Sunak ‘the underdog’ hits out at ‘forces that be’ backing Truss July 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak has labelled himself as the “underdog” in the Tory leadership race, hitting out at the “forces that be” backing rival Liz Truss. “The forces that be want this to be a coronation for the other candidate,” the former Chancellor said during a speech in Grantham. “But I think members want a choice and [...]
Baroness Hallett named as chair of upcoming Covid-19 inquiry December 15, 2021 Baroness Heather Hallett will chair the Covid-19 inquiry with the crossbench peer set to scrutinise the government's response to the pandemic.
What to expect from our MPs before the end of the year September 4, 2023 The long weeks of parliamentary recess for MPs have finally drawn to a close. Next year's election campaign has already begun.
Recession knife-edge: Consumer spending on credit at £1.3bn as house prices continue to slide May 2, 2023 Britain’s better than expected economic performance since the turn of the year is poised to have lured consumers into splashing the cash on their credit cards, new numbers out this week are tipped to show. Families are tipped by markets to have borrowed £1.3bn in March, which would signal spending in the UK is holding [...]
Prince Harry: Daily Mirror publisher to pay ‘substantial’ costs in settlement of phone hacking lawsuit February 9, 2024 Prince Harry has settled the remaining claims in his phone hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, two months after the paper was found to have hacked his phone. Back in December, a High Court judge ruled that there was “extensive” phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) from 2006 to 2011, “even [...]
Former head of Royal Marines hang himself after ‘marriage concerns’ October 12, 2021 After having “concerns about his marriage and service career”, the former head of the Royal Marines died as a result of hanging, a hearing into his death was told today. Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2, the inquest heard. Maj Gen Holmes, [...]
Buckaroo to play Games with his Wolferton rivals June 19, 2023 AS HAS become the norm at Royal Ascot, the five-day meeting gets underway with the Queen Anne Stakes (2.30pm) and this year’s renewal, on paper at least, looks a cracker. The market is finding it hard to split Inspiral and MODERN GAMES, but while I respect the former hugely, I’m firmly in the latter’s camp. [...]
UK inflation tipped to trim to lowest level in over a year as food prices begin to ease June 19, 2023 UK inflation is poised to recede to its lowest level in over a year, pushed lower by food and energy price rises easing, markets are betting. Fresh cost of living figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday will top investors’ minds in a busy week of data that will shape movements in [...]
Why The Holcombe in Somerset is your next UK holiday spot January 15, 2024 The Holcombe in Somerset has a well-stocked kitchen garden, where chefs source the ingredients to make brilliant British dishes. The rooms are a delight, too
Royal Mint releases new £5 and 50p coins with King Charles’ effigy September 30, 2022 Coins bearing the face of new monarch King Charles III have been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The official effigy of the sovereign appears on a commemorative £5 coin and 50p, marking the life of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait adorning both coins was created by renowned British artist and sculptor [...]