Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at “different options” to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills. Source link
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Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms
Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play. Source link
Inside the world of looksmaxxing
In 2023 following a break up, he began to research looksmaxxing on his socials and developed a routine. In addition to going to the gym five times a week, he also has regular ice-cold face baths to “reduce puffiness”, tries to sleep on his back, and, while he says masturbation is OK, he’s cut out…
From Mr Nobody to Oscar winner: How one man took on Putin
Pavel Talankin’s film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner. Source link
‘Gruesome’ war bets fuel calls for Kalshi Polymarket crackdown
“You have now opened up gambling basically on almost anything and it has turned into this very, very gruesome type of thing on the death of a head of state,” said Craig Holman, government affairs lobbyist at the Public Citizen advocacy group, which recently filed a complaint this week over the bets. Source link
How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?
Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK is working with its allies on a “viable plan” to restore freedom of navigation to the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after Donald Trump asked countries, including Britain, to send ships to to the area to keep the Strait “open and safe”. Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been…
Woman is steps away from lava as volcano erupts on Reunion Island
Tourists and locals have been gathered on the Reunion Island to see lava flowing from a volcano that has been erupting for over a month. On Sunday, lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years. The volcano began erupting 13 February, for the second…
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played. Source link
'Jealous' woman tormented ex with fake allegations
Joanne Nicholson’s victims say she was intent on destroying their lives with repeated lies to police. Source link
Former Labour minister dies aged 66
His family and close friends said in a statement: “For more than a year he battled the brain cancer, glioblastoma. He leaves his wife Tracey, his sons Josh and Jed and a new grandson, and many friends and former colleagues who will all miss him greatly.” Source link