Author: Laura Robinson
Rishi Sunak will seek to refocus attention on the economy this week amid questions about how long his chancellor will remain in post.Downing Street issued a statement in October saying: “The chancellor will be delivering the autumn statement in a few weeks’ time and the budget next spring.” The latest Politics at Jack and Sam’s podcast episode discusses how, since then, Mr Sunak has clarified the election will not be until the second half of the year.The preferred polling day is not thought to be until November, meaning there are now several months and possibly a further financial statement before…
By Joanne Hart Updated: 05:02 EST, 21 January 2024 Pioneering: Back in the 1990s, Mpac helped PG Tips owner Unilever to make the first pyramid teabagsInsulin-monitoring patches are a boon for diabetics, allowing them to check their blood sugar regularly and alerting them if readings are too high or too low. The technology behind these devices is complex and accuracy is critical – false readings or poor performance can be life-threatening.North Yorkshire-based Mpac makes the kit that ensures every patch goes into the right box with the right instructions for each user.The company is listed on AIM and valued at little…
A series of historic tweets from incoming Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has emerged, in which he mocks the Red Devils. Mail Sport previously reported that United are due to appoint Berrada – of rivals Manchester City – as their new chief executive in a move that is being seen as a major coup. It is understood that his arrival was driven by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS team, who are to take control of football operations after agreeing a 25 per cent stake in the club. Ahead of his expected move, a number of historic tweets have come to light on social…
It’s been over 25 years since Johnny Depp made his directorial debut The Brave, co-starring Marlon Brando.And now the 60-year-old returns to directing with his biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.Al Pacino is producing the film titled Modi and has a supporting role as real-life French art collector Maurice Gangnat.According to the official synopsis, Modi follows “the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani in a 48-hour whirlwind, capturing a chaotic series of events through the streets and bars of war-torn Paris during World War I.“On the run from the police, Modi’s desire to end his career and leave the city…
In early January, the ranking of the British financial publication The Banker was released, which annually awards The Banker Awards to the best heads of central banks and financial institutions worldwide. In 2024, according to the publication, the best banker (The Banker Central Banker of the Year) was Andriy Pyshnyy, the head of the National Bank of Ukraine. Usually, such prestigious awards do not go without investment; it is a common practice worldwide. As insider sources told our media, this year’s award cost the winner $450,000, while last year it was only $300,000. According to the press release, Pyshnyy was…
By John Abiona Updated: 16:52 EST, 19 January 2024 Shares in 4imprint soared after booming demand boosted profits.The company, which makes promotional products such as mugs and pens, was the biggest riser in the FTSE 250 after it said it expects profits of at least £110.5m for 2023.That was slightly higher than forecast by analysts while revenues look to have risen 16 per cent to £1.05billion. Shares jumped 12 per cent, or 555p, to 5190p.The update followed two profit upgrades last year.In August, it said it expected annual profits of at least £99m before raising this to £103m in November.…
Pierce won five of his nine games as interim after replacing Josh McDanielsReports suggest the Raiders hierarchy are set to hire him for the full-time roleDailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news By Oliver Salt For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:45 EST, 19 January 2024 | Updated: 15:57 EST, 19 January 2024 Antonio Pierce is reportedly on the verge of landing the full-time Las Vegas Raiders job following his successful spell as interim head coach this season.Pierce, a former linebacker for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants, stepped up from his role as linebackers coach after the firing of Josh McDaniels at…
Do you know the rowdy passengers? Email [email protected] By Nick Pisa Published: 08:50 EST, 19 January 2024 | Updated: 13:05 EST, 19 January 2024 A holidaymaker was today grappled into a headlock and violently marched off a Ryanair flight by police after a Luton to Lanzarote flight was diverted to Portugal because of his behaviour.The man, thought to be British, was forcibly removed from the plane by a dozen Portuguese police officers as other passengers watched in astonishment.A fellow passenger who filmed the shocking scenes at Faro airport told MailOnline: ‘There was a group of men who appeared to have been…
A Trump presidency could leave Europe as ‘sitting ducks’ for Vladimir Putin and his forces because of his lack of support for NATO, a retired US General has warned. Ben Hodges, the former Commanding General of US Army Europe, said if Donald Trump is elected as US president in November, it would weaken NATO and leave Europe vulnerable to a Russian attack.Hodges said if Putin believes that NATO is becoming ‘disunified’ due to a Trump presidency, the Russian warmonger would think ‘we can attack now’.His comments came just days after it emerged that Trump, who won the Republican’s Iowa caucus on Monday, had told…
Ecuador’s war on gangs saw hundreds of soldiers storm a prison and handcuff inmates in their underwear on Thursday, taking back control of the complex following the escape of the country’s most wanted crime boss.Authorities also arrested the suspected killers of a prosecutor who was gunned down Wednesday in his car on the streets of the port city of Guayaquil, which has become a dangerous hub for the export of cocaine from neighboring countries.Police Commander General Cesar Zapata said on social media that two suspects had been arrested.He said a rifle, two pistols and two cars have been seized as ‘evidence.’The…