NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery and wire fraud in scheme spanning nearly 10 years

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with five federal charges — including wire fraud, bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national — according to a sprawling 57-page federal indictment unsealed Thursday. Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York accuse Adams of seeking and accepting luxury international travel from a wealthy … Read more

Labour civil war looms as Keir Starmer faces nightmare revolt from backbenchers

Discontent is said to be brewing among Labour backbenchers. (Image: Getty) faces a growing rebellion among Labour backbenchers over his government’s raid and refusal – thus far – to scrap the Two Child Benefit Cap. journalist Suzanne Moore, who attended the party conference in Liverpool this week, said the “draconian discipline” Sir Keir has enforced … Read more

UK subsea cable factory gets £87m boost from infrastructure bank

Firth of Clyde (Image: Getty) The UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) has earmarked a hefty £87m for the development of a new subsea cable factory in the Scottish town of Hunterston. The funding is set to be granted to XLCC, an Essex-based cable manufacturer. The state-owned development bank, UKIB, has committed to an initial investment of … Read more

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