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Why Trump’s UK state visit is mired with potential pitfalls
Posted onJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent BBC Listen to James read this article US President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom this week will be no stranger to controversy, just as his first was six years ago. Back then, in June 2019, as well as taking tea with the late Queen, the US President called London…
Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Posted onGetty Images Reselling tickets to live events for a profit is set to be banned by the government. Ministers are expected to announce the plan in a bid to tackle touts and resale sites which offer tickets at several times’ face value. Restricting ticket touts was one of the Labour government’s election pledges, as fans…
Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row
Posted onThe releases of at least two popular Japanese films have been postponed in China as the countries are locked in a dispute over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about Taiwan. The delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media CCTV said. Cinema tickets…
London Underground fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026
Posted onBBC The rise in Tube fares was part of a funding deal with the government The cost of travelling on the London Underground, the Overground and the Elizabeth line is set to rise by 5.8% next year, the mayor of London has confirmed. The increase is 1% above the rate of inflation and will come…
Ben & Jerrys: Row deepens as three board members removed
Posted onThree members of Ben & Jerry’s independent board will no longer be eligible to serve in their roles, after the ice cream company introduced a new set of governance practices. These include a nine-year limit set on board members’ terms. Chair Anuradha Mittal, who earlier said she had no plans to resign under pressure, is…
Thames Water lenders submit rescue plan to stave off collapse
Posted onThames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to prevent the UK’s largest water company from collapsing. London & Valley Water, a consortium of large financial institutions and investors, has submitted proposals which include writing off about a third of the company’s near £20bn debt pile and investing an initial £5.4bn to stablise the…
