Low growth and rising prices – it’s looking gloomy for the UK
Another cut in interest rates, and the surprise here was that more consideration was given to a bumper half a percentage point cut in rates today, as the UK’s economic…
Conductor Barenboim reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
One of the world’s most pre-eminent conductors, Daniel Barenboim, has announced he has Parkinson’s Disease. The 82-year-old has served as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin State…
Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe
Google has re-edited an advert for its leading artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini, after it overestimated the global appetite for Gouda. The commercial – which was supposed to showcase Gemini’s…
‘Knock this guy out’ – Strickland comments anger Australian media
Sean Strickland is a former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has angered Australian media with a series of inflammatory comments before his middleweight title fight against champion Dricus du Plessis…
Cruciate knee ligament injury for Man Utd’s Martinez
Martinez went down in agony against Palace before being replaced by Matthijs De Ligt after 82 minutes Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in…
Rashford doesn’t see football like I do – Amorim
Rashford made six appearances for Man Utd under Amorim Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says Marcus Rashford left the club because he couldn’t get the attacker to see eye-to-eye with…
Limited transfer cash no surprise – Van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy says he knew the financial restrictions in place at Leicester Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has denied he was shocked by the Foxes’ inability to spend in…
Coogan spared lengthy driving ban to film The Trip
Steve Coogan has been banned for driving for two months instead of six, after telling the judge that a lengthier ban would impact the filming of his popular TV comedy…
‘Italy not most important game in 20 years’ – Gatland
Warren Gatland has been in charge for 150 games as Wales head coach Men’s Six Nations: Italy v Wales Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: Saturday, 8 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMT…
When will interest rates go down again?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, their lowest level for 18 months. It is the third cut since August 2024, but the Bank said…