Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is looking at cutting planned public sector spending in order to lower taxes, Sky News understands. The government has been hinting at further tax reductions in recent weeks ahead of the budget on 6 March – and as it seeks to make an attractive offer to voters before the next general election.
Month: February 2024
Can you believe it’s been 16 months since the Resident Alien Season 2 finale? Even if you watched it all again as I did, parts of Resident Alien Season 3 Episode 1 feel a little off-kilter because so much happened just before the world came crashing down, making us wait so long for the series
The UK economy has officially entered recession, figures show. A recession is defined as two consecutive three-month periods where the economy contracts rather than grows. A major measure of economic growth, gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 0.3% between October and December, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows. It’s a steeper fall than
Photography by Getty ImagesFrom Anna Wintour sightings to backstage secrets, here’s a look at the reality of fashion week, from a plebeian’s perspective. By Natalie Michie Date February 14, 2024 It’s my third time attending fashion week, and I still feel like an outsider. Don’t get me wrong — experiencing New York Fashion Week 2024
This originally appeared in our Today in Books daily newsletter, where each day we round up the most interesting stories, news, essays, and other goings on in the world of books and reading. Sign up here if you want to get it. ___________________________________ Cormac McCarthy’s Valentine Day Candy Hearts “Everywhere the dying groan and the
Mark Cuevas and Jessica Batten: Not Together OK, if you thought these two were actually going to end up married at the end of this thing after their many, many struggles (the 10-year age difference, her being attracted to Barnett, Jessica not really being into Mark physically, etc., etc.), well…bless your naive little heart. Since
This time of year, with so many awards shows going on, it seems like celebrities spend most of their time walking red carpets. That requires a lot of very nice clothes to be worn, so maybe it’s not a shock that, between the need to change things up, and the fact that all designers are
We’re just over a month away from the 2024 edition of Ultra Music Festival at beautiful Bayfront Park in Miami. To help get you in the mood we teamed with San Holo for an exclusive playlist out now Ultra’s official Spotify account. San Holo will be going b2b with Madeon for an exclusive set this
The top Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, was one of the main planners of the 7 October attack on Israel but did not expect the consequences to become “this dangerous”, a friend has told Sky News. Esmat Mansour said last year’s cross-border raid was supposed to be a strategic operation designed to lift the
One person has been killed and 21 others were injured, including eight children, after a shooting at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. The team and their supporters had been celebrating the win against the San Francisco 49ers following Sunday’s American football showpiece event in Las Vegas. The barrage of
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to suspend any Labour member who was present at a meeting of activists where antisemitic comments were allegedly made. Mike Katz, the national chair of the Jewish Labour Movement (JLM), which is formally affiliated to the Labour Party, criticised those who were present at a community meeting that has
Wearing the same watch every day might seem boring, even if it’s what your dad always did. That same functional watch stayed on his wrist whether he was going to the office or the beach. But you’re not your dad. And even if you’ve got more style than budget, you still want to accessorize. Just
A top UN official has warned the deteriorating situation in Gaza is the worst humanitarian crisis he has ever seen in his 50-year career. Speaking to Sky News’ Yalda Hakim, Martin Griffiths said it was because “people can’t escape. They’re blocked in, they’re not able to run out of Gaza“. “I think this is the
Anita Kelly dedicates their latest rom-com, How You Get the Girl, to “every queer and trans person in Tennessee. Your joy will outlive the cruelty of your government.” A teen librarian by day, Kelly knows intimately how remarkable educators can make all the difference in the world. Julie Parker is enjoying her first season as
Maren Morris is meeting herself in the middle this Valentine’s Day. After all, the country singer—who recently entered a new chapter in her personal life—is focusing on self-love. “I am kind of getting to know myself more,” Maren told E! News on Feb. 13. “I’m comfortable dancing on my own and enjoying the pleasure of
A woman and two children are reported to have been killed in a wave of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. Security sources told the Reuters news agency the deaths came during Israeli strikes on a village. At least seven other people were wounded in the military strikes across southern areas, the sources added. The strikes
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