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Inflation accelerated to 2.9 per cent in July following the increase to the energy price cap, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for July came in at 2.9 per cent, up from 2.6 per cent in June, driven by the 13 per cent increase in the energy price cap.Core CPI, which excludes energy, food and alcohol, stayed at 2.6 per cent in July, while services inflation eased from 3.6 per cent to 3.4 per cent.What do the latest inflation figures mean for you? Where does this leave the Bank of England on interest…

Queuing for passport control after arriving at Palma airport for a girls’ holiday, I was suddenly aware of a huge commotion kicking off behind me.‘You’ve been f***ing sleeping with her husband, haven’t you?’ yelled one woman. ‘Go on admit it!’ This accusation was followed by all sorts of jostling and screeching.How uncouth, I thought to myself, assuming the foul-mouthed rant must be from a low-rent hen-do who’d had one too many proseccos on the Ryanair flight over.More fool me. Turning round, I realised with horror the two women being pulled apart by Spanish security guards were in fact my friends…

Lily Allen has spoken about her relationship with Jonah Freud, confessing she can be ‘high maintenance’ with boyfriends.The singer, 41, has been dating Jonah, 29, the son of entrepreneur Matthew Freud and ex-wife Caroline Hutton and the nephew of celebrated late artist Lucian Freud, for at least eight months.    The pair have been spotted on multiple dates and holidays since they were seen kissing at her celeb-packed Christmas party at London’s Stringfellow’s in December.   The romance is her first serious relationship since the end of her four-year marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour, about which she wrote her acclaimed album West End Girl,…

‘He just lies on the sofa, doing nothing.’‘He buries himself in his work, and barely speaks to anyone at home.’‘He flies off the handle at the smallest thing.’‘Even if I get upset, he doesn’t seem to care.’Would you make one of these complaints, I wonder, if you were describing your husband or partner?In my experience, as a psychotherapist of more than 25 years who specialises in male mental health, these are some of the most common criticisms women make about the men in their lives.Undoubtedly, such behaviour can be hard to bear. Some women even describe coping with their partner’s…

Jake Hall’s family and friends have paid tribute to him on what would have been his 36th birthday three months after his death while on holiday in Mallorca.The former TOWIE star’s father Greg led the messages as he took to Instagram to post a picture of Jake and his family alongside a heartbreaking tribute.Greg wrote that Jake’s family ‘love and miss him’ and said how they are keeping him alive in their hearts, before branding him the ‘greatest of all time’.Greg shared a picture that showed himself stood with Jake’s mother Jacqueline Hall, his other son Sonny, and Jake holding…

Los Angeles — U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in late 2025 and early 2026, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between the U.S. and Iranian governments despite tensions mounting between them.Hundreds of emails exchanged between U.S. immigration officials, which were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and made public Tuesday, offer the most transparent play-by-play yet of how the two countries worked together to arrange for more than 100 Iranians to be flown back to Iran on three separate immigration flights in September and December 2025 and January 2026. The emails show that…

A woman in Kent was left with a ‘crater’ in her leg after multiple bites from a false widow spider.  Danni Virgo’s ordeal began back in 2020 when she brought her clothes in from the washing line and decided to put on her freshly–laundered pyjamas.Within seconds, the 45–year–old felt a sharp pinch on her right thigh before seeing a small spider crawl out the bottom of her pyjama bottoms.The mum–of–one noticed a small red lump appear on her leg, and immediately grew concerned when the mark turned black the following day.The 10p–sized bite left a crater in Ms Virgo’s skin that…

This is Money’s best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed-rate Isas from banks and building societies.Our cash Isa rate tables are compiled by savings expert Sylvia Morris and This is Money. We include all the top deals on the market, ordered by rate, and banks and building societies cannot pay to appear or boost their position.Find out more about our savings tables and Sylvia below. > Five of the best cash Isas: Our pick of the standout Isa deals and rates Easy access cash Isas  Fixed rate Isas CASH ISA FIXED-RATE TERM ACCOUNTS …

Kate Ferdinand and her husband Rio looked more smitten than ever in sun-soaked photographs as they holidayed with friends in Ibiza this week.The TV personality, 35, looked incredible in a lime green chilli print bikini, styled with a pair of white lace trousers as they enjoyed a boat day.Kate’s beachy look showcased her washboard abs as she lounged at the back of the vessel, sporting a colourful hat and sunglasses.The former TOWIE star cosied up to Rio, who was wearing an unbuttoned butter yellow shirt with a pair of black shorts and had his arm wrapped around her.Looking totally relaxed,…

Chloe Madeley admitted she is ‘happier than she has been in years’ as she holidayed with her ex-husband James Haskell and their daughter Bodhi.The fitness influencer, 39, who split from her ex in 2023 after five years of marriage, is away in Nice, France, and shared pictures from their trip to Instagram.The former couple said they were committed to co-parenting their daughter after announcing their separation and stayed true to their word on the family holiday.Chloe shared snaps to her social media of herself and Bodhi, four, but also included pictures of James, 41, with their daughter on the same…