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T he pound is facing an “existential crisis” and is likely to weaken further during this year, one of Wall Street’s top banks has warned. Bank of America says sterling “finds itself in an increasingly invidious position” for reasons including “increasingly challenging” Bank of England communication. Kamal Sharma, a London-based foreign exchange strategist for the lender, said the outlook for the pound was “grim”. The warnings came as the price of oil breached $120 (£95) a barrel on Monday, hitting a two-month high amid tightness in the market and concern over supplies. Oil prices have risen amid tight supply driven by the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine, as well as increased demand as more economies return from Covid-related restrictions. China announced easing of its restrictions, while the European Union worked on a plan to ban imports of Russian crude. The pound has fallen about 6.6pc this year in dollar terms, leaving it as one of the worst performers among the … [Read more...] about Pound faces ‘existential crisis’, Bank of America warns

A 23-year-old woman who loves getting tanning jabs has just unveiled her new transformation. Hannah Tittensor, from Belfast, often shares barely-there snaps to her 44,200 followers on Instagram page which shows off her super tanned physique. The student, who says she’s "often mistaken for a black girl" because of her bronzed complexion, recently delighted fans with a new look on the social media platform. She revealed that her waist is a tiny 23 inches after one fan on social media questioned her petite frame. In one snap, the beauty therapy student, who said she got addicted to fake tan as a teenager, posed cross-legged on the floor wearing fluorescent leggings and a black sports bra. Her followers quickly rushed to comment on her appearance, with one claiming that she looks “proper slim”. Delighted by the kind words, Hannah replied to each of them saying “thanks” and showered them with emojis. Her fake tan was just the beginning of her slow body transformation as … [Read more...] about Student with tanning obsession whose ‘mistaken for black girl’ flaunts new look

Tim Westwood has denied claims accusing him of ‘behaving inappropriately with student fans’. The 62-year-old DJ branded such allegations ‘fabricated’ and insisted they have been made ‘without any foundation’. Such claims had surfaced on Twitter, via account @SurvivingTw, where one unidentified woman detailed her interaction with Westwood over a four-year period, after meeting the Pimp My Ride host at a university rave. The claims prompted calls for Capital Xtra to launch an investigation into the presenter’s behaviour towards young black women. Westwood has denied any wrongdoing and responded that such allegations are ‘false’. Releasing a statement to MailOnline , Westwood said: ‘I can categorically say that I have never had an inappropriate relationship with anyone under the age of 18. ‘I am aware of attempts by anonymous sources to make fabricated allegations online. I can confirm that such allegations are false and without any foundation.’ A petition named … [Read more...] about Tim Westwood denies allegations he ‘behaved inappropriately with student fans’

پس از گشوده شدن تابوت سنگی باستانی که هفته گذشته در اسکندریه مصر یافت شده بود دست‌کم ۲۰ هزار نفر با امضای یک طومار اینترنتی خواستار نوشیدن از مایع اسرارآمیز و سرخ‌ رنگ درون این تابوت شدند. پیش از باز کردن این تابوت از سوی مقامات باستان‌شناسی مصر، بحث‌های داغی روی شبکه‌های اجتماعی به راه افتاده بود که در آنها شماری از کاربران مدعی شدند باز کردن این تابوت ممکن است نفرین و بلایی را نصیب ساکنان زمین کند. به تلگرام یورونیوز فارسی بپیوندید در این بین شماری هم امیدوار بودند جسد مومیایی شده اسکندر مقدونی را در تابوت سیاهرنگ سه تنی بیابند که آنها هم نومید شدند. اما در این میان کشف مایع مرموز سرخ‌رنگی که بقایای سه جسد در آن شناور بود ذهن بسیاری از کاربران کنجکاو و پیگیر شبکه‌های اجتماعی به خود مشغول کرده است. عکس‌های لحظه گشوده شدن این تابوت سنگی به سرعت روی اینترنت پخش و فراگیر شد و به حدس و گمانه‌ها دامن زد. برخی کاربران هم تا آنجا پیش رفتند که مدعی شدند این مایع احتمالا قدرت‌ شفابخش جادویی دارد. این نظریه به سرعت چنان رشد کرد که علاقمندان به نوشیدن این … [Read more...] about مایع سرخ‌رنگ تابوت اسکندریه؛ شهد حیات یا زهر ممات؟

LAWRENCE SMITH/Stuff More than two dozen shops are empty on Auckland's Queen Street as the economic effect of Covid-19 begins to bite. (April 2020) Chlöe Swarbrick has launched a petition calling for the pedestrianisation of Queen St . The local MP for Auckland Central, alongside the City Centre Residents’ Group, launched the petition on Tuesday calling on Mayor Phil Goff to rid Auckland’s “golden mile” of vehicles. Queen St is currently being upgraded to make it more people friendly for the 40,000 residents in the central city, but it is only a partial pedestrianisation. Swarbrick wants cars entirely gone. “It’s fundamentally about equitable and fair access for everyone in our city centre, whether they be someone with disabilities, parents with prams, local residents or those on their way to work,” Swarbrick said. “The current layout of Queen Street is far from that vision.” READ MORE: City of Colour: Auckland will be bursting with colour this May Future … [Read more...] about Queen St: Swarbrick wants it pedestrianised, but what do mayoral hopefuls think?

Boris Johnson will this week announce plans to relax childcare rules in order to save families £40 per week. A package of measures to bring down the cost of child care will include increasing the number of toddlers each adult can look after in nurseries, and allowing childminders to spend more time working from locations such as village halls, rather than their own homes. The changes, which will be subject to a consultation, are designed to bring down the costs of nursery fees, which have reached an average of £265 a week for two-year-olds, compared to £236 a week for childminders. Ministers are expected to claim that the proposals would save families £40 a week. Under plans being overseen by Nadhim Zahawi, the Education Secretary, ministers will also pledge to help more people to become childminders by relaxing the rules on where they can work. Currently, childminders are expected to care for children in their own home, or someone else’s residential property, but in many … [Read more...] about Child care costs to be cut to help parents through cost of living crisis

Julie Walters discusses her cancer recovery with Lorraine Kelly Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Harry Potter actress is one of the nation’s most beloved stars and returns to TV last night in the ITV show For The Love Of Britain . She rose to fame in Educating Rita in the Eighties before forging an impressive career with films including Billy Elliot, Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia!. The 71-year-old has also been an outspoken critic of Brexit and feared ramifications of Britain leaving the European Union . Related articles Lorraine wades into Meghan emoji row and praises Kate Middleton Eamonn Holmes opens up on health battle … [Read more...] about Julie Walters warned of ‘revolution’ from ‘unhappy, angry’ public before Brexit ‘disaster’

Opposition is growing to new occupancy rules for second homes and holiday lets (Image: Finest Retreats) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A petition has been launched over fears the policy will devastate a sector that underpins large parts of rural Wales without any of the hoped-for housing supply benefits. Unions, trade bodies and holiday operators have stepped up lobbying efforts as the full implications sink in. Related articles M4 chaos as furious drivers BLOCK major motorway bridge Woman spends day in police cells over bin bags she put out 8 years a From April 1, 2023, the Welsh Government will insist that self-catering properties … [Read more...] about 1,400 holiday cottage owners set to quit Wales over new occupancy rules

Postal workers have been left with permanent and disabling injuries from dog attacks... with more than 1,600 incidents reported in the past year. According to Royal Mail an average of 32 attacks every week were reported across the UK. Sheffield had the most incidents reported during the year to March 31 2022, with 51 posties suffering dog attacks, closely followed by Belfast, with 50, and Tunbridge Wells with 44. The Brighton, Nottingham, and Swansea postcode areas each saw 37 dog attacks on Royal Mail’s delivery staff, while the Newcastle and Oxford postcode areas saw 35 each. A total of 34 were recorded in the PO (Portsmouth) postcode area, while the EX (Exeter) postcode had 32 reports. As in previous years, the majority of dog attacks, 654 (39%), took place at the front door. The majority of attacks took place at the front door ( Image: Moment Editorial/Getty Images) A further 498 (30%) dog attacks took place in the garden, driveway or yard, while 134 (8%) … [Read more...] about Calls for law change as 32 postal workers are attacked by dogs in the UK every week

By Dickens Olewe Published 25 June Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see the country's forthcoming elections as a way to make money, rather than an opportunity to vote for people who could bring about change in her life. The petite 20-year-old has carved out a small patch of influence in the male-dominated hurly-burly of Kenyan politics, in the informal settlement of Kibera in the capital, Nairobi, where she lives. For a fee, she seeks out unemployed people to attend rallies - and is happy to provide her service to any political party. "I'm excited by the elections because I'm getting a job from politicians who want to show that they have the support of the people," she says. Election fever has gripped the country ahead of the 9 August poll - party slogans have become part of casual pleasantries, political posters are … [Read more...] about Kenyan elections: The woman who rallies crowds – but won’t vote