The number of British people killed as a result of the Hamas attack on Israel has risen to nine, the prime minister’s spokesperson has said. A further seven remain missing after the incursion from Gaza into Israel on 7 October, the spokesperson added. Until yesterday, authorities said seven British nationals had been confirmed killed, with
Month: October 2023
The cost of UK state borrowing is close to a 15-year high – levels seen only twice since the global financial crash. The amount the UK government has to pay – the yield – to borrow money for 10 years via its benchmark 10-year bonds – known as gilts – rose to more than 4.7%
Asylum seekers have reboarded the Bibby Stockholm barge after they were evacuated when Legionella bacteria was discovered two months ago. The vessel – docked at Portland Port in Dorset – is part of the government’s plans to deal with illegal migration into the UK. The Home Office says using the ship – with a capacity
Simone Biles has hinted she might be heading to Paris to take part in the upcoming 2024 Olympics. The 26-year-old became the most decorated gymnast in history after sealing her sixth world all-around title in Belgium this month. In an interview with NBC’s The Today Show on Thursday, presenter Hoda Kotb asked what the odds
A closely-watched barometer of consumer confidence is warning of “concern” for retailers ahead of Christmas, as official figures for September show a steep fall in sales. GfK’s latest Consumer Confidence Index suggested that the willingness of shoppers to spend, particularly on big-ticket items, had plunged since the end of the summer. The authors reported that
With a revolutionary sound, Dirt Monkey has a knack for crossing so many genres across the electronic spectrum and succeeding incredibly well. The forward-thinking artist is always one step ahead, and continuously unites the bass music community at festivals such as EDC Las Vegas and Electric Forest. Late-night headline shows with Dirt Monkey always result
Hocus Pocus remains a Halloween season staple as it celebrates its 30th anniversary this spooky season. One of the season’s most beloved not-so-scary witch movies isn’t without a rather dark premise though. It revolves around the hilarious Sanderson sisters as they scramble to suck the soul of at least one child in order to save
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightFrom the launch of Perfumehead at Holt Renfrew to Austin Butler’s role as the face of YSL’s latest fragrance, it’s been an exciting season for scent. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter We’re halfway through 2023 and this year’s perfume launches have stirred up plenty of excitement. From revamped
Submissions opened October 16th for the 2024 Creative Writing Awards, which come through a collaboration between Big Five publisher Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit organization that advocates for diverse literature. This year will be the first time the Freedom of Expression Award will be granted as part of the awards.
Penelope Disick is poosh-ing back on her dad Scott Disick‘s love life. The 11-year-old daughter of Kourtney Kardashian hilariously called out the Talentless founder for wanting to date much younger women on the Oct. 18 episode of The Kardashians. During a family discussion with Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner about enlisting a matchmaker to help Scott find
It’s always a fun time when Ben leaps into a host who dabbles in the unknown and mysterious. Scientific skepticism duking it out with the belief that all things are possible. Because, after all, he’s a body-skipping time traveler, so who’s he to say what’s improbable? In a number of ways, Quantum Leap Season 2
Nokia has revealed plans to shed up to 14,000 jobs following a slump in sales. The Finland-based telecoms technology firm, which has 86,000 staff worldwide, said it was launching a cost-saving drive across the business in a bid to boost its margins. Nokia reported a 20% fall in sales during its third quarter. Comparable net
We’ve been buzzing with anticipation every since Disco Donnie Presents & Probably Nothing began teasing their 2024 Texas Eclipse festival in Burnet, TX April 5-9. Well, the wait if finally over, as this 5 day art, music, science, and tech extravaganza has revealed the first wave of artists along with immersive experiences that double as
The Silence of the Lambs is a cinematic classic and a great movie to watch this time of the year. Whether or not it’s a true horror film is an entirely different story, and one I’ve wrestled with after having recently viewed it. There might have been a point where this movie meshed well with
A man has admitted to killing a woman 20 years ago, as well as attempting to extort $250,000 from the victim’s mother. Joran Van Der Sloot pleaded guilty to attempted extortion, and as part of a plea deal he had to reveal how 18-year-old American Natalee Holloway died. He said he beat Ms Holloway to
When Renée Watson read her first Ramona Quimby book as a child, she was startled by where Beverly Cleary’s beloved heroine lived: Klickitat Street was just around the corner from Watson’s aunt’s home in Portland, Oregon. “I was so in awe that a character in a book could live in my city and in a
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