Billie Eilish, the Grammy-winning artist, is scheduled to read a children’s bedtime story on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer this week. She will be narrating "This Moose Belongs to Me" by Oliver Jeffers, a tale about Wilfred, a young boy who claims ownership of a moose named Marcel. Ahead of the reading, Eilish will engage with …
Australia has named Jake Fraser-McGurk as a replacement for the retired David Warner for their white-ball tour of the UK this summer. Warner, 37, concluded his international cricket career following Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup in June, leaving a significant gap in the squad. Fraser-McGurk, at just 22 years old, has been selected …
"I wish I had taken a quarter point or something; I’d be rich now!" Slayer’s Kerry King has expressed regret over the deal he made for his guitar solo on the Beastie Boys' track "No Sleep Till Brooklyn." Reflecting on the decision, the thrash metal guitarist shared his thoughts on how a different choice could …
Why worry about football when you can experience one of K-pop's most electrifying bands? As the sun set over Hyde Park, BST Hyde Park presented a compelling reason to switch off the football and head to the Great Oak Stage: Stray Kids, making their long-awaited return to the UK after over four years. “Did you …
Zara McDermott's boyfriend, Sam Thompson, has distanced himself from Graziano Di Prima following the latter's dismissal from Strictly Come Dancing. The 30-year-old professional dancer is accused of kicking and spitting at Zara, 27, during heated rehearsals. The BBC acted swiftly after reviewing video evidence of the incident. The fallout has seen Zara and Sam, a …
The state auditor of France has expressed concerns about the credibility of current plans aimed at repairing the country's "worrying" public finances. This warning comes amidst political negotiations following snap elections, where various groups advocating expansive tax and spending policies vie to form a new government. President Emmanuel Macron's outgoing administration had announced in April …
Swati Dhingra, a member of the Bank of England's interest rate-setting committee, expressed confidence that inflation in Britain is unlikely to spike again, advocating for a reduction in borrowing costs. In an interview on The Rest is Money podcast aired on Monday, Dhingra emphasized the need to start normalizing interest rates to alleviate the pressure …
Fast food enthusiasts should hurry to the chain for a final taste of these beloved dishes, snacks, and sweet treats. The items are set to depart from the McDonald's menu on Tuesday (July 16), just over a month after their introduction. One of the departures includes the Skittles McFlurry. This dessert features soft dairy ice …
Several European cannabis start-ups are preparing to launch initial public offerings in New York, capitalizing on a US proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and recent decriminalization efforts in Germany. This move comes despite depressed share prices among larger players in the sector. London-based Grow Group, a medical cannabis distributor, aims to …
Go North East has announced new bus routes aimed at providing a more dependable service for passengers in Derwentside. These routes will connect Consett, Stanley, and Newcastle, serving villages such as Burnopfield, Dipton, and Whickham. Residents of Annfield Plain, Dipton, and Burnopfield can expect doubled bus frequencies to Newcastle on weekdays, alongside reinstated direct services …
Parking fees at major UK airports have significantly risen over the past year, leaving drivers to contend with steep costs. Recent research from the RAC reveals that drop-off charges at four major airports have increased by approximately £1 for a 10-minute stay. London Gatwick now charges £6 for a 10-minute drop-off, Edinburgh £5 for the …
The FTSE 100 has declined as traders increased their wagers on Donald Trump winning the US presidential race following the recent assassination attempt over the weekend. Britain’s leading stock index dropped by as much as 0.7%, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell by 0.4%, reflecting global market jitters amidst political uncertainty in the US. The …
Burberry shares have dropped by 11% or 98.3p to 788.3p following today's update and the suspension of dividend payments, bringing the luxury goods group's stock to its lowest level since 2010. Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at IG, commented: "This is a classic 'kitchen sink' exercise, highlighting the significant challenges facing Burberry in a market …
China's economy faltered in the second quarter, according to official data, coinciding with a crucial meeting of the country's top leaders addressing its sluggish growth. The economy expanded by 4.7% in the three months leading up to June, falling short of expectations after a strong start in early 2024. The government's annual growth target is …
