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By HUGO DUNCAN Updated: 22:07 BST, 11 June 2025 British borrowing costs edged higher yesterday as ‘nervous’ investors fretted over how Rachel Reeves will pay for her lavish spending spree.The yield on ten-year gilts rose as high as 4.62 per cent on speculation that the Chancellor will be forced to increase borrowing or raise taxes to make her Budget numbers add up.It eased later in the session to 4.55 per cent – thanks to weaker-than-expected US inflation boosting hopes of interest rate cuts across the Atlantic – but remained the highest in the Group of Seven major industrialised nations.This means that…
Olivia Attwood was treated to a huge bouquet of roses by her husband Bradley Dack as the smitten couple celebrated two years of marriage. Having dated before the TV presenter, 34, entered the Love Island villa in 2015, Olivia rekindled her romance with the footballer, 31, in 2018. Within a year Gillingham midfielder Bradley got down on one knee to propose in Dubai and – after a number of delays – the couple at last tied the knot in June 2023. Olivia and Bradley are now celebrating their second anniversary, with the footballer surprising his wife with a bouquet of flowers and a £175…
A vast ancient landscape, untouched for more than 34 million years, has been discovered buried beneath more than a mile of ice in East Antarctica.The hidden terrain lies in a remote region known as Wilkes Land, a part of East Antarctica roughly the size of Belgium and located deep inland, far from the coastline.Using satellite data and ice-penetrating radar, scientists revealed that this ancient world, now sealed under ice, once featured rivers, forests, and possibly even palm trees. In fact, pollen from palm trees has previously been found along the nearby Antarctic coast, providing striking evidence of a once-lush environment.Researchers estimate…
By ELEN JOHNSTON Published: 08:44 BST, 12 June 2025 | Updated: 09:04 BST, 12 June 2025 Officials have issued an urgent recall for a number of popular Jolly Rancher sweets over fears they contain ingredients linked to cancer.Those who’ve already eaten them should not panic, the Food Standards Agency has warned, as the risk is low, but they should be disposed of. These include Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies. Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, all made by the Hershey company.The sweets contain the harmful chemicals Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon (MOSH). These chemicals from…
Flying business class is a luxury that takes the stress right out of travelling, but it obviously comes at a greater cost than economy.So, is it worth it? If you can afford to, then without a doubt, yes. It turns flying from simply a necessity to get from A to B into a pleasurable and very comfortable experience to look forward to and savour.If you are going to splurge, it makes sense to get your money’s worth and enjoy all the amenities because, unlike many economy services, business provides much more than just the flight.Emirates airline offers one of the…
As winter settles in across the country, one Aussie has found the perfect gadget to get through the chilly mornings – and it costs just $12.Adelaide content creator Michael Jaimie took to social media this week to share his latest find: a desktop mug warmer from Kmart and Target, which he says has been a game-changer for keeping his coffee at the perfect temperature.’I’ve been looking everywhere for these desktop mug warmers and I finally found them at my nearest Target,’ Michael said in the video.’It’s really cold, cloudy, and rainy in Adelaide at the moment – thought it was…
By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Published: 05:09 BST, 12 June 2025 | Updated: 09:00 BST, 12 June 2025 Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced an unusual line of questioning on Wednesday when he testified on Capitol Hill.During a hearing on his department’s budget before the Ways and Means Committee, Bessent was grilled about whether he really tackled Elon Musk in the White House last month. ‘Mr. Secretary, how are you doing?’ Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) said innocuously. ‘So far, so good,’ Bessent quipped back. ‘Okay. I was just curious because I know Elon Musk body checked you at the White…
Greta Thunberg was ‘mistreated’ by Israeli officials after security forces stormed the ‘freedom flotilla’ boat she was travelling on and detained the crew, an activist who was on board the Gaza-bound ship has claimed.Baptiste Andre told French media that ‘there were acts of mistreatment’ when Israeli authorities brought the group to the port of Ashdod to be processed.The French doctor, who was one of the 12 people on board the British-flagged humanitarian ship Madleen, said that there had been ‘no acts of physical violence’ against the group.However he claimed that members of the group, ‘especially Greta’, were put through ‘sleep deprivation’ and experienced…
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been given his new shirt number at Real MadridHe previously wore the No 66 at Liverpool, but now has a new squad numberWatch every Club World Cup match free on DAZN. Sign Up NowBy SAM BROOKES Published: 22:47 BST, 11 June 2025 | Updated: 07:43 BST, 12 June 2025 Trent Alexander-Arnold has been handed his new shirt number at Real Madrid ahead of the Club World Cup.The right back is in line to make his debut for the Spanish giants next Wednesday when they face Al-Hilal in their first group game after Real paid Liverpool £10m to…
Britons have gone wild for collectable toys over the decades, with Pokémon cards, Tamagotchis and Funko Pops capturing the hearts of children and adults alike.Now there’s a new kid, or monster, on the block that has flooded social media – the Labubu. Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung introduced the character in a picture book in 2015, before launching Labubu toys with Chinese toy company Pop Mart four years later.It wasn’t until 2024 when they were catapulted into the mainstream, after a Korean pop star was spotted with a Labubu keychain. Celebrity endorsements from the likes of Rihanna and rapper Central Cee have…