Pay bodies to recommend 5.5% rise for teachers and NHS staff, report says | Public sector pay
The independent pay review body, which represents teachers and NHS workers, has recommended an above-inflation pay rise, which could require the government to spend up to £10 billion more, according to a leading economist. The groups will recommend a 5.5% pay rise for the 514,000 teachers and the around 1.3 million NHS staff they represent. […]
Why Kate Middleton is retreating from the public eye after Wimbledon
Kate Middleton’s attendance at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Sunday is likely to be her final public appearance for the foreseeable future, according to royal authors. The Princess of Wales, 42, was greeted with a standing ovation at the annual Grand Slam, four months after revealing her cancer diagnosis to the world. Royal author Robert […]
Powerball jackpot winner Edwin Castro goes public with poet, model girlfriend Payten Vincent in cozy Instagram posts
Love affair in wealthy circles. Billionaire Powerball winner Edwin Castro and his new self-proclaimed poet and bikini model girlfriend enjoyed a romantic date night on Wednesday, first time The couple appeared in public as a couple. Payten Vincent, 24, posed for photos alongside the California-born jackpot winner at the event hosted by fashion mogul Giorgio […]
The Democratic Party wants to replace Biden — they’re just not saying it yet in public
This week’s news will surely go down in history: Assassination attempt! VP candidate JD Vance! Classified documents lawsuit dismissed! Biden infected with COVID-19! And if the news that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is holding a rules meeting didn’t grab your attention, that’s totally understandable. In the weeks leading up to the Democratic National Convention, […]
CNN analyst says Biden’s performance in public appearances ‘just affirms what folks saw in that debate’
President Biden has tried to use his public comments to change the narrative after his performance in the presidential debates was widely criticized, but one CNN analyst said this only confirms people’s concerns. Biden reportedly blasted Democrats on the call on Saturday, claiming questions about his potential second term in office were “nonsense.” CNN’s Dana […]
Kamala Harris calls Trump assassination attempt ‘a heinous, horrible and cowardly act’ in first public remarks on attack
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, in her first public remarks about Saturday’s attack, condemned the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump as a “heinous, horrific and despicable act.” “As we all know, this was a heinous, horrific and despicable act,” the 59-year-old vice president said while campaigning in Michigan. Harris waves as she boards […]
Brinsley Headstocks mining landmark to be reconstructed after public outcry | Heritage
Councillors in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, have unanimously voted to restore Brinsley Headstock to its original form after it was demolished last year over safety concerns, sparking an outcry from residents. The headstock is the last remaining structure of its kind in England and was used to transport men and coal in the region’s collieries from 1872 […]
PM Starmer Tells Public to Reject ‘Snake Oil’ Populism
Britain’s new prime minister has called on people to reject the “masquerade of populism” as King Charles III outlined the Labour government’s legislative agenda for next year, which includes pushing for a total tobacco ban, doubling down on environmental efforts, attempting a “reset” of relations with the EU and advocating for the creation of a […]
Spain’s Lamine Yamal goes public with TikTok star girlfriend Alex Padilla
Young love blossomed at the Euros on Sunday. After Spain beat England 2-1 and qualified for the 2024 Euros, Lamine Yamal – who made history as the tournament’s youngest ever scorer and was named Best Young Player – was spotted cuddling up on the pitch with TikTok star boyfriend Alex Padilla. Padilla, who has more […]
Kate Middleton to attend Wimbledon men’s championship in second public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton will attend the men’s singles final on Sunday, marking her second public appearance since announcing that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, Kensington Palace confirmed on Saturday. The 42-year-old Queen returned to public duties last month when she attended the March of the Colour with her family for the King’s official birthday celebrations. […]