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Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi apologises to London for 'mistakes we've made'

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Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi has apologised to Londoners for "mistakes we have made" and acknowledged that the company "must change".
British fighter in Syria says UK must do more to help Kurdish forces defeat IS

There's furious fighting in the Syrian city of Raqqa, once the capital of the Islamic extremists' Caliphate - with coalition field commanders telling Sky News they need more international support to defeat the militants.
Alleged kidnap of British glamour model Chloe Ayling could be 'a sham', court hears

A British glamour model's claim that she was kidnapped and offered for sale on the dark web could be "a sham", a court has heard.
Former US congressman Anthony Weiner jailed for explicit messages to teenage girl

Former US congressman Anthony Weiner has been sentenced to 21 months for sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl.

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho will not face further FA action after sending off at Southampton

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Jose Mourinho will face no further action from the FA after he was sent off during Manchester United's win at Southampton.
FIFA poppy stance backed by sports minister Tracey Crouch

Sports minister Tracey Crouch is pleased FIFA will "apply some common sense" on its ban of players wearing poppies.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell backs teams and players after Sunday's response to Donald Trump

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is proud of the way the league's players responded to criticism from President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Justin Thomas wins $10m jackpot with FedExCup victory at East Lake

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Justin Thomas secured the FedExCup and its $10m jackpot with a runner-up finish at the Tour Championship.

Police shut 28,000 websites selling counterfeits

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Police have shut down 28,000 websites selling counterfeit goods to British consumers - more than 4,000 of which were set up using identities stolen from other customers.
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho will not face further FA action after sending off at Southampton

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Jose Mourinho will face no further action from the FA after he was sent off during Manchester United's win at Southampton.
The enduring electoral appeal of 'aloof' Angela Merkel in Germany

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In the 12 years since she was first elected, through steady pragmatism, with no frills, no stardust, Angela Merkel has become the planet's most powerful woman and Europe's most influential leader.
Labour conference: McDonnell hoping to undermine Tory economic credibility

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It is perhaps unsurprising that shadow chancellor John McDonnell has returned at this conference to a signature market interventionist policy.

A consumer debt crisis could cost banks £30bn, Bank of England warns

The Bank of England has warned the country's banks could risk losing £30bn on their lending on credit card and personal loans in the event of a sharp economic downturn.
Just the tonic: Gin boom boosts UK distilleries

The number of distilleries in the UK has risen by a fifth in the last year to 131, according to a new report.
British tech firm dropped by Apple agrees £550m Chinese takeover deal

It’s perfectly possible that you missed the news, as it trickled out late on Friday night when most people were digesting Theresa May’s speech in Florence or the shock decision by Transport for London to take away Uber’s operation licenc
Aldi sales soar but profits slip amid price war

Budget supermarket Aldi has reported record sales in the UK and Ireland despite a dip in profits amid a fierce price war in the sector.

John McDonnell pledges to end PFI 'scandal'

John McDonnell has unveiled a plan to end new Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts and bring existing ones back 'in-house'.
Labour conference: McDonnell hoping to undermine Tory economic credibility

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It is perhaps unsurprising that shadow chancellor John McDonnell has returned at this conference to a signature market interventionist policy.
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pushes Theresa May for 'specifics' on Brexit border issue

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Leo Varadkar has said he pushed Theresa May for 'specifics' on plans for the Irish border post-Brexit during Downing Street talks.
Labour conference: McDonnell denies stifling Brexit debate after vote blocked

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John McDonnell has denied Labour's leadership is stifling debate about Brexit after delegates at the party conference blocked a meaningful vote on the issue.

Man caught with kilo of gold hidden in rectum at Sri Lanka airport

A man has been arrested by Sri Lankan customs authorities after being spotted attempting to smuggle, with "difficulty", close to a kilo of gold hidden in his rectum.
Nazi gun uncovered on new statue for Russian AK-47 inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov

A new monument dedicated to the Russian inventor of the AK-47 assault rifle has been altered after it was found to carry the image of a gun used by Nazis during the Second World War.
Sock wars: Canadian PM's footwear incurs the wrath of Shatner

The Canadian PM's choice of socks has prompted Twitter banter involving Star Wars' Luke Skywalker and Star Trek's Captain Kirk.
Death Wish Coffee recalls canned range over potential botulism risk

New York firm Death Wish Coffee has recalled a cold coffee range after tests showed there was potential for the drink to contain a deadly toxin.

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