Liz Truss has hit out at economists and supposed “institutional bureaucracy” as she defended her mini-budget a year on. The former prime minister used a speech at the Institute for Government think tank on Monday to justify decisions made during her brief spell in Number 10, calling it unfair to say she had pursued unfunded tax cuts. Ms Truss was forced out of office last October after the budget of […]
Downing Street has described the sexual assault allegations made against Russell Brand by four different women as “very serious and concerning”. The 48-year-old comedian and actor has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, when he was at the height of his fame working for the BBC, Channel 4 and starring in Hollywood films. Brand vehemently denies the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, […]
Arctic Monkeys, Raye and Fred Again.. are among the nominees competing to win the 2023 Mercury Prize album of the year award. Radio DJ and broadcaster Lauren Laverne is to host the ceremony on Thursday at the Eventim Apollo in London’s Hammersmith, which will feature live performances from 10 of the dozen shortlisted artists. Arctic Monkeys and Fred Again.. are both on tour in September and will not be attending […]
A last-ditch attempt by the owner of HMV to strike a rescue deal for stricken retailer Wilko has failed. Administrators for the high street chain had been in discussions with Doug Putman, who owns the entertainment retailer, over a deal to buy around 200 Wilko shops. However, the PA news agency understands that these talks have now collapsed, intensifying fears over the future of thousands of jobs. In a statement […]
The death toll from the devastating quake has risen and is expected to rise further A rare, powerful earthquake has struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. More than 2,000 people were killed and the toll was expected to rise as rescuers struggled on Saturday to reach hard-hit remote areas where the […]
Tickets are now live. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tide-festival-2023-tickets-642511558367?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3pfsvYxopAB2yh3ditAam5eCF2eVYE6LSlf_6Cljmw2UMHrPpJcflT4zk Stall Holders Please get in touch if you're interested in Joining the Event. Business application form (stalls and workshops) - https://forms.office.com/r/k4MJC2va68
The number of homes being repossessed and homeowners in arrears jumped in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from a trade association. There was a 50% increase in the number of homeowner mortgaged properties being repossessed in the first quarter of 2023, compared with the previous three months, UK Finance said. Some 750 homeowner mortgaged properties were taken into possession in the first quarter of 2023. UK […]
GREGGS SALES SURGE NEARLY A FIFTH AS EVENING AND VEGAN RANGES HOT UP Bakery chain Greggs has revealed its sales surged by nearly a fifth over the year to date as its cheap meals remain “compelling” to cash-strapped consumers. Sales grew by 17% over the start of the year compared with 2022, partly because the first few months of the previous year were impacted by the Omicron variant, Greggs said. […]
The Royal Mint has unveiled its first bullion coin to bear the portrait of King Charles. The Royal Mint has unveiled its first bullion coin to bear the portrait of King Charles. The King’s effigy on the 2023 bullion Britannia coin marks the start of a new chapter for bullion coins, the Mint said. Struck in fine gold and enhanced with security features, Britannia coins can be purchased from the […]
The total number of mortgages on the market has topped 5,000 for the first time since May last year, according to a financial information website. But while the choice of products is widening, mortgage rates have been climbing, pushing up the cost of borrowing. Moneyfacts counted 5,146 residential mortgage options available in April, breaching 5,000 for the first time since there were 5,087 deals in May 2022. It was the […]
Joe Morena is back on the airwaves this Wednesday 11-2pm. Joe is signed to Detone Records which is Darren Emerson’s label, he has been DJing since the dawn of house.
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