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Bank cuts interest rates to 5% but signals rapid fall unlikely to come
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, but signalled people should not expect borrowing costs to start dropping rapidly in the months ahead. The central bank reduced the base rate from 5.25% to 5% after a split vote among its policymakers. It meansContinue Reading
Didi film review: A subtle, sweet Y2K coming-of-ager that understands the horror of MySpace
Dìdi was made for people who shiver with panic at the sound of AOL Instant Messenger’s creaking door alert. Each time it played in Sean Wang’s 2008-set coming-of-ager, it felt like a claw hook had launched out of the screen and dragged me back in front of my father’s PC,Continue Reading
Swiatek refuses to shake umpire’s hand at Olympics and abandons interview to cry
Iga Swiatek was left in tears after losing to Qinwen Zheng in the Olympics semi-final. The world No 1 refused to shake the chair umpire’s hand following her 6-2 7-5 defeat and later walked away from an interview to cry. The Pole had not lost a match on the clayContinue Reading
Over half of UK adults will have dental disease by 2050, according to our research
Left unchecked, oral disease can lead to many serious health problems. My Ocean Production/ Shutterstock Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are among the the most widespread chronic illnesses globally – affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. They pose a significant problem not just because of howContinue Reading
Bank of England cuts interest rate to 5% in first drop since 2020
UK interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years, releasing some pressure on borrowers as the Bank of England was encouraged by signs that inflation has slowed. The Bank reduced rates from 5.25% to 5%, following a split vote which saw some members ofContinue Reading
GPs vote for industrial action for first time in 60 years
GPs across England have voted overwhelmingly in favour of unprecedented strike action which could last for months. More than 8,500 GPs took part in a vote, the British Medical Association (BMA) said, with 98.3 per cent backing collective action. Strike action will begin on Thursday and doctors have said itContinue Reading
Electoral reform and proportional representation: Ask political commentator Andrew Grice anything
It’s almost been a month since Labour’s historic election victory, which sparked renewed conversation about electoral reform. Even a fleeting glance at July’s election results confirms Britain’s first-past-the-post system can produce disproportionate outcomes. Labour scored about 35 per cent of the popular vote – modest by historic standards – butContinue Reading
Rolls-Royce to resume dividends for first time since pandemic as outlook hiked
Engine maker Rolls-Royce has raised its full-year profit outlook and announced plans to resume shareholder dividend payouts for the first time since the pandemic. The group saw shares surge 10% as it cheered investors with news that it will hand out a dividend at its full-year, having last made suchContinue Reading
BoE interest rates decision coming as Kemi Badenoch ‘planned’ to use taxpayer money for holiday flights – UK politics live
Rachel Reeves admits taxes will rise in first Budget Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The Bank of England could cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years amid growingContinue Reading
Carrie Underwood ‘to replace’ Katy Perry on American Idol
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 Carrie Underwood will reportedly replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol. The “California Girls” singer, 39, made her final appearance asContinue Reading