A hospital in the West Midlands has reportedly declared a critical incident over a bed shortage – just 24 hours after two Sussex hospitals were forced to divert ambulances. Russells Hall in Dudley declared the critical incident on Monday afternoon, according to reports. Diane Wake, the chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust,
A supplier of heat pumps and other domestic energy technology to European consumers has secured more than £100m of new funding, weeks after pledging to create thousands of jobs in Britain. Sky News understands that Aira Group, which was established by the founder of prominent battery start-up Northvolt, will say on Tuesday that it has
Jan 15, 2024, 03:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Britain’s Andy Murray has said he may never again play at the Australian Open after suffering a 4-6, 2-6, 2-6 straight-sets defeat to Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the first round on Monday. The 36-year-old appeared emotional at the end of the match and when asked
Temperatures in parts of the US could drop to about -30C as Donald Trump urged voters in one state to brave the blizzard conditions. At least four people have died in a dangerous Arctic blast, which has knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands of people, brought snow even to southern states and postponed a
In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Apple flagship store in Shanghai in November 2023. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Apple is offering a discounts across a range of its products in China, including the latest iPhones, its website shows, as it faces rising competition and growing fears of a
Operation Span was hailed as “a fantastic result for British justice”. On the face of it, it was a success; in 2010 an investigative team had turned things around after a failed investigation into a grooming gang in the south of Manchester, Operation Augusta, and by May 2012 with renewed vigour had convicted nine men
Associated Press Jan 14, 2024, 09:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HONOLULU — Grayson Murray stuffed a wedge to 3 feet for birdie on the 18th hole for a 3-under 67 to join a three-way playoff then won the Sony Open with a 40-foot birdie putt to set himself up for a potentially lucrative year.
The world’s five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes to £688bn in three years – while the wealth of the poorest 60% has fallen, according to Oxfam. It says the first trillionaire could emerge within a decade but that poverty won’t be eradicated for 229 years. The charity’s report, Inequality Inc, comes as
ESPN News Services Jan 14, 2024, 01:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions J.J. McCarthy, Michigan‘s national championship-winning quarterback, is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Running back Blake Corum also announced Sunday that he is entering the NFL draft. McCarthy made the announcement Sunday, a day after being begged to stay. The
China has criticised the UK, US and other governments for congratulating the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election. Beijing accused several nations of “interfering in China’s internal affairs” after world leaders sent messages to president-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory on Saturday. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory and considers it a breakaway
Denmark has a new king following the historic abdication of the country’s longest-reigning monarch Queen Margrethe II. Thousands of people converged on central Copenhagen for the succession where the 83-year-old passed on the throne to her eldest son with the signing of a declaration in parliament. King Frederik X is now the head of Europe’s
The former head of the UK’s secret intelligence service has warned the return of Donald Trump to the White House could pose a “political threat” to Britain. Speaking to Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Philips, Sir Richard Dearlove said the re-election of the former US president would be “problematic” for the UK’s national security
With a new special cash offer, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 can be significantly cheaper to buy than the upgraded Tesla Model 3 Highand. Hyundai is offering a $7,500 purchase incentive on the 2024 IONIQ 6. That’s to buy, not for a lease like previous deals. 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offer drastically lowers prices According
Extreme winter weather is causing major disruption in the US as a continuing wave of Arctic storms hit flights, NFL playoff games and election campaigns. Dangerously cold wind, freezing rain and heavy snow are predicted for much of the country this weekend with temperatures threatening to drop to record lows in the midwest. Governors from
During Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, Hyundai Motor Company offered a glimpse of a more customizable future for its “N” performance brand EVs. During the show, the Korean automaker unveiled the IONIQ 5 N NPX1 – a customized concept featuring several upgrades from N Performance Parts that will be available to customers in the future. Hyundai
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Now that bitcoin ETFs are trading across U.S. public markets, many large money managers that have been effectively locked out of crypto finally have a way to access the primary digital currency. For the $30 trillion advised wealth management industry, the floodgates could be about to open. Analysts
Reading’s League One match against Port Vale was abandoned after around 1,000 home fans protesting against the club’s owner invaded the pitch. The start of the game at the Select Car Leasing Stadium had already been held up for three minutes when tennis balls were thrown onto the playing surface. Referee Ross Joyce then took
Open Extended Reactions Kalen DeBoer has a tough act to follow. Alabama will name DeBoer its next head coach, sources told ESPN on Friday, replacing Nick Saban and his more than 200 wins and six national titles at the school. DeBoer, 49, is 105-12 as a head coach and was named AP Coach of the
An American lawyer who fought a years-long battle in the 1970s to prevent John Lennon from being deported from the US has died aged 90. Leon Wildes, whose health had been declining since he suffered a series of strokes, died on Monday at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, his family said. His name became part
The Muscle car lives on. Dodge is giving us our first look at the upcoming Charger EV launching later this year in pre-production form. The new photos reveal a brawny-looking electric muscle car that looks straight out of a Fast and Furious movie. Dodge teases new Charger EV photos Although Dodge announced plans to retire