Plans for a multibillion pound mass market sale of the government’s stake in NatWest Group have been derailed by Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a summer general election. Sky News can reveal that a proposed retail offer of shares in the taxpayer-backed bank will be scuppered by the timing of the poll. The Treasury has
Sir Keir Starmer has said the “opportunity for change” will define the general election on 4 July. The Labour leader said Rishi Sunak’s announcement was the “moment the country needs and has been waiting for”. Speaking in central London, Sir Keir reiterated the six “first steps” for government he outlined last week and added: “It
May 22, 2024, 08:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions There’s a new No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, which doesn’t come as a surprise. Oleksandr Usyk‘s victory over Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed champion in the four-belt era, and first since Lennox Lewis held three belts in 2000, catapulted him to the top spot over
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Amazon is upgrading its decade-old Alexa voice assistant with generative artificial intelligence and plans to charge a monthly subscription fee to offset the cost of the technology, according to people with knowledge of Amazon’s plans. The Seattle-based tech and retail giant will launch a more
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterMay 21, 2024, 01:55 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions Kyle Larson will attempt the Double on Sunday, contesting the Indianapolis 500 before flying to Charlotte to take part in NASCAR’s Cola-Cola
It’s not just your lifelong politicans who enter the fray when it comes to election time. With the next general election now confirmed for July, there are already some faces in the mix you might recognise from other walks of life. They wouldn’t be the first from the worlds of entertainment and sport to venture
A woman has been left unable to walk after a piano slipped and dropped on her while she was helping a friend move the instrument. Danielle Drummond, 28, who had recently relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, to Oregon for a fresh start, is now hoping for a scientific breakthrough after the ordeal left her needing both
Dide, the anonymous masked rapper who claims to be a Premier League footballer, has announced his first live gig. The music star, who rose to prominence on social media last year and wears a studded black rose mask to conceal his identity, will perform in London in June. Known only as Dide, the incognito rapper
Rishi Sunak will call a general election for 4 July, Sky News understands. The surprise move comes after days of rumours the prime minister could go to the country earlier than previously thought. Follow the latest politics news live – general election to be confirmed Mr Sunak has been saying for months an election would
The account of the Post Office’s former chief executive about what she knew during key years of the firm’s scandal is not believed by the former CEO of Royal Mail, the inquiry into the injustice has heard. Paula Vennells has been giving evidence as part of a three-day appearance at the inquiry into the impact
A 50-year-old man has been caught on camera jumping off a pleasure boat to try and “body slam” an orca in New Zealand, in what was branded “disgraceful” and “pathetic” behaviour. “Shocking” footage of the man diving into the sea to land on the orca with his body has sparked uproar on social media after
An unknown number of people have died after a powerful tornado ripped through a small town in Iowa. Dramatic pictures showed the destruction left behind in Greenfield, with police confirming there had been fatalities and at least a dozen injuries, without being able to provide specific figures. The devastation came as multiple tornadoes rolled through
Ireland, Norway and Spain have officially recognised Palestine as a separate state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors from two of the European states. Speaking on Wednesday, Irish Prime Minster Simon Harris said: “Today Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine, each of us will undertake whatever national steps
After a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Range Rover Electric will feature Fortescue’s advanced EV battery software. The battery tech, which will be first used on the Range Rover EV, is claimed to boost range with faster charging speeds. Range Rover revealed the first images of its long-awaited fully electric SUV last month. The brand’s first electric
For years, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been cracking down on the crypto sector writ large, but in the last few months, the agency appears to have trained its sights on ethereum, in particular. Some of the biggest names in decentralized finance are now fighting back. In a 40-page filing on Tuesday, Uniswap Labs
A former model has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her at his New York City recording studio in 2003 in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday. Crystal McKinney’s allegations are just the latest in a series of accusations made against the rapper and producer. McKinney says she was a successful 22-year-old model when she
Wylfa in North Wales is the preferred site for a major new nuclear power development, the government has announced. Ministers are beginning talks with international energy firms to explore building the UK’s third mega-nuclear power station at the Anglesey site, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The department said the
People infected with deadly viruses due to the tainted blood scandal could receive more than £2m in compensation, according to government documents. “Illustrative figures” have been published on the Infected Blood Compensation Authority section of the government website, which show “the compensation award that an infected person living with a single infection or co-infection may
Tom Chambers May 21, 2024, 08:57 AM Open Extended Reactions A 31-year-old man is to be charged with the racially aggravated harassment of former England winger Ugo Monye, police confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall police confirmed to ESPN that the man has been summonsed to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on July
Police are investigating the source of the ketamine which killed actor Matthew Perry, it has emerged. Perry, who was best known for playing wise-cracking Chandler Bing in Friends, died at his LA home last October after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool. A post-mortem found his death was an accident from “the acute effects