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Gamblers spending more than 1,000 in 24 hours could face financial risk assessments. Regulator says the checks are not affordability tests and will not affect credit scores. Betting industry warns the changes could push customers towards illegal gambling sites. Online gambling customers in the UK who spend large sums in a short period could soon face financial risk assessments, under new rules announced by the Gambling Commission. The regulator says the changes are aimed at identifying customers

JAG KHANGURA MVO, a former royalty protection officer who served as bodyguard to King Charles III, has joined the advisory board of global advisory firm Trafalgar Strategy, the company announced on Tuesday (7). Khangura will lead the firm's India market strategy and work to strengthen links with south Asian diaspora businesses in Britain, drawing on his background in personal security, a statement said. He spent more than 30 years in service, most recently as protection team leader for King Char

Prince Harry and six other claimants lose privacy case against Associated Newspapers. Court finds no evidence to support allegations of widespread unlawful reporting. Ruling marks a significant legal victory for the Daily Mail publisher. Prince Harry's privacy case against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail , has ended in defeat after a UK High Court judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support claims that journalists routinely used unlawful methods to obtain private

Highlights IShowSpeed was overcome with emotion after Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain ended Cristiano Ronaldo's final FIFA World Cup campaign. A livestream showed the YouTuber retreating to a bathroom, where he broke down in tears before hundreds of thousands of viewers. Ronaldo later confirmed it was his last World Cup but said he would take time before deciding on his international future. Cristiano Ronaldo's dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup ended heartbreakingly on Monday, and the disappoin

OBR warns UK debt could become unsustainable without policy action. Ageing population and rising public spending expected to add pressure. Treasury says its fiscal plan will keep borrowing under control. The UK's national debt could rise to unsustainable levels unless governments act sooner rather than later, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). In its latest Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report, the UK's independent fiscal watchdog warned that delaying action would make it

Offgrid Energy Labs opens its first UK battery manufacturing facility. ZincGel technology targets long-duration energy storage applications. Launch comes ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15. Indian battery technology company Offgrid Energy Labs has opened its first overseas manufacturing facility in the UK, marking a major step in taking its homegrown ZincGel battery technology from laboratory research to commercial production. The pilot manufacturing facility, located in Hook, H

Highlights Alpha has continued to perform steadily despite weeks of online trolling and criticism aimed at Alia Bhatt. The Yash Raj Films spy thriller earned about 342,000 on Monday, taking its worldwide total to more than 5.4 million in four days. Social media debate over Bhatt's casting, action credentials and nepotism has contrasted with the film's performance in cinemas. Long before Alpha reached cinemas, Alia Bhatt found herself at the centre of an intense social media debate. From being la

Bank of England warns AI is creating new financial stability risks. Cyber threats and AI-driven market valuations remain key concerns. UK banking system remains resilient despite growing global uncertainty. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a growing risk to financial stability, according to the Bank of England, which has warned that rapid advances in the technology could make financial institutions more vulnerable to cyber attacks while also increasing pressure on already stretched financi

More than 280 older residents have completed a digital skills programme run by the Brent Indian Community Centre (BI-CC), as the charity seeks to address digital exclusion among seniors in northwest London. The Smart Phones & Tablets Made Easy for Seniors programme, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and Brent Council's Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Fund, teaches older people how to use smartphones and tablets to access essential online services and communicate

Whether Andy Burnham should be the next prime minister is the question facing Labour MPs this week. It is set to be the shortest leadership contest imaginable. As nominations open on Thursday (9), Burnham's Labour parliamentary colleagues will queue up to nominate him. The main question is whether they will do so in numbers sufficient to already give him an unassailable landslide on day one. There is little sign of any rival effort finding the 80 supporters they would need to take the election t

Highlights Charli Xcx will host advance listening events for Music, Fashion, Film in 25 cities between July 9 and July 11. Fans will hear the album in independent cinemas nearly two weeks before its official July 24 release. The global rollout comes ahead of her North American arena tour beginning in September. For years, album launches have followed a familiar pattern: a midnight streaming release, social media promotion and fans listening wherever they happen to be. Charli Xcx is taking a diff

ARTHUR FERRY ensured the British challenge continued at Wimbledon after battling past Grigor Dimitrov in five sets on Monday. Italy also had reason to celebrate as Flavio Cobolli and Jasmine Paolini booked places in the quarter-finals with wins over Alex de Minaur and Alexandra Eala respectively. Fery came from a set down to beat Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(10-7) on Centre Court and will next face ninth seed Cobolli, who defeated Australian fifth seed Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 to reac

Mortgage rates have dropped to 6.43 per cent from 6.75 per cent. Lower rates are helping ease monthly repayments for buyers. Summer slowdown is reducing activity across the housing market. Falling mortgage rates are providing a small boost for home buyers in Denver, Colorado, even as the local housing market enters its usual summer slowdown. While affordability remains a challenge, lower borrowing costs are helping some buyers reduce their monthly repayments and encouraging more activity in the

Fery beat Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets. First British wild card to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final. Faces Flavio Cobolli for a place in the semi-finals. Britain's Arthur Fery extended his fairytale run at Wimbledon with a dramatic five-set win against Grigor Dimitrov that made him the first British wild card to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final in the Open era. Fery produced a defiant display on his Centre Court debut, beating Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) in a last-16 classi

Highlights Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals Merino's stoppage-time goal ends Ronaldo's World Cup campaign Belgium defeat United States 4-1 to set up Spain clash Ronaldo says he will reflect on his future SPAIN and Belgium booked their places in the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday, with Spain beating Portugal 1-0 and Belgium defeating the United States 4-1. Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give Spain victory over Portug

The UK Government reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls across South Asia during the Women and Girls South Asia Diplomatic Reception, hosted by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the historic Durbar Court, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London. Held in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (

Highlights Midjourney is asking the court to require Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. to disclose more details about their AI use. The AI company argues internal records could support its defence in the ongoing copyright case. The studios say the lawsuit is about protecting copyrighted characters, not preventing the development of AI. Midjourney has argued that the Hollywood studios suing it over copyright infringement may be using artificial intelligence in ways similar to those at the centre

Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry's team dispute why he will not stay at the palace. Conflicting versions emerge just before Harry's charity engagements in the UK. The row could complicate a possible meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry. A fresh disagreement has emerged between Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry just before the Duke of Sussex's latest visit to the UK, with both sides offering conflicting accounts over why he will not be staying at a royal residence during his time in L

Param Pujya Jashbhai Saheb, affectionately known as Sahebdada or Sant Bhagwant Sahebji, paid a heartfelt tribute to Garavi Gujarat, its founder Late Ramniklal Solanki CBE, and the Solanki family during a special spiritual assembly at Anoopam Mission, Denham, describing the publication as one that embraced spirituality and preserved Sanatan values long before many others. Addressing devotees and invited guests ahead of the inauguration of the AUM Crematorium, Sant Bhagwant Sahebji reflected on th

Extreme heat pushed some high street shops to shorten trading hours or close. Dorchester launches support scheme for cooling equipment ahead of future heatwaves. Retailers say soaring temperatures kept customers away and hit sales. The UK heatwave is beginning to take a visible toll on the high street, with a number of independent businesses reducing trading hours or temporarily closing as record temperatures kept shoppers indoors. Retailers say the extreme weather not only made working conditio

Highlights Wolf Alice played their biggest-ever headline show to 45,000 fans at London's Finsbury Park. The band ended the night with a surprise cover of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit . Archive footage and hometown tributes turned the concert into a celebration of the band's journey. Wolf Alice marked the biggest headline show of their career with an emotional return to north London, treating 45,000 fans to a set that celebrated their rise before ending the night with an unexpected Nirvana c

Highlights Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised after remarks about Kylie Minogue during a podcast appearance sparked criticism. The comments came during a light-hearted shag, marry or date game hosted by comedian Nikki Osborne. Politicians from across the spectrum said the exchange was inappropriate and unbecoming of the office of prime minister. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised after a three-word response about Kylie Minogue during a podcast appearance

Highlights Honey Trehan said only a small group of people knew Satluj would premiere on ZEE5. The director revealed the film's theatrical release was abandoned after years of certification hurdles. Trehan said Satluj , originally titled Punjab 95 , faced more than 127 requested cuts before arriving on streaming. Honey Trehan has shared how the makers of Satluj managed to keep its digital release under wraps after years of uncertainty, only for the film to be taken off ZEE5 in India hours after i

Police leadership review calls for sweeping reforms across England and Wales. Report warns weak promotion systems and low morale are hurting policing. Government says findings will shape its wider police reform programme. Police leadership in England and Wales needs a fundamental reset, according to a landmark independent review that has raised concerns over how senior officers are selected, trained and supported. The report warns that weak leadership structures, inconsistent promotion systems a

Defeats Mochizuki 6-3, 7-6(0), 6-3. Reaches fifth consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final. Faces Jan-Lennard Struff in the last eight. Reigning champion Jannik Sinner eased into his fifth consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final with a straight-sets victory over Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki on Sunday. The world number one was given a spirited challenge by the 151st-ranked Mochizuki, but secured a 6-3, 7-6 (7/0), 6-3 success to set up a last-eight tie with German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff. I tri

UK hospitality food and drink prices fell 0.1 per cent in May, ending April's inflationary uptick. Lower prices for vegetables, dairy and cooking oils helped ease overall costs for restaurants and cafs. Coffee, fish, chocolate and soft drinks continued to face inflationary pressure driven by global supply challenges. UK hospitality food prices edged lower in May, giving restaurants, cafs and pubs a small break after costs rose the previous month. However, industry experts say businesses should n

Highlights Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden His friendship with the couple grew through Happy Gilmore 2 and years of admiration for Swift Sandler has previously admitted Swift is one of the few celebrities who makes him nervous Austin Swift and Jason Kelce took on special roles during the ceremony Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's choice of Adam Sandler to officiate their wedding may have surprised fans, but the actor's connection with the co

India has notified customs rules for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, clearing the way for its implementation on July 15. The agreement will eliminate or reduce tariffs on most goods traded between the two countries, benefiting exporters and businesses. The deal is expected to increase annual bilateral trade by 25.5 billion in the long term. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has taken another step towards implementation after India notified the customs rules that will determine whether g

Highlights Fans followed England's World Cup win on their phones during Wimbledon matches Organisers say the football has not affected the tournament atmosphere Players have also been discussing the World Cup behind the scenes Wimbledon has refused to show matches on big screens or alter its schedule Wimbledon organisers were clear: there would be no broadcasting of World Cup matches on the tennis site's screens. Yet the football is everywhere, from fans' phones to player press conferences. When

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's men's record of 105 Wimbledon singles match wins. Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced comfortably to the last 16 with a straight-sets victory over Jenson Brooksby. Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka set up a blockbuster fourth-round clash. Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson

RACHEL REEVES has done a great deal of harm to the British economy. There is no guarantee that her successor as chancellor will be any better but the government must do more to help small businesses, many of which happen to be owned by British Asians. We learned from the weekend papers that the British historian Anthony Seldon has written more than 50 books, including the biographies of John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. His latest volu

Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next prime minister, on Friday (3) ruled out calling a general election if he succeeds Keir Starmer, pledging to stick to the ruling party's most recent manifesto. Burnham -- currently the only candidate to replace Starmer, who resigned as Labour leader and prime minister last month -- is poised to take charge of the centre-left party and country later this month. Participating in an Ask Me Anything session on the social media site Reddit, the ex-Greater Manchester

Highlights Anne Hathaway was originally cast opposite Seth Rogen in Knocked Up She left the project over one creative decision before filming began Seth Rogen now says Hathaway was probably right to step away Before Katherine Heigl took on the lead role in Knocked Up , Anne Hathaway was set to star opposite Seth Rogen. The Oscar winner had already joined the project and begun rehearsals before leaving over a creative disagreement, paving the way for one of the film's biggest behind-the-scenes ch

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the Wimbledon third round. The emotional victory came 12 months after Dimitrov was forced to retire injured against Jannik Sinner while leading by two sets. Dimitrov will next face Matteo Berrettini for a place in the last 16. Twelve months after the most painful loss of his career, Grigor Dimitrov wept tears of joy after a cathartic Wimbledon second round win against Czech rising star Jakub Mensik on Thursday. Dimitrov defeated 15th se

Highlights Reported 1,000-guest celebration still under intense speculation in New York Several high-profile figures linked to Swifts past are reportedly absent from the guest list Missing names highlight old friendships, former relationships and long-running industry feuds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce s reported wedding at Madison Square Garden has become one of the most closely watched celebrity events in recent memory, not just for its scale, but for the speculation surrounding who will not

Cumberland Farms has confidentially filed for a Nasdaq listing that could value the company at around 6.6 billion ($9 billion). The flotation could value Mohsin and Zuber Issa's individual stakes at about 1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) each. The company has shifted its focus to the US after years of acquisitions, debt reduction and business restructuring. The Issa brothers' Cumberland Farms IPO has moved a step closer after the company confidentially filed for a stock market listing in the US, in a

Highlights Alia Bhatt and Sharvaris Alpha released in theatres on Friday Early audience reactions are sharply divided, with criticism over story, pacing and execution Film marks the first female-led entry in the YRF Spy Universe Alia Bhatt and Sharvaris Alpha has finally arrived in cinemas, but early reactions suggest the high expectations surrounding the YRF Spy Universe entry have not fully translated into audience satisfaction. While some viewers have praised the lead performances, many other

Paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material were reportedly approved by Instagram's automated review system in India. Meta removed several adverts and suspended accounts after being alerted but initially said one reported advert did not violate its policies. The findings have renewed scrutiny over how social media platforms moderate paid advertising and protect children online. Instagram's advertising moderation system is facing fresh scrutiny after a BBC Eye investigation found that paid

Andy Burnham is expected to review Palantir's 330 million NHS data contract if he becomes Prime Minister. Campaign groups say any crackdown on Big Tech should begin with removing Palantir from the NHS. Supporters argue the platform has improved hospital efficiency, while critics cite privacy, ethics and political concerns. The future of Palantir's NHS contract is once again under the spotlight as Andy Burnham's Big Tech policy is expected to take a different direction from the approach adopted u

Highlights Olivia Wilde says audiences are connecting with The Invite because it reflects experiences many people rarely talk about. The actress-director believes laughter can help remove the shame around relationship struggles. The Invite has become one of the year's biggest critical and commercial successes. Olivia Wilde believes the strongest reaction to her new film, The Invite , comes from audiences recognising parts of their own relationships that they rarely speak about. The actress and d