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Hermann Kelly slams financial burden of EU Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In a major blow for Emmanuel Macron , British banks made more profit than French rivals for the first time since 2015, despite Brussels officials desperately trying to shift more jobs out of London and onto the continent since Brexit . The buoyant banking sector was fourth only behind the global financial powerhouses of China, the US and Canada. UK banks generated £46billion in pre-tax profits last year as big lenders were significantly boosted by a strong recovery from the economy after the Covid pandemic, as well as a private equity deal-making boom and a soaring housing market. … [Read more...] about Oh dear, Brussels! City defies Brexit gloomsters to outgun EU and French rivals

Raheem Sterling discusses possible Man City exit in 2021 Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea are now down to the 'final details' on a £45million deal to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, according to reports. The Blues have held extensive negotiations with the Premier League champions over an unlikely move for the England international that now looks set to materialise in the coming days or weeks and Sterling's team-mate Nathan Ake, could also follow... Related articles Chelsea to submit mega £43m Matheus Nunes transfer offer in 'hours' Chelsea £10m goalkeeper transfer deal 'goes cold' following Cech exit Thomas … [Read more...] about Chelsea on brink of £45m Raheem Sterling transfer as Man City discuss ‘final details’

Amazon will be investigated for possible abuse of power (Image: Getty) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info It follows a similar probe launched by the European Commission in May. Amazon’s Marketplace matches third- party sellers with customers on its website. Shoppers might not always be aware that what they are buying is from Amazon itself, or a third-party seller. These sellers can pay the firm extra for its Fulfilment by Amazon service, which handles everything from storing to packing and delivering their products. Related articles Own one of these popular TVs? Amazon gives you huge free content boost Early Amazon Prime Day alcohol deals 2022: Gin, beer, … [Read more...] about Amazon faces competition inquiry amid abuse of power fears by City watchdog

Bradley Cooper was spotted kissing Carey Mulligan as the pair filmed for Maestro in Central Park. The actors shared the sweet moment while shooting in New York City for the biopic by Netflix which tells the story of composer Leonard Bernstein . Bradley, 47, takes on the starring role of the American conductor, while Carey, 37, plays his wife Felicia Montealegre. Also starring is Matt Bomer, 44, who plays a clarinet player who composer Bernstein was romantically involved with . Photos show Bradley and British actress Carey looking world’s away from their usual selves thanks to prosthetics and costumes, with Bradley donning a grey wig and Carey a blonde. The A Star is Born actor looked dapper in a tan suit and pink shirt, holding a cigarette between his lips before taking it out and going in for the kiss. He placed his arms lovingly on the Promising Young Woman actress’ shoulders as they chatted, keeping eye contact. In between takes, Bradley was also seen … [Read more...] about Bradley Cooper kisses Carey Mulligan on set of Maestro filming in Central Park in New York City

Sainsbury's sales drop after pandemic (Image: Getty) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Groceries in the 16 weeks to June 25 eased 2.4 percent following last year's Covid boosted numbers. Related articles Supermarket price war: Sainsbury’s vow to match Aldi prices Supermarket 'fuel price wars' over with no incentive to cut costs Argos sales dropped 10.5 percent, while store general merchandise slumped 14.6 percent. Clothing sales were down 10.1 percent as rivals reopened. But boss Simon Roberts said the supermarket giant will stick to its forecast for full-year pre-tax profits before exceptional items of between £630-£690million. Trending … [Read more...] about Sainsbury’s sales fall after covid high

England defender Demi Stokes has praised the welcoming environment within the women's game and says she hopes more footballers will soon feel able to speak openly about being in same-sex relationships without necessarily needing to formally 'come out' first. the first active male professional footballer to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990 and Stokes hopes moments like that will help more people feel ready to speak openly about their sexuality. In contrast, in the women's game, many high-profile players are openly LGBTQ+ without having formally announced news of their sexuality. “It’s honestly not something I gave too much thought to, it was just about ‘I’m Demi and I’m authentic’, and I didn’t do the post to say ‘I’m gay, I’m here, I’ve arrived’, it was more just that I openly spoke about my partner and that’s it. That’s how it should be: If you’re going out with a boy, a girl, it doesn’t matter, it shouldn’t change anything," Stokes said. Asked what she thought … [Read more...] about ‘I’m Demi and I’m authentic’: England’s Demi Stokes praises LGBTQ+ openness in women’s football

The world's of football and music have increasingly crossed paths in recent decades with ties between clubs and musical acts continuing to emerge. These ties have come in a range of different forms, from former Oasis members Liam and Noel Gallagher being seen in the crowd at Manchester City matches to Ajax having a kit inspired by reggae legend Bob Marley. However, it is sometimes overlooked how such ties between football clubs and music groups began in the first place. With that in mind, here Daily Star Sport looks at four musical acts with ties to football clubs and how their relationships began. Manchester City and Oasis It's perhaps no surprise Oasis and City have a strong connection, given the band's original members all hailed from Manchester and the Gallagher brothers are both die-hard City supporters. During their heyday, the band performed iconic shows at City's old Maine Road home, with Liam since putting on his own shows at the Etihad Stadium. Both Liam … [Read more...] about Music groups with ties to football clubs and how they began – from Oasis to Blur

Greg Hands makes Putin jibe at SNP over oil and gas Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Oil prices rose by almost three percent as markets prepare to open on Wednesday. Brent Crude future rose by a total of $3.08 (£2.58) to $105.85 (£88.60) per barrel despite plunging by as much as 9.5 percent on Tuesday. Related articles Ukraine: Horror as Putin official found in 'pool of blood' Kamala Harris mocked after speaking in front of spelling gaffe Yesterday's drop is said to have been the biggest daily drop since March. However, it was last up 92 cents (77 pence), or 0.9 percent, at $103.69 (£86.79) a barrel at 2.43am. US … [Read more...] about Oil price surge: Brent Crude bounces back in ‘reset’ amid return of supply concerns

Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey says UK banks remain 'strong' (Image: Getty) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The country's economic outlook has "deteriorated materially" alongside the rest of the world but is faring better than the 2008 crisis, experts said yesterday. Related articles Cost-of-living crisis fuels boom for pawnbrokers City urged to immediately cut 1.7 million EU rules stifling economy Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said the Bank's verdict seems to be that "the situation isn't as quite as bad as previous crises". She added: "Consumers might be coping with the biggest … [Read more...] about UK robust banks resilient enough to weather financial downturn

The company raked in more than £97million in worldwide revenue last year (Image: Getty) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Build-A-Bear (BAB) had fought HMRC over customs demands dating back to 2012 for clothes, wigs and shoes chosen by children in its high street stores to kit out their furry friends. Related articles Inheritance tax rate could be slashed to zero Urgent scam warning: Fraud email from PayPal imposters Dolls’ accessories incur no duty, but those intended for stuffed toys attract four percent tax. Despite BAB’s protests that they were doll’s accessories, revenue chiefs insisted they should be classed as stuffed toy extras. But … [Read more...] about Legal battle: The £600k question… is Build-A-Bear a stuffed toy or a doll?