British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would seek an extension to the Oct. 31 Brexit deadline if no withdrawal deal with the European Union is reached by mid-October, according to a document read aloud in a Scottish court Friday. CBC | World News
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Insurance ‘not working’ says FCA – home and car renewal price hikes face ban
INSURANCE competition in the home and motor market are “not working well for all consumers”, according to the Financial Conduct Authority , with the regulator estimating that around six million policyholders pay high prices and are not getting a good deal on their insurance. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »U.S. vaping-related illnesses surpass 1,000, CDC says
U.S. health officials report 18 deaths due to a mysterious lung illness linked to e-cigarettes and said confirmed and probable cases of the illness had crossed the 1,000 mark. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump says he wants Ukraine, China to investigate Bidens as ex-U.S. envoy testifies
President Donald Trump again invited foreign interference in a U.S. presidential election, publicly calling on China as well as Ukraine to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden — similar to a request that has already triggered an impeachment inquiry in Congress, which is now proceeding with a deposition of a former administration official. CBC | World News
Read More »Jess Phillips leaves ITV viewers raging as she says manifestos are ‘untrustworthy’
GOOD MORNING BRITAIN fans weren’t happy when Labour MP Jess Phillips told hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard most manifestos can’t be fulfilled. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Drivers may ditch cars for Uber-style hire service in climate change bid, says expert
BRITISH motorists could soon ditch car ownership in favour of Uber-style hiring services in radical new proposals to curb climate change. UK drivers would use a network of managed vehicles owned by private companies in a network of rental cars instead of having a vehicle on their drive. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »IAAF president says only athletes complaining about poor crowds are the losers
The head of worldwide track and field says any athlete complaining about the hot temperatures and non-existent crowds at these world championships probably isn’t making any other sort of headlines. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Graham Norton says ‘you cannot justify my wages’ as he compares salary to Gary Lineker
GRAHAM NORTON, well-loved for his Friday night chat show and Radio 2 show on a Saturday, is one of the top earners at the BBC alongside sports presenter Gary Lineker. Now, the host has opened up about his salary, saying “you cannot justify my wages”. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Motorway deaths on the rise says DfT data despite chiefs claiming smart motorway is safe
MOTORWAY deaths in the UK have increased by eight percent despite total road-related fatalities recording a fall, according to fresh Department for Transport data. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Flights: Stand up seats ‘uncomfortable’ says expert – will your flight introduce them?
SITTING for long periods of time with reduced leg room is just part of flying economy for many passengers, however a new seat design could change the way we fly for good. A new type of chair described as “saddle-style” is set to boost passenger density by 20 percent, meaning an increase in profit for airlines. But what does this ...
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