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Spending review's key points at a glance

2 weeks ago | mkfm.com | Sarah Taaffe-Maguire |Lauren Russell

It outlines how much day-to-day funding government departments will get over the next three years, until 2029, which is used on things like wages. It also covers a department's investment (also known as capital) budget over the next four years, until the end of 2030. This money is used to pay for things like new infrastructure projects. Politics latest: Follow live updates and reactionThe last spending review was held during the COVID-19 pandemic, and before that, in 2015.
Liam Neeson left in 'agonizing' pain over rare health condition made worse by common drink

Dec 20, 2024 | irishstar.com | Lauren Russell |Unzela Khan |Rudi Kinsella

Liam Neeson, known for his roles in the Taken series and his latest film, Memory, has been lending a hand to GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes amidst his chronic pain struggles.
Oasis reunion: The story the rock 'n' roll Gallagher brothers so far

Aug 27, 2024 | vibe1076.co.uk | Lauren Russell

Liam and Noel Gallagher, renowned for their fractious relationship over the decades, have announced a 14-date UK and Ireland tour for next summer. The band first formed in Manchester in 1991 and went on to become one of the most successful to emerge during the Britpop era in the mid-1990s. Oasis reunion: Follow live updatesHere's a timeline of the band's story so far.
Sea evacuations begin in Corfu as wildfires chaos hits second Greek island

Jul 23, 2023 | flipboard.com | Guy Birchall |Lauren Russell

16 hours agoFootage shows what appeared to be a small tornado in the Gessate area of Lombardy, about 20 miles north-east of Milan, on Friday morning (21 July). Local media reported what was variously described as a “tornado” or “whirlwind” in the municipality. Residents filmed the arrival of the unusual weather event between Cernusco sul Naviglio and Gessate.
Jane Birkin dies: President Macron says London-born singer and actress was a 'French icon'

Jul 16, 2023 | iwradio.co.uk | Lauren Russell

The singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76. The English-French star, who inspired the Hermès Birkin designer handbag, was found at her home in Paris. The star, who is best known for her hit single "Je t'aime... moi non plus", with then-husband Serge Gainsbourg was described as a "French icon" by President Emmanuel Macron, who led tributes. He tweeted: "Because she embodied freedom, because she sang the most beautiful words of our language, Jane Birkin was a French icon.
Singer and actress Jane Birkin has died

Jul 16, 2023 | mkfm.com | Lauren Russell

Singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76, according to French media. The English-French star, who inspired the Hermès Birkin designer handbag, was found at her home by her caregiver, BFMTV reported. The star, who is best known for her hit single "Je t'aime... moi non plus", with then-husband Serge Gainsbourg was described as a "French icon" by President Emmanuel Macron, who led tributes.
Timeline leading up to suspension of presenter accused in BBC scandal

Jul 10, 2023 | kingdomfm.co.uk | Lauren Russell

An unnamed BBC presenter has been suspended after being accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. The male presenter - reportedly a "household name" - first requested images in 2020 when the youth was aged 17 and made a series of payments over the years, according to The Sun. They allegedly paid more than £35,000, which the young person had reportedly used to fund an addiction to crack cocaine - which had "destroyed" their life.
Timeline leading up to suspension of presenter accused in BBC scandal

Jul 9, 2023 | news.sky.com | Lauren Russell

An unnamed BBC presenter has been suspended after being accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. The male presenter - reportedly a "household name" - first requested images in 2020 when the youth was aged 17 and made a series of payments over the years, according to The Sun. They allegedly paid more than £35,000, which the young person had reportedly used to fund an addiction to crack cocaine - which had "destroyed" their life.