White Sox sign Japanese star Munetaka Murakami for $34m
The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their rebuild by signing Japanese home run record-holder Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract. Discover the details of the deal.
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Accountants told: 'Learn people skills or miss promotion'
New research reveals a stark warning for UK accountants: technical prowess alone won't secure career advancement. Discover why communication and leadership are now non-negotiable.
15 Expert Cleaning Hacks for Christmas
Discover 15 simple, expert-approved household tips to get your home sparkling clean before the festive season. From teabags to ketchup, learn the secrets of professional cleaners.
The Power of a Darts Nickname: From 'Cool Hand' to 'Panda Man'
Discover the stories behind darts' most famous nicknames, from Luke Humphries' 'Cool Hand' to Phil Taylor's 'The Power'. How a moniker can define a player's career and brand. Read the full feature.
Lammy launches £15m UK crackdown on dirty money enablers
Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges to root out professional enablers of corruption with new funding and a global summit, targeting illicit finance in property and crypto. Read the full plan.
Kitchen sex school teaches women to dominate men
A professional dominatrix runs intimate classes from her home, teaching curious women the realities of BDSM for £200 a session. Discover the surprising truths behind the fantasy.
Bet365 Accounts Sold for Thousands in Secret Gambling World
A secretive 'wild west' of high-stakes gambling sees betting accounts traded for huge sums. A court case involving a Nigel Farage associate and Brighton FC owner Tony Bloom reveals the tactics used to outwit bookmakers.
Football Regulator to Investigate Bad Owners from Next Week
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
Teacher faces lifetime ban for abusing two pupils
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years, could be banned from teaching for life after a panel found her conduct 'fundamentally incompatible' with the profession. Read the full details.
World Cup 2026 Draw: Worst-Case Scenarios Revealed
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.
A-League Men Players Face 'Unacceptable' Conditions
A damning report by the PFA exposes poor conditions for A-League Men players, including inadequate facilities and pay issues. Calls for urgent reform grow.
Professional Santas Share Their Festive Playlist Picks
From guinea pigs in beards to grime carols, professional Father Christmases across the UK share the festive tunes that make their season magical – and the ones they'd rather not hear again. Discover their stories and surprising song choices.
Guardian Football Weekly Wins Double at FSA Awards
The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
From Grief to Grace: A London Grave Cleaning Story
After his father's death, Jay McGregor founded Graceful Graves, a professional grave cleaning service helping Londoners maintain their loved ones' final resting places. Discover how grief inspired a compassionate business.
Football Matchday Live: Build-Up and Breaking News
Join our live football matchday coverage for all the pre-game build-up, breaking news, and major stories. Share your team's plans and predictions with us now!
Ashurst lawyer disciplinary hearing over false insurance claim
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
AI Puts 2.1 Million UK Jobs at Risk, OBR Says
OBR analysis reveals over 2 million jobs in key UK sectors face AI automation. Discover the Treasury's response and the potential impact on the economy.
Met Police loses bid to sack officer over offensive remarks
The Metropolitan Police has failed in its High Court challenge to dismiss a sergeant who made offensive comments to female colleagues. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
UK Professional Services Dodge Damaging LLP Tax Hike
The UK's professional services sector avoided a targeted tax on LLPs in the Autumn Budget after intense lobbying. Discover how this decision protects a key economic contributor.
Women Pretending to Be Men on LinkedIn for Visibility
Professional women are changing their LinkedIn profiles to male identities, reporting up to 1000% increase in post visibility. Discover the algorithm controversy and expert advice for authentic career growth.
Young footballer dies in fake agent extortion scheme
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
London Teacher Avoids Ban Over Pupil Contact
A South London teacher, Andrew Hardwick, faced a misconduct panel for hugging pupils and messaging them on social media while working in Vietnam. Discover the full story and the panel's decision.
Women find LinkedIn success by pretending to be men
A viral LinkedIn experiment reveals women dramatically increase profile views and engagement by adopting male personas and 'bro-coded' language. Discover the surprising results and LinkedIn's response.
World Cup playoff draw sets dramatic qualifiers
FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.
World Cup Play-Off Draw Sets Up Tense Battles
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup play-off opponents. Find out the fixtures and paths to North America 2026.
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Wales, NI, Ireland Learn Fate
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
MHA Boss Eyes Further Accountancy Firm Mergers
MHA's managing director reveals plans for more mergers following recent deals as accountancy sector consolidation accelerates. Discover what's driving the rush.
Accountancy Firms Challenge Big Law's Market Share
Major accountancy firms are aggressively expanding into legal services, threatening traditional law firms' dominance. Discover how this shift impacts the UK legal landscape and what it means for clients.
Black Friday: ghd Platinum+ Straighteners 43% Off
Hair experts confirm this is the lowest price ever seen for ghd Platinum+ Hair Straighteners during Black Friday sales. Get salon-quality styling at home with this 43% discount.
Bayes Executive MBA Helps Banker Reinvent Career
Discover how Isaac Phang's Executive MBA at Bayes Business School propelled him from Associate Director to Regional COO at HSBC while balancing family life. Learn how this transformation happened.
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