Did HMRC end up subsidising football players’ wages
As The Times has reported, there’s evidence that Dundee United claimed R&D tax relief for a quarter of its players’ wages. The Times‘ article was based on an R&D tax relief claim document we obtained – we’re publishing it in full below. And we have previously reported that the total cost of invalid and fraudulent R&D tax credit claims could be £10bn. The modern small business R&D tax relief was created in 2000, with the laudable aim of incentivising R&D investment. It’s signed by a director of Dundee United and a director of ZLX:Does the Dundee United document describe valid R&D tax relief claims?
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 11:40 UTC
Kendal Calling 2025 line-up, how to get there and gate times
Gates for the campsite open at 09:00 BST and will remain open until 21:00 for those with Thursday entry tickets alongside their full weekend tickets. On Friday, gates are open from 08:00 to 21:00, and between 10:00 and 21:00 on Saturday and Sunday. The arena opens from 16:00 on Thursday with music beginning at 17:00 and 10:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Teen ticket holders - aged 11-15 - are not allowed in the arena unaccompanied after 22:00. Adult ticket holders aged 16-17 must have ID to allow them to enter the festival without an adult.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 11:40 UTC
‘Community clinicians should find out how they can be supported digitally’
I feel we must be cleverer about the systems we use, exposing the potential of the offer from system suppliers. Community waiting lists have increased nationally, as our population’s life expectancy and the number of people with multiple long-term conditions grow (Darzi, 2024). The outcome of the reduction of our community waiting lists has spurred on the need to continue improving the offer. I would urge any community clinician to find out how they can be supported digitally in their organisation if they have an idea or problem. Digital Health is another useful resource that provides summer schools, conferences, mentorship and advice.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 11:28 UTC
Air control boss Martin Rolfe hauled in for grilling from Heidi Alexander as he faces calls to resign
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And Heidi Alexander has held an urgent meeting with National Air Traffic Services (Nats) boss Martin Rolfe to discuss his handling of the chaos. But Ryanair immediately called for Mr Rolfe to resign over the chaos caused by the failure. Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary, who has repeatedly called for Mr Rolfe to be fired over his handling of air traffic services, has previously criticised his pay. The UK boss of Wizz Air echoed Ryanair’s calls for Mr Rolfe to step down or be sacked, saying if he were the boss of a football club, he would have been removed by now.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 10:18 UTC
Cumbria Police on why the region avoided summer 2024 riots
Following the tragic murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last summer, many parts of the UK experienced misinformation-fuelled rioting and public disorder on the streets. Although Cumbria avoided such unrest, no region in the country was left completely untouched by the disorder – especially emotionally. One year on, Cumbria Police said that its “robust” action at the time and its “bond” with the wider community were core reasons why the region escaped similar scenes to those in Hartlepool, Aldershot, Rotherham and others. On the bond between officers and the community, a Cumbria Police spokesman said: “Such a strong and positive relationship aided – and continues to aid - our ability to identify and then respond to emerging issues and to take action before they develop into something more problematic." The constabulary also stated it had learned from the events of a year ago to make sure that nothing could ever happen like it in Cumbria in the future.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 10:04 UTC
New Editor appointed of The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland
July 2025 - David McCann has been appointed editor of The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland. He has served as the paper’s interim editor since former editor Magnus Llewellin’s departure in June. McCann brings a wealth of experience to the role, having joined the title as news editor in 2018 before being appointed deputy editor the following year. He previously worked as assistant editor and head of news at The Herald and assistant news editor at the Daily Record, after holding various roles at the Edinburgh Evening News. Richard Bogie, managing director of News Scotland, said: “We are thrilled to appoint David as editor.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 09:02 UTC
‘Privileged to lead’: David McCann appointed editor of The Times and Sunday Times in Scotland
David McCann has been appointed editor of The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland, cementing his leadership after serving in the post on an interim basis since June following the departure of long-serving editor Magnus Llewellin. McCann is a highly respected journalist with more than two decades of experience across Scotland’s media landscape. He joined The Times as news editor in 2018 and was promoted to deputy editor the following year. The newsbrands – which include The Times, The Sunday Times, Times Radio and the Times Literary Supplement – now reach 12.6 million people per month and boast more than 629,000 digital subscribers. He has a deep understanding of Scotland’s media landscape as well as The Times’ audience.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 09:00 UTC
Spotify threatens to delete accounts that fail age-verification
Spotify has threatened to delete people’s accounts if they fail new age verification checks. Spotify is just the latest digital giant to introduce age checks in an attempt to block children from accessing adult content. It comes in the wake of new rules brought in under the Online Safety Act, Britain’s flagship tech law. The arrival of online safety age checks last week has prompted a backlash against Britain’s digital rules. A petition calling for a repeal of the Online Safety Act, which was passed under the last Conservative government, reached 420,000 signatures.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 08:41 UTC
IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah out, Kuldeep Yadav in! A new-look bowling attack to be fielded in 5th Test against England?
India head coach Gautam Gambhir (right) and Jasprit Bumrah during a nets session (AP Photo)Ben Stokes press conference: On Gautam Gambhir fight, injury update, workload, Manchester handshakeEngland's XI:India head into the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 with the series already out of their grasp. Trailing 1-2, the best outcome the visitors can hope for is a drawn series as they face England one last time on this tour, starting Thursday at The Oval in London.Injuries have disrupted India’s plans, with Rishabh Pant ruled out and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah unlikely to feature.Amid this, former India opener Wasim Jaffer has proposed his ideal XI, with a couple of strategic calls, most notably, the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav The wrist-spinner hasn’t played a single match on this tour but is understood to be in good shape, prompting calls from fans and experts alike for his inclusion.Jaffer’s XI leans on India’s solid batting line-up, with no major changes apart from Dhruv Jurel stepping in for the injured Pant.KL Rahul continues to shine at the top, currently the second-highest run-scorer of the series, with two centuries and two fifties in four Tests.Sai Sudharsan, who impressed at No. 3 in Manchester, retains his place, followed by skipper Shubman Gill, already boasting a record 722 runs in the series.Jaffer sees no need for a fourth pacer, instead opting for a three-man spin unit of Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav.Jadeja and Sundar, key figures in India’s fightback during the drawn Manchester Test, bring depth with both bat and ball.With Bumrah sidelined, Jaffer’s pace attack features Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Arshdeep Singh, young quicks tasked with delivering under pressure. It’s a bold and balanced lineup aimed at finishing the series on a high and returning home with honours even.All eyes now turn to The Oval, where India will fight not for a trophy, but for pride.Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
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July 31, 2025 07:58 UTC
What happened at UK airports today amid flight delays?
This was due to an air traffic control issue at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS). ℹ️ Technical issue at SwanwickOur systems are fully operational and air traffic capacity is returning to normal. (1/2) https://t.co/69ftwzLeSK pic.twitter.com/KKDercVfqa — NATS (@NATS) July 30, 2025In a statement, NATS said: "Our engineers have now restored the system that was affected this afternoon. The issue that caused disruption today was detected at the NATS Swanwick air traffic control centre. At the time of writing, NATS has not confirmed what caused the issue with its air traffic control system.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 04:30 UTC
Epstein and Maxwell grand juries ‘did not hear directly from victims’
The claim came in support of the Justice Department’s request to unseal transcripts of the usually secret proceedings. Ghislaine Maxwell with Jeffrey Epstein (US Department of Justice/PA)The Justice Department described the grand jury witnesses in response to questions from two judges who would have to approve the release of the transcripts. Grand jury transcripts are rarely released by courts unless they need to be disclosed in connection with a judicial proceeding. The Epstein grand jury heard from just one witness, an FBI agent, when it met in June and July 2019, the government disclosed. The Maxwell grand jury heard from the same FBI agent and a New York Police Department detective when it met in June and July 2020 and March 2021, according to the submission.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 03:08 UTC
Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech
A pro-Palestinian protest group won permission from a judge on Wednesday to challenge the British government’s decision to ban it as a terrorist organization. The government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer banned Palestine Action on July 5, saying that the group’s campaign of vandalism, including of military planes at a Royal Air Force base, had put Britain’s national security at risk. As a result of the designation, the group was added to a list of terrorist organizations that includes ISIS and Al Qaeda, prompting criticism from the United Nations and a broad range of human rights groups that argued the decision was disproportionate and a threat to free speech. A judge at the High Court in London ruled Wednesday that the group could challenge the ban, citing its impact on freedom of speech over the conflict in Gaza, which he called an “issue of considerable importance” to Britain as a whole.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 01:23 UTC
Flights Are Disrupted at Airports Across U.K. After Radar Problem
Flights out of London airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, were briefly grounded Wednesday afternoon because of a technical issue involving the region’s flight control system, according to representatives for the airports and the company that manages the radar. NATS, a company that provides most air traffic control services for the United Kingdom, said in a statement on social media that “a technical issue” in its air traffic control system had forced it to limit the number of aircraft flying in the London area. By 5:10 p.m. (12:10 p.m. Eastern), the company issued a statement saying that the problem had been fixed, adding that “our systems are fully operational and air traffic capacity is returning to normal. Departures at all airports have resumed and we are working with affected airlines and airports to clear the backlog safely.”The impact of the brief outage, however, rippled through the system, affecting airports throughout the country at the height of the summer travel and vacation season, when many passengers from all over the world travel into and out of London. Heathrow is also one of the largest and most important hubs for European travel, and delays can spread across the continent quickly.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 01:19 UTC
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Fox News’ Mark Levin shrugs off starvation in Gaza because malnourished Palestinian baby has pre-existing health issues
Read our Privacy noticeFox News host Mark Levin suggested that the widespread famine gripping Gaza is being grossly exaggerated, specifically referencing a New York Times story about a malnourished Palestinian child with pre-existing health conditions to make his point. In recent weeks, there has been a sea change both domestically and internationally when it comes to Israel’s war against Gaza. Have peace in Gaza without Hamas and make sure the people are fed. “Mohammed, according to his doctor, had pre-existing health problems affecting his brain and his muscle development,” according to the Times. “On that New York Times correction, just to point out to everybody the New York Times has tons of followers on its regular [X] account,” she concluded.
Source:The Times
July 31, 2025 01:12 UTC
Lake District: Walker fell on descent from Great Gable
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team to support them with a walker who had sustained facial injuries and cuts to their legs. The walker had fallen on the descent to Beck Head from Great Gable at around 4pm on Saturday, July 26. “CMRT made their way down Buttermere Valley, driving up the Honister Mine Track before accessing Great Gable on foot via Moses Trod. “The casualty was then walked back along Moses Trod to the vehicles at Honister Mine. “The Team wishes the casualty a speedy recovery.”The call-out took four hours and 10 minutes and involved 18 team members.
Source:The Times
July 30, 2025 13:19 UTC