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Great Expectations airs on BBC and iPlayer next Sunday (Image: BBC) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The BBC 's new adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations has been condemned as "drivel" after it was revealed to be packed with foul language. Related articles The Chase's Anne Hegerty pays tribute to co-star My 600lb Life’s Brianne ‘unrecognisable’ in wedding day photos The six-part series also adds new dialogue to include anti-colonial messaging referencing depravity in the British Empire. Writer Steven Knight, who created the brutal Peaky Blinders series, said he wanted to reference the grimier aspects of Victorian life rather than romanticised sensibilities. Knight called it "stripping all of … [Read more...] about BBC’s Great Expectations is ‘drivel’ say critics furious at new Dickens adaptation

Emmanuel Macron forced a pension reform in parliament without a vote (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The French President's government will face several motions of no confidence in parliament today after it forced a pension reform bill through without a vote. The move has infuriated the political opposition and could hamper Emmanuel Macron 's government's ability to pass legislation for the remaining four years of his term. Related articles Belarus insider lifts lid on life inside Lukashenko's police state Estonia says ‘no country has the right’ to tell Kyiv to accept peace Demonstrators hoisted the parody photo at protests after Macron chose at the last minute Thursday to invoke the … [Read more...] about Macron faces no confidence votes as fury grips France over pension age change

MANILA, Philippines — As he sponsored a tweaked version of the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill at the Senate plenary, Senator Mark Villar on Monday made a firm promise that all of the documents related to the fund will be “open, available and accessible to the public” in the spirit of transparency. Villar, head of the chamber’s panel on banks, financial institutions and currencies, detailed the oversight measures set in place “to ensure accountability and proper governance of the fund.” READ: Mark Villar files Maharlika Investment Fund bill at Senate Among these include having an internal auditor to provide interim financial and management reports, enjoining an internationally recognized auditing firm to serve as an external auditor to audit the MIF financial statements, and subjecting the fund’s books and accounts to the “strict examination” of the Commission on Audit. Villar said a joint Congressional oversight panel would likewise be formed with five … [Read more...] about Villar promises all Maharlika fund documents will be open to public

An aerial view shows people protesting as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nationalist coalition government presses on with its contentious judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 18, 2023. REUTERS JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a softening on Monday of his hard-right government’s judicial overhaul plan, an apparent bid to calm more than two months of unprecedented nationwide protests and misgivings voiced by Western allies. The announcement followed a call to Netanyahu by U.S. President Joe Biden who, according to the White House, voiced support for a compromise in Israel’s constitutional crisis and encouraged checks and balances and building a broad consensus. There was no immediate response from the Israeli political opposition. Protest leaders accused Netanyahu of a ruse and threatened escalation. The already shaken shekel slipped another 0.4% versus the dollar while Tel Aviv shares opened 0.5% lower. Wielding a … [Read more...] about Netanyahu softens pace, focus of judicial overhaul after Biden call

Prices tend to "drop" in the Canaries after winter, according to an expert (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With flight prices soaring, many Britons are struggling to book a holiday this year. A holiday expert explained how to save money on a break this year and the key time to book a break in one of Spain’s most popular hotspots. Related articles UK’s sunniest seaside town is a 'wonderful place' Flight attendant shares exact spot to place suitcase in hotel room Rosie Panter, travel expert at price comparison site dealchecker.co.uk , shared her best money-saving tips for British tourists. She said: “We tend to see the best deals on destinations as they come in and out of season. So the … [Read more...] about Travel expert shares when holidays in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘drop in price’

Using baking soda to remove mould from the bottom of a window SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mould is a symptom of excess moisture and poor ventilation, which is most noticeable on walls and soft furnishings within the home . Mould, which is a type of fungi, will form on a surface when its moisture content is too high. If left untreated, mould can cause damage to both health and home. It thrives in warm conditions and spreads through the air as mould spores. Humidity inside homes may also be higher this year from drying washing naturally to avoid using a costly tumble dryer. With warmer temperatures on the way this springtime, it’s important to treat and prevent mould before it turns into an infestation, urged Chris … [Read more...] about Two ‘home remedies’ to ‘break down’ mould spores – ‘important’ way to ‘stop mould growing’

Sister Wives son leaks season 18 release date SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sister Wives followed the ups and downs of a polygamist family but since then, star Christine Brown found a new love interest. After meeting her new beau it appears the reality star has dropped a few pounds, as she took to social media to showcase her new look. Related articles BBC's Great Expectations is 'drivel' say critics Countryfile fans 'fuming' over 'shameful' chicken waste segment Sister Wives star Brown has flaunted her thinner face after months of weight loss. In a new clip shared via her Instagram story, Brown looked noticeably slimmer compared to her time on the reality show. In Brown’s most … [Read more...] about Sister Wives’ Christine Brown unrecognisable as she flaunts weight loss in new snap

Casualty: BBC teases first ever improvised episode SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Casualty BBC drama Casualty saw one long-standing cast member stepping away from the show. Henderson has been part of the long-running series since 2013. She also made several appearances in Casualty’s sister show Holby City over the years. Related articles Strictly Come Dancing star shares ‘secret’ to winning BBC series Strictly Come Dancing viewers blast BBC over themed special Why did Robyn Miller leave Casualty? Henderson played Robyn Miller for 10 years on Casualty before she was killed off recently. In the most recent episode, which aired on Saturday … [Read more...] about Why did Robyn Miller leave Casualty?

Sarah Beeny: Things to look out for when viewing a property SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Buyers could walk into a house viewing and not notice things like the mould on the walls, or the leaky roof - which are problems that could end up costing them thousands of pounds to fix if they end up buying it, as they are caught up in the prospect of owning a new house. Luckily, property experts at Allcott Associates have shared what buyers need to look for when inspecting their potential new home. They said: “Buying a house is a major decision to make. You’ve got to make sure the property is right for you and everything is functioning properly. Before you go for your next property viewing, be sure to look out for essential factors and … [Read more...] about ‘Essential factors’ that’ll cause ‘warning bells to start going off’ when viewing a house

Leading central banks have announced measures to help stave off the banking crisis (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Bank of England (BoE) has joined five other leading central banks to take fresh measures aimed at improving access to dollar liquidity as the financial markets continue to reel from banking sector turmoil. US dollar swap lines between the Bank, Federal Reserve, European Central Bank , the Bank of Canada, the Bank of Japan and the Swiss National Bank will be increased from a weekly to a daily basis. Related articles 'Big Brother' surveillance fears ignited over new emergency alert Man accused of leading grooming gang by Ellie Williams to sue police The move was … [Read more...] about Bank of England copies 2008 financial crisis tactic to ease banking sector turmoil