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Tough choices ahead but we will not let public services crumble, says Robison
The Scottish Government will make sure public services do not “crumble away”, the Finance Secretary has said, but she warned of “tough decisions” ahead. Shona Robison was speaking as the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) figures showed a net fiscal deficit of £22.68 billion in 2023-24, compared to justContinue Reading
Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague end relationship with heartbreaking statement
Molly-Mae Hague has left fans heartbroken with the news of her split from Tommy Fury in a devastating statement. The couple, both aged 25, who found love on Love Island in 2019, seemed to live a fairytale romance. They bought a house together, welcomed their daughter Bambi and got engagedContinue Reading
Kraven the Hunter trailer gives first look at Spider-Man villain Rhino |
A new trailer for Kraven The Hunter offers fans a first look at Spider-Man villain Aleksei Sytsevich, better known as the Rhino, in the upcoming superhero film. Starring Aaron Johnson in the title role, the sixth film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) will follow the origin story of how andContinue Reading
Dame Vera Bair calls for violence against women and girls to see same swift justice as riots
The former victims commissioner has called for rape and sexual assault cases to experience the same swift treatment seen over the riots. Dame Vera Baird called for a trial period in which the crimes were fast-tracked through the justice system, saying the move could have a “significant deterrent impact”. AsContinue Reading
Jeremy Hunt accuses Rachel Reeves of preparing to use inflation rise as cover for ‘planned’ tax hike
Jeremy Hunt has re-opened his bitter battle with Labour suggesting Rachel Reeves is preparing to use a rise in inflation as cover for “planned” tax rises. The shadow chancellor also warned the woman who replaced him at the Treasury last month “must not use this data as an excuse toContinue Reading
Inflation climbs above Bank of England target in first rise of 2024
Inflation has risen for the first time this year, but signs of easing price pressures in key areas like the services sector have given economists hope of further Bank of England interest rate cuts. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the UK’s overall measure of inflation, the Consumer PricesContinue Reading
Study reveals the ages that people go through the most dramatic change
New research has shown the ages people go through the most ‘dramatic’ changes. People go through two periods of change, according to the study, at around the ages of 44 and 60 The study shows that many of the molecules and micro-organisms in the body dramatically rise or fall inContinue Reading
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd reopen talks as Liverpool face Johan Bakayoko threat
Newcastle United are among the teams looking to add players to their roster, with Marc Guehi rumoured as a Magpies’ target. Crystal Palace are keen to keep the centre-back, but chairman Steve Parish has hinted a deal could be struck in the coming days. Elsewhere, Chelsea have their eyes onContinue Reading
Bone-building drug which prevents fractures in people with osteoporosis approved for use in UK – here’s how it works
The drug was shown to reduce risk of arm and wrist fractures by 69%. Peter Porrini/ Shutterstock A new anti-osteoporosis drug has just been approved for use in the UK. The drug, called abaloparatide, is licensed for post-menopausal women with osteoporosis and a very high risk of fractures. Abaloparatide’s approvalContinue Reading
Inflation rises to 2.2% for first time this year in blow to interest rate cut next month
UK inflation rose to 2.2 per cent in July, marking the first increase this year and increasing the chances the Bank of England keep interest rates at the same level when they meet next month. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose from 2 per cent in June, but undershotContinue Reading