Cricket Star-Backed Bar Chain Goes Into Administration
Sixes Social Cricket, a bar chain backed by England cricketers including Ben Stokes, has called in administrators. One venue closes immediately, but rescue talks are underway.
Sixes Social Cricket, a bar chain backed by England cricketers including Ben Stokes, has called in administrators. One venue closes immediately, but rescue talks are underway.
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Resident doctors in England launch a five-day strike, the 14th in 33 months. With public support waning and both sides entrenched, the NHS faces a 'never-ending' dispute. Read the full analysis.
Ukraine's president reveals US-brokered peace deal could be finalised imminently, but warns of 'turbulence' if Putin rejects it. Key territorial disputes remain unresolved.
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Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to push back its net zero goal, now aiming for 2050. The chain says its new targets cover the entire supply chain. Read the full story.
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Thai military jets strike Cambodian positions in a disputed border region, escalating a long-standing territorial dispute. Tensions flare as both sides claim sovereignty.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
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The Ninja Luxe Premier 3-in-1 coffee machine promises barista-quality espresso, cold brew & filter coffee at home. Now available from £498 at Amazon, Currys & Argos.
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Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
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Food writer Yasmin Khan faced legal threats over her cookbook title 'Sabzi', a common word for vegetables across South Asia. Her case highlights wider issues of cultural appropriation and trademark overreach in the UK.
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London's iconic Grade II-listed Sicilian Avenue reopens after a five-year restoration. Discover the first three new businesses moving in, from coffee to Japanese tea.
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Leon founder John Vincent reveals potential site closures and job cuts as he battles to restore the struggling fast-food chain to its former health. Read his full recovery plan.
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Claudia Black reveals she won't return for Ahsoka season 2 as Disney 'could not support a single mom' with a salary to film in London while based in LA. Read her full statement.
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Gail's Bakery announces a major UK expansion, opening 40 new sites by February 2026 after creating nearly 500 jobs. The £500m-valued chain sees revenue surge to £278m.
Secretive offshore courts allow foreign firms to sue the UK for lost profits, threatening sovereignty and climate action. Discover the chilling effect on democracy.