• Labour wins landslide victory with more than 400 seats
  • First meeting of new Cabinet takes place in Downing Street
  • Starmer appoints Angela Rayner as Deputy Prime Minister
  • Rachel Reeves becomes UK's first female Chancellor
  • David Lammy appointed Foreign Secretary
  • Yvette Cooper becomes Home Secretary

Members of new Labour cabinet - in pictures

  • Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his first speech outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 05 July 2024. EPA
    Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his first speech outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 05 July 2024. EPA
  • Angela Rayner is the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. EPA
    Angela Rayner is the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. EPA
  • Rachel Reeves is the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Getty Images
    Rachel Reeves is the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Getty Images
  • David Lammy is Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. EPA
    David Lammy is Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. EPA
  • John Healey is Secretary of State for Defence. Bloomberg
    John Healey is Secretary of State for Defence. Bloomberg
  • Pat McFadden is Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. EPA
    Pat McFadden is Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. EPA
  • Yvette Cooper is Home Secretary. EPA
    Yvette Cooper is Home Secretary. EPA
  • Shabana Mahmood is Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. EPA
    Shabana Mahmood is Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. EPA
  • Wes Streeting is Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Reuters
    Wes Streeting is Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Reuters
  • Bridget Phillipson is Secretary of State for Education. Getty Images
    Bridget Phillipson is Secretary of State for Education. Getty Images
  • Ed Miliband is Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Getty Images
    Ed Miliband is Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Getty Images
  • Liz Kendall is Work and Pensions Secretary. Reuters
    Liz Kendall is Work and Pensions Secretary. Reuters
  • Jonathan Reynolds is Business and Trade Secretary and the president of the Board of Trade. Getty Images
    Jonathan Reynolds is Business and Trade Secretary and the president of the Board of Trade. Getty Images
  • Peter Kyle is Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. Getty Images
    Peter Kyle is Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. Getty Images
  • Baroness Louise Haigh is Transport Secretary. Getty Images
    Baroness Louise Haigh is Transport Secretary. Getty Images
  • Lisa Nandy is Culture Secretary. EPA
    Lisa Nandy is Culture Secretary. EPA
  • Steve Reed is Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary. Reuters
    Steve Reed is Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary. Reuters
  • Hilary Benn is Northern Ireland Secretary. AFP
    Hilary Benn is Northern Ireland Secretary. AFP
  • Ian Murray is Scotland Secretary. EPA
    Ian Murray is Scotland Secretary. EPA
  • Jo Stevens is Secretary of State for Wales. EPA
    Jo Stevens is Secretary of State for Wales. EPA

Labour returns to power in landslide election win - in pictures

  • Labour leader Keir Starmer celebrates winning the UK general election with a speech at Tate Modern in central London. Getty Images
    Labour leader Keir Starmer celebrates winning the UK general election with a speech at Tate Modern in central London. Getty Images
  • Mr Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive at the Tate Modern. PA
    Mr Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive at the Tate Modern. PA
  • Mr Starmer gives a victory speech at the Tate Modern. PA
    Mr Starmer gives a victory speech at the Tate Modern. PA
  • Mr Starmer greets former Labour leader Neil Kinnock. AP
    Mr Starmer greets former Labour leader Neil Kinnock. AP
  • Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak retained his seat as MP for Richmond and Northallerton, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. AFP
    Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak retained his seat as MP for Richmond and Northallerton, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. AFP
  • Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who had been expelled from the party and stood as an independent, won in Islington seat North, London. EPA
    Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who had been expelled from the party and stood as an independent, won in Islington seat North, London. EPA
  • Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, was victorious in Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Bloomberg
    Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, was victorious in Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Bloomberg
  • Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg leaves University of Bath after losing his seat in the North East Somerset and Hanham constituency. AP
    Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg leaves University of Bath after losing his seat in the North East Somerset and Hanham constituency. AP
  • Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey celebrates at London Art Bar, central London, after his party seemed poised for a successful night. AP
    Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey celebrates at London Art Bar, central London, after his party seemed poised for a successful night. AP
  • Penny Mordaunt lost her seat in the Portsmouth North constituency to Labour. PA
    Penny Mordaunt lost her seat in the Portsmouth North constituency to Labour. PA
  • Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar celebrates with Maureen Burke after she won in Glasgow North East. Reuters
    Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar celebrates with Maureen Burke after she won in Glasgow North East. Reuters
  • Sir Archibald Stanton standing for the Official Monster Raving Loony Party poses for a picture at the Richmond and Northallerton count centre in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. AFP
    Sir Archibald Stanton standing for the Official Monster Raving Loony Party poses for a picture at the Richmond and Northallerton count centre in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. AFP
  • Mr Starmer is congratulated by fellow candidates Bobby 'Elmo' Smith and Nick 'The Flying Brick' Delves after winning his seat for Holborn and St Pancras, at the Camden Council count centre in London. AFP
    Mr Starmer is congratulated by fellow candidates Bobby 'Elmo' Smith and Nick 'The Flying Brick' Delves after winning his seat for Holborn and St Pancras, at the Camden Council count centre in London. AFP

Conservative Party big hitters who have lost their seats - in pictures

  • Liz Truss, who served as prime minister for 44 days in 2022 before she was removed, has now lost her seat in parliament. PA
    Liz Truss, who served as prime minister for 44 days in 2022 before she was removed, has now lost her seat in parliament. PA
  • Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has also been defeated. Getty Images
    Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has also been defeated. Getty Images
  • Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer also lost her seat. PA
    Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer also lost her seat. PA
  • Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer. AFP
    Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer. AFP
  • Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. AFP
    Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. AFP
  • Education Secretary Gillian Keegan. Reuters
    Education Secretary Gillian Keegan. Reuters
  • Penny Mordaunt delivers a speech after the declaration in Portsmouth. Getty Images
    Penny Mordaunt delivers a speech after the declaration in Portsmouth. Getty Images
  • Justice Secretary Alex Chalk. PA
    Justice Secretary Alex Chalk. PA
  • Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan. Getty Images
    Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan. Getty Images
  • Chief Whip Simon Hart. Getty Images
    Chief Whip Simon Hart. Getty Images
Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

EA Sports FC 26

Publisher: EA Sports

Consoles: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S

Rating: 3/5

MATCH INFO

Newcastle United 1 (Carroll 82')

Leicester City 2 (Maddison 55', Tielemans 72')

Man of the match James Maddison (Leicester)

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Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

Mia Man’s tips for fermentation

- Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut

- Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.

- Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.

- Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.

 

West Asia Premiership

Dubai Hurricanes 58-10 Dubai Knights Eagles

Dubai Tigers 5-39 Bahrain

Jebel Ali Dragons 16-56 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

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Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Directed by: RS Prasanna
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar

Biog:

Age: 34

Favourite superhero: Batman

Favourite sport: anything extreme

Favourite person: Muhammad Ali 

UAE tour of the Netherlands

UAE squad: Rohan Mustafa (captain), Shaiman Anwar, Ghulam Shabber, Mohammed Qasim, Rameez Shahzad, Mohammed Usman, Adnan Mufti, Chirag Suri, Ahmed Raza, Imran Haider, Mohammed Naveed, Amjad Javed, Zahoor Khan, Qadeer Ahmed
Fixtures:
Monday, 1st 50-over match
Wednesday, 2nd 50-over match
Thursday, 3rd 50-over match

World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

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Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
What are NFTs?

Are non-fungible tokens a currency, asset, or a licensing instrument? Arnab Das, global market strategist EMEA at Invesco, says they are mix of all of three.

You can buy, hold and use NFTs just like US dollars and Bitcoins. “They can appreciate in value and even produce cash flows.”

However, while money is fungible, NFTs are not. “One Bitcoin, dollar, euro or dirham is largely indistinguishable from the next. Nothing ties a dollar bill to a particular owner, for example. Nor does it tie you to to any goods, services or assets you bought with that currency. In contrast, NFTs confer specific ownership,” Mr Das says.

This makes NFTs closer to a piece of intellectual property such as a work of art or licence, as you can claim royalties or profit by exchanging it at a higher value later, Mr Das says. “They could provide a sustainable income stream.”

This income will depend on future demand and use, which makes NFTs difficult to value. “However, there is a credible use case for many forms of intellectual property, notably art, songs, videos,” Mr Das says.

The bio

Favourite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Favourite travel destination: Maldives and south of France

Favourite pastime: Family and friends, meditation, discovering new cuisines

Favourite Movie: Joker (2019). I didn’t like it while I was watching it but then afterwards I loved it. I loved the psychology behind it.

Favourite Author: My father for sure

Favourite Artist: Damien Hurst

SPECS

Nissan 370z Nismo

Engine: 3.7-litre V6

Transmission: seven-speed automatic

Power: 363hp

Torque: 560Nm

Price: Dh184,500

Stats at a glance:

Cost: 1.05 billion pounds (Dh 4.8 billion)

Number in service: 6

Complement 191 (space for up to 285)

Top speed: over 32 knots

Range: Over 7,000 nautical miles

Length 152.4 m

Displacement: 8,700 tonnes

Beam:   21.2 m

Draught: 7.4 m

The five new places of worship

Church of South Indian Parish

St Andrew's Church Mussaffah branch

St Andrew's Church Al Ain branch

St John's Baptist Church, Ruwais

Church of the Virgin Mary and St Paul the Apostle, Ruwais

 

Sun jukebox

Rufus Thomas, Bear Cat (The Answer to Hound Dog) (1953)

This rip-off of Leiber/Stoller’s early rock stomper brought a lawsuit against Phillips and necessitated Presley’s premature sale to RCA.

Elvis Presley, Mystery Train (1955)

The B-side of Presley’s final single for Sun bops with a drummer-less groove.

Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, Folsom Prison Blues (1955)

Originally recorded for Sun, Cash’s signature tune was performed for inmates of the titular prison 13 years later.

Carl Perkins, Blue Suede Shoes (1956)

Within a month of Sun’s February release Elvis had his version out on RCA.

Roy Orbison, Ooby Dooby (1956)

An essential piece of irreverent juvenilia from Orbison.

Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire (1957)

Lee’s trademark anthem is one of the era’s best-remembered – and best-selling – songs.

Founders: Abdulmajeed Alsukhan, Turki Bin Zarah and Abdulmohsen Albabtain.

Based: Riyadh

Offices: UAE, Vietnam and Germany

Founded: September, 2020

Number of employees: 70

Sector: FinTech, online payment solutions

Funding to date: $116m in two funding rounds  

Investors: Checkout.com, Impact46, Vision Ventures, Wealth Well, Seedra, Khwarizmi, Hala Ventures, Nama Ventures and family offices

Our legal columnist

Name: Yousef Al Bahar

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994

Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers

FIXTURES

All times UAE ( 4 GMT)

Saturday
Fiorentina v Torino (8pm)
Hellas Verona v Roma (10.45pm)

Sunday
Parma v Napoli (2.30pm)
Genoa v Crotone (5pm)
Sassuolo v Cagliari (8pm)
Juventus v Sampdoria (10.45pm)

Monday
AC Milan v Bologna (10.45om)

Playing September 30

Benevento v Inter Milan (8pm)
Udinese v Spezia (8pm)
Lazio v Atalanta (10.45pm)

Updated: July 29, 2024, 5:50 PM