Moody’s: UK budget will be ‘additional challenge’ for public finances The UK government’s increased borrowing will give an “additional challenge” to the public finances, according to influential rating agency Moody’s. UK gilt yields, effectively the price at which the government can borrow, rose to their highest level this year on Thursday afternoon as markets responded […]
Kevin Magnussen replaced at Brazilian Grand Prix as Haas explain last-minute change | F1 | Sport
It has been confirmed that Kevin Magnussen will not take part in Friday’s on-track running at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Dane was scheduled to drive for Haas but will instead be replaced by Oliver Bearman for practice and the sprint race. Haas announced the news just hours before the start of practice in Brazil, […]
Queen legend ‘horrified’ after noticing theme in Freddie Mercury lyrics | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Queen legend Roger Taylor has been left “horrified” after spotting something baffling in the late Freddie Mercury’s lyrics. Speaking at the launch of the Queen 1 boxset at the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, the Queen drummer spoke to the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden about his confusion over the content of his bandmate’s lyrics. Roger […]
POLL: Should Meghan Markle let King Charles spend more time with Archie and Lilibet? | Royal | News
Meghan Markle is likely to let King Charles spend more time with her children Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, when they are staying in their Portugal home. Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, reportedly brought the holiday home last month, with the new abode giving the family more opportunity to see loved ones […]
McDonald’s makes major menu change with new burger plus returning favourites
McDonald’s aficionados are in high spirits as the chain gears up to introduce its Christmas menu treats, promising a delectable festive period. The forthcoming holiday season beckons with tempting Christmas-themed options for customers, including a returning favourite. Last year’s menu featured a delightful Galaxy Caramel Pie, much to the delight of dessert enthusiasts. Now, chocolate […]
Gunfight and massive brawl in France seriously wounds five | France
A shooting and massive brawl linked to drug trafficking has seriously wounded five people, including three teenagers, in western France, officials and media said, in the latest such gunfight to injure children. The shooting erupted at about 10.45pm local time on Thursday in front of a restaurant in Poitiers and rapidly escalated into a mass […]
The greatest endurance feat ever? Woman runs 3,500-km mountain trail in record time
Endurance runner Tara Dower smashed one of the toughest records in sport. The Appalachian Trail (AT) is the world’s longest hiking-only path, at 3,535 kilometres from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia. On Sept. 21, Dower finished running its entire distance in the fastest known time: 40 days, 18 hours and six minutes. That is 13 hours […]
The Cure have become a Goth Pink Floyd — but without the tunes | Music | Entertainment
The Cure. Songs of a Lost World You could have got a doctor’s appointment in the time it’s taken for the Cure’s 14th studio album to arrive. 16 years! For a while, it seemed that there was more chance of Godot turning up. They recorded it in 2019 with the working title Live From The […]
Ukraine drones turn Russian oil depot to ash | World | News
Video footage captured the dramatic moment a Ukrainian drone crashed into a Russian oil depot, causing a huge explosion and raging inferno to break out. Ukraine has consistently targeted Russian oil depots as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies to Vladimir Putin’s army on the frontlines, as well as destroy energy infrastructure. Kyiv has successfully […]
‘Best time’ of day to use your dishwasher for ‘significant’ savings on energy bills
As energy bills rise across the nation this winter, homeowners are searching for ways to cut costs. While many focus on turning down the heating or limiting heating usage altogether, an expert has shared how using appliances at certain times could reduce bills. According to one expert, the timing of when the dishwasher is run […]