Graphic: regional income comparison Britain’s richest and poorest regions have drawn farther apart since 1995, with households in London and the south-east seeing their income race ahead of the national average, while those in the rest of the country fell behind, official figures revealed today. Analysis by the Office for National Statistics shows that while [...]
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Oil firms could be given the chance to explore for reserves off the US coast for the first time in decades, under plans outlined by President Obama. The White House says drilling will be allowed off Virginia and considered off much of the rest of the Atlantic coast. The plans would overturn moratoriums on exploration [...]
When women were labeled the “fairer sex,” it wasn’t in reference to their behavior. Women are anything but “fair.” They are, however, masters in the art of manipulation — but all with good reason. Women often feel powerless in relationships since men tend to shy away from any request involving the word “talk,” which, in [...]
Life and Style Kourtney Kardashian was more than happy to show us her baby weight, so why doesn’t it surprise us that she’s now proudly posing without it? Just three months after the birth of her son, Mason, the new mom graces the cover of Life & Style to reveal her sexy slimmed-down look. Inside the mag, Kourt gives readers the scoop [...]