Alexei Navalny was set to be freed as part of a prisoner swap when he died, one of his allies has claimed. The Russian opposition leader died at a penal colony within the Artic Circle on 16 February, while serving a 19-year prison sentence on charges his supporters said were politically motivated. It has now
The spring budget on 6 March is likely to be the last major fiscal event before the next general election, expected later this year. The Tories have been hinting at further tax reductions in a bid to woo over voters as the party continues to languish behind Labour in the polls. But as the country
The UK will “miss out” on economic growth unless it finally comes up with an industrial strategy to green the economy, the leading business group has warned. As the UK economy has stagnated in recent years, the value of green industries like renewables, eco-friendly heating and energy storage is growing and will help unlock further
Labour has called on Rishi Sunak to consider removing the whip from Liz Truss after her appearance in the US sparked controversy. Anneliese Dodds, the chair of the Labour Party, accused the former prime minister of “propagating conspiracy theories” and “associating with individuals who have actually praised the far right in our country”. “That’s deeply
Rohaan’s always had an air of mystique around him. Even back to his early days in the experimental trap and deep bass worlds, releasing on MAD ZOO and Deadbeats. His style has that indistinguishable quality that the likes of IMANU, Current Value and Amon Tobin have which certainly transcends genre, but also seems to transcend
Rumors are circulating pointing to two of the best horror movies of all time could be getting remade, with Stephen King‘s The Dead Zone and American Psycho both allegedly set for on-the-horizon reimaginings. While genre purists might be sharpening their pitchforks over such news, possibly understandably, I’m over here already drafting a wishlist of what
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How are we feeling? This event has been years in the making for fans of The Walking Dead, who’ve waited patiently for a follow-up to a mystery that hung over the original series until its conclusion. And The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Season 1 Episode 1 was every bit worth the wait. While
Before March of 2018, I never intended to write a sequel to There There. When I first decided to do it, the mean voices inside immediately began judging me. Like it was lowbrow. Like it belonged in the Marvel universe of decision-making, like people would think it was a cash grab even though I made
Jodie Turner-Smith has a positive outlook following her split from Joshua Jackson. The Queen & Slim actress has broken her silence about the pair’s breakup, more than four months after it was made public when she filed for divorce from the Dawson’s Creek alum after four years of marriage. “Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end
The UK has seen a “persistent under delivery” of new homes, according to the competition watchdog which has launched an investigation into eight housebuilders. Too few new homes are being delivered due to a “complex and unpredictable” planning system, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said. Its report into the housebuilding industry also identified “substantial
A US Air Force member who set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC has died. The victim, who was an airman on active duty, had set himself ablaze in an apparent act of protest against the war in Gaza. He had said he would “no longer be complicit in
Jim Henson introduced the Muppets back in 1955 and from that day to this one, they have been an indelible part of pop culture. Few people in the world don’t know the best Muppets, names like Kermit the Frog, and Miss Piggy, but while a few Muppets have become stars in their own right, so
Photography Courtesy of CécredPlus, Jen Atkin’s hair tool brand Mane hits Sephora Canada shelves. By Lauren Knowles Date February 23, 2024 Beyoncé’s hair care line Cécred makes its debut Photography Courtesy of Cécred For months, Beyoncé‘s Beyhive has been buzzing with anticipation surrounding the launch of her new haircare line, and we’re pleased to announce
Tory MPs have complained that suspending Lee Anderson may have been a mistake, WhatsApp messages leaked to Sky News have revealed. After one of the most toxic weeks in Westminster, the Sky News and Politico podcast, Politics at Jack and Sam’s, examines the attitude of all sides to the controversies of the last few days.
The prime minister has revealed how some of the money from abandoning the HS2 northern leg will be reallocated. Northern England will get £2.5bn and the Midlands £2.2bn after plans to run the high-speed line to the North were scrapped last year. The cash will go to a “local transport fund” to help towns, rural