Business

Call for probe into ‘possible market abuse’ in Budget run-up

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, […]

Science/Nature

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 […]

Business

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 […]

US & World

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 […]

Business

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 […]

Entertainment

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 […]

UK News

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 […]