The Bank of England announced its biggest rate hike since 1995 on Thursday, following the lead of the Federal Reserve in the U.S., which has been raising rates to respond to skyrocketing inflation. But some Fed watchers believe the U.S. central bank acted too slowly. The Federal Reserve became ensnared in a “cognitive trap” that […]

Comedian and actor Jo Koy is tired of hearing the word “no.” He’s heard it one too many times in Hollywood after every pitch he made to tell his specific story — a Filipino family coming together to celebrate a holiday, and simply being a family. So in response to Hollywood’s favorite one word, Koy […]

The fund affiliated with former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election paid $60,000 to a fashion designer known for styling Melania Trump’s wardrobewhen the couple was in the White House. The Save America political action committee distributed the money to Hervé Pierre Braillard in four payments starting April 7 and going through June […]

A MAN has been charged with rape after a young woman was sexually assaulted on the seafront. Przemslaw Pogorzzelec, 42, was arrested after the incident was reported outside a nightclub venue at King Arches on Brighton seafront in the early hours of Sunday morning. Detectives said that Pogorzzelec had been remanded in custody and was […]

A MANIC rescue mission has been launched to save a 13ft beluga whale spotted swimming up the river Seine in France. Authorities fear for the creature's safety as the protected species is usually found in cold Arctic waters. Drone footage showed the whale gently meandering in a stretch of the river's light green waters between […]

A FURIOUS mum has lashed out after a driver who smashed into her three-year-old son while high on drugs walked free from court. Little Koby Dack, three, was thrown 20ft into the air and suffered horrific injuries after being hit by David Wood in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, on Easter Monday. The youngster's mum, […]

Germany fears MILLIONS of houses will be left without heating this winter as low pressure in gas pipelines due to Putin cutting supplies causes breakdowns Russia has reduced gas supplies into Europe in retaliation for sanctions In addition to gas prices rising, this has meant there is less pressure in pipes German officials fear this […]

Network Rail managers accept new four per cent pay rise as Grant Shapps calls on RMT union barons to end ‘destructive’ strikes’ and agree new deal Transport Salaried Staffs Association said it voted to accept 4% pay increase Announcement was hailed by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as ‘fantastic’ It sparked questions as to why RMT […]

EXCLUSIVE: MPs urge ministers to stop up to £1BILLION of Lotto money earmarked for UK good causes being spent on Canadian teachers’ pensions amid legal battle over future of game Camelot fighting Gambling Commission decision to let someone else run game  European lottery operator Allwyn preferred applicant for the fourth licence MPs worried about scale […]

RISHI Sunak’s leadership campaign is in hot water after a leaked video captured the wannabe PM bragging about moving money away from “deprived urban areas”.   The underdog contender was pitching himself to Tory members in Tunbridge Wells when he boasted of “changing funding formulas” as Chancellor to ensure “areas like this are getting the […]