Day: May 25, 2023
Fleetwood football owner loses civil court fight with council
May 25, 2023A businessman and football club owner convicted of fraudulent trading has lost a civil court fight with a council involved in investigating allegations of mis-selling. Andy Pilley, owner of League One Fleetwood Town Football Club and chairman of BES Utilities, had been involved in High Court litigation with Cheshire West and Chester Council. BES Utilities […]
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Nationwide hikes mortgage rates by up to 0.45% as inflation shocks markets
May 25, 2023B ritain’s biggest building society is increasing some of its mortgage rates for new borrowing from Friday, saying this will ensure its rates “remain sustainable” in the current economic environment. The rate increases, of up to 0.45 percentage points, only affect customers taking out a new mortgage deal. For first-time buyers and those looking to […]
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Harry Kane ‘extremely grateful to London’ after receiving freedom of city
May 25, 2023E ngland football captain Harry Kane has reflected on a “special” day after he received the Freedom of the City of London on Thursday in a ceremony alongside his family at Guildhall. One of the City of London’s ancient traditions, the honour is believed to have first been given in 1237 and enabled recipients to […]
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Downing Street car crash: Police arrest man after vehicle hits gates near Number 10
May 25, 2023A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving after a vehicle was driven into the gates of Downing Street. The silver Kia car crashed into the gates at around 4.20pm on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Images on social media showed the car surrounded by emergency vehicles. […]
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Monkeypox: Increase in cases in London sparks vaccination plea
May 25, 2023T en cases of monkeypox have been diagnosed in London in the last month, prompting officials to urge at-risk groups to get vaccinated. A further ten cases of monkeypox have been diagnosed in the UK since May 4, all in London, bringing the total of new cases since the beginning of the year to 20. […]
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Lionesses and stars arrive for Women’s Football Awards
May 25, 2023Votes have been cast and the winners of the inaugural Women’s Football Awards are almost ready to be announced. The Lionesses as well as other members of women’s football royalty have started arriving at the glitzy ceremony at Nobu Hotel in London. Eni Aluko, who made 102 appearances for the England national team, is hosting […]
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Video shows moment Downing Street crash suspect arrested by armed police
May 25, 2023To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Dramatic footage shows the moment a man who ploughed his car into the gates of Downing Street was quickly arrested by armed police. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Whitehall after a silver Kia crashed outside […]
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Whitehall in lockdown after car crashes into Downing Street gates
May 25, 2023To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Whitehall has been closed by the Metropolitan Police after a car crashed into the Downing Street gates. Armed police were called to Whitehall this afternoon and say a man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage […]
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Just Stop Oil protesters soaked by sprinkler at Chelsea Flower Show
May 25, 2023To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists were hosed down at the Chelsea Flower Show after throwing their trademark orange paint at a display. Demonstrators tossed a powder-like substance on an exhibit at the event today – as nearby […]
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Penny Mordaunt’s sword becomes unexpected tourist attraction
May 25, 2023Tourists are flocking to see the sword Penny Mordaunt carried during the King’s coronation. A new display at the Tower of London shines a spotlight on the Sword of State, which has unexpectedly become the most popular attraction. The sword was shown during the television coverage of the coronation being held by the MP. Ms […]
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