Michael RaceBusiness reporter Getty Images Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has called for the UK’s financial regulator to investigate “possible market abuse” by people working in the Treasury and Downing Street in the run-up to the Budget. The move comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves denied she misled the public over the state of the country’s finances, […]
Scientists find a hidden obesity trigger in soybean oil
Soybean oil is the most commonly used cooking oil in the United States and appears in a wide range of processed foods. Research is now shedding light on how this highly consumed ingredient contributes to obesity in mice. In a University of California, Riverside experiment, most mice fed a high-fat diet rich in soybean oil […]
10 James Bond Movies That Are Incredible From Start to Finish
There are very few characters as iconic as James Bond. You know him by name and number. You know his drink order by heart. You even repurposed his infamous quote as your own when the timing is right. Since 1962, the British spy character created by Ian Fleming has dazzled audiences across 27 films. Beginning […]
North Tyneside GP says debt stress causing mental health issues
A GP says patients are presenting with mental health problems because of stress they feel over their levels of personal debt. According to Citizens Advice, north-east England has the second highest number of people who require professional assistance with debt problems – only London is higher. Debt charity StepChange said in 2024 the highest concentration […]
Cézanne in Provence: Walking in the artist’s footsteps
Pablo Picasso himself hailed Paul Cézanne as “the father of us all.” And now, 186 years after his birth, the French artist is being honored by his hometown. Aix-en-Provence is hosting a year-long celebration of Cézanne, exhibiting 130 paintings, drawings and watercolors incorporating the artist’s themes (and the locations that inspired him), along with walking […]
Chancellor says she can be trusted with the UK’s finances despite claims she misled the public
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she can be trusted with the country’s finances and has been “clear” about reasons for her decisions, following claims she misled the public in the run-up to her Budget. In an interview for BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Reeves was challenged to explain why […]
Cheltenham mum hosts free toy swap to help budget for Christmas
Dawn Limbu,West of Englandand Nicky Price,Gloucestershire Tzara Spurrier Tzara Spurrier, pictured in the middle, is hosting a free toy swap for local families A mum of two from Gloucestershire is hosting a free toy swap to help families budget for Christmas. Tzara Spurrier and her sister Maria will host the event from 10:30 – 13:00 […]
Week in Pictures: From deadly fire in Hong Kong to Russian attack on Kyiv | Gaza News
Published On 30 Nov 202530 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share From deadly floods in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, to antigovernment protests in the Philippines and demonstrations in Italy to show solidarity with Gaza, here is a look at the week in photos. Source link
Miles Teller — Good Genes or Good Docs?!
Miles Teller Good Genes or Good Docs?! Published November 30, 2025 12:30 AM PST Miles Teller‘s looks over the years are quite telling 😜! Here is a 22-year-old version of Miles smising at the premiere of “Rabbit Hole” in New York City back in 2010 (left). This was Miles’ first notable film and led to […]
Gaelic and Scots now recognised as official languages
Gaelic and Scots have now been recognised as official languages as part of a range of new measures coming into force on St Andrew’s Day. The Scottish Languages Act, which MSPs voted through in June, also empowers parents to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area and aims to ensure that […]










