The 80-year-old singer backed the Reform UK leader ahead of appearing in the festival’s afternoon legends slot on Sunday, 23 years after he headlined the Pyramid Stage. “I’ve read about (Sir Keir) Starmer cutting off the fishing in Scotland and giving it back to the EU. We’ve got to give Farage a chance. Rod Stewart has called on Britain to give Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a chance (PA)“Starmer’s all about getting us out of Brexit and I don’t know how he’s going to do that. “It’s depressing, what’s going on in the Gaza Strip,” he said.

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised for the second consecutive year for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025, announced today by Business in the Community (BITC), The King’s Responsible Business Network. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality has been running for 15 years and is the UK’s most high profile and well established listing of employers taking action to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. The list recognises and celebrates organisations that demonstrate progress towards creating more fair and inclusive workplaces. This year is the 20th anniversary of the Foundation in the UK & Ireland and in January it announced Asma Khan as its first patron. I am proud of the work we have done to create a working environment where our colleagues feel like they belong to a team and can thrive in their own way.

America is a major market for Lotus but tariffs threaten its business, with US sellers required to pay taxes of 25% on imports of cars and car parts. Figures released on Friday for the UK's car industry revealed exports to the US had halved as President Donald Trump's tariffs caused some car makers to halt shipments. Lotus was founded in the early 1950s by engineer Colin Chapman, moving to Norfolk in the 1960s. In April, the carmaker announced 270 jobs would be cut "amid volatile and evolving market conditions including the US tariffs". However, if a deal with the US had not been reached, UK exports would have been taxed at 27.5%, as opposed to 10%.

He’s coming across well.”READ NEXT: Toilet designed by Rod Stewart revealed at GlastonburyHe added: “What options have we got? I know some of his family, I know his brother, and I quite like him.”Asked what Farage stood for other than “Brexit, tightened immigration policies and unrealistic economic promises”, the singer said: “Yeah, yeah. We could be in the Gaza Strip.”The remarks signal a stark departure from Stewart’s previous attacks on Farage. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pictured during a visit to ScotlandIn a previous interview ahead of his Glastonbury set, Stewart revealed that his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood will join him on stage and said he will have three different guests coming on, plus an orchestra. “I’m really looking forward to it,” he added.

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Plans have been unveiled to transform a former steelworks into one of the UK’s largest sustainable AI data centres, with the developer saying it will create thousands of jobs and billions of pounds of inward investment. The proposals would see a data centre and battery energy storage centre built on the site of the former Ravenscraig steelworks in Motherwell, which closed in 1992. Once it is up and running, Apatura said the £3.9 billion centre will support 2,399 long-term jobs and contribute an additional 0.4 per cent to Scotland’s annual GDP. The former British Steel works at Ravenscraig in Motherwell being demolished by a controlled explosion in 1992. Apature said constrained energy payments cost £1 billion last year and are forecast to rise to £3 billion by 2030.

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The police in Britain have used a counterterrorism law to arrest three people over a pro-Palestinian group’s recent incursion at a British military base in a rare use of such powers against acts of vandalism. This week, the British government announced an intention to ban the group, called Palestine Action. The powers are commonly used against people suspected of planning jihadist or far-right attacks to give investigators more time to question them. The four arrested are being held during the investigation into the break-in by Palestine Action at Brize Norton, Britain’s largest Royal Air Force base, in the early hours of June 20. The group posted footage online showing two activists moving around the base on electric scooters before using red paint to damage two military planes.

This game-changing weapon can cover vast distances in just 30 minutes, raising serious concerns about the ability of global defense systems to keep up. As hypersonic technology rapidly advances, the implications for global security and military strategy are nothing short of profound. Understanding the Power of Hypersonic Glide VehiclesHypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) represent a major breakthrough in missile technology. Flexible Deployment: A Strategic AdvantageOne of the most notable features of re-entry glide vehicles (RGVs) is their flexibility in deployment. Preparing for the Future of WarfareThe rapid developments in hypersonic technology signal a major shift in military strategy.

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A MAJOR drinks brand that is sold at UK stores has gone into administration due to the tough times they are facing. Producer of milk alternatives - Mighty Drinks - is looking to appoint administrators for the brand and their intellectual property. Mr Swiers links Mighty Drinks' change in circumstances a reflection of broader changes in the alternative foods sector. In recent years, however, Mighty Drinks have faced a number of challenges, including rising costs and declining consumer spending. Wider woes in the food and drink sectorThe news of Mighty Drinks' struggles comes as "times are tough" for the UK food and drink manufacturing industry.

(Alliance News) - The UK and France are expected to announce a one in, one out migrant returns deal to crack down on English Channel crossings, it has been reported. The deal could see migrants who arrive in the UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats returned to France, while the UK would accept those with legitimate claims to join family already in the country. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been leading the talks, the paper added, who is credited with strengthening relationships with French counterparts. Under the new returns deal, a joint processing system between the UK and France would be set up to identify migrants who have a valid claim for family reunification in the UK, the Times reported. For each person accepted to come to the UK, a migrant would be returned to France and relocated across the country away from its northern coastline where crossings take place.

Sleek Events has been confirmed as #21 on the UK’s fastest-growing companies in the 2025 edition of The Sunday Times 100, the annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. Since then, Sleek has grown into a global force, delivering some of the biggest events and experiences in the world from their London headquarters. The agency’s reputation has attracted leading global brands and earned them recognition on the 2024 UK Fast Growth Index, placing them among the top 50 fastest-growing businesses in London. The 2025 Sunday Times Fast Track 100 announcement comes shortly after being included in Campaign and The Sunday Times ‘Best Place To Work’ lists for 2025. Jennifer Davison, founder of Sleek Events, said: “Over the years, we’ve grown steadily – not always loudly – but always with intention and whilst maintaining our people-first approach.

Global Release TimingsSeason 3 EpisodesLive EventsEpisode ScheduleSeason 3 PlotFinal Chapter of the SeriesFAQs(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelNetflix has announced the worldwide premiere date and time for Squid Game Season 3 . The new season of the popular South Korean series will launch on June 27, 2025.Netflix will release Squid Game Season 3 globally on Friday, June 27, 2025. This makes it the shortest season of Squid Game so far. He extended the story due to its global success and high demand from fans.Netflix will release all episodes of Squid Game Season 3 at the same time. The Front Man will also continue his operations.Squid Game Season 3 has been confirmed as the last chapter in the series.

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