The treasury post would add another new chapter to Yellen's broad and varied career in financial policymaking. As secretary, she would represent the administration in global financial affairs and lead a sprawling department whose responsibilities range from the government's finances and tax collections to global currency markets, bank regulation and the printing of money. She would also be a key adviser to Biden and a public spokesperson for his economic agenda. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden picks former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen to be first female Treasury Secretary and brings back John Kerry as climate czar as Democrats’ cabinet takes shape
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Who’s lame now, Joe? Trump tells Biden to ‘get well soon’ after he slipped and fractured his foot while playing ‘tug-of-war’ with German Shepherd Major and will need to wear walking boot for several weeks
'Paw my god! Dad @JoeBiden, I’m so, sooo sorry I pulled super hard when we played tug-of-war earlier. I am still a puppy & very high energy, I am so sorry you sprained your ankle because of me,' the post reads. … [Read more...] about Who’s lame now, Joe? Trump tells Biden to ‘get well soon’ after he slipped and fractured his foot while playing ‘tug-of-war’ with German Shepherd Major and will need to wear walking boot for several weeks
Charlie Brooks breaks silence after being sent home from I’m A Celebrity
A source told the paper: "It was never clear exactly what role the four stars would play on the series, but it's obvious they'd been chosen as they were among the most popular former contestants. … [Read more...] about Charlie Brooks breaks silence after being sent home from I’m A Celebrity
Monday briefing: ‘Worst is over,’ Johnson tells MPs
Boris Johnson will today set out an impact assessment of coronavirus restrictions in an effort to convince his backbenchers to support the introduction of a new tier system in a crucial Commons vote tomorrow. The prime minister has written to the Covid Recovery Group of MPs to allay concerns about the economic impact of the new tier restrictions structure planned for England when the national lockdown ends this week, telling them that he believes the “worst is over”. He will point to data showing that infections in England have fallen by a third during the lockdown, with new cases in the north-west halving. However, dozens of MPs are still expected to abstain or vote against the measures, which will see 99% of the population placed under the top two tiers of restrictions. In order to prepare the country for mass vaccination against Covid-19, the NHS is planning to enlist “sensible” celebrities to make the case for having the jab amid concerns of a low take-up. … [Read more...] about Monday briefing: ‘Worst is over,’ Johnson tells MPs
I’m A Celeb: Vernon Kay’s explanation for Rhian Sugden ‘sexts’ and Tess’ heartbreaking reaction
As to whether he thought his marriage has ever been in serious trouble, he continued: "Never. I knew we would deal with it. Our relationship is strong enough that we deal with this. People do. I’ve had a few friends who’ve had to deal with… stuff… and we did." … [Read more...] about I’m A Celeb: Vernon Kay’s explanation for Rhian Sugden ‘sexts’ and Tess’ heartbreaking reaction
