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Irish Taoiseach raises hopes of breakthrough on NI Protocol

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Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin raises hopes of breakthrough on Northern Ireland Protocol after he says Brexit border row between UK and EU can be ‘ironed out’ and DUP says there is a ‘window of opportunity’ to fix issues UK and EU are locked in row over implementation of Northern Ireland Protocol Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin … Read more

Malcolm Turnbull’s daughter Daisy on dating app Hinge as she raises two kids after marriage ends

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The daughter of an ex-Prime Minister has apparently been spotted on a dating app – and her profile prompt suggests she could be an intimidating option for potential suitors. Malcolm Turnbull’s daughter Daisy recently split from her husband of 10 years, ex-army officer James Brown, and now appears to be on upmarket dating app Hinge. … Read more

Hipgnosis raises another £10m in order to buy artists’ music royalties

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Hipgnosis Songs raises another £10m in order to buy artists’ music royalties By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 30 April 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 30 April 2021 Hipgnosis Songs has raised another £10m in order to buy artists’ music royalties.  The music investment company issued 9m shares at a price … Read more

GM unveils its $105,595 Hummer EV SUV with an ‘extract mode’ that raises it six feet off the ground

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The Hummer was the epitome of gas-guzzling excess before retiring in 2010, but General Motors (GM) has revived the iconic vehicle with an eco-friendly design. The carmaker unveiled its new five-seat Hummer EV SUV, which can go 300 miles before it needs a recharge. Retailing for $105,595. the top-line Edition 1 offers 830 horsepower, 82 … Read more

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern raises minimum wage and increases its tax on the rich to 39%

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New Zealand raises its minimum wage to $20 an hour and increases its tax on the rich as Jacinda Ardern carries through with her election promise The changes will impact up to 175,000 of the nation’s lowest earning workers Kiwis working a 40-hour week on minimum wage will pocket an extra $44 a week New … Read more

South Australia tourism advert with the slogan ‘go down south, with your mouth’ raises eyebrow

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‘Go down south, with your mouth’: VERY suggestive tourism slogan for South Australia raises eyebrows – but is there more to the story? Cheeky SA travel ad launched with tagline ‘go down south, with your mouth’ State’s tourism body denies responsibility for launch which may be a PR stunt  Marketers behind ‘CU in the NT’ … Read more

Wearing contact lenses in the shower raises risk of cornea infection up to SEVEN-fold

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Wearing contact lenses in the shower can increase your risk of developing a painful sight-threatening infection up to SEVEN-fold, study warns The habits of 78 contact lens wearers were analysed by researchers from the UK Of these, 37 had previously developed contact lens-related microbial keratitis The risk of infection increased with the frequency of showering, the … Read more

Health: Wearing contacts in the shower raises risk of cornea infection up to SEVEN-fold

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Wearing contact lenses in the shower can increase your risk of developing a painful sight-threatening infection up to SEVEN-fold, study warns The habits of 78 contact lens wearers were analysed by researchers from the UK Of these, 37 had previously developed contact lens-related microbial keratitis The risk of infection increased with the frequency of showering, the … Read more

Banksy artwork which appeared in tribute to NHS medics on Covid frontline raises £16mil for charity

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Banksy artwork which appeared in hospital corridor in tribute to NHS medics on Covid frontline raises £16million for charity in record auction for artist Game Changer appeared at Southampton Hospital last year as thank you to staff Banksy has auctioned original canvas, with reproduction remaining in hospital Painting fetched £16.7mil, which is said to be … Read more