What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
I have been chatting with some of the world’s most powerful people about the conflict and the economy. Here’s what they said. Source link
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Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election
The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month’s vote. Source link
Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park after overnight ban
Authorities in Eryri want to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but there are concerns people would park on local roads. Source link
British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency
The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US. Source link
Orbán’s era was over in a flash and Hungary’s next PM is a man in a hurry
In response, two younger politicians, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, 47, and Transport Minister János Lázár, 51, often appeared at Orbán’s rallies. But rather than reinvigorating the party, their dynamism just made its leader seem old and tired. Source link
Endangered British dishes – and the home cooks reviving them
Dishes she’s made range from panackelty, a stew consisting of potatoes, onions and corned beef, to Staffordshire oatcakes, a type of yeasted pancake, and Lancashire hotpot, made with mutton or lamb. All have evoked strong emotions among her followers. Source link
Coachella campers are turning tents fancy – and not all Brits are happy
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year’s festival in California. Source link
My weekly juggling act – being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent. Source link
Starmer faces ‘judgement day’ and ‘Breakthrough in the Strait’
The FT Weekend says the PM “digs in” as he faces accusations from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of lying to save his job. Elsewhere, the paper reports that oil prices have tumbled after the US and Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping. Iran’s foreign minister said the critical waterway would be “completely…
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war. Source link