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OMODA LAUNCH CHINESE FIRM PLANS UK ASSEMBLY LINE

CHINESE electric car maker Omoda is planning to set up an assembly plant in the UK as it eyes sales of up to 10,000 in its first year in the country.

Sorrell rejects takeover talk after £6m loss at S4

ADVERTISING guru Sir Martin Sorrell admitted today to a “difficult” year due to recession fears and higher interest rates as his S4 Capital made a loss of £6 million.

Night-life declining fastest in the capital with 3,000 businesses lost

THE devastating scale of the crisis that has engulfed the late-night economy in and around London since the start of the pandemic was laid bare today by new figures showing that more than 3,000 nightclubs, bars and pubs have been forced to close down.

Welcome to what Ghetts does best

\"THAT'S right, we got sections,\" said Ghetts with a grin as he effortlessly switched from hard-hitting grime to piano-led beauty during the first of two homecoming shows at Outernet.

How cool indie musicals wowed the West End

On World Theatre Day, forget big-budget Disney shows and sing-alongs — young, fresh and funny new musicals are sweeping Theatreland

'Traitors!' Brit duo fighting on the frontline for Russia

TWO British men fighting for Russia against Ukraine are facing calls to be arrested and jailed if they return here.

Fatal bridge collapse 'could hit supply chains around world'

JOE BIDEN has pledged to “move heaven and earth” to rebuild the collapsed bridge in Baltimore — as fears were raised the disaster will hit global supply chains.

Hot dog ad ruled out for Tube

Comedian forced to swap sausage for cucumber after poster falls foul of TfL

But star says: this gift of a role let me take back control of my life

OPENING Night star Sheridan Smith said playing an actress in the grip of a mental breakdown was “a gift” of a part that allowed her to “take back control” of her life.

A hot misogynist mess that squanders Smith's talent - how dare the director do this to her?

THIS dismally muddled, self-important, furtively misogynist musical about an actress going to pieces squanders the talents of everyone involved, even breaking Sheridan Smith’s unique ability to connect with an audience.

Stock exchange alert sounded over investors turning backs on London

Capital’s status as financial centre is under threat with Paddy Power owner leaving and others pondering a move

Romero on collision course with Spurs over Olympic dream

TOTTENHAM defender Cristian Romero has expressed a desire to play for Argentina at the Olympics this summer.

MR RELIABLE WILL HAVE TO LEAD FROM FRONT TONIGHT

HAVING once hoped to test his strongest XI in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium over the past week, Gareth Southgate has instead found himself in a position familiar to every Sunday league manager to have ever laid out a set of cones.

SKY'S THE LIMIT FOR MAINOO, CLAIMS RICE

SKIPPER FOR NIGHT SAYS TEEN STAR CAN FLOURISH AT TOP LEVEL AS HE PREPARES FOR FIRST ENGLAND START

Biggest test for post-Bale Wales as they eye final

EVER since Gareth Bale retired last year, the question for Wales has been how they would cope without their talisman when it matters most.

Injury leaves Murray in race to rescue his Wimbledon farewell

ANDY MURRAY faces a race to be fit for Wimbledon and his final grasscourt season after suffering a serious ankle injury at the Miami Open.

Fevertree hails US ‘milestone' after non-tonic drinks take off

DRINK maker Fevertree hopes a new sales mix will put some fizz in its struggling shares, as it revealed today the US has become its largest market, while sales of non-tonic drinks soared.

Losses force Flutter and 888 to refocus

TWO of the City’s biggest bookies — Paddy Power parent company Flutter and William Hill owner 888 — each signalled a step away from plans for global expansion today as they reported big losses.

Food inflation falls as Ocado makes a comeback

FOOD inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years as supermarkets slash prices to lure back shoppers after the trauma of the prolonged cost of living crisis.

Hope for Assange as he fights possibility of US death sentence

JULIAN ASSANGE was today given fresh hope in his battle against extradition to the United States, after judges blocked his immediate transfer for trial on hacking and espionage charges.

What has Sadiq done to tackle crime in our city?

With under six weeks to go until the mayoral election on May 2, the Standard launches a series of audits into Sadiq Khan’s record. Today Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham examines crime

Hunt for survivors as ship brings down 1.6-mile U.S. bridge

THIS is the moment a major bridge collapsed in US city of Baltimore after it was struck by a cargo ship.

Hamas attack survivor grilled by border cop: I don't feel safe in the UK

TWO Israeli brothers who survived the Nova music festival massacre by Hamas were returning home early from Britain today after they were aggressively questioned on arrival at Manchester Airport.

Rapper Diddy's homes raided 'as part of sex trafficking investigation'

TWO homes owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs have been searched by federal agents as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, according to reports.

Up we go! 76 high-rise projects get the nod in just two years

DEVELOPERS are planning to build scores of new tall buildings across London over the next few years in a remarkable skyscraper boom that shows no sign of slowing.

Chelsea fans divided as advisory board confronts supporters' trust

DIVISION among Chelsea supporters took a new twist today, as the club's Fan Advisory Board (FAB) criticised a letter released by the Chelsea Supporters' Trust (CST) last week.

Mainoo's opportunity to stake claim as search goes on for 'Third Man'

JUDE BELLINGHAM; a certainty.

TONEY HAS THE SWAGGER THAT ENGLAND NEED

SOUTHGATE EXCITED TO GIVE BRENTFORD STRIKER CHANCE TO IMPRESS BEFORE NAMING EUROS SQUAD

Packer calls for discipline despite cakewalk

ENGLAND will seek a quickfire tune-up after coasting past Italy 48-0 with 14 players in yesterday's Women's Six Nations opener.

We haven't swallowed a dumb pill, says Wolff after poor start

HOW do you solve a problem like Mercedes? Not easily, it would seem.