The Brazilian still holds the world record transfer fee of 222 million euros.

The number of people not working in t.he UK due to chronic illnesses has soared since the pandemic, putting pressure on the British economy, analysts said on Tuesday.

UK unemployment increased in the three months to the end of June while wages grew at record annual pace, official data showed Tuesday, as the economy struggles with high inflation.

The long-term impacts of loneliness are still emerging, with 55 per cent of the workforce feeling lonely on a weekly basis and 79 per cent saying their colleagues are the lonely ones.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a new Covid strain called Eris as a variant of interest.

July's inclement weather caused a dip in UK retail sales, with indicators pointing to its substantial influence. However, analysts are optimistic about a potential resurgence in the second half of the year.

The England captain wants any transfer talks to be concluded before the Premier League season starts.

In the lingering financial crisis, the "lipstick effect" takes centre stage as consumers turn to small indulgences for comfort, leading to a 1,006 per cent increase in demand.

The England captain has not won any major trophy on the club level with Tottenham.

Sadio Mane scored 12 goals in 38 competitive matches for Bayern Munich in the 2022-23 season.

Inflation in the UK fell to 7.9 per cent in June 2023 from 8.7 per cent in May, marking the lowest rate since March 2022, as reported by the Office for National Statistics.

A recent report has highlighted how people 50 years of age and above are living on credit to make ends meet due to the cost-of-living crisis fueled by high inflation and energy bills.

Women seeking mental health help were told their issues could be hormonal while or that they were simply "overthinking things".

Britain's annual inflation rate slowed more than expected in June as it dropped below eight percent, official data showed Wednesday, easing the country's cost-of-living crisis.

UK SMEs face challenges as GDP declined by 0.1 per cent in May 2023, and pressure mounts from interest rate hikes, inflation, and late payment practices by large businesses.

The UK economy shrank in May on an extra public holiday for the coronation of King Charles III, official data showed Thursday, and as high inflation prolongs a cost-of-living crisis.

UK unemployment rose back to four percent in the three months to the end of May, official data showed Tuesday, as the economy struggles with stubbornly-high inflation.

UK outperformed other G7 nations' export growth in April with a 5.86 per cent increase to over $38 billion, surpassing Japan's 2.52 per cent gain, according to ParcelHero.

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz made a flying start to his Wimbledon campaign on Tuesday as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down to reach the second round.

The revelation is part of an Impact Assessment of the Government's new Illegal Migration Bill, which was introduced to Parliament in March.

The all-white clothing rule has long been part of the Wimbledon tradition.

UK retail sales experienced an unexpected increase of 0.3% in May, as experts identify King's coronation and warmer weather as possible reasons.

Climate and economic experts are pointing out that the systemic global and local problems behind sticky food inflation need more than just monetary approaches.

Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained at 8.7 percent in May, official data showed Wednesday, piling pressure on the Bank of England and government to act over a cost-of-living crisis.

The British economy defied expectations by experiencing a slight growth in April, driven by the resilience of retailers and the thriving film industry.

As retailers face the challenge of aligning consumer desires with their business capabilities, a mounting concern known as "technical debt" has emerged.

In May alone, online sales declined by 3.3 per cent. The figures highlight how non-store sales, that is online sales, were down in three out of four weeks in May.

The new net migration number stands at 606,000, with research contradicting the government, which insists that the net migration number is not sustainable.

Inflation forces Brits to reduce discretionary purchases as consumer card spending grows in March. However, pubs and clubs flourished during the coronation weekend.

Alexander Zverev made an emotional return to the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday, one year after a horror ankle injury sent his career into a tailspin, as Iga Swiatek set up a last-four clash with Brazilian trailblazer Beatriz Haddad Maia.