rate cuts may help lift the mood. EY ITEM Club, which uses the Treasury’s economic modelling, downgraded expectations for output in both 2025 and 2026 in its latest report….
EDMONTON, CanadaΒ βΒ What started as a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff is now a best-of-three series after the Edmonton Oilers rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to beat the Kings 4-3 in overtime Sunday, evening the series at two wins apiece. The winning goal came from Leon Draisaitl, who beat Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper on the power…
Joe Hortiz has a grade for that. When he sees a prospect stand at the front of the line during drills. When players go full speed in practice. When the game film shows max effort during every play, no matter the score. The Chargers general manager calls it βcompetesβ on his scouting report. The teamβs…
