Lebanon’s president has ordered the central bank governor to open an investigation into currency speculation, after the Lebanese pound plunged to record lows on the black market this week, leading to protests
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Detectives are looking at data from the so-called “black box” of Tiger Woods’ SUV to get a clearer picture of what occurred during the Southern California rollover crash last week that seriously injured the golf star
Turner Classic Movies is launching a new series, “Reframed Classics,” which promises wide-ranging discussions about 18 culturally significant films from the 1920s through the 1960s that also have problematic aspects, from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and Mickey Rooney’s performance as Mr_ Yunioshi to Fred Astaire’s blackface routine in “Swing Time.”
Short-haul flight tax to remain frozen
The Senate Finance Committee approved President Joe Biden’s pick to be America’s top trade negotiator on a voice vote Wednesday
If interest rates remain low Britain’s debt can be serviced comfortably. If all goes to plan, by July next year the economy will be back to how to was at the end of 2019, writes Hamish McRae
John Boehner reportedly told Texas senator to go ‘f*** yourself’ during audiobook recording last week
Measures relating to the coronavirus has led to the lowest sickness absence rate on record in the UK
Episode was accused of being ‘irresponsible’ and ‘damaging’ by viewers
Workers and business owners give their views on chancellor’s announcement
Chancellor says experience of domestic abuse victims is one of ‘hidden tragedies’ of lockdown
The 2021 Senedd Elections provides Wales with the opportunity to create the future we want – but we must support those most disadvantaged by both the pandemic and the climate crisis
Labour leader says government has failed to ‘understand what went wrong in the last decade’
Eight English ports will be granted controversial tax breaks to “unlock billions of pounds of private sector investment”, the Chancellor announced.
Ten people between 16 and 20 have been arrested for offences including conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit GBH with intent across east London, Kent and Essex
Amazon founder saw his wealth rise by around $75bn in 2020
The Office for Budget Responsibility sees a ‘swifter and more sustained recovery’ than it expected in November
Chancellor says the UK ‘needs an investment-led recovery’
Legislators in more than 20 states have introduced bills this year that would ban transgender girls from competing on girls’ sports teams in public high schools
Campaigners and claimants welcome extension of extra benefit support provision - but raise concerns that six months is ‘not long enough’ and will ‘leave millions facing a financial cliff edge in the autumn’
‘I cannot accept to be convicted for something I didn't do,’ former French president says
The Blues boss has praised his compatriot for his legacy in coaching so far
Robert Courts says international restart will be ‘at some point after 17 May’
VAT cut extended, stamp duty holiday, new mortgage guarantee as Rishi Sunak announces government’s latest spending plans