Bank of England set to raise rates to highest level since 2009
The predicted increase from 0.5% to 0.75%, would mark only the second rise since the financial crisis. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392933.bank-of-england-set-to-raise-rates-to-highest-level-since-2009/
Brexit ‘sanity’ pledge from former minister ahead of new university role
Sir Simon Hughes will take up a new role with London South Bank University. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392932.brexit-sanity-pledge-from-former-minister-ahead-of-new-university-role/
Prison sentence was ‘mental torture’, says Tommy Robinson after release
Robinson was released from HMP Onley in Rugby on Wednesday. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392935.prison-sentence-was-mental-torture-says-tommy-robinson-after-release/
Britain’s best dressed 2018 – who has made Tatler’s list?
The list of 30 stylish stars has been compiled by the society magazine. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392915.britains-best-dressed-2018-who-has-made-tatlers-list/
JJ Abrams pays tribute to Carrie Fisher as he shares image from Star Wars set
Abrams also praised the ‘extraordinary cast and crew’ of the new movie. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392916.jj-abrams-pays-tribute-to-carrie-fisher-as-he-shares-image-from-star-wars-set/
Further action needed to close gender pay gap, MPs warn
Wage differences of more than 40% are not uncommon in some sectors of the economy, a report found. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392379.further-action-needed-to-close-gender-pay-gap-mps-warn/
Fewer Britons illegally downloading music
YouGov found 10% of Britons download music illegally, down from 18% five years ago. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392381.fewer-britons-illegally-downloading-music/
YouGov found 10% of Britons download music illegally, down from 18% five years ago.
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New aviation badge for Brownies unveiled in partnership with easyJet
To earn the award, Brownies will have to carry out aeronautical experiments using different materials and launch techniques. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392383.new-aviation-badge-for-brownies-unveiled-in-partnership-with-easyjet/
Abstaining from alcohol in middle age can increase dementia risk
Researchers found that drinking more than the recommended limits and long-term abstinence led to a heightened risk. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392384.abstaining-from-alcohol-in-middle-age-can-increase-dementia-risk/
