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Bank of England holds Interest at 5.25% again
The Bank of England has held interest rates for the second meeting in a row, but signalled that they will stay high for an “extended period of time”. Members on the nine-strong monetary policy committee (MPC) today voted 6-3 in favour of leaving the base rate at 5.25 per cent,Continue Reading
Thousands of jobs in balance as decision on Tata Steel Port Talbot’s future delayed
An expected announcement on the future of the country’s biggest steel plant has been delayed at the last minute, leaving the future of thousands of Welsh steelworkers in the balance. Unions had been expecting confirmation of up to 3,000 job losses at Port Talbot in South Wales and associated businesses.Continue Reading
Aston Martin cuts volume targets after production delays
Delays in the production of its new DB12 model have led Aston Martin Lagonda to cut volume targets for the year. In an update on trading in the third quarter, Aston Martin reported losses of £117 million, worse than expected in the City and leaving it £260 million in theContinue Reading
The private life of Robert De Niro may not be dark but it isn’t very pleasant
Shame on you!” shouts the grizzly, bespectacled man from the witness box. His voice is gruff with age and hoarse with indignation. Perhaps he rises out of his seat in passion, or maybe he shakes a fist in the air. Sitting across from him in that Manhattan courthouse is aContinue Reading
Alcaraz suffers from Paris Masters ‘curse’ and there might be two reasons for it
Carlos Alcaraz suffered another disappointing exit at the Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday, falling at the first hurdle as he lost to Roman Safiullin 6-3 6-4. But it’s no coincidence that the tough loss came in Paris-Bercy as Alcaraz has something of a ‘curse’ at the event – getting injured last yearContinue Reading
Carabao Cup draw as Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle learn fate with Man Utd out
The quarter-final draw for the Carabao Cup has taken place following Wednesday night’s matches. Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle all made it through, while Manchester United and Arsenal exited at the round of 16. The tie of the quarter-final will be at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea host Newcastle. The Magpies beatContinue Reading
Alonso to Red Bull rumour as Hamilton makes Verstappen bet after Russell demand
Felipe Massa is likely to skip the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, his home race, amid an ongoing legal battle with the sport. Massa has challenged the result of the 2008 title, claiming that Lewis Hamilton’s trophy should be awarded to him after F1 chiefs did not act properly onContinue Reading
ITV axes British Soap Awards 2024 after scrambling to replace long-standing host Phillip Schofield
The annual award ceremony, which honours the best in British soap including EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Doctors, has been a staple in the showbiz calendar for 24 years with the very first one taking place in 1999.Continue Reading
Ex-Man Utd ace Smalling home broken into by thieves again as police investigate
Smalling joined Roma in a £13million deal back in 2020 after a successful season-long loan spell was turned into a permanent switch by the Giallorossi. He was a regular for Jose Mourinho’s side last season, making 47 appearances in all competitions, but has been limited to just three outings thisContinue Reading
Surprise in month on month house prices rise suggests property market beginning to stabilise
House prices in October were 0.9 per cent higher than in September, figures from lender Nationwide showed before the Bank makes its interest rate call tomorrow. . Compared with October last year, prices were down 3.3 per cent, a less sharp fall than September’s 5.3 per cent drop, Nationwide said.Continue Reading