Workers have suffered a record real-term pay slump in the face of soaring prices, official data reveals. Regular wages, excluding bonuses, plunged an average of 4.1% on the year in the three months to June when inflation is taken into account, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is the highest fall since
Three Britons have pleaded not guilty to mercenary charges at a Russian-backed separatist court in Ukraine. John Harding, Andrew Hill and Dylan Healy are among a group of five European men on trial in a court administered by Kremlin-backed separatists in the city of Donetsk. Mr Harding, Vjekoslav Prebeg, who is Croatian, and Mathias Gustafsson,
Photography courtesy of Keys Soulcare“It’s a reminder to take time for yourself.” By Sumiko Wilson Date August 15, 2022 Facebook Twitter Alicia Keys has a very particular way of doing things. It’s evident in not only the way she writes her songs — highly praised ballads of contemporary R&B infused with classical piano — but
Keke Palmer is sick of struggling with her skin issues. The 28-year-old actress took to social media to vent her frustrations with her adult acne and hilariously questioned why doctors have not yet found a “cure” for the condition. “I was just thinking about the fact that plastic surgeons are amazing,” she began her video on Aug. 10 as
Following up his highly successful debut album 1000 Faces, melodic bass heavyweight Jason Ross is back with his second artist album, Atlas. Expanding on his previous achievements as a producer, Atlas is a new chapter that sees Jason Ross showing off his prolific skills as he drops melodic bass, dubstep and trance. On top of
Blake Lively has been in a celebratory mood as her birthday is only a few days away. As part of her pre-birthday celebration, Lively decided to take a moment and celebrate herself at the happiest place on Earth – Disneyland. Of course, she enjoyed her time being surrounded by Star Wars characters and Pixar icons,
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have both promised to increase scrutiny of the Scottish government if they become the next prime minister – ahead of a visit north of the border. Ms Truss, who remains the favourite to win the race, said she would get “Scotland’s economy moving” and would give Members of the Scottish
Donald Trump has accused the FBI of seizing his passports during a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. Describing it as an “assault on a political opponent”, the former US president claimed agents “stole” three of his passports. The FBI searched his home last week after officials discovered boxes containing classified information were taken to his
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Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing
The American consumer goods group which owns Reebok and an interest in David Beckham’s branded products portfolio is close to unveiling a cut-price £200m takeover of Ted Baker, the London-listed fashion retailer. Sky News has learnt that the board of Ted Baker is preparing to recommend a 110p-a-share offer from Authentic Brands Group (ABG), run
Millie Bobby Brown is heading back to Indiana—but not to Hawkins. During a new interview with Allure, the Stranger Things star, 18, shared that she has enrolled as an online student at Purdue University, which is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Millie says she will be studying human services where “you learn about the system and
I can’t reliably estimate the number of years I’ve heard Wuki’s edit of Vengaboys “We Like To Party” mixed with Yo Majesty’s “Club Action,” but thankfully I don’t have to. (It’s been five.) Turns out, the parties (pun intended) have been working behind the scenes to craft an official release — and it’s out today.
Did Thanos snap his fingers again? Or did Doctor Strange cast yet another controversial spell? One would think as much given how Spider-Man actor Tom Holland has been M.I.A. again from the dimension of social media for nearly two months. Of course, Holland is notoriously private and also has a busy schedule beyond the Marvel
Was there a way to save Pope? On Animal Kingdom Season 6 Episode 11, he made his way to solitary confinement, leading to an epic turn of events. Meanwhile, Deran was shocked after a visit from an old friend, but what did it mean for his future? Elsewhere, it was time for J, Craig, and
Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour’s plan to deal with the “national emergency” of spiralling energy costs is “robust” and a “real answer” to soaring household bills. Speaking to broadcasters in Exeter on Monday, the Labour leader said his “radical” plan “will take us through the winter” and accused the government of “saying absolutely nothing”.