Archive: 2025 / 07

Rishi Sunak's tough immigration stance ended up giving Keir Starmer the perfect political opening. As net migration figures peaked under Sunak's policies, structural changes led to declines just as Labour took office. Starmer now takes credit, but real causes run deeper.

Fabien Frankel and Eiza González were spotted sharing a booth in NYC's Minetta Tavern, igniting talk of a possible romance. The 'House of the Dragon' star and the actress seemed close, with onlookers describing the scene as date-like. Their relationship status is still under wraps, fueling further speculation.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is set to offer big discounts on Kindle e-readers, ebook titles, and Kindle Unlimited subscriptions from July 8 to 11. Prime members get early access to exclusive offers—including 25% off Kindles, up to 80% off popular books, and three free months of Kindle Unlimited. The event extends to devices like Fire Tablets as well.

Raúl Jiménez honored his late friend and former Wolves teammate Diogo Jota during Mexico's 2-1 Gold Cup final win over the US. Wearing a 'Diogo J 20' jersey, Jiménez dedicated his equalizer and a gaming-inspired celebration to Jota, who died tragically in a car accident. The football world continues to mourn alongside Jiménez.

Raúl Jiménez paid emotional tribute to his late friend Diogo Jota during Mexico’s tense Gold Cup final win over the U.S. He mimicked Jota’s signature celebration and wore a jersey with Jota’s name after scoring. Jota, who died recently in a car accident in Spain, had been Jiménez’s close teammate at Wolves.

Mel B, also known as Scary Spice, is engaged to hairstylist Rory McPhee after overcoming a difficult past, including a high-profile abusive marriage. The couple met through family connections and have built a supportive relationship. Mel has three daughters from previous relationships and describes Rory as bringing honesty and safety back into her life.

Venus Williams set a groundbreaking trend when she became the first WTA player to earn a degree through Indiana University East’s flexible program. Now, 24 players have graduated, including Sloane Stephens and Kayla Day, with the program helping athletes balance their education and competitive careers. This marks a major shift in athlete priorities.

Chelsea survived a dramatic battle against Palmeiras, winning 2-1 thanks to Cole Palmer's opener and a late own goal, despite defensive lapses. Estêvão scored for Palmeiras and will soon join Chelsea. The Blues now look to address their backline issues before facing Fluminense in the semifinals.

Brian Byrnes from Moneybox says shaky global markets expose the need for UK ISA reform. He points to the Lifetime ISA's flaws, arguing that reforms must focus on rebuilding saver confidence and encouraging a long-term savings culture, not just fixing technical details.

In 2024, Sainsbury's suffered a major digital crash that blocked customers from using its app and website, causing delivery failures and disabling contactless payments. Tesco had minor delays, while Ocado’s status was unclear. Sainsbury's has dealt with recurring digital reliability problems for years.