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Job Jitters: A Wobbly Week for the US and Canadian Markets!
A Mixed Bag for the Job Market in the US and Canada On September 6, 2024, the latest job numbers for the US and Canada sent mixed signals, leaving everyone wondering what might happen next. In the US, the non-farm payrolls for August showed that 142,000 new jobs were added. While this sounds like a […] More
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Watch Out for the Sneaky Tax Trap! Savers Could Be in for a Surprise
If you have been saving up and have around £7,500 in your savings account, you might be in for an unexpected surprise from the taxman! Many people don’t realize that they could face a tax bill if they earn too much interest on their savings. The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has a rule called […] More
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Changing the Guard: New Leadership at The Bank of London!
The Bank of London, a rapidly growing financial institution, has announced a big change at the top of its leadership. Anthony Watson, who founded the bank and has been its CEO for the past eight years, is stepping down from his role. However, he isn’t leaving the bank entirely. Instead, he will become the Founder […] More
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Stamp Shock: First-Class Price Jumps to £1.65 – Is Snail Mail Going Extinct?
The cost of sending a first-class letter in the UK is about to get more expensive. Starting from October 7th, Royal Mail will raise the price of first-class stamps by 30p, bringing the new cost to £1.65. The price for second-class stamps will stay the same at 85p. This increase comes as the company faces […] More
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House Prices on the Rise: UK Market Bounces Back After Truss Tumble
House prices in the UK are climbing once again, hitting their highest point in two years. The property market has started to recover from the confusion and chaos that followed Liz Truss’s “mini-budget,” which caused borrowing costs to spike. According to Halifax, a major mortgage lender, the average house price in the UK rose by […] More
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Body Shop Bounces Back: A Fresh Start for a Classic Brand!
The Body Shop, a well-known name in beauty and skincare, has been saved from going out of business. Thanks to a group led by British cosmetics tycoon Mike Jatania, the future looks brighter for the 1,300 shop and office workers who were worried about their jobs. The deal means that 113 Body Shop stores in […] More
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A Timeless Treasure: The Blackwood Miners’ Institute
A Cultural Heartbeat Deep in the heart of the mining town of Blackwood, which has deeply ingrained roots in mining, lies a cultural amenity that has seen the rise and fall of many music legends. The Blackwood Miners’ Institute, having played host to iconic bands like the Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, and Coldplay, is now […] More
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Trippier’s Time on Tyneside: Stay or Go?
Reports have emerged over Kieran Trippier’s future at Newcastle United, with the full-back said to be close to a move to Turkey. Despite claims of “personal terms agreed” with newly promoted Süper Lig side Eyupspor, the Magpies appear keen to keep hold of their experienced right-back. The root of the situation is with Trippier’s reduced […] More
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How Jurgen Klopp’s Emotional Return to Borussia Dortmund Was Made in a Special Match
It will be a surprise career turn for Jurgen Klopp as he prepares for a return to Borussia Dortmund for a special testimonial. Since hanging up his badge at Liverpool at the close of last season, Klopp has remained open toward this special chance of reaching back to his old club. His spell in Anfield, […] More
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Brandy Norwood Steals in a Twisted Camp Horror: The Front Room Review
Brandy Norwood returns to horror with a striking performance in The Front Room, a debut feature from Max and Sam Eggers. While The Front Room threatens to become some sort of psychological horror experience akin to Hereditary or Talk To Me, it suddenly starts wearing its campier surrealist heart on its sleeve. The Front Room, […] More
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Selena Gomez Road to the Billionaire Club
It’s official: Selena Gomez, child star of shows including Barney and the Disney Channel, has reached a new milestone-billionaire status. The 32-year-old actress and singer, whose career has spanned almost three decades, has amassed $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. That achievement was celebrated on Friday as Gomez was added to Bloomberg’s billionaire index, placing her […] More
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Elle Fanning Stuns in Latest Coach Campaign Alongside Bob Dylan Film Project
Elle Fanning has just become one of the latest faces to front the legendary fashion house, Coach. This Thursday, the young beauty made her very first post on Instagram to introduce the chic handbags for the company’s fall campaign. See below for pictures of the 26-year-old actress-the star of The Great-in giant bows in her […] More
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Jack Draper: Young Brit Certain He Can Reach US Open Final Against Jannik Sinner
Confident British No 1 Jack Draper believes he is “100 per cent” certain that he can reach the US Open final, ahead of Friday’s semi-final match. The 22-year-old will face world No 1 Jannik Sinner on Friday night at 8 pm in a mouth-watering contest. It will be live on Sky Sports Tennis and the […] More
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Chelsea’s Gamble: Raheem Sterling to Arsenal on Loan May Well Backfire on Them
Raheem Sterling’s surprise transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal has surprised many around the football world, mainly due to the surprising financial implications on the Blues. Only two years after being one of Chelsea’s biggest signings, the former Manchester City and Liverpool star has found himself on loan at one of Chelsea’s biggest rivals and with […] More
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Jos Buttler to Miss Australia T20 Series; Phil Salt to Captain England
There is fresh resistance for England’s white-ball cricket team after captain Jos Buttler was ruled out of the three-match Twenty20 series against Australia, starting on Saturday, with a recurring calf injury. His involvement in the five one-day internationals that follow is also in doubt, meaning England must rapidly readjust to life without their experienced leader. […] More
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