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Natasha Beresford was giving evidence to a parliamentary select committee

This 0.25% Bank of England base rate cut was considered a nailed-on certainty but the question of where rates will end up in this cycle is a matter of hot debate.

Footage from the Vatican live feed of the conclave shows white smoke, indicating the new pope has been elected.

While she seemed to take a 'less is more' approach when it came to her fashion choices at first, her sense of style completely morphed after she was skyrocketed into the spotlight.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been applauded by fans for the humble handwritten note they penned to honour war veterans at a VE Day service at Westminster Abbey today.

The council is looking at demolishing the bridge and replacing it

Mikel Arteta 's side were beaten 2-1 at the Parc des Princes as they exited the tournament at the semi-final stage by virtue of a 3-1 aggregate loss. However one Arsenal fan is now at the centre of a storm.

Controversial experiments are set to take place in Britain within the next five years to reflect sunlight away from Earth, experts say.

The fashion designer, 51, filmed herself getting her hair done by her stylist pal Ken Paves as he fixed it into a ponytail.

The two men had been enjoying a meal at the upmarket Hawksmoor steak restaurant in Manchester in 2019 when a 'mortified' staff member realised her error.

The Beckham family have been at the centre of a feud that has pitted Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz , 30, o n one side, and the rest of the family on the other.

Pensions are going to become liable for death duties like other assets such as property, savings and investments starting in April 2027.

Kelly Sutliff's doctors struggled to find the cause of her nausea, headaches and bright red hives. But she could at least rely on her devoted husband, Chris, to take care of her - or so she thought.

Switzerland will hold a national referendum on the introduction of electronic identity cards after opponents of the legislation secured enough signatures to force a public vote. The Federal Chancellery confirmed Wednesday that 55,344 valid signatures were submitted against the Federal Act on Electronic Identity passed last December. The proposed e-ID would enable citizens to apply online for criminal record extracts, driving licenses, and age verification when purchasing alcohol. This marks the second referendum on e-ID implementation, after voters rejected a previous version in 2021. The government has revised its approach, making the new system free, optional, and fully state-operated rather than privately managed. If approved, the e-ID would come into force no earlier than 2026, though the collection effort suggests privacy concerns remain paramount for many Swiss voters.

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The 32-year-old Saltburn actor, who is gearing up to play the drummer in the upcoming Beatles biopic, revealed that he was invited over to the musician's house.

It could end up as an expensive mistake if you forget

A mother who was told that she had a common UTI was left fighting for her life after doctors missed the culprit that had been hanging around for up to a year.

A former football star has been accused of a ten-year campaign of abuse and harassment against Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan.

Fourteen MPs who entered the Commons just last year are among the signatories of a letter demanding he and Chancellor Rachel Reeves U-turn on cuts due to be voted on next week.

Myra Tahseen was struck by an oncoming vehicle, believed to be a Range Rover, outside her home in Rochdale after she ran into the road while playing in the garden.