According to a new Hotels.com Business Trip Report released today, 86%1 of Gen Z and 72% of Millennials say work trips are a chance to upgrade their lifestyles. The survey polled 2,000 British adults who travel for work and found that younger road warriors are pros at making their work trips work harder. New York tops the list of dream business trip destinations for Gen Zers and Millennials. And 45% of Gen Z business travellers say they make work travel choices based on maximising rewards. For 55% of business travellers, the chance to visit a destination they wouldn’t otherwise see is one of the biggest perks.

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Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry (Images/Agencies)What kicked this off? How did MI5 characterize the threat and the collapsed case? What do Cash and Berry say? How does this fit into UK law and policy? Some legal figures disagreed; former DPP Ken Macdonald said, “These statements were more than adequate to proceed with a prosecution in my view,” Reuters reported.The government released multiple statements from Deputy National Security Adviser Matthew Collins.

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After a federal judge tossed Donald Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, book publisher Penguin Random House and two Times reporters last month, the US president filed a 40-page amended complaint on Thursday. US district court judge Steven Merryday in Florida gave Trump 28 days to refile and amend the action he threw out on 19 September. All but Schmidt are still named in the amended complaint. The amended complaint includes an itemized list of dozens of allegations tied to specific publications and statements. “Alleging only two simple counts of defamation, the complaint consumes 85 pages,” Merryday wrote.

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Ocean Outdoor reveals winners of 2025 Digital Creative CompetitionWinners showcase the potential of digital out of home. by Beau Jackson

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At 2.54am on October 12, 1984, a 105lb gelignite bomb — hidden behind a bath panel three weeks earlier — exploded in room 629 of Brighton’s Grand Hotel. A £16.2 million revampHappily, the historic hotel’s most recent refurbishment — to the tune of £16.2 million — comes with no such grim backstory. All of which is most welcome since, as my friend Naomi and I pondered over postprandial negronis in the hotel’s lobby bar last weekend, for such a beloved seaside resort — and the traditional dirty weekend destination — Brighton has a peculiar dearth of great hotels. There is sailing and there are sound baths; nightclubs, crochet clubs and running clubs; theatre, tarot, tantra and endless triathlons. In spite of its name and size, though, little about the hotel is grand, nor pretentious or pompous.

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People are seeking local community. Under Mr Burnham’s leadership, Greater Manchester has worked intentionally with faith groups on homelessness, public health, and community cohesion. In so doing, they fail to recognise the strength of faith communities’ work. Faith communities are rooted in place, but are also connected to something beyond it. God, just like the best of local faith groups, is embedded in community.

October 16, 2025 23:06 UTC

Any strikes on Venezuelan territory would be a significant escalation. After several of the boat strikes, the administration made the point that the operations had taken place in international waters. to carry out lethal operations in Venezuela and conduct a range of operations in the Caribbean. The agency would be able to take covert action against Mr. Maduro or his government either unilaterally or in conjunction with a larger military operation. But the development comes as the U.S. military is planning its own possible escalation, drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including strikes inside Venezuela.

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Bryan Mbeumo has been trying to convince Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to join Manchester United. Graham Potter is in contention for the Sweden job, with the former West Ham boss keen on the role - talkSPORT. Luton Town's appointment of Jack Wilshere as manager may open the door for a potential affiliation with Arsenal - The Sun. Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele could return to the PSG squad as early as Friday's game with Strasbourg - L'Equipe. WORLD CUPWorld Cup organisers are unconcerned about Donald Trump's claims regarding whether or not games will be moved due to safety fears - The i.

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‘Pakistan And Iran’: US President Trump’s India-Iran Gaffe While Praising Tariff PolicyNEW DELHI: India on Thursday firmly rejected the United Kingdom's latest sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector and Indian firms, reiterating that it does not recognise unilateral sanctions, warning against "double standards" in energy trade. "We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the UK... We do not subscribe to any unilateral sanctions. The Government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing.Jaiswal highlighted that Indian companies procure energy globally, considering overall market conditions. "We would stress that there should be no double standards, especially when it comes to energy trade," he added.These remarks came after the UK government announced 90 new sanctions on Wednesday, targeting Russia’s oil exports and entities linked to its energy trade, including India’s Nayara Energy Limited.The move, coordinated between the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Treasury, aims to "strike at the heart" of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s "war chest" in the conflict with Ukraine. As an Indian company, we are deeply committed to supporting the nation’s energy security and fostering economic growth.

October 16, 2025 17:52 UTC

However, Mr Cummings said that his experience in 2020, when he claimed he and Mr Johnson were briefed on the alleged security breach, proved beyond doubt that China was a threat. Because it sounds f------ crazy’.”He added that the information included “vast amounts of data classified as extremely secret and extremely dangerous for any foreign entity to control”. They added that they could not discount the possibility that some sensitive information was involved. He claimed that included “Strap” material, a security classification for highly sensitive material, although some Government officials disputed this. Mr Cummings told The Times the breach involved “material from intelligence services.

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The confusion stems from the laws governing road-legal mobility scooters, known as Class 3 invalid carriages. In the UK, it is estimated that there are at least 100,000 Class 3 mobility scooter users registered with the DVLA. '," says Daniel Swain, a mobility expert at walking aids provider, Seacroft Mobility. "Firstly, every road-going Class 3 scooter must be registered with the DVLA using a V55 form, or you're essentially driving an illegal vehicle. If any of these essential features are broken, you should treat the scooter as a Class 2 (pavement-only) model until the repair is complete.

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Joshua Zirkzee could be offered an escape route from Manchester United by Roma, who are monitoring his situation before a potential January loan bid - The Times. Spreaker Spreaker , which may be using cookies and other technologies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Spreaker cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Spreaker cookies. Roma are in pole position to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee but Como also have the finances to bring the striker back to Serie A.

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