Blazers sign restricted free agent Thybulle after matching Dallas offer
The Portland Trail Blazers have re-signed restricted free agent Matisse Thybulle after matching an offer from the Dallas Mavericks.
Day: July 11, 2023
Yemen’s rivals are not only clashing on the ground but battling economically for revenue from ports
A U.N. envoy says sporadic armed clashes between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and government forces are straining peace efforts, and the rivals are now also battling over revenue from ports, trade, banking and natural resources.
Housing asylum seekers on barge may only save £10 a person daily, report says
NGOs behind report suggest minimal savings for Home Office if Bibby Stockholm barge used in place of £5.6m-a-day hotelsControversial plans to house asylum seekers on a barge to reduce reliance on expensive hotels will save less than £10 a person a day,…
Ending private school tax breaks would raise £1.5bn for state sector, thinktank says
Labour’s pledge to remove independent schools’ tax benefits would have ‘limited effect’ on pupil numbers, according to research by IFSWarnings of a mass exodus from private schools if Labour carries out its pledge to scrap their tax breaks have been di…
Celebrities back Unicef UK appeal for urgent government child support
Children’s charities call for a ‘baby and toddler guarantee’ to help parents struggling with cost of living during summer holidaysCelebrities including the tennis player Andy Murray, the actor David Harewood and the singer-songwriter Rita Ora have join…
UK retailers report sizzling sales in hot June weather
Shoppers snap up barbecue food, swimwear, beach towels, outdoor games and garden furniture in June Britain’s retailers recorded a sharp rise in spending in June as hot weather prompted consumers to buy summer clothing and outdoor goods, despite growing…