Sir Jim Ratcliffe strikes deal to buy 25 per cent stake in Manchester United December 24, 2023 Billionaire tycoon and Ineos Group chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United, the Premier League club has announced.
Israel bombs northern Gaza; Palestinians say 166 killed in 24 hours December 24, 2023 Israel bombed areas of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, with fighting throughout Sunday morning, residents and Palestinian media said, as Gaza health authorities and the Israeli military both announced mounting death tolls.
Shapps: UK will not allow Red Sea to become ‘no go’ area for shipping December 24, 2023 The UK and allies will not allow the Red Sea to become a “no go” zone for shipping and will step up efforts to tackle Iran’s “malign influence”, Cabinet ministers have said.
Iran denies US claims it is behind attacks on ships in the Red Sea December 24, 2023 Iran has denied US accusations that it was involved in planning attacks by Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi movement on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Cleverly under fire over joke about spiking wife’s drink with date rape drug December 24, 2023 Home Secretary James Cleverly is facing calls to quit after joking about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug.
Royal Navy warship sent to Guyana as tensions rise December 24, 2023 A Royal Navy warship will be sent to Guyana in a show of British support for the Commonwealth nation.
The ‘debanking’ saga: What happened and where do the banks stand now? December 24, 2023 UK banking rules are in the midst of a shake-up after a turbulent year which saw former Ukip leader Nigel Farage spark a crisis at one of Britain’s largest banks.
Police investigate after Banksy street artwork removed December 23, 2023 The Metropolitan Police are investigating the alleged theft of a Banksy installation in south-east London.
The Archers star Ian Pepperell dies aged 53 December 23, 2023 Ian Pepperell, best known for playing Roy Tucker in The Archers, has died aged 53, the BBC has announced.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march on London’s Oxford Street December 23, 2023 Pro-Palestinian protesters have marched on London’s Oxford Street, urging Christmas shoppers to boycott “Israeli-linked” brands.