The Bank of England should deliver its fourth interest rate cut since August on Thursday but should not tell markets to expect a rapid loosening of policy this year, The Times shadow monetary policy committee has said. The Times Shadow MPC voted 6-3 in favour of lowering the UK’s base rate by a quarter of…
Every first Monday in May, our biggest celebrities, movie stars, musicians, and athletes arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the fashion industry’s version of the Super Bowl: The Met Gala. Vogue’s long-time editor Anna Wintour handpicks what designers will dress the guests in the ultimate red-carpet looks, to be…
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Shipments of Chinese goods to the U.S. are plunging, auguring potential supply-chain disruptions that could empty store shelves as early as this summer, some experts have warned. As U.S. tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese imports take hold, supplies of a broad range of products could start to dwindle later this summer as back-to-school…
James Dylan Yesterday, ahead of the 2025 Met Gala, Chris Rock shared that he was expecting to see some impressive fashion choices. He added that the looks would potentially be a mixture of state dinner ensembles and perhaps others leaning into the territory of Halloween costumes. The comedic legend and actor was right on the…
A coroner’s inquest into one of Hong Kong’s worst maritime disasters started on Tuesday, with some survivors complaining that they were never told the location of life-saving apparatus and the means of escape before their ferry sank in the accident 13 years ago. The long-overdue hearing was held after two relatives of victims convinced the…
President Trump has been pushing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, writing on social media last month that the central bank has been “TOO LATE AND WRONG” in holding off on further reductions. Now, the Fed is set to meet on Wednesday to make its next rate decision — but Mr. Trump may need…
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared that 78% of new Pension Credit claims are being processed within the targeted 50 working day timescale. Pensions Minister Torsten Bell says the DWP is ‘working hard to meet its published timeliness standard of processing claims and reduce Pension Credit processing times’. In a detailed written…
Like clockwork on the first Monday of May, anyone who cares about celebrity and fashion is logged on to watch the Met Gala looks come flying down the timeline. It’s one of spring’s most glorious traditions, sitting on your couch in ratty sweats and bemoaning the latest victim to attempt to wear satin on the…
The new culinary event aims to promote healthy eating with locally-sourced ingredients. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new cooking competition is making waves throughout Charlotte’s culinary community as the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market launches “Can U Cook?” It’s an event designed to showcase local talent while promoting healthier eating habits. The inaugural cook-off challenges amateur chefs to…