Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London
The world-famous New York jazz club Blue Note will open its first UK venue in London next month. Located in the basement of St Martins Lane hotel, Covent Garden, the…
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester’s embattled vice-chancellor has had his contract terminated by the university’s governing body, ending a period of uncertainty over the university’s leadership. Sir George Holmes, who…
Major airline reports huge loss as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring
The budget airline has warned that the aviation industry is set to face major challenges for the rest of 2026 Wizz Air has reported a significant swing to an operating…
Half-price train travel extended to 18-year-olds in major change to 16-17 railcard
Under the old rules, some teens were £175 worse off a year than their younger peers Eighteen-year-olds will soon benefit from half-price train travel on most services, as the Department…
Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing costs linked to the Iran war. Despite rising…
Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court
An Afghan boxer suspected of killing a Scottish woman in Greece has arrived in court in Athens for a second time. Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces…
Rupert Lowe refuses to say whether King Charles is a white Briton in car-crash interview
The Restore Britain leader was asked about a report which states by 2063 white British people will be a minority in the UK Rupert Lowe has repeatedly refused to say…
PM promises ‘high street’ mental health centres to open in banks and libraries
The community centres are set to offer walk-in support where members of the public can attend without needing a medical referral A series of new mental health centres are set…
Council wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to ban standing
Waiting at the bar and trying to catch the bartender’s eye so you can order a pint, before going to stand with your friends and have a catchup, has been…
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
With just 12 weeks to go until his first budget, new chancellor John Healey is seeking ways to ramp up public investment, without busting the Treasury’s fiscal rules – and…