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Biggest jump in Premium Bond prizes for years… and 4.35% rate could soon be hiked again! SYLVIA MORRIS
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is raising the Premium Bond prize rate to 4.35% for the September draw, one of the biggest boosts in the scheme’s 70-year history, as it scrambles to attract savers away from more competitive fixed-rate deals elsewhere. The move comes after NS&I was set a Government target to raise an extra…
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Brook Lynn Delivers ‘Amazing’ Performance of Original Song For ‘AGT’ Quarterfinals: Watch
Dutch singer Brook Lynn wowed the judges on “America’s Got Talent” with a self-written song, “Love Your Enemy,” during the Season 21 quarterfinals broadcast on Tuesday 18 August. It marked a departure from her earlier cover performances and drew a standing ovation from judges Sofía Vergara and Mel B, along with high praise from Howie…
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New allegations emerge about Scots College students accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl
New details have emerged about an alleged sexual assault involving three students from Scots College, an elite private school in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, which has caused significant controversy within the school community. Two boys, aged 13 and 14, and a third 14-year-old were charged last week over the alleged assault of a 14-year-old girl in…
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Revealed: The films and series you HAVE to see to be cultured
A survey of 2,000 Britons commissioned by the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has produced a list of 30 films and TV shows deemed essential viewing for anyone wanting to be considered culturally literate, suggesting screen knowledge is increasingly rivalling literary knowledge as a marker of taste. The NFTS said the findings reflect how…
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UK inflation increases in July, driven by a surge in gas bills; oil prices rise again – business live
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the year to July, up from 2.6% in June, driven largely by a jump in household gas prices after the energy regulator raised the price cap. The rise matches City economists’ forecasts but marks a reversal from previous months, and comes as the inflationary effects of rising global energy…
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State of play: What to know about California showdown to replace Swalwell after massive scandal
Control of the California congressional seat vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell remained undecided in the early hours after Tuesday’s special election, as votes continued to be counted. Swalwell resigned from Congress in April following sexual assault allegations from at least five women, allegations that also derailed his simultaneous bid for California governor, which he…
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UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war fuels living costs squeeze
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, as the fallout from the Iran war pushed up energy costs and squeezed household finances again. The increase, in line with City forecasts, poses an early test for Andy Burnham’s government, which has pledged to give consumers “breathing space” from rising living costs,…
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The Best Historical Book of 2026 Has Dominated the New York Times Best Sellers List for 14 Weeks
The historical novel “The Calamity Club” has spent 14 consecutive weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list, currently sitting at number three, cementing its status as one of the year’s most enduring literary successes. Its staying power reflects strong word of mouth and reader interest, and it is considered by some commentators a…
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REVEALED: What five Sydney Swans stars did to get stood down for the rest of the season – as club boss blasts late-night drinking and bringing women back to hotel
The Sydney Swans have stood down five AFL players — Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner — for the remainder of the 2026 season after finding they breached the club’s standards by staying out late, drinking and bringing women back to the team’s Melbourne hotel. Chief executive Matthew Pavlich said…
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Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump’s looming trade fight
President Trump’s ongoing trade dispute with Canada could soon raise the price of cocktails in the United States, as a proposed 50% tariff on Canadian spirits threatens to hit bars, restaurants and liquor stores. Industry figures warn the move could squeeze American hospitality businesses, though some see it as leverage to push Canada into restoring…