The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.5% when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its latest decision on Thursday. The Bank’s rate plays a crucial role in determining borrowing costs for households, businesses, and the government, while also influencing returns for savers. The last adjustment came in February when …
Wet Leg, the Isle of Wight indie band, has excited fans with a preview of fresh music on Instagram. On Tuesday, March 18, the group shared a short clip of lead vocalist Rhian Teasdale performing an unreleased song, leaving fans waiting anxiously for their comeback to the music world. Even though the band has not …
Thomas Tuchel has highlighted the importance of England's players communicating better on the pitch, particularly in key moments in games. As he sets out to lead England to World Cup glory, Tuchel is focusing on verbal and non-verbal communication among his team. The new head coach demonstrated this with an in-depth breakdown of the Euro …
Michelle Zauner, the mind behind Japanese Breakfast, has made her mark in indie music for almost 15 years. She is famous for turning sorrow into song, her lo-fi philosophy and quietly observational storytelling having earned her one of indie's most cherished figures. In addition to her music career, her memoir Crying in H Mart was …
Brian May, Queen's legendary guitarist, recently made waves by teasing the idea of new music from the legendary band. Even though Queen's most recent studio album, Made in Heaven, came out in 1995—four years following the untimely death of their frontman Freddie Mercury—the notion of new music from the band has been a topic of …
Nvidia's shares took a significant hit, even after the firm launched its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chips at the San Jose, California-based GPU Technology Conference (GTC). Although historic, the reveal was not sufficient to withstand the general risk-averse nature of the market, and the company's shares fell by more than 3% after the announcement. This …
Katatonia has officially bid farewell to its original guitarist, Anders Nyström. Although the band has made no official announcement of a replacement or an explanation as to why Nyström has decided to leave, it's certainly disappointing news for fans. Nyström himself has not commented on his departure in the public eye, leaving many to wonder …
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has spoken about the future for Max Verstappen in Formula 1, forecasting that the current World Champion will leave Red Bull at the conclusion of the 2025 season. As F1 prepares for a drastic regulation change in 2026, Brown is convinced that Verstappen will choose to start anew with Mercedes, …
Just hours after Vladimir Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire during a call with Donald Trump, Ukraine faced fresh attacks from Russian forces. Ukrainian authorities reported overnight strikes involving kamikaze drones and S-300 missiles, contradicting Moscow’s pledge to suspend assaults on energy and infrastructure targets. The call between Trump and Putin, which lasted over two …
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has downgraded the global economic growth forecast amid the ongoing fallouts of US President Donald Trump's protectionist tariff policies. In its latest report, the OECD estimates that major economies, such as the UK, will see slower GDP growth rates. The organization's warning is that consumers will bear …
Thames Water has received a £3bn rescue loan after an appeal against the deal was rejected. The struggling utility firm won the loan in February as part of plans to avoid being taken over by the government due to worsening financial pressures. The appeal, lodged by a small number of lenders and Liberal Democrat MP …
Bruce Dickinson, the iconic frontman of Iron Maiden, has made it clear that he would rather retire from live performances than compromise the band’s integrity by relying on backing tracks. In a candid interview, he emphasized that Iron Maiden will never fall into the trap of becoming a “Disneyland Maiden,” a reference to bands that …
The 2025 Formula 1 campaign got underway in style at the Australian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris dominating the unpredictable weather to take the win. The race started on a wet circuit before drying out, only for a late downpour to cause havoc. In spite of the drama, Norris was able to turn his pole …
Rod Stewart is set to embrace the joys of grandfatherhood once again, as his daughter Kimberly Stewart recently revealed her pregnancy. This exciting news comes just two weeks after the arrival of Rod’s fourth grandchild. Kimberly, aged 45, took to Instagram to share the news. In a serene snapshot, she posed in a floral dress …
