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A UK-based travel vlogger known as ‘Backpacker Ben’ has sparked a discussion online after sharing what he described as an “awful” experience on an Indian Railways journey. In a video shared on Instagram, Ben said a series of incidents during the trip left him deeply uncomfortable. The video has divided the internet.(Instagram/@backpacker.ben) In the clip,…
The Roger Bannister 50p coin was sold for £483.63 on eBay. The coin was minted in 2004 to celebrate 50 years since Sir Roger Bannister ran a mile in under four minutes. The coin, designed by James Butler, features a pair of running legs alongside a clock to highlight the incredible time of three minutes…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rachel Reeves has been warned of the risks of backloading her efforts to rein in borrowing in Wednesday’s Budget after official figures showed the chancellor is already struggling to meet her debt targets. Her biggest…
[LONDON] The head of a British employers group will accuse finance minister Rachel Reeves on Monday of ignoring them on issues such as energy costs and labour reforms and urge her to make “hard choices” in this week’s budget. The chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry will also call on Reeves to announce…
Lakshmi Mittal, the steel magnate who dominated The Sunday Times Rich List for more than a decade, has left the UK after nearly 30 years, becoming the latest billionaire to relocate following Labour’s tax reforms. The ArcelorMittal founder, once the UK’s wealthiest resident and still worth £15.4 billion, has moved his tax residency to Switzerland…
Abdul-Rehman and Muhammed Akhil secured first and second place out of 372,752 children across England in Times Tables Rockstars’ annual England Rocks battle. The pair both attend Lomeshaye Junior School in Nelson. Abdul-Rehman answered 29,161 multiplication questions in just three hours—almost three questions every second. He was ‘extremely proud’ of his achievements and has been…
More than half (55%) of respondents to a poll of 11,000 AA members said they notice more rubbish on roads and surrounding areas than in the past. That is compared with 52% who said the same thing in a survey conducted in May last year. Edmund King, director of the AA Charitable Trust, described the…
The “Wilton Indies” Facebook and Instagram page is dedicated to sharing news, special offers, discounts, events, and updates from the town’s small-business community. This online initiative coincides with the return of the Late Night Shopping Fridays, a popular event leading up to Christmas. The festivities are set to kick off on Friday, November 28, in…
Four minority welfare officials, including a joint director, in the state have come under scrutiny for allegedly granting benefits to UK-based cleric Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, who’s under investigation for his alleged links with radical elements in Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir, confirmed senior Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials. Four U.P. officials granted salary, pension benefits…
Published on Nov 23, 2025 07:49 pm IST Amid rumors of a leadership tussle, a new survey reveals shifting sentiment among UK Labour Party members regarding PM Keir Starmer. Ahead of the upcoming budget presentation, party members appear divided, highlighting potential challenges for Starmer’s leadership and strategy. News / Videos / Zelensky Set To…