The drumbeat for a cut in interest rates is building, with money markets betting on a reduction as soon as January 30 when the Monetary Policy Committee meets. Some 62 per cent of traders have placed deals which point to a quarter of a percentage point cut in the bank rate to 0.5 per cent. This … Read more
The Tory Cabinet Minister accused of flouting virus lockdown rules is now under fire for claiming he understands what it is like to be ‘cooped up’. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick is under increasing pressure to quit for allegedly defying a ban on travelling to second homes by going 150 miles from London to his mansion … Read more
Minister Robert Jenrick comes under fire AGAIN for claiming he understands what it is like to be ‘cooped up’ – after he was caught driving 150 miles from London to his mansion in Herefordshire Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick is under increasing pressure to quit He allegedly defied travel ban by going 150 miles from London … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres recently sparked backlash for a joke she made about quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. But it appears the 32-time Emmy winner and wife Portia de Rossi are continuing to use their means to help fight the global crisis. She and de Rossi were spotted Saturday unloading boxes at a fire department in Santa … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Raging forest fire surrounding Chernobyl nuclear power plant which unlocked radiation was started ‘for fun’, say police as 27-year-old man is arrested for causing the blaze Roaring blaze engulfed 250 acres around plant causing radiation levels to surge Man, 27, arrested for deliberately causing the fire and could face 5 years in jail Some radiation … Read more
Now give up your bonuses, bankers told: Industry under fire over pay after axing £8bn of dividends By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:57 BST, 1 April 2020 | Updated: 23:16 BST, 1 April 2020 Banks are under pressure to cut their bosses’ multi-million pound bonuses after axing more than £8billion of shareholder … Read more
The smell of bread in Paris, the warmth of a pub fire in London and the scent of roasting chestnuts in New York: Sensory experiences travellers associate with cities around the world Other experiences include hearing the sound of water lapping a boat in Dubai In Sydney, travellers like the cool breeze on the Manly to … Read more
Two women and a man die as fire sweeps through house in Hemel Hempstead during coronavirus lockdown Officers called to Stuarts Close, Hemel Hempstead, shortly after 12.30pm today The two women and one man were pronounced dead at the scene, officials said Today marks 6th day Britain’s lockdown to slow the spread of deadly coronavirus … Read more
The only traffic jam in Britain! Lorry overturns and catches fire in drama that closes M25 in Surrey in both directions to cause massive tailbacks M25 in Surrey is closed after a lorry overturned and caught fire this morning All vehicles are halted between J6 and J7 in what could be a huge traffic jam … Read more