During the week, we often don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen cooking dinner. This is when quick and easy recipes can come in really handy, and they don’t have to be boring or tasteless either. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, whilst known for his decadent meals, is also a champion for simplicity in […]
Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Tuesday but may not be 25%, says commerce secretary – US politics live | US news
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Tuesday but may not be 25%, commerce chief says Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. My name is Tom Ambrose and I’ll be bringing you the latest news lines over the next few hours. We start with news that Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, […]
Italy’s Brignone takes narrow super-G victory to extend overall World Cup lead
Federica Brignone won an eventful women’s World Cup super-G on Sunday as the Italian skier capped a three-race weekend that extended her lead in the overall standings. In a tight finish, Brignone was 0.06 seconds faster than defending overall champion Lara Gut-Behrami at the Kvitfjell ski resort in Ringebu, Norway. “When I came down, I said: […]
Demonic Damnation Distracts from Verdi’s Music in Il Trovatore at the ROH | Theatre | Entertainment
Il Trovatore is perhaps Verdi’s most difficult opera to produce successfully. The music is glorious but the plot, even by the often absurd standards of opera, is convoluted and unbelievable. What makes it even worse, however, is that its most dramatic incident is relegated to the back-story, taking place years before the opera begins. All […]
Labour vows to abolish rules that affects 5m homes after complaints | UK | News
Labour has promised to change key rules that affects five million homes in England and Wales. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the Government is aiming to roll out an outright ban on new leasehold developments. It comes after hundreds of complaints from leaseholders about huge service charges and the condition of buildings. With an aim […]
Prepare your garden for ‘perfect spring blooms’ with one simple task
The weather is finally starting to get warmer here in the UK, and the arrival of spring will be welcome news to those of us who are keen gardeners. Summer will be here before we know it, which means more and more time spent outside enjoying the sunshine. Because of this, it’s likely you’ll want […]
Ukraine needs ‘strong support from its partners’, Zelenskyy says, after Macron suggests a month’s limited truce – Europe live | Ukraine
Ukraine ‘needs strong support from partners,’ Zelenskyy says as he shows damage from Russian attacks Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has posted a video showing damages sustained from Russian attacks on Ukraine over the last few days, saying the country “needs strong support from our partners.” Ukraine is fighting for the normal and safe life it […]
Kristoffersen caps winning weekend taking World Cup men’s slalom in comeback fashion
Henrik Kristoffersen came from behind to win a men’s World Cup slalom on Sunday for his second victory in two days in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. The 2023 world champion from Norway stood sixth with 0.62 seconds to make up after the opening run, but his ninth-fastest time in the final run on a weakening course […]
Nigel Farage proves Reform’s finger is on UK’s pulse with this policy | Politics | News
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has proposed what I have long advocated for – time-specific work permits for migrants, at least in the care sector. The Singapore-style move would help fulfil the needs of the labour market while also helping avoid much of the damage to national cohesion which Britain’s mass immigration without integration experiment […]
New Kindle rival offers an upgrade Amazon will never match
Amazon’s Kindle remains the most popular device for eBook lovers thanks to the affordable price point, weeks-long battery life and small form factor, plus easy access to millions of books via the Kindle Store. But the limitation of the little E Ink tablet is that it’s a one-use device, only able to display books you’ve […]