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Chancellor is warned not to spook bond markets by handing out ‘big’ pay rises to public sector workers and hiking minimum wage
The Chancellor John Healey has been warned by economic analysts and business leaders not to announce large public sector pay rises or increase the minimum wage in his first Budget on 28 October. With bond markets experiencing a global sell-off that has pushed UK borrowing costs to 5.4% on 10-year gilts (close to 2007 crisis…
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PRESIDENT PAZ: Bolivia has rejected socialism and is open for business
Bolivia’s government has shifted away from nearly two decades of socialist rule, embracing market-based economics and private enterprise under a policy of “capitalism for everyone.” President Paz is rebuilding ties with the United States and opening the country to foreign investment, asserting that economic growth must benefit ordinary Bolivians. This represents a significant ideological and…
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Prince Harry completes charity skydive honouring 102-year-old war veteran
Prince Harry completed a charity skydive near Toronto to honour a promise to 102-year-old Second World War veteran Ed Marshall, who had skydived for his own 100th birthday. The jump aimed to raise awareness and funds for Canadian military charities Sunnybrook and the True Patriot Love Foundation, while supporting Harry’s wider work with military veterans…
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Legendary agent Leigh Steinberg explains why fans should not be concerned about this 0-2 team
The Los Angeles Chargers have started the season 0-2 after unexpected defeats by the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders, raising concerns about their playoff prospects and head coach Jim Harbaugh. However, prominent agent Leigh Steinberg believes Harbaugh’s coaching ability and the team’s remaining 15 games mean it is too early to write them off.…
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NFL legend Brian Urlacher rips Colin Kaepernick, says protests wouldn’t have flown in his locker room
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 national anthem protests would have caused serious tension in his locker room. Speaking on OutKick’s “The Craig Carton Show”, Urlacher argued that teams must avoid racial and political divisions to work effectively, while acknowledging that disagreements between teammates are usually resolved quickly. Urlacher said Kaepernick’s…
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UN rights office expands database of firms linked to settlements
The UN human rights office has added 61 companies to its database of businesses allegedly linked to Israeli settlements and violations of Palestinian rights in the occupied West Bank. The update brings the total to 214 firms and is intended to pressure companies to assess and end potential involvement, although the UN has no power…
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Rare bittern dies after unusual tour of Sheffield
A juvenile bittern, one of Britain’s rarest and most elusive birds, has died following an extraordinary and unprecedented appearance across Sheffield. The bird was initially spotted in the garden of Karine Nohr in Nether Edge before being seen at multiple urban locations including the River Sheaf and a cemetery in Sharrow. After being taken to…
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Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson calls for explorer’s wife to be stripped of power over him as whereabouts of 82-year-old remain unknown to family and friends
Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson, Alexander Millington-Cotes, is seeking to have his mother, Louise Millington-Cotes, removed as the explorer’s attorney after reports that the 82-year-old has been kept isolated in care facilities under a false name. The allegations have alarmed Fiennes’ family and friends, who say they are concerned about his safety, mental wellbeing and freedom, particularly…
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Guide: Best Castlevania Games, Ranked – Switch & Nintendo Consoles
This ranked guide celebrates Castlevania’s 40th anniversary by assessing games released on Nintendo systems, helping newcomers decide where to begin. It highlights the series’ two main 2D styles: traditional linear platformers and the exploratory “Metroidvania” format associated with Koji Igarashi’s games. – Haunted Castle: A punishing arcade spin-off with excellent music but little enjoyable gameplay;…
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Wave of overlooked ‘left-wing’ lawsuits could come with an unexpected price tag for Americans
A report by the Heritage Foundation and Power The Future estimates that American households could pay an average of $1,465 more annually in energy costs if climate lawsuits and related “superfund” measures against oil and gas companies succeed. The authors say companies would likely pass additional costs to consumers through higher prices for petrol, electricity…