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1. Founder of London Sports Festival wins Global Entrepreneur of the Year at British Asian awards

   The awards saw leading figures from business, politics, and media celebrate excellence in the British Asian community

2. UK construction output declines at fastest rate since pandemic, survey finds

   Worries about the Iran war as well as political uncertainty in the UK were weighing on demand for building work last month.

3. World Cup 2026: FIFA shamed in Parliament as Government slams 'outrageous' ticket prices

   England fans are being ‘ripped off’ with the exorbitant cost of ticket, hotel and flight prices

4. Boost in demand for EVs sparks strongest May for new car sales since 2019

   A resurgence in private buyers was a major factor in last month’s year-on-year increase.

5. Minister Darren Jones told Mandelson he was ‘so sorry’ in undisclosed message

   The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner.

6. Starmer accuses Musk of trying to ‘whip up division’ over Henry Nowak murder

   The X owner has criticised the police treatment of the dying teenager.

7. Tower Hamlets approves new five-storey block of flats with no 'affordable' homes

   The development will include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom flats

8. Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Alvarez boost; Anderson bid; Man Utd announce striker deal; Liverpool latest

   Keep up to date with all the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip

9. Angela Constance: Use of independence cash is ‘internal party matter’ for SNP

   The SNP business convener said there has already been a police probe into the party’s finances.

10. Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine is a sensitive new He-Man

    This light-hearted new version of the beloved 80s cartoon has its moments