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Ken Bruce got so drunk while coming up with PopMaster he forgot what the gameshow was
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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ken Bruce has revealed he was intoxicated when the idea for PopMaster came to him.Continue Reading
Psychologist behind controversial ‘Stanford Prison Experiment’ dies at 91
The psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” that was intended to examine the psychological experiences of imprisonment, has died. Philip G. Zimbardo was 91. Stanford University announced on Friday that Zimbardo died October 14 at his home in San Francisco. A cause of death was not provided. In theContinue Reading
South East leads in bank loans to small businesses as other UK regions lag behind
Small businesses in southeast England are benefitting from a strong recovery in bank lending, leaving the rest of the UK trailing behind, according to new research from the British Business Bank. Lending to businesses in the region surged, driving a 21% rise in approved loans and overdrafts across the UKContinue Reading
Gold tops $2,700 an ounce amid Middle East tensions and falling interest rates
Gold prices surged past the $2,700-per-ounce mark for the first time on Friday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing global economic uncertainty drove demand for the precious metal. By Friday evening in New York, gold had risen 0.8% on the day to reach $2,713.70, marking a weeklyContinue Reading
Gove says personal attacks on ex-wife Sarah Vine ‘hurt him the most’
Michael Gove has said personal attacks on his ex-wife Sarah Vine were the thing that “really hurt most” during his political career. He said Ms Vine, who is a columnist for the Daily Mail, was “portrayed as a sort of Lady Macbeth figure” when he was weighing up lending hisContinue Reading
Luke Humphries makes worrying remark and plans big change after Czech Darts Open
Darts star Luke Humphries has revealed that he intends to change his game in 2025 after losing “that spark”, despite his recent emphatic victory at the Czech Darts Open. The world No. 1 was in flying form as he secured his second title in Prague. Humphries needed to be atContinue Reading
Hollywood Bowl grows yearly sales as consumers splash more cash per game
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Budget UK latest news: ‘Big and difficult choices’ warns Wes Streeting as tax threshold freeze not ruled out
Starmer refuses to rule out national insurance rise at PMQs Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The health secretary has declined to rule out extending the freeze on income tax thresholds as speculation aboutContinue Reading
Covid XEC: What are the symptoms of new virus strain?
A new strain of Covid emerging in the UK is spreading as cases increase at a high rate, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Called XEC, the strain is a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 variants. Figures from the UKHSA show that the admission rate for patientsContinue Reading
Liam Payne death latest news: One Direction fans mourn singer in London vigil
One Direction singer Liam Payne dies aged 31 Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmate ZaynContinue Reading