Migration to UK Still Near Record Despite Sunak Clampdown
A near-record number of long-term migrants came to the UK in the year ending June, laying bare the
2023-11-23 20:28
Bank of Israel to keep rates on hold again as war continues
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM Israel's central bank is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged next week for
2023-11-23 20:28
Girls Aloud's kids don't like the group's 'weird' old concerts: "Why the nakedness?"
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl’s six-year-old pointed out some “weird” details about the band’s old concerts as the group announced a reunion tour. The girl group first rose to fame after the five individual contestants were put together in a band that won the ITV talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. Now, Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh have announced a 2024 UK and Ireland tour that will celebrate the life of bandmate Sarah Harding, who died from breast cancer in 2021. Speaking to BBC News about the announcement, the band members revealed that their former concerts have raised a few talking points among their young children. Cheryl revealed that her six-year-old son, Bear, who she shares with former One Direction star Liam Payne, said she looked “weird” in old concert DVD footage. “He says to me, ‘You look different, you sound different, this is weird. Why the nakedness? What's with your voice?’” Cheryl said. But, Cheryl wasn’t the only bandmate whose child had something to say about their mother and their early noughties fame. Speaking about her daughter Anaíya, Nadine Coyle explained: “She's never really liked any of the Girls Aloud stuff because I don't smile enough, so I don't look like myself to her.” Kimberley, who has three children, deduced: “They don’t think you should have existed before they were alive, that’s all it is. “Mine are starting to get interested. People are saying stuff about Girls Aloud and they want to know what the fuss is about. “But it’ll be weird for them. They’ll be coming to see us do something so different to normal. We usually just have playdates round at each other’s houses." Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday 1 December at 9am. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-11-23 20:27
Mexico’s Inflation Ticks Up as Banxico Holds Key Rate Steady
Mexico’s annual inflation sped up roughly in line with expectations in early November as central bankers begin to
2023-11-23 20:24
Wales to host Finland in Euro 2024 semi-final play-off
Wales have been drawn to host Finland in the semi-finals of the qualification play-offs for Euro 2024. The match will take place on Thursday, March 21 at Cardiff City Stadium. Should Rob Page’s men win that single-leg tie, they would then host either Poland or Estonia five days later at the same venue to play for a spot at next summer’s tournament in Germany. Finland finished third in Northern Ireland’s qualifying group – four points behind both Denmark and Slovenia – after winning six of their 10 fixtures. They sit 62nd in the FIFA rankings, 34 places below Wales, and are aiming to qualify for the European Championship finals for only the second time following their debut at Euro 2020. Wales are seeking to secure a third successive appearance at the finals of the competition and reach a fourth major tournament out of the last five after last year ending their 64-year wait to play at the World Cup. They finished third in Group D of qualifying, behind pool winners Turkey and second-placed Croatia. Just three of the 24 places at Euro 2024 remain up for grabs, with Wales attempting to navigate Path A of the play-offs. In Path B, Israel face a semi-final against Iceland following Thursday’s draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, while Bosnia and Herzegovina will host Ukraine. Georgia take on fellow potential tournament debutants Luxembourg in Path C, while Kazakhstan travel to 2004 European champions Greece in the other semi-final of that route. Read More Who are the contenders to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland boss? On This Day in 2008 – Ricky Hatton dominates Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas New sponsor to help 460 clubs in Women’s FA Cup market themselves with AI app
2023-11-23 19:57
FPL Gameweek 13: Best Kaoru Mitoma and Jarrod Bowen replacements
The best Fantasy Premier League replacements for Kaoru Mitoma and Jarrod Bowen in FPL Gameweek 13. Powered by Fantasy Football Hub.
2023-11-23 19:57
Bearish Oil Options Hit Record Volumes as OPEC+ Delays Meeting
Oil options trading took a sharply bearish turn as the OPEC+ producer group postponed a pivotal output-policy meeting
2023-11-23 19:55
Turkey’s Central Bank Outdoes Forecasts With Big Rate Hike
Turkey’s central bank hiked interest rates by double the amount markets expected on Thursday, bolstering the lira. The
2023-11-23 19:46
Tottenham under FA investigation over sale of Jermain Defoe in 2008
The FA confirm they will review the investigation into Tottenham's sale of Jermain Defoe in 2008 amid claims Spurs used an unlicensed agent.
2023-11-23 19:26
Russia ‘Spits’ on EU Sanctions in Escalating Propaganda Battle
The European Union promised to shut down the flow of Vladimir Putin’s propaganda after Russia invaded Ukraine, slapping
2023-11-23 19:24
Retailers ready to kick off unofficial start of the holiday season just as shoppers pull back
Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements
2023-11-23 19:21
Smallest UK Households Face Biggest Hike in Energy Price Cap
British households using the least amount of energy are set to pay the biggest rate increase this winter
2023-11-23 19:18
