The Chancellor said the Government is “absolutely committed” to supporting the Bank of England takes the “necessary steps” to curb inflation. The central bank this week issued its 13th interest rate hike in a row, this time by half a percentage point from 4.5% to 5% in the sharpest increase …
Read More »Were the royals’ wide-brimmed hats at Ascot a silent tribute to the late Queen?
As milliner to the stars, naturally Stephen Jones OBE was at Royal Ascot last week, spotting his creations of every size, shape and colour on scores of heads. Yet one absence was deeply felt. ‘For most of us, it was the first Royal Ascot without Her Majesty the Queen,’ says …
Read More »What the papers say – June 25
The Observer and The Sunday Telegraph report the head of the Russian military company Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, halted his advance on Moscow just 120km from the city in order to “avoid bloodshed” after negotiating a deal through Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/9CF8WRfiS6 — The Observer (@ObserverUK) June …
Read More »Birmingham’s botch job criminals – bungling crooks whose masterplans backfired
Sadly some criminals are good at what they do and can make precarious ‘careers’ from breaking the law, but others are not. Considering the high stakes involved it is remarkable how often sheer incompetence leads to offenders being caught and then convicted. Equally bizarre is that many still deny their …
Read More »Princess Anne gave ex-husband a ‘scathing’ look when asked about divorce, expert claims
Princess Anne and her ex-husband Captain Mark Phillips sat down for a Parkinson TV special in Australia in 1983. The couple, who later divorced in 1992, were probed about their marital issues by Michael Parkinson. Judi James, a body language expert, spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk to explain how the Princess …
Read More »DWP: What to do if you haven’t received the £150 payment
TWO-WEEK WINDOW: The DWP payments will mostly be paid up until Tuesday, July 4 (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A £150 cost of living payment started arriving in bank accounts for millions of people claiming disability benefits this week, but you shouldn’t worry if you’re yet to receive it. The Department for …
Read More »Beatrice enjoys Glastonbury as princess is spotted on final day of festival
Beatrice, 34, was seen with husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi on Sunday afternoon – the last day of the festival which sees Sir Elton John set to close the event as the headline act. Beatrice (second left) with husband Edo (right) greeting friends at Glastonbury (Edd Dradcott/PA) The Duke of York’s …
Read More »But which Royal dresses are the most hotly searched by brides-to-be in need of inspiration?
The Coronation has sent clicks for royal wedding dresses soaring, says a new study. Searches have shot up by more than 1000 per cent and for weddings by more than 500 per cent as the public embraces romance and nostalgia. A spokesperson for Karen Millen, which compiled the figures, told The …
Read More »Britain marks Windrush anniversary with the story of its Caribbean community still being written
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Seventy-five years ago, a ship landed at Tilbury Dock near London, carrying more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean to new lives in Britain. The arrival of the Empire Windrush on June 22, 1948, became a symbol of the post-war migration …
Read More »West Ham owners make top four
West Ham owners make top four By Sean Whetstone West Ham owners are ranked fourth wealthiest in the Premier League with an estimated combined wealth of $13.2 billion (£10.5bn)T That puts them behind Newcastle United $620 billion (£493bn) Manchester City $22 billion (£17.5bn) and Chelsea $15.8 billion (£12.5bn)Arsenal owners come …
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