Saudi Arabia is the largest sovereign state in the Middle East, with a population of 33 million. Saudi Arabia is the largest sovereign state in the Middle East, with a population of 33 million.
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Barristers ended strike after 57% accepted 15% rise but many juniors say they cannot afford to stay in profession Junior criminal barristers have expressed despair at the vote to end their indefinite strike, calling it a “death warrant” for the profession which resulted from senior colleagues accepting the government’s offer. Barristers returned to work on Tuesday after 57% voted to accept a 15% increase in legal aid fees, which will also apply to the backlog of about 60,000 cases in the crown courts, despite originally demanding 25%. Continue reading… Barristers ended strike after 57% accepted 15% rise but many juniors…
A TERRIFIED Scots mum was forced to barricade a window after discovering a brutal rapist had moved into the house above her. Monster Robert Greens, 45, known as the ‘Da Vinci rapist’ wa…
The Bank has been stepping in after turmoil following the mini-Budget left some pension funds close to collapse The Bank has been stepping in after turmoil following the mini-Budget left some pension funds close to collapse
Therese Coffey refuses to say whether she agrees with 2030 smoke free plan or not Therese Coffey refuses to say whether she agrees with 2030 smoke free plan or not
Jessica Gallagher is the first of ten victims of the explosion in the Co Donegal village to be laid to rest. Jessica Gallagher is the first of ten victims of the explosion in the Co Donegal village to be laid to rest.
A WOMAN killed in a police car crash has been remembered as a “shining star” by her heartbroken pal. Two Met police officers have been charged after Shante Daniel-Folkes, 25, of West Norwood, was h…
Fund says chancellor’s measures have made Bank of England’s battle against inflation more difficult Kwasi Kwarteng has come under fresh fire from the International Monetary Fund after the Washington-based organisation said his tax cuts and energy support package had made the Bank of England’s battle against inflation more difficult. The IMF used its prestigious world economic outlook (WEO) to criticise the scale of the stimulus provided by the chancellor and the blanket nature of the price cap on gas and electricity bills. Continue reading… Fund says chancellor’s measures have made Bank of England’s battle against inflation more difficultKwasi Kwarteng has…
Fund says ‘worst yet to come’ because of rising living costs, Ukraine war and Chinese slowdown The International Monetary Fund has told central banks to “stay the course” in their fight against inflation, despite warning that a third of the global economy will be in recession next year. In its half-yearly update, the Washington-based IMF said the “worst was yet to come”. It cited a combination of cost of living pressures, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a slowdown in China as important factors behind a fresh growth downgrade. Continue reading… Fund says ‘worst yet to come’ because of rising living…
BEIS has until end of October to respond to request from information commissioner or risk being taken to court Ministers could face contempt of court proceedings unless they respond to a request for documents that could reveal how the late Queen concealed part of her private wealth from the public. Britain’s transparency watchdog, the information commissioner, has threatened legal action against the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), which has stonewalled the request for two years. Continue reading… BEIS has until end of October to respond to request from information commissioner or risk being taken to courtMinisters could…
Comments on China-owned app come after Liz Truss expressed a desire to crack down The director of GCHQ, Jeremy Fleming, said he would encourage young people to use TikTok, despite a campaign pledge by the prime minister, Liz Truss, to “crack down” on the Chinese video app and companies like it. The spy chief was asked on Tuesday morning if he would be concerned if his children were to use TikTok after he had warned that China was seeking to “impose its values” in other strategic areas of science and technology. Continue reading… Comments on China-owned app come after Liz…
Russia last week seized US oil company Exxon Mobil’s 30 percent stake in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project. Russia last week seized US oil company Exxon Mobil’s 30 percent stake in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project.
Every ambulance in use in the area has reportedly been called to the nursery following the suspected leak. Every ambulance in use in the area has reportedly been called to the nursery following the suspected leak.
James Markham was stabbed to death in August of last year. James Markham was stabbed to death in August of last year.
Russia’s leader is relying on “criminal logic” in a bid to spook Britain, the US and other allies of Ukrainee, says Nikolay Petrov. Russia’s leader is relying on “criminal logic” in a bid to spook Britain, the US and other allies of Ukrainee, says Nikolay Petrov.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is most often diagnosed in people over the age of 65 and there is no cure. The disease worsens as it progresses and eventually leads to death. One in 85 people around the world are predicted to have it by 2050. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is most often diagnosed in people over the age of 65 and there is no cure. The disease worsens as it progresses and eventually leads to death. One in 85 people around the world are predicted to have it by…
Boris Johnson became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2019. Boris Johnson became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2019.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has debunked a death-defying stunt from Top Gun: Maverick (Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire/Getty) Tom Cruise’s death-defying stunt in Top Gun: Maverick would have caused his body to ‘splatter’ in real life, according to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. The stunt features in the early scenes of the film, and sees Cruise’s character Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell hit hypersonic speeds of Mach 10.5 (around 8,000mph). When Mav’s attempt to hit those speeds begins to go wrong, he is forced to eject from the plane before it is completely destroyed, angering his superiors. It was a scene that wowed fans of…
TWISTED cannibal murderer Jeffrey Dahmer kept a stomach-churning collection of body parts in his ‘house of horrors’, including a severed head in his freezer and a huge drum full of male…
A MUM who was found dead on the sofa next to her three-year-old daughter is being remembered as “one in a million” by her heartbroken family. Nicole Barnes, 29, had missed picking up he…
James Ford, 31, formerly of Bishop’s Stortford, has been charged with five offences. Mr Ford denies the charges. James Ford, 31, formerly of Bishop’s Stortford, has been charged with five offences. Mr Ford denies the charges.
Sandwich shop chain to increase pay by 5% for most cafe workers, with higher rates for baristas Pret a Manger is investing £10m in raising pay, announcing its third rise in 13 months to a minimum of £10.30 an hour, as hospitality and retail businesses compete to attract workers during the busy run-up to Christmas. The sandwich shop chain, which has more than 400 outlets in the UK, said it was increasing pay by 5% or 50p an hour for most cafe workers from 1 December. Pay for skilled baristas, who are particularly in short supply, will rise from a…
Andrew Cawker was repeatedly attacked by Tamika Beaton’s partner, Scott Coombe, in the months before his death on July 22 2019, a jury has heard. Andrew Cawker was repeatedly attacked by Tamika Beaton’s partner, Scott Coombe, in the months before his death on July 22 2019, a jury has heard.
Irish minister Eamon Ryan met with Jacob Rees-Mogg on Monday in London to discuss solutions to the energy crisis, as the EU still struggles to reach an agreement on price caps. Irish minister Eamon Ryan met with Jacob Rees-Mogg on Monday in London to discuss solutions to the energy crisis, as the EU still struggles to reach an agreement on price caps.
WORLD leaders have slammed the “atrocities and war crimes” Russia has committed across Ukraine after the brutal shelling of civilians in Kyiv. Following these bloodthirsty strikes, Ukra…
