A pair of skeletons found in the ruins of Pompeii indicate that earthquakes compounded the cataclysmic destruction of the ancient Roman city by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. A study published in Frontiers in Earth Science on Thursday suggests that many people who survived the volcanic eruption in 79AD wereContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Saturday Night Live paid a touching tribute to comedy legend Bob Newhart after his death on 18 July at the age of 94.Continue Reading
More than half a million individuals are now paying up to 60 per cent in income tax on the top portion of their earnings, a record number caught in this punitive tax trap according to Bowmore Financial Planning. Salaries ranging between £100,000 and £125,000 fall into this tax anomaly. WhileContinue Reading
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiatorSpartacus and his men. The stone wall and earthwork extend over 3km in the Dossone della Melia forest in southcentral Calabria in Italy. ResearchersContinue Reading
Online gambling has become a popular pastime in the UK, with many players enjoying the convenience and excitement of online casinos. However, a common question among both seasoned gamblers and newcomers is: how much do UK gamblers typically deposit in online casinos? Understanding deposit trends can provide valuable insights intoContinue Reading
The landscape of commercial mortgages is intimately linked to the broader economic climate. Changes such as fluctuations in the Bank of England’s base rate directly influence lending rates and investment decisions. In this article, we will explore these connections and provide insights from Henry Dannell’s financial experts on how businessesContinue Reading
A fifth of the nursing and midwifery professionals who left the register in the last year did so within 10 years of joining, figures show. Nursing leaders described the statistic as “deeply alarming” and called on ministers to “grasp the nettle and make nursing an attractive career”. The latest NursingContinue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer ended his first week as Prime Minister as popular as Boris Johnson was at the height of the vaccine rollout, a poll has found. Some 36% of the public told pollster Ipsos they thought Sir Keir was doing a good job as Prime Minister, the highest ratingContinue Reading
Volodymyr Zelensky will address an extraordinary meeting of the UK Cabinet on Friday as he becomes the first official visitor to Downing Street under Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership. The Ukrainian president, who is making his third visit to the UK, will also be the first foreign leader to address theContinue Reading
Anyone craving a taste of good old-fashioned razzmatazz won’t be disappointed in Hello, Dolly!, a 1964 musical served up with all the trimmings in the Palladium’s vast gilded barn. It’s overwhelmingly lavish, its flimsy plot groaning under the weight of extravagances, like the giant train that steams across the stage,Continue Reading
