Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court in south London. Appearing via videolink under his full name – Kevin Spacey Fowler – the two-time Oscar winner wore a pink tie, a light blue shirt and black blazer for Friday’s hearing. The 63-year-old spoke to formally enter his pleas
Month: January 2023
Good news has been in such rare supply in economics recently that it’s worth dwelling on it when it arrives. This morning, on Friday 13th of all days, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that the economy had grown by 0.1% in November. This is hardly especially strong gross domestic product growth, but it’s
Rishi Sunak has said Boris Johnson intends to stand in his current Uxbridge seat at the next general election – after allies suggested the pair could strike a deal to avoid a leadership challenge. Yesterday, Sky News reported that close allies of former PM Mr Johnson had claimed he could agree not to challenge Mr
Footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault against five women. The jury has been discharged after it failed to reach a verdict on two further charges and he will be retried on these in the summer. Co-accused Louis Saha Matturie, Mendy’s alleged “fixer”,
As the only child of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, Lisa Marie Presley’s life was one of music royalty. With the prestigious Presley name and as the sole heir to Elvis’ Graceland estate, rock music’s first princess was born into fame and fortune. Presley, who died aged 54 on Thursday after suffering a cardiac
The economy grew by 0.1% in November, partly aided by the football World Cup, according to official figures which call into question predictions the UK is already in recession. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed pressure on demand from the effects of high inflation, but a boost from people packing pubs and
Apple chief executive Tim Cook is to take a pay cut of more than 40% after shareholders turned on the size of his awards last year. The company said he requested the move after fewer than two-thirds of Apple investors supported his pay package at the tech firm’s annual meeting in 2022. Regulatory filings on
A man has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Elle Edwards, who was shot dead at a pub on Christmas Eve. Connor Chapman has also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, and three counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The 22-year-old has also been charged
Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock and roll legend Elvis, has died, her mother has said in a statement. The 54-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California, on Thursday morning. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, said: “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news
Scientists have uncovered what makes chocolate so popular, as they advised confectioners how to keep its beloved texture while making it healthier. The researchers decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth as a piece of chocolate melts from a solid into a smooth emulsion. They claim that a fatty film coating the
Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock and roll legend Elvis, has been taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. The 54-year-old fell ill at her home in Calabasas, California, on Thursday morning. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, said: “My beloved daughter Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital. “She is now receiving
The largest discovery of rare earth metals in European history has sparked hopes of countering Chinese dominance in the sector. Swedish mining company LKAB said it found more than one million tonnes of the rare resources used to make smartphones, electric vehicles, wind turbines and speakers in the nation’s Arctic region. EU leaders hope the
A British-based fusion energy pioneer has enlisted a leading Wall Street bank to raise a mammoth funding round amid growing hopes that its industry can help solve one of the world’s biggest energy challenges. Sky News has learnt that Tokamak Energy, which is based near Oxford, is working with JP Morgan on plans to secure
The temperatures are well below freezing and spindles of snow swirl across the roads as gusts of icy wind cut like a million knives across the landscape. But even in the depth of winter there’s no let-up in the fighting, and in and around the salt mining town of Soledar it is especially fierce. Armoured
The RMT union has announced it is working with train operators “towards a revised offer” following more talks to end strike action. After today’s negotiations with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the RMT said: “We have had detailed discussions and we are working jointly towards a revised offer. “Both parties have agreed to continue discussions
The Brit Awards nominations for 2023 feature Harry Styles and Wet Leg leading the way, with four nominations each. Both acts will perform on the night, as will Sam Smith and German singer Kim Petras, Lizzo and Stormzy. Read more:Harry Styles and Wet Leg lead the 2023 Brit Awards nominationsVinyls are cool again – and
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