BT sheds nearly another 8,000 jobs as cost-cutting helps boost earnings BT has revealed almost another 8,000 jobs have been axed since the end of March as part of its ongoing programme to slash costs. The group – which last month rescued telecoms firm TalkTalk from administration for £400 million – saw its total workforce,
Poundland is ‘challenged and vulnerable’ say owners after talks with ministers The US owners of Poundland have said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid Government criticism of their handling of the retailer. Gordon Brothers said in a statement on Thursday morning that they still are in “active
‘Get a life,’ minister says when asked about smoky bacon crisps EU ban claim A Cabinet minister told her interviewer to “get a life” when asked about claims that smoky bacon crisps could be banned under a deal to be signed with the European Union this month. The food and farming deal is among three
Bank of England set to hike interest rates to 4% to tackle rising inflation The Bank of England is poised to hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years, economists think. Rate-setters are widely expected to tighten monetary policy in a bid to tackle rising inflation in the UK economy. Traders
James Blunt: I felt betrayed by Romesh Ranganathan on Celebrity Traitors James Blunt has said he thought Romesh Ranganathan “betrayed” him during the final of The Celebrity Traitors. The singer, 52, and the comedian, 48, both reached the final three, along with actor Sebastian Croft, but Ranganathan then voted for Blunt to leave, believing him
Multiple reported bomb threats to flights for second time in a week Multiple flights have reportedly been diverted on Thursday morning following a further series of bomb threats. The incidents come after several planes, including some departing from the UK and Ireland, were subject to hoax security alerts on Tuesday. One flight from Dublin to
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. The 41-year-old made his debut for Portugal in 2003 and has gone on to play 234 times for the national team, scoring 146 goals – both of which are records in the men’s game. In a video on social media,
Channel 4 axes Married At First Sight UK after review following misconduct claims Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK following an external review triggered by “serious allegations of wrongdoing”. Earlier this year two women who participated in the show made allegations of rape and a third of sexual misconduct by their on-screen
Charles Leclerc to miss Brazilian GP media duties It follows the birth of his first child Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will miss media duties ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix following the birth of his first child. The Monagesque driver announced on Instagram that his wife Alexandra gave birth to their daughter Bianca on Tuesday. Leclerc
Viktor Gyokeres makes most of starting chance in Arsenal victory The Gunners beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League Viktor Gyokeres grasped his opportunity as Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League. Gyokeres made the most of a rare start, his sixth of the season, with an assist and a stylish goal