A 218-page report by MP Rupert Lowe details alleged sexual abuse of at least 250,000 British girls by Pakistani gangs, enabled by authorities. The crowdfunded report, which received no mainstream media coverage, claims the abuse was racially and religiously motivated and occurred nationwide.
Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain, backed by online influencers like Elon Musk and Zach Hoyt, gains unexpected traction in the Makerfield by-election, threatening Nigel Farage's Reform UK from the right.
Lowe's Home Improvement offers various discounts and rewards programs, including up to 70% off kitchen and bath products, daily deals, a MyLowe's Rewards Program with tiered benefits, a separate Pro Rewards Program for contractors, a 10% military discount, a store credit card with 5% off, and a price guarantee policy.
Home Depot's comparable store sales matched Lowe's at 0.6% in fiscal Q1, a turnaround that has boosted investor confidence. Analysts predict continued parity, with Home Depot expected to outperform later. Acquisitions are key to Home Depot's Pro business growth.
Lowe's reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations and maintained its full-year financial guidance. The company saw a 0.6% increase in comparable sales, boosted by online growth and strength in appliances and home services.
