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London, UK: A senior British minister has likened the latest scandal involving a Conservative candidate accused of betting on election dates to “Partygate,” the series of Covid-19 parties that brought down Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Housing Secretary Michael Gove, in an interview with The Times on Saturday, compared the gambling allegations to the Partygate scandal.”There seems to be only one rule, for them and for us… and that is the most potentially harmful,” said Mr Gove, who is leaving office at the election after 14 years as an MP.”It did damage during Partygate and it’s doing damage here,” he added.Johnson was…
Senior members of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party are being investigated by Britain’s gambling regulator for allegedly betting on the date of a general election before it was announced, the Sunday Times reported. The UK Gambling Commission has already reportedly been investigating two Conservative candidates and the party’s campaign manager over betting on the date of the July 4 general election. The widening scandal is a further blow to Mr Sunak’s efforts to catch up with the opposition Labour Party, which has a large lead in pre-election opinion polls. The paper named the official as Nick Mason, the Conservative party’s…
In a welcome update for South Carolina Gamecocks fans, EA Sports has announced that one of college football’s newest and most colorful traditions will be incorporated into the upcoming game, EA Sports College Football 25. The Gamecocks’ new light show, a fan favorite at Williams-Brice Stadium, will make its virtual debut in the highly anticipated title.A recent addition to Gamecock culture, this new light show has quickly become a highlight of home games, elevating the atmosphere and getting the crowd excited. The vibrant displays and synchronized effects create an immersive experience that captures the energy and excitement of live college…
Donald J. Trump’s campaign is touting an American flag pin with the former president’s name scrawled in all capital letters in gold block letters as a must-have fashion accessory for its supporters.The pins became available for purchase starting Thursday for a $50 donation to the Trump campaign, the latest merchandising strategy by the candidate who has promoted numerous products over the decades, most recently a Bible and Trump sneakers.The pin donation page declared Trump’s political opponents had turned him into a convicted felon and asked his supporters if they could help.His latest marketing strategy is further testing the norms of…
Figure of a businessman looking at the phrase “quietly quit”Getty There are many quiet actions happening behind the scenes in today’s business world. The quiet culture workplace trend of quiet firings, quiet hiring, quiet downsizing by employers has backfired, leading to quiet resignations, quiet furloughs, and shadow policies by employees. These actions and reactions are emblematic of a huge gap between companies and their employees, creating doubt, distrust, and low morale. In addition to grudges and coffee badges, employees have developed a variety of strategies to avoid office obligations in a corporate culture that disregards work-life balance. Skillable “does not…
A small digital start-up launched by Washington Post publisher William Lewis has entered into an agreement with The Post that allows the two companies to pursue deals together, even as Lewis still holds a financial stake in the firm.The News Movement, which Lewis co-founded in 2020, recently developed pitches for two major advertisers, Rolex and Starbucks, to engage in commercial partnerships that would involve The Post, according to documents and interviews.The Post’s relationship with the News Movement represents one of several ways in which Lewis remains connected to his previous business endeavors and associates. The Post said the arrangements conform…
Buying solid technology stocks and holding them for the long term is a proven way to make money in the stock market. This strategy allows investors to take advantage of disruptive innovation in the sector and benefit from the power of compound interest.For example, if you invest $1,000, Nasdaq 100 Technology Sector A decade-old index would be worth more than $5,000 today. Of course, the index has seen ups and downs over the past decade, but smart investors who put their money into stocks that have the potential to be long-term winners have seen their investments grow substantially.$5,000 investment NVIDIA…
If you buy through links on our site, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Contrary to expectations, the Stanley Cup Final continues on Monday with Game 7 of an epic matchup between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. Below, we’ve got everything you need to know about how to watch the Stanley Cup Final, including both cable and live streaming options. Or, if you’d prefer to be in person, here’s our guide on where to buy tickets to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup. When the Panthers took a 3-0 lead into Game 4, many thought we…
Liu Jianchao, minister of the Foreign Relations Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at the third meeting of the Pakistan-China Joint Consultative Mechanism, which was attended by representatives of Pakistan’s major political parties. “Security threats are the biggest threat to CPEC cooperation. As they say, trust is more precious than gold. In Pakistan’s case, the security situation is the main factor shaking the confidence of Chinese investors,” he said, reported Dawn. The Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) Forum, launched in 2019, held its first face-to-face meeting in five years. The JCM Forum also held a…
In a world of changing geopolitical situations and economic interdependence, PM Sharif’s recent visit to China marks a landmark moment in the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and China. PM Sharif paid his first official visit to China after assuming his second term from June 4-8, 2024. PM Sharif delivered high-level addresses reflecting the healthy and expanding partnership between China and Pakistan. During his five-day official visit, the PM was cordially welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji and other senior Chinese officials. The series of high-level…