Jane Austen's letter about 'Mr Darcy' lawyer goes on show

Jane Austen letter in which young author cries that she must ‘flirt her last’ with lawyer who may have been inspiration for Pride And Prejudice’s Mr Darcy goes on show for first time The missive was sent to her sister Cassandra when she was aged 20 in 1796 It was written as her dalliance with Irishman […]

What is Liz Truss's energy rescue plan, and how much will it cost?

What is Liz Truss’s energy rescue plan, how much will it cost, and how will it be paid for? All your vital questions answered What is Liz Truss planning? Britain’s new Prime Minister will announce a freeze on average energy bills of around £2,500. The freeze is more than £1,000 below the latest energy cap […]

Canadian police arrest 2nd suspect in stabbing rampage

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, Saskatchewan (AP) — Canadian police arrested the second suspect in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in the province of Saskatchewan on Wednesday after a three-day manhunt during which they had found the body of his brother. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Myles Sanderson, 32, was located near the town […]

They stole my bank card and phone from my locker

They stole my bank card and phone from my locker – then went on £8,000 spending spree: Devastated woman reveals how she fell victim to very modern-day thieves while working out at a gym Charlotte said thieves broke into her locker at the Virgin Active gym in Chiswick  She believes the thieves accessed her card […]

Bank of England governor agrees to meet new Chancellor every week

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey welcomes review of bank’s role as he agrees to meet new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng every week Kwasi Kwarteng has reinstated weekly meetings with Bank of England Governor  New Chancellor reiterated importance of the Bank of England’s independence Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey blamed Putin for UK’s financial woes The […]

Barr says DOJ getting 'very close' to having evidence to indict Trump

Bill Barr says DOJ is getting ‘very close’ to having the evidence to indict Trump after Mar-a-Lago raid: ‘This is not just failing to return a library book’ Barr said the DOJ is faced with two questions – whether it has the evidence to indict Trump and whether it should ‘I think they’re getting very […]

Sydney private school fees jump 50 per cent in a decade

Fees at Sydney’s private schools have risen by an average of more than 50 per cent in the past decade – far exceeding inflation and wage growth – and could hit $70,000 annually at some of the city’s most expensive schools within 15 years. A new analysis of school fee increases by the Blueprint Institute […]