A Norstat survey for The Sunday Times has suggested that the rise of Reform UK and the failings of the Labour government have helped to increase support for Scottish independence. Data from the poll, which was published Saturday evening, shows the Yes side has opened up an eight-point lead, sitting at 54%, when undecided voters…
By Bloomberg Published June 1, 2025 As the latest deadline for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US approaches, we’ll find out next month whether the app will continue to be a fixture on American phones or not. See catwalkFendi – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight A decline in fashion…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he will “restore Britain’s war-fighting readiness” as his government warned of “growing” Russian aggression ahead of a major defence strategy review. UK to restore ‘war-fighting readiness’ with new defence review “We will restore Britain’s war-fighting readiness as the central purpose of our armed forces,” Starmer wrote in The…
Meal Plan at a Glance Breakfast/ A.M. Snack Lunch/ P.M. Snack Dinner Muesli/ Smoothie Chicken salad/ Apple & nut butter Shrimp kebabs & salad Smoothie bowl/ Avocado salad Salmon bowl/ Apple & nut butter Cauliflower rice bowl Smoothie bowl/ Avocado salad Salmon bowl/ Snack jar Tzatziki bowl Smoothie bowl/ Avocado salad Salmon bowl/ Snack jar…
When we think of historical fashion, images of towering wigs, tight-laced corsets, heavy brocades and voluminous skirts often spring to mind – ornate, impractical, and rooted firmly in the unenlightened past. But to reduce historical dress to its stereotypes is to miss a broader, and perhaps more urgent, lesson. Beneath the showy ostentation lies a pragmatic…
The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club that closed after just seven months in operation has been accused of owing rent and wages of more than 100 employees, with the Labour Department receiving requests for help from affected workers. 1880 Hong Kong, located at Swire Properties’ Two Taikoo Place office complex in Quarry…
The ceremony, hosted at Hackney Empire in London by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from the biggest soaps in the country go head to head for best scenes, performances and storylines. The popular BBC show won eight prizes on the night. It also took home the highly anticipated award for Best British Soap, with the…
Nushrratt Bharuccha has responded to criticism regarding her conduct at a recent fashion event. A video showed her seemingly moving a fellow model. She clarified that the individual was a student designer unfamiliar with runway norms. Nushrratt was following instructions to take her position. Her recent film, Chhorii 2, is now available on Prime Video….
某場合，見一名外國人問一名大學畢業香港人：「How are you？」對方答：「OK啦！」瞥見外國人有點taken aback（窒一窒），似是需用幾秒消化這句「OK啦！」。 這不禁令我思考，雖然我們在學校自小就有英語課，但簡單如「How are you？」的對答，普遍仍停留在背書式的I’m ok / fine / good / alright.Thank you，現在還來個「OK啦！」的回應，究竟我們一直以來的英語學習出了甚麼事呢？學語言，至忌是背書式去跟足標準答/一套公式去學，那會錯過語言的活潑性。 就「How are you / How are you doing？」這一問題為例，回應除了I’m fine、Can’t complain、Couldn’t be better、Not too bad外，其實還有極多變化。舉例： 一、想表達「沒有甚麼特別/一如以往」，那些Surviving、So-so聽起來比較消極，可用Same old, same old（老樣子）、This and that（忙於各式各樣的事）或Fair to middling（還好，不太差）比較中性的說法。 二、一般回答「How are you / How are you doing？」等社交禮貌式的問候，我會建議即使心情有幾不好，都不要發放Awful / Terrible等負能量又嚇怕人的回應。但若確實不想有事扮無事，可用I’ve been better（以前比較好，近排過得不如意）或Not up to much（不太好）。 三、想表達「好呀/很不錯呀」，除了Great / Excellent之外，可用Alive…
On May 27, I made my way to Lumiere in The Brewery for the ninth Romford Film Festival awards evening. Invites for the evening made mention to a black-tie dress code but little more detail was revealed about the event, leaving me with much to imagine on my journey. Everyone grouped together for a picture (Image:…
