11 h. ago Behind the decision to cut ties with your parents — something even the Beckhams couldn’t escape

Brooklyn Beckham appears to be distancing himself from his famous parents, Victoria and David Beckham, after apparently blocking them on social media. Amber Raiken spoke to three women who ended their relationships with their respective mothers, and explained why their lives are better off for it

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1 week ago Minutes of latest Federal Reserve meeting reveal deep divide over interest rates

In an unusual turn, the central bank’s board debated over monetary policy before the latest quarter-point cutThe US Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates at its December meeting only after a deeply nuanced debate about the risks facing the US economy right now, according to minutes of the latest two-day session.Even some of those who supported the rate cut acknowledged “the decision was finely balanced or that they could have supported keeping the target range unchanged”, given the different risks facing the US economy, according to the minutes released on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Federal Reserve minutes highlight deep fissures at US central bank

Policymakers sparred over decision to cut interest rates earlier in December

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3 w. ago Shirtless Romeo Beckham shares new photo of his 70 plus tattoos as he steers clear of family drama with brother Brooklyn

It emerged on Sunday that Brooklyn has reportedly cut ties with his parents, Sir David and Victoria Beckham, as well as siblings Cruz and Harper, after blocking them on Instagram.

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3 w. ago Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz breaks her silence with pointed post about 'family' after it was revealed he's blocked his parents AND siblings in biggest sign of estrangement yet

It was revealed on Sunday that Brooklyn has cut ties with his parents David and Victoria and his siblings by blocking them on Instagram, the latest development in a simmering feud.

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3 w. ago David Walliams dropped from Waterstones festival following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The bookshop chain said the bestselling author will ‘no longer be appearing’ at a Dundee event after HarperCollins announced it won’t publish new titles by himDavid Walliams has been dropped from the Waterstones Children’s book festival following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The decision comes days after his publisher, HarperCollins, cut ties with the author. Walliams has denied the allegations.Walliams was set to appear at the Dundee leg of the festival on February 7. He has now been removed from the list of speakers on the festival’s website. A spokesperson for Waterstones told the Guardian: “HarperCollins have confirmed that David Walliams will no longer be appearing at our festival in Dundee.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brooklyn Beckham cuts final tie with parents David and Victoria as family feud worsens

Brooklyn Beckham has both unfollowed and been unfollowed by his parents David and Victoria's Instagram accounts as the Beckham family feud continues

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3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: BP hires first female boss, Currys shares surge

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Interest rates set to fall, BP appoints new CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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