A street drug which rots the skin of those who use it has been designated an “emerging threat to the nation” by the White House. The unprecedented announcement, by the Biden administration’s Office for National Drug Control Policy, reflects the alarming speed at which ‘Tranq’ is spreading across America. Last month, Sky News revealed the
Genesis revealed plans today for a Tesla-like all-in-one home energy solution with electric vehicle charging, solar panels, and an energy storage system. As the luxury brand from the Hyundai Motor Group, Genesis is expected to play a key role in the South Korean automaker’s transition to an all-electric future. Genesis is vowing to end the
South_agency | E+ | Getty Images Inflation continued to retreat in March as energy prices pulled back from a year ago, when they began to spike due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But swings in gasoline and other energy mask price pressures that, while easing, remain under the surface, economists said. “It’s improving and the economy
The world’s richest man Bernard Arnault has received a boost after his luxury goods company LVMH reported a 17% rise in global sales. The group, which owns brands including Moët, Hennessy and Louis Vuitton, recorded revenue of €21bn (£18.5bn) in the first quarter of 2023. LVMH hailed its “excellent” start to the year as it
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Amazon warehouse Getty Images Amazon warehouses are a more dangerous place to work than comparable facilities, new federal injury data shows. In 2022, there were 6.6 serious injuries for every 100 Amazon workers, according to a report released Wednesday from the union coalition Strategic
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been questioned twice under police caution over five alleged sex offences. The alleged offences go back 40 years, between 1982 and 2016, according to the Met Police. Scotland Yard said detectives interviewed a 65-year-old man under caution on 15 March and 4 April. No arrests have been
So many different versions of what might have been in Belfast were considered in the planning for today’s visit by the US president. If Stormont had been up and running, President Joe Biden would have gone there with Rishi Sunak. With power sharing still deadlocked, at one point they considered making a pointed trip to
Prince Harry will attend the King’s coronation – but Meghan will remain in California with their children, Buckingham Palace has announced. In a statement, it said: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. “The Duchess of Sussex will remain in
Andrew Bailey has called into question whether UK banks have large enough cash buffers to cope with crises similar to the recent run on Silicon Valley Bank. The Governor of the Bank of England (BoE) said last month’s turmoil, which led to the rapid takeovers of the bank’s US and UK arms, served as a warning
A gruesome video appearing to show a Ukrainian captive being beheaded by a Russian soldier has been condemned by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The clip appears to show a man in green fatigues wearing the yellow armband typically used by Ukrainian soldiers. He is heard screaming before another man apparently uses a knife to decapitate him. Sky
The UK economy flatlined in February, with no growth in GDP, according to official figures. Civil sector strikes and low energy consumption offset growth in areas such as construction, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed. It followed growth of 0.4% in January and confirmation that the UK economy avoided recession in the second
Rishi Sunak says the relationship between the UK and US is “in great shape” after he held talks with Joe Biden, despite strong criticism of the president from one of Northern Ireland’s main parties. Mr Biden arrived in the region late last night for his trip to the island of Ireland to mark 25 years
Joe Biden has frequently spoken of his Irish roots and his love for the country – but not all of his light-hearted comments have gone down well. As the US president visits Belfast before he crosses the border, we take a look at some of his controversial jokes and reactions to some of his past
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Solar was the fastest-growing source of electricity for the 18th consecutive year, the report said, rising by 24% year-on-year and adding enough power to meet the annual electricity demand of South Africa. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Record growth in wind and solar last year pushed worldwide electricity generation to its cleanest-ever
The fashion designer Mary Quant has died, her family have said. She was 93 and well-known as a pioneer of the mini-skirt and hot pants. The V&A Museum website says there is “no conclusive evidence” to say who first adopted a mini-skirt look. But for Dame Mary, it became a trademark of her style. She
The Ministry of Defence has refused to deny UK special forces have been operating in Ukraine after US classified military documents were allegedly leaked and published online. The claims have been widely reported after the documents were shared on Twitter and Telegram. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson has warned against taking allegations contained in the
Knight of the stage Sir Ian McKellen, Hi-de-Hi! star Su Pollard and TV presenter Vernon Kay were among the winners at the 2023 Pantomime Awards. Performers and others who worked on the pantomime productions of classic fairy-tales including Jack And The Beanstalk, Cinderella and Beauty And The Beast were all recognised at the annual event.
The overall supply of candidates for jobs has increased for the first time in more than two years, a survey of recruiters suggests. While the rise in the availability of workers in March was “modest”, it marks the first such upturn in the UK since February 2021, a report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation
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