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Rory heads to Hoylake on a high as he bids to end major drought

WHEN Rory McIlroy won the last of his majors, in 2014, Jack Nicklaus declared he would go on to win 15 to 20 of them.

Housebuilders shoot up on relief over mortgage rates prospects

BARGAIN-HUNTING investors gave the housebuilding sector its best session in more than a decade today as a buying frenzy buoyed London shares.

Sales rise lifts baker Finsbury Food

FINSBURY Food Group today said annual sales have leapt despite persistent significant cost inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty, but the bakery firm warned of further challenges ahead.

Luxury goods in fresh call to axe tourist tax

“Government must listen to businesses”: luxury trade body Walpole’s CEO Helen Brocklebank says the UK can no longer afford to remain uncompetitive”

Under-fire Severn Trent 'well positioned' to raise water infrastructure spending

SEVERN Trent said today it was “well positioned” to lift spending on its infrastructure, with the industry at the centre of a public outcry over sewage overflows into rivers and leaks from water mains.

Bring back queueing for tickets to beat the online touts

Bad blood: fans aren’t impressed with Taylor Swift tickets being resold for up to 3,000

Hundreds flee Greek wildfires as Europe bakes in heatwave

HUNDREDS of people were fleeing wildfires in Greece today as extreme temperatures and strong winds hindered efforts to tackle the blazes.

A kaleidoscope of loons, jokers and chancers

The circus has come to town! Or more specifically, to Uxbridge and South Ruislip, where the by-election to replace Boris Johnson has become a political funhouse. Robbie Smith heads into the madness

Our door is always open: MI6 chief appeals to Russians to defect to West

Tugs of conscience: the MI6 boss’s appeal is to Russians horrified by the war in Ukraine. He said their bids to move to the West would be handled with discretion

Oh Barbie! This is one hell of a party

BARBIE is easily the comedy of the year. Weird and wonderful, it’s one of the funnest and funniest movies made — and is brilliantly spearheaded by actress and producer Margot Robbie, along with writer-director Greta Gerwig.

Susan Hall puts Ulez centre stage in her uphill battle to oust Khan

SUSAN HALL was today unveiled as the Tory candidate who will challenge Sadiq Khan in next year’s London mayoral elections.

'MINISTER FOR HAPPINESS' JABEUR HOPING TO HAVE THE FINAL LAUGH THIS YEAR

THE first thing Ons Jabeur saw on entering the locker room at Wimbledon for the first time this year was a photograph of Elena Rybakina with last year’s trophy.

DELE: I WAS MOLESTED AT THE AGE OF SIX

EX-SPURS STAR OPENS UP ON ADDICTION BATTLE AND GOING TO REHAB AS A RESULT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

Timber might be Gunners' cheapest signing, but he can make big impact

DURING a week in which Arsenal are looking to wrap up a club-record £105million move for Declan Rice, the signing of Jurrien Timber has the potential to fly under the radar.

'Disruptors' put English cat among the Aussie pigeons

ON TUESDAY, Heather Knight called on her England team to be “disruptors”. My, how they have put the cat among the pigeons now.

Investors award Trustpilot five-star rating on earnings upgrade

TRUSTPILOT shares got five-star treatment from City investors today after the consumer reviews platform nudged up its earnings guidance.

Brands that invest in Britain deserve the capital in return to be at its most competitive

THE West End is back. The arrival of the Elizabeth Line, recent Pride celebrations and sunshine are just some of the factors which have stabilised footfall and brought much-needed certainty back for retailers.

Gym Group regains post-Covid fitness

THE Gym Group showed tentative signs of a post-Covid recovery in memberships as Brits flocked in their tens of thousands to join the low-cost gym operator.

Soaring luxury demand brings sales and profit record for Watches of Switzerland

DEMAND for luxury timepieces “continues to outpace supply”, retailer Watches of Switzerland said, as years-long waiting lists for its most in-demand timepieces such as Tag Heuer (as advertised by Barbie star Ryan Gosling, above) got even longer despite it raising prices.

The Tube is an internet-free delight, so don't ruin it

Haven: An offline space like the Tube is best enjoyed with a good newspaper

The BBC Proms fights for its future

Hurt by arts cuts, gender balance criticisms, and a post-Brexit lack of musicians from Europe, this year’s event is rife with insecurity. But, says Hattie Butterworth, there is also defiant innovation

Our spies can't afford to get this wrong. Are they up to the job?

NO country — not even the Soviet Union at its peak — has spied in such a comprehensive way as China.

Britain at risk from ‘wholly inadequate' defence to espionage threat from China

BRITAIN’S spy watchdog today slammed the Government for a “completely inadequate” response to Chinese espionage and interference which risked an “existential threat to liberal democratic systems”.

'Inspirational' new mother wild card makes SW19 final bid

ELINA SVITOLINA was hailed as an “inspiration” as she made her bid for the Wimbledon final today, nine months after giving birth.

Spacey takes stand for first time as his lawyer brands sex assault claims 'damned lies'

KEVIN SPACEY today took to the witness stand for the first time to give his defence in his sexual assault trial.

From trainee to highest paid newsreader - but dogged by depression

HUW EDWARDS says he talked about his own mental health problems because he felt it would be “complete hypocrisy” to support organisations such as the charity Mind without saying why.

'Messages from Huw that gave you a cold shudder'

New claims that BBC star sent late-night texts with kisses in 'abuse of power'

Tributes pour in for Millwall 'great' Berylson after club's owner, 70, dies in accident

TRIBUTES are being paid to Millwall owner and chairman John Berylson, who died in a “tragic accident” yesterday, aged 70.

I CAN STILL SERVE IT UP TO THE VERY BEST, INSISTS MURRAY

ANDY MURRAY believes he has the game to beat the very best in the world at Wimbledon, after cruising through his first-round match on Centre Court yesterday.

ALL CHANGE AS ENGLAND BID TO FIGHT BACK

MOEEN, WOOD AND WOAKES ALL COME IN AT LEEDS, WHILE BROOK RISES TO No3 IN THE ABSENCE OF POPE