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Stephen Fry’s maple and cinnamon buns recipe
Broadcaster Stephen Fry has contributed his classic afternoon tea recipe with a twist to the new Taste Of Cricket cookbook.
Bank of England poised to hold interest rates at 5%, economists say
Most economists think that rate-setters on the Monetary Policy Committee will keep the UK interest rate on hold on Thursday.
Bank of England set to pause interest rate cuts as ‘cautious tone’ sticks
Experts think that the Bank’s rate-setting committee will likely keep UK interest rates at 5% on Thursday.
Harris criticises ‘guff’ over bank delays in deposit rate increases
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris reiterated he believed Irish banks had been ‘laggards’ compared with European counterparts.
Cricket coach jailed for abusing young players admits further sexual assault
Michael Strange, who was a coach for Durham, admitted indecently assaulting a 14-year-old in the late 1990s.
Labour accuses Sunak of ignoring pandemic-era debt warnings
The Opposition attacked the Prime Minister’s record in the Treasury, branding it a ‘short-term, high-risk approach’.
Ireland leads the way as Europe's economy shows growth after months of stagnation
THE European economy - led by Ireland - grew modestly in the most recent quarter, breaking out of months of stagnation or contraction as higher interest rates designed to fight inflation make it more expensive for households and businesses to borrow, invest and spend.
UK mortgage-holders pay thousands more than Europeans, Labour says
Analysis by the party suggests new mortgages cost over £2,000 more per year than in France.
Housing crisis not just confined to Ireland, Varadkar insists
The Taoiseach discussed issues around housing at a meeting of the British Irish Council on Jersey.
European Central Bank head Lagarde targeted in hacking attempt
The attempt took place ‘recently’, the Frankfurt-based central bank said.