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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to “wake up and smell the coffee” after suggesting that the UK’s trade relationship with the European Union is “arguably even more important” than ties with the United States.Sparking controversy ahead of her meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Chancellor had travelled to Washington for talks aimed at securing a trade deal, to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump earlier this month.Speaking to the BBC, Reeves said: “I understand why there’s so much focus on our trading relationship with the US but actually, our trading relationship with Europe…
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has revealed what Prince William is like “behind the scenes”.Ardern, who served in her role as prime minister from 2017 to 2023, met the Prince of Wales in 2019, where they appeared together on a panel about mental health in Davos.Arden revealed that William asked her about an ambitious idea to create an environmental award that later turned into the Earthshot Prize, which was launched in 2020.The former Prime Minister told the Times that the royal was “genuinely seeking opinions”.The former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has revealed what…
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been charged with criminal damage and harassment without violence offences.The 56-year-old writer is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on May 12.The charges are understood to relate to an alleged incident at the Battle of Ideas festival on October 19, 2024.Linehan, a five-time Bafta award winner, is also known for writing hit TV shows including The IT Crowd and Black Books.The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the charges in a statement today.Writing on social media, Linehan claimed he was being charged for “defending myself against a deranged and dangerous trans activist”.Graham Linehan has responded…
Multiple components contribute to successful weight loss, such as exercising regularly, getting seven to nine hours of sleep, and setting achievable goals.A slimmer, who lost 2st 5lb, shared three dietary changes he made that were the catalysts behind his weight loss.Tobias Harrington discussed the steps he took for weight loss, with the first being the elimination of high-calorie drinks.Discussing on YouTube (@TobiasHarrington), he said: “One of the first things I did was cut out alcohol. I stopped drinking it because I realised the number of calories it has.The slimmer kick-started his weight loss by cutting out high-calorie drinksYouTube/Tobias Harrington”I had…
Jonny Humphries News, LiverpoolNational Crime AgencyGangland boss Philip Waugh will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 27 June When Lee Deakin came out of his house to fetch a phone charger from the boot of his car, a stranger armed with a bottle of acid was lying in wait for him.Only when he got to his vehicle did Mr Deakin realise that someone was crouched down behind him.And before he was able to ask “what are you doing?” his eyes were burning and his skin “felt like jelly”.That attack in St Helens on 14 April 2019, which came very…
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is not happy with his players’ intensity stating it “does not require talent” following their loss to Wolves at the Molineux stadium.MATCH REPORT: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 Leicester CityAvailable to UK users only.
A student police officer who claimed “terrorists have beards and wear turbans” has been dismissed from West Midlands Police without notice.PC Tranter made the offensive comment during a training session in 2023, reports BirminghamLive. He also laughed when a tutor highlighted that branding a mixed-race person an “Oreo” is an inappropriate term.A misconduct panel found his actions represented an “unconscious racial bias” and amounted to gross misconduct. The officer was sacked following a hearing on April 9.PC Tranter made the offensive comment during a training session in 2023Getty/PAPC Tranter attended an “intense” 20-week training course as a student officer in…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to “wake up and smell the coffee” after suggesting that the UK’s trade relationship with the European Union is “arguably even more important” than ties with the United States.Sparking controversy ahead of her meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Chancellor had travelled to Washington for talks aimed at securing a trade deal, to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump earlier this month.FULL STORY HERE.
Prince William is facing a “wake-up call” for his future within the monarchy after attending Pope Francis’s funeral in the Vatican City.The Prince of Wales joined more than 100 world leaders – including US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – to pay their respects to the late pontiff in St Peter’s Square.FULL STORY HERE.
Britons are preparing for another round of bank branch closures in May 2025 amid changing consumer behaviour.With more customers opting for online banking services, financial institutions are opting to leave the high street.Among the high street banks closing branches next month include Lloyds Bank, Barclays, TSB and Halifax.Do you have a money story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing [email protected] branch closures are continuing throughout May 2025 GETTY HalifaxHere is a full list of the Halifax bank branch closures taking place in May 2025:Acomb – May 5Alnwick – May 15Keynsham – May 14Wetherby – May 13Whitby -…