#Mortgage
#Prices
#England
Nationwide ups mortgage prices on same day Bank of England holds rates | Evening Standard
The country’s largest building society says it’ll increase rates by up to 0.3 percentage points on selected mortgage products
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/nationwide-raises-mortgage-prices-bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-home-loan-property-house-b1136421.html
#StockExange
#UK
#Economy
FTSE 100 Live 26 January: Index closes up 100 points in best day of 2024 | Evening Standard
The contrasting fortunes of retailers Superdry and WH Smith are in focus after they issued updates today.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/ftse-100-live-superdry-wh-smith-uk-consumer-confidence-mortgage-interest-rates-bank-of-england-shares-b1134934.html
#culture
#StandardNews
The Cine Files: everything you need to see at the cinema in February | Evening Standard
From a blistering Chilean (yes!) Western to Juliette Binoche in one of the most delicious movies about food ever, we pick the best 13 films to see at the cinema this month
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/the-best-films-at-london-cinemas-in-february-b1135860.html
#culture
#dinner
#Party
The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstasy album review: at times, the excess proves exhausting | Evening Standard
It's debut time for the buzzed-about band, but their big introduction doesn't always convince
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/the-last-dinner-party-prelude-to-ecstasy-album-review-b1136157.html
#music
#Creativity
#culture
How do we keep London creative amid the cost of living crisis? | Evening Standard
The cost-of-living crisis and an out-of-control rental market are wreaking havoc with London’s artistic community, but organisations across the capital are rallying to help
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/london-arts-crisis-affordable-workspaces-roundhouse-sherelle-city-hall-b1103450.html
#culture
#DBlock
#Europe
Who are D-Block Europe: the Lewisham rap duo playing four nights at The O2 | Evening Standard
Get to know the big names in UK rap ahead of their arena run
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/dblock-europe-the-o2-south-london-rap-b1136677.html
#CivilWar
#Peacekeeping
A civil defence force would make Britain 'most resilient nation on Earth', minister says | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
Penny Mordaunt said she wants 'us to be the most resilient nation on Earth' as the threat from Russia, China and Iran intensifies.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1861439/Britain-civil-defence-force-warning-resilient
#Tickmaster
#Peace
#Ukraine
Abandoning Ukraine now would be 'an own goal of historic proportions', CIA chief warns | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
The CIA Director said Ukrainian commanders should try and 'puncture Putin's arrogance' by ordering more long-range missile strikes and sinking more Russian ships in the Black Sea.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1861457/CIA-warn-Ukraine-catastrophic-Russia-nuclear
#Justice
#Humanity
Angela Rayner provokes storm with 'smear' that Tories want to 'evict babies' for crying | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE: Angela Rayner has been accused of launching an 'outrageous' smear with allegations that Tories want to evict crying babies from social housing.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1861476/angela-rayner-smear-tories-evict-babies
#Politics
#Nicola
#BombshellClaims
Nicola Sturgeon to face Covid inquiry grilling today after bombshell claims | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gives evidence to the Covid inquiry today.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1861490/nicola-sturgeon-covid-inquiry
#ExpressNews
#Politics
#usa
Lee Anderson's four-word response as 'true cost' of migrant crisis laid bare by new stats | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
The former Tory deputy chair has weighed in after the Office of National Statistics revealed the projected UK population by mid-2036.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1861518/ons-population-stats-lee-anderson-tory-party
#Peace
#Humanity
Iran-backed Houthi rebels vow to target all British warships in Red Sea 'in self-defence' | World | News | Express.co.uk
The Houthi rebels have been attacking US and UK ships in the Red Sea since the New Year, leaving cargo ships to take a massive detour away from the Suez Canal.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1861572/yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-british-warships
#Meghan
#Politics
Meghan Markle broke royal tradition in Jamaica and late Queen wouldn't have approved | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
Meghan Markle made a new appearance last week in Jamaica and one of her style choices broke with a royal tradition the late Queen Elizabeth would religiously follow.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1861575/meghan-markle-nails-manicure-royal-rule
#Peace
#RedSea
Iran-backed Houthi rebels vow to target all British warships in Red Sea 'in self-defence' | World | News | Express.co.uk
The Houthi rebels have been attacking US and UK ships in the Red Sea since the New Year, leaving cargo ships to take a massive detour away from the Suez Canal.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1861572/yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-british-warships
#Politics
#MeghanNews
Meghan Markle broke royal tradition in Jamaica and late Queen wouldn't have approved | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
Meghan Markle made a new appearance last week in Jamaica and one of her style choices broke with a royal tradition the late Queen Elizabeth would religiously follow.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1861575/meghan-markle-nails-manicure-royal-rule
#RoyalPower
#BreakUp
King cancels royal engagements for up to a month during recovery | UK News | Metro News
The Queen has visited the King for a third time as he continues to remain in hospital after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/28/king-cancels-royal-engagements-a-month-recovery-20185242/?ico=newsfeed_news
#Russia
#Destruction
Mystery flashes appear above Russian city where 13,000 tonne meteor once struck | World News | Metro News
Russians are speculating over the cause of light flashes in the sky over Chelyabinsk and Podolsk, with some even blaming aliens.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/30/mystery-flashes-appear-russian-city-13-000-tonne-meteor-struck-20194248/?ico=mosaic_news
#Tekken8
#UK
#Metronews
Tekken 8 launch sells more than twice Street Fighter 6 in UK charts | Metro News
Tekken 8 has debuted at the top of the UK physical charts, easily outpacing Street Fighter 6 as it does so.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/29/tekken-8-launch-sells-twice-street-fighter-6-uk-charts-20189145/?ico=mosaic_gaming
#Gaming
#DeusExGame
#Metronews
New Deus Ex game cancelled after two years and 97 staff lose jobs | Metro News
Embracer Group has confirmed that dozens of developers from Eidos-Montréal are to be laid off, as the Deus Ex franchise is mothballed.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/30/new-deus-ex-game-cancelled-two-years-97-staff-lose-jobs-20192167/?ico=mosaic_gaming
#Gaming
#CreedRed
Assassin's Creed Red out in 2024 says Ubisoft exec – trailer in May | Metro News
The new Assassin’s Creed set in Japan is definitely out this year, with major reveals rumoured for the spring and summer.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/30/assassins-creed-red-2024-says-ubisoft-exec-trailer-may-20193922/?ico=mosaic_gaming
#Crashes
#lifestyle
#Metronews
County lines ringleader flaunted party lifestyle before law caught him | UK News | Metro News
A county lines ringleader who trafficked hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of drugs into tourist towns flaunts a gangster image.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/30/county-lines-ringleader-flaunted-party-lifestyle-law-caught-20193696/?ico=top-stories_home_top
#UK
#Metronews
4 UK beaches named as some of the best in the world | Metro News
Lonely Planet book has named world's best beaches on every continent, with 4 UK beaches in the rankings, as well as the top 30 for Europe...
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/29/scottish-beach-mistaken-thailand-one-worlds-best-20184132/?ico=trending-module_category_travel_item-5
#Horoscope
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#Pet
#StandardNews
#Homes
Pets at Home cuts profit targets as retail demand slows | Evening Standard
The company said growth in its retail arm was ‘not at the levels we had expected’ in the latest quarter.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/pets-at-home-cuts-profit-targets-as-retail-demand-slows-b1135672.html
#culture
#Standard
#culture
Calls for ‘massive cultural change’ at Post Office after chairman’s exit | Evening Standard
Business minister Kevin Hollinrake denied a ‘falling out’ was behind the departure of Henry Staunton.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/calls-for-massive-cultural-change-at-post-office-after-chairman-s-exit-b1135599.html
#StockChange
#Market
Global stocks tread water ahead of central bank decisions | Evening Standard
The FTSE 100 moved 2.35 points lower, or 0.03%, to close at 7,632.74.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/global-stocks-tread-water-ahead-of-central-bank-decisions-b1135597.html
#UK
#Development
#construction
UK construction sector faces ‘difficult period’ after 4,370 firms collapsed | Evening Standard
The sector has experienced the highest number of bankruptcies of any industry in the UK for the past three years.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/uk-construction-sector-faces-difficult-period-after-4-370-firms-collapsed-b1135357.html
#Bank
#IMF
#England
Bank of England fines HSBC £57.4m for ‘serious’ deposit protection failures | Evening Standard
The Prudential Regulation Authority said the failures dated back to 2015.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/bank-of-england-fines-hsbc-ps57-4m-for-serious-deposit-protection-failures-b1135666.html
#Manchester
#Sports
#Entertainment
The former Man Utd player who quit football for a very different job | Football | Metro News
Manchester United and Norwich City footballer Philip Mulryne swapped sharing a pitch with Beckham for a more religious and spiritual pursuit
https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/25/former-man-utd-player-quit-football-a-different-job-20166611/?ico=mosaic_home
#BBC
#Manchester
#Champions
BBC commentator apologises after chant towards Man Utd winger Antony | Football | Metro News
A BBC radio commentator was forced to quickly apologise after mishearing a chant directed towards Manchester United winger Antony during their FA Cup clash on Sunday.
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