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Revolution Bars holds takeover talks with rival Nightcap

Revolution Bars holds takeover talks with rival Nightcap

The firms held discussions around ‘a range of possible transactions’, including a possible offer for the entirety of Revolution.

PIP disability benefits pay claimants a maximum of £798.63 per month

PIP disability benefits pay claimants a maximum of £798.63 per month

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride misspoke when he claimed in an interview that people were paid “thousands” in Personal Independence Payments.

Apple working to fix iPhone alarm issue

Apple working to fix iPhone alarm issue

The tech giant said it is aware of an issue where alarms do not play the expected sound.

Too late to prevent AI risk to elections this year, expert claims

Too late to prevent AI risk to elections this year, expert claims

Dame Wendy Hall also suggested social media sites could limit posts about politics on polling day to prevent misinformation.

Olivia Rodrigo ‘bummed’ as shows are latest casualty of Co-op Live Arena issues

Olivia Rodrigo ‘bummed’ as shows are latest casualty of Co-op Live Arena issues

The opening of the Manchester venue has been delayed a number of times.

Co-op Bank transformation ‘materially complete’ ahead of merger deal

Co-op Bank transformation ‘materially complete’ ahead of merger deal

The bank said discussions over its agreed merger with Coventry Building Society are ‘well advanced’ after completing significant due diligence.

John Swinney expected to announce SNP leadership bid

John Swinney expected to announce SNP leadership bid

Mr Swinney will make a statement in Edinburgh.

Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

The pair were collaborators for more than 50 years.

Man to run to every Premier League stadium to build football pitches in Africa

Man to run to every Premier League stadium to build football pitches in Africa

Max Keens, 31, founded a charity building sustainable football pitches for communities across Africa.

UK economic growth downgraded for next two years – OECD

UK economic growth downgraded for next two years – OECD

The UK economy grew by 0.1% last year and is expected to see growth improve to 0.4% this year, although this is below the 0.7% previously predicted.

UK warned to pay more attention to risks of conflict in the Balkans

UK warned to pay more attention to risks of conflict in the Balkans

Foreign Affairs Committee chairwoman Alicia Kearns has warned of the Balkans becoming the site of a ‘third global, major conflict’.

Man to appear in court charged with murder of 14-year-old boy in sword attack

Man to appear in court charged with murder of 14-year-old boy in sword attack

The 36-year-old man has been named as dual Spanish-Brazilian national Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo.

What the papers say – May 2

What the papers say – May 2

A range of stories lead the front pages of the Britain’s newspapers on Thursday.

Polls open across the country for local elections

Polls open across the country for local elections

Most of the seats up for re-election were last contested in 2021.

BBC to contact tribunal over claims journalist was spied on by police

BBC to contact tribunal over claims journalist was spied on by police

The corporation’s lawyers are to write to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal about the alleged surveillance of former reporter Vincent Kearney.

Princess Charlotte celebrates ninth birthday

Princess Charlotte celebrates ninth birthday

Charlotte’s big day comes as the Waleses navigate Kate’s cancer treatment.

Irish government ‘confirms’ no police being sent to NI border

Irish government ‘confirms’ no police being sent to NI border

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had a ‘constructive phone call’ with Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin.

John Swinney to make statement on SNP leadership election

John Swinney to make statement on SNP leadership election

The Perthshire MSP served as Nicola Sturgeon’s deputy first minister for almost nine years.

Unions warn Labour not to water down package on workers’ rights

Unions warn Labour not to water down package on workers’ rights

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said ‘a red line will be crossed’ if the party U-turns on its previous pledge.

Students occupy UK university campuses in protest against Gaza war

Students occupy UK university campuses in protest against Gaza war

The protests follow violent clashes at campuses across the US, most prominently at Columbia University in New York.

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