British tourist plunges into muddy water trying to ‘take a shortcut’ in Maldives

A British tourist was caught on video plunging deep into muddy water while attempting to ‘take a shortcut’ across a swamp. Martin Lewis was trying not to get his sliders and cream trousers wet when he ended up completely submerged in a muddy gorge. The 50-year-old, from Somerset, was on holiday with his wife Rachael … Read more

#FreeBrittany! British wholesaler who ordered #FreeBritney t-shirts is left with unwanted stock

#FreeBrittany! British wholesaler wanting to raise money for Britney Spears’ conservatorship fight is left with 10,000 misspelled t-shirts after a factory error Karl Baxter, of Wholesale Clearance UK, ordered 10,000 #FreeBirtney t-shirts He wanted to ‘appeal to young customers’ and raise money for Britney Spears  But the suppliers made a spelling error and the t-shirts … Read more

Elliott pumps another £20m into British start-up bank Chetwood

Activist investor Elliott pumps another £20m into British start-up bank Chetwood By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 16:50 EDT, 24 July 2021 | Updated: 17:23 EDT, 24 July 2021 Activist investor Elliott has pumped another £20million into British start-up bank Chetwood.  The latest investment from the New York-based hedge fund takes its stake … Read more

Police searching for missing British hiker Esther Dingley find bones near site of last contact

Police searching for missing hiker Esther Dingley have found bones near the site where she last made contact with her boyfriend in November.  French police confirmed remains had been found at Port de la Glere but said it would take ‘several days or even weeks’ before they were properly analysed and any results obtained.  A … Read more

The best airlines for 2021 revealed: Qatar Airways is No1 overall with British Airways 10th

Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best airline for 2021 by a leading aviation group.  Australia-based AirlineRatings.com – a website that ranks airlines on safety and in-flight experience – has released its annual round-up of the top 20 global carriers, with the Doha-based airline scoring gold for its cabin innovation, passenger service, and commitment to … Read more

Trump organizers of the British Open golf tournament for not hosting the competition at Turnberry

‘I’m too controversial!’: Trump takes a swipe at organizers of the British Open golf tournament for not hosting the competition at his Scottish course Former President Trump released a statement on Saturday saying The Open Championship should have been played at his golf course in Scotland  The 2021 Open Championship began on July 14 and … Read more

Profits nearly halved at music giant Warner’s British arm last year

Profits nearly halved at music giant Warner’s British arm last year after its artists were forced to cancel tours By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 17 July 2021 | Updated: 23:22 BST, 17 July 2021 Profits nearly halved at music giant Warner’s British arm last year after its artists were forced … Read more

Sunrise’s British camera operator interrupts Sam Mac’s weather segment to celebrate England’s goal

Sunrise’s British camera operator hilariously interrupts Sam Mac’s live weather report to celebrate England’s goal against Denmark – as they secure their place in the Euro 2020 final By Nicole Douglas For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:11 BST, 8 July 2021 | Updated: 00:17 BST, 8 July 2021 England fans were left elated on Thursday … Read more

British teacher Alice Hodginson missing in Japan as police search for her

Police search for British woman, 28, who vanished four days ago in Japan: Family say language teacher’s disappearance is ‘completely out of character’ Police in Japan are searching for Alice Hodgkinson, 28, after she disappeared  She went missing on July 1 after failing to turn up for work at a language school Father Stephen said … Read more

Detectives admit they’ve ‘lost’ missing British woman Sarm Heslop’s boyfriend 

Detectives have admitted to ‘losing’ the boyfriend of a missing British woman who is the only person of interest in her disappearance. Police have issued a fresh appeal for Ryan Bane, an American skipper, to explain what happened on the night Sarm Heslop disappeared, The Mirror reported on Saturday. Heslop, 41, vanished on March 8 … Read more