TUC urges government to help boost pay as debt nears record levels
Average unsecured debt per household stood at £13,200 last year – just £100 short of level before financial crisis The TUC said rising household debt reflected the squeeze on living … Continue reading
Part of Mount Everest has collapsed, mountaineers confirm
Destruction of Hillary Step, possibly during 2015 earthquake in Nepal, may make climbing mountain more dangerous Climbers descending the Hillary Step on Everest in 2010. Photograph: Bradley Jackson#128939/Flickr Vision Kate … Continue reading
Harlots: TV stuffed to the heaving bosom with sex, gin and glorious insults
The addictive period drama expertly evokes the sleaze and virginity-auctioning of the Georgian age. But, crucially, it also shoves men to the sidelines Fantastically over-the-top … Samantha Morton and Lesley … Continue reading
Amsterdam mayor opens brothel run by prostitutes: ‘It’s a whole new model’
The so-called ‘municipal brothel’ opening today isn’t quite that – but rather a city council initiative to enable prostitutes to run their own brothel in a bid to improve work … Continue reading
Austrian chancellor expects snap election this year
Christian Kern says poll likely due to fracturing coalition, raising prospect of far-right Freedom party entering government Christian Kern said he did not believe carrying on with a minority government … Continue reading
Wanted: sociable hermit for Austrian cliffside retreat
Town of Saalfelden seeks replacement for its outgoing anchorite, who must be ‘at peace with themselves’ while dealing with a steady stream of tourists ‘Applicants need to know that the … Continue reading
Fury in Shoreditch over plan to turn strip joint into trendy late-night restaurant
DANIEL O’MAHONY, JONATHAN PRYNN 6 comments The Evening Standard Changing: The White Horse pub East End residents have opposed the conversion of a long-standing strip joint that “caused little nuisance” … Continue reading
Pregnant hit-and-run driver with massive tits ploughed into cyclist after road rage row. Thank god they’re both OK
Justine Henshaw-Bryan, 25, used ‘car as a weapon’ after Damien Doughty confronted her about using phone while driving A still from CCTV footage showing motorist Justine Henshaw-Bryan ploughing into a … Continue reading
Venice bans kebab shops to ‘preserve decorum and traditions’ of city
Authorities say new measures will stop proliferation of fast-food restaurants that are ‘not compatible’ with city’s heritage Laws are already in place that prohibit the consumption of takeaway food in … Continue reading
The European Union’s antics serve as a reminder of why Britain voted to leave
TELEGRAPH VIEW Telegraph 3 MAY 2017 162 Comments The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has warned of “political and legal problems” for Britain if it does not pay the … Continue reading
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