Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting revolt from Britain’s business leaders, with chiefs across sectors warning that her tax hikes and labour reforms are throttling investment, driving out wealth, and tipping the economy toward recession. BT chief executive Allison Kirkby (pictured) warned this week that Britain is already at “peak government-inflicted costs.” Speaking at the Connected Britain conference, she revealed …

مقبوضہ کشمیر کا علاقہ لداخ ایک بار پھر سخت کشیدگی کی زد میں ہے۔ بدھ کو ہونے والے پُرتشدد مظاہروں کے بعد جمعرات کو بھارتی حکام نے لیہ اور کارگل میں سخت سیکورٹی اقدامات نافذ کر دیے ہیں۔ ان مظاہروں میں پولیس کے تشدد سے چار افراد جان سے گئے اور درجنوں زخمی ہوئے۔ پولیس نے دونوں اضلاع میں پانچ …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), under chief selector Ajit Agarkar, has unveiled the squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies, beginning October 2 in Ahmedabad. The announcement has sparked discussions, primarily over the exclusion of Karun Nair, who recently staged a comeback but failed to cement his spot in the side. Karun …

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has stepped up his rhetoric over the Falkland Islands, accusing Britain of “illegally occupying” the remote archipelago during a fiery speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. The right-winger described his country’s claim on the islands, which he referred to as the “Islas Malvinas,” as “legitimate” and “unrenounceable” and urged the UK to resume …

خانہ کعبہ کے امام شیخ ڈاکٹر صالح بن حُمید کو سعودی عرب کا نیا مفتی اعظم اور علماء کی سینئر کونسل کا سربراہ مقرر کر دیا گیا ہے۔ شاہی عدالت کی جانب سے جاری بیان میں بتایا گیا کہ یہ تقرری سابق مفتی اعظم شیخ عبدالعزیز بن عبداللّٰہ آل الشیخ کے انتقال کے بعد عمل میں لائی گئی ہے۔ شیخ …

South Korea’s parliament passed a landmark bill on Thursday that would allow people to give tattoos without having a medical licence. The country currently allows only people with medical licences to give tattoos, making it the only country in the industrialised world with such a restriction. Tens of thousands of tattoo artists have been working in the shadows in South …

The Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash between India and Bangladesh in Colombo had no shortage of drama on the field, but it was a heartwarming off-field moment that stole the spotlight. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead and one of the most celebrated fast bowlers in modern cricket, received a special shoutout from his wife and sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan …

The government is weighing extraordinary measures to shield Britain’s manufacturing base from the fallout of Jaguar Land Rover’s crippling cyberattack, including buying up parts from suppliers to prevent mass job losses. Business Secretary Peter Kyle is understood to be considering a scheme where ministers would purchase parts from JLR’s 700-strong supplier network and sell them back once production resumes. The …

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav may be struggling with the bat in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, but his leadership and fielding remain top-class. During the Super Four clash against Bangladesh, SKY produced a moment of sheer brilliance that left fans and teammates in awe. In a crucial phase of the match, his lightning-fast reflexes resulted in the spectacular run-out of …

وزیرِاعظم شہباز شریف اور امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کے درمیان آج وائٹ ہاؤس میں ون آن ون ملاقات ہوگی۔ ٹرمپ انتظامیہ نے اس ملاقات کی باضابطہ تصدیق کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ دونوں رہنما عالمی اور علاقائی معاملات پر تفصیلی گفتگو کریں گے۔ یہ ملاقات امریکی وقت کے مطابق چار سے ساڑھے 4 بجے ہوگی۔ خطے کی بدلتی صورتحال کے …

Modibo Keita, the first president of Mali, believed in combining local traditions with socialist principles Mali just celebrated its 65th year of independence from French rule, and the man behind that historic moment was Modibo Keita. A teacher turned revolutionary, he was not simply a politician, but an idealist with a sharp distrust of colonial power. Even before independence, French …

The Co-op has revealed that a “sophisticated cyberattack” earlier this year has wiped out £80m of profits, underlining the mounting cost of cybercrime for Britain’s biggest companies. In results published this morning, the mutual said the hack disrupted its grocery and funeral operations, leaving gaps on shelves and delaying services, with an estimated £206m hit to revenues. The group said …

MIAOLI, Taiwan, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While the global tobacco industry continues to struggle under the triple pressures of tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and soaring raw material costs, Alishan Group set off fireworks today at InterTabac with a “full-chain warhead.” At the 2025 Dortmund International Tobacco Fair (InterTabac), which opened on September 18, the industry’s “hidden giant” with over …

Lloyds Banking Group will close another 49 branches across its Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands next year, in the latest blow to Britain’s high streets. The closures, which will take place between January and October 2026, mark a further retreat from in-person banking as millions of customers move online. Lloyds said the shift reflects changing habits, with …

Forget bricks and mortar — from Oscars to rare whisky, luxury assets are becoming the new collateral of choice in Britain’s growing bridging market. Suros Capital, a specialist in lending against high-value possessions, is carving out a niche by financing deals secured against everything from Warhol paintings and Rolex watches to gold bullion and Banksy prints. Ray Palmer, director at …