UK News

Man caught with stolen Cadbury Creme Eggs stuffed inside jacket

[ad_1] Police have released footage of the moment a man was found with £220-worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs stuffed inside his jacket and bag. Deon De Groot, 26, went into Tesco Express in Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, at about 11:40 GMT on Saturday and stuffed the chocolate into the bag. Cambridgeshire Police said a staff member flagged down officers in a passing police car who found boxes of the chocolate
Business

Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded

[ad_1] The UK economy is now predicted to grow at a much slower pace this year than previously expected, according to the government's official forecaster.Presenting her Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) thinks the economy will now grow by 1% in 2025, down from its October prediction of 2%."I am not satisfied with these numbers," said Reeves, who has made growing the economy one
US & World

South Korea accused of ‘mass exporting’ children in overseas adoptions

[ad_1] Tessa Wong, Hosu Lee and Jean MackenzieBBC NewsNews1The commission's chairperson Park Sun-young (left) comforted adoptee Yooree Kim (right) during an emotionally charged press conferenceSouth Korean governments committed numerous human rights violations over decades in a controversial programme that sent at least 170,000 children and babies abroad for adoption, a landmark inquiry has found.It said the government's lack of oversight enabled the "mass exportation of children" by private agencies that
Entertainment

Singer blames team for late tour cancellation

[ad_1] Andrew RogersBBC NewsbeatGetty ImagesFKA twigs has been performing her Eusexua tour in the UK and was due to take it to the US on WednesdayFKA twigs has apologised to fans after pulling out of her North American tour at the last minute over visa issues.She was due to perform in Chicago on Wednesday with further dates planned in New York and Toronto.Posting on Instagram, the Cellophane singer blamed members
US & World

Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start

[ad_1] SPUTNIK/KRE/EPA-EFEA Russian navy vessel in the Black Sea (file photo)Russia has said some Western sanctions must be lifted before it begins a maritime ceasefire with Ukraine.Within hours of the US announcing the two sides had agreed to halt strikes in the Black Sea in separate deals, the Kremlin said it would only take place once sanctions on a number of Russian banks were lifted.The demands include revoking sanctions on
Entertainment

Malcolm in the Middle recasts major role for revival

[ad_1] Paul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesErik Per Sullivan (left) played Frankie Muniz's on-screen brother for seven series from 2000 to 2006The popular US sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is set to return for a four-episode special on Disney+ - but with one notable difference.Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return as... well, he is no longer an actor.The much-loved character will now be played by Fargo
UK News

Kenny MacAskill succeeds Alex Salmond as Alba leader

[ad_1] Angus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsPA MediaKenny MacAskill served as acting leader following the death of Alba founder Alex Salmond Kenny MacAskill has been announced as the new leader of the pro-independence Alba Party.The contest was held following the sudden death of party founder and former First Minister Alex Salmond.MacAskill, an ex-Alba MP, narrowly defeated Ash Regan, the party's sole MSP, in a two-way ballot for the role. He won 1331