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UK borrowers may have to wait longer to see interest rates come down, as policy-makers look set to hold out for stronger signs that the cost of living crisis has subsided. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Thursday.

A dad disappeared in Thailand while taking a solo holiday to celebrate his retirement.

Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne has died aged 36. Members of the horse racing community have been left devastated by his tragic death, with tributes flooding in.

It's been a magic few years for pop icon Rick Astley. Not only has he appeared on stage at Glastonbury – singing Smiths covers alongside Stockport Indie rockers, Blossoms, but also with his own hit solo set in 2023.

Tom Brady was brutally roasted over his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her new relationship with her jiu jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente.

Prince Archie is celebrating his fifth birthday today (Monday, May 6), and King Charles is reportedly planning to give him a modest present following Prince Harry's past remarks. The eldest son of Prince Harry will have his birthday festivities in the US, where the Sussex family now resides after their royal departure in 2020.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “The Last Frenzy,” a comedy film about a dying man’s last hurrah, took the top spot in mainland Chinese cinemas ahead of chasing pack of new releases. It earned $30.7 million (RMB218 million) between Friday and Sunday, according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway. Over its full five-day opening session, it accumulated $55.2 million. In second place was patriotic action thriller “Formed Police Unit” which focused on Chinese peacekeeping forces.

Every council in Scotland would have to offer parents a free reusable nappy scheme under plans being tabled by a Labour MSP.

An SNP activist who planned to challenge John Swinney for the party's leadership has pulled out of the running.

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has celebrated completing a decade of sobriety, and has shared memories of his recovery from alcohol addiction.In 2014, the singer fell unconscious due to heavy drinking, causing his liver and kidneys to collapse. At the time, he confirmed that he had been told that if he had one more drink, he would die.Now, the 44-year-old has shared his reflections on the life-changing events in a lengthy Instagram post, explaining that he was “determined not to end the story there”.“This post is a little late for two reasons. One, I’ve never counted the days of my sobriety.

$700 million man Shohei Ohtani made Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wish come true. Only not in the way he expected.

Singer-songwriter Judee Sill packed a lot of living into her 35 years, much of it hard. Drugs, reform school, losing her father when she was just 8. Of her mother she said, “She was mean on top of being dumb.”

John Swinney must “make amends” to the Covid bereaved for deleting key WhatsApp messages if he is to become Scotland’s next first minister, the Liberal Democrats have said.

Madonna made history and put on another incredible show when she took the stage on the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.

Are Hailey and Justin Bieber having a baby? That is what a radio personality is saying!

A controversial plan to erect what would have been the tallest buildings in Hollywood has been scrapped.

Max Verstappen is currently the No 1 driver in Formula 1!

Addie Morfoot Contributor During a Distribution Advocates podcast recording at Hot Docs, producer/director Amy Hobby announced a new documentary $200,000 grant called The Marketing Innovations Fund, which will go to independent distributors. Hobby co-founded Distribution Advocates in 2020 alongside Abby Sun, Avril Speaks, Carlos Gutierrez and Karin Chien.

Frank Warren believes Tyson Fury will 'do Oleksandr Usyk at his own game' and warned fans about reading too much into the British fighter's performance against Francis Ngannou last year.

Ed Sheeran has said that he is working on new music but it’ll likely be a while before it’s released.The singer-songwriter put out two albums last year, releasing the conclusion to his ‘mathematical-themed series’ ‘-‘ last May and following it up with ‘Autumn Variations’ in September.This year, however, Sheeran has maintained his focus is on touring. He is currently in the middle of the US dates on his ‘Mathematics’ world tour, which will finish in September, and told People that while he worked on new music, it won’t see the light of day for a while.“Nothing’s going to come out this year,” he said [via MusicNews].

Sitting outside a betting shop in Oldham town centre, David Storer pats the concrete ledge beside him. “Take a seat in my home,” he says. “Welcome.”

When it comes to chocolate, there is no shortage of things you can pair it with that result in extra tasty combinations.

Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha is considering legal action over the show in which she is portrayed as a terrifying stalker.

The latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures indicate that fraud and error in the benefit system is falling after the UK Government restated its determination to drive levels down further and protect taxpayers’ money. The most-recent national statistics show that in the 2022/23 financial year, fraud and error rates fell to 3.6 per cent (£8.3 billion) from 4.0 per cent (£8.7 billion) - figures for 2023/24 are due to be published next month.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The smell of success is… well, you know what it is: too sweet. Hozier has never been about chasing the hit, but he’s got one regardless, as the Irish singer-songwriter’s “Unheard” EP quickly generated the first No. 1 Hot 100 single of his career, in the form of “Too Sweet,” a wry ballad about mismatched lovers.

New Look's £27 sandals, which shoppers claim "never rub", are being hailed as a must-have for your summer wardrobe.The footwear, reminiscent of the iconic Dr Martens style, has been praised by customers for its comfort and trendy design.The Wide Fit Black Leather-Look Fisherman Sandals, £26.99 here (was £29.99), have been lauded by fans who say they "never rub", even when worn for the first time. With their chunky design and wide leather straps, these holiday essentials are said to have a "Dr Martens style look about them without the price tag".

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Maggie Rogers is headlining arenas for the first time this fall, but she didn’t want it to feel like moving into bigger spaces for her concerts would mean a more impersonal experience. So for 11 shows that just went on sale in late April, she went out and personally manned the box office on opening day to help sell tickets for those big shows.

Olly Murs has left Scots fans gutted after announcing he will not be performing at the Hydro this evening - just as doors were set to open.

Delta Goodrem, 39, was spotted in public for the first time since outlandish claims about her and her ex, Brian McFadden, surfaced.

High cholesterol is a serious health issue that shouldn't be ignored and can manifest itself all over the body - including legs.