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During Business Questions today, Shadow Leader of the House Valerie Vaz attacked the Tory government's record on the handling of the Carillion collapse: "It looks like we are back to the 'casino economy' - my Honourable Friend the Member for Bolsover (Mr Skinner) has left the Chamber, but that used to be his favourite phrase — one which brings devastation to people’s lives," said the Labour MP. "Short sellers made £137 million when Carillion’s share price fell by 70% over...

Brexit is definitely a gamble. You wonder whether Theresa May is playing on slots like Casingdom  sometimes! More than half of the UK electorate voted to leave the Union and in 2017, Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union was invoked. The UK has current plans to withdraw from the Union and the final withdrawal is slated to take place on March 29, 2019. After leaving the European Union, PM Teresa May has stated that the UK has...

Corporate parties are a great way to meet your colleagues in a more relaxed and unconventional environment, and it can be especially helpful for those that haven’t had much time to mingle during office hours. Nonetheless, they tend to include larger groups of people, which could potentially cause conflict in individual preferences regarding food, drinks or even the music selection. In order to avoid such disharmonious situations, it is best to choose a single theme and stick to its elements....

The Last Jedi is in a difficult spot in Star Wars history. The Force Awakens survived by cannibalising the beloved storyline of A New Hope and capitalising on nostalgia. Wisely, The Last Jedi focused less on legacy and more on forging its own path forward in its own small ways. Episode Eight was less of a shock to the system than Rogue One, but a decisive step towards a new vision for the Star Wars universe. Space casino maguffins aside,...

Mobile phones have come a long way since their inception, going from unwieldy, brick-like machines to essentially supercomputers in your pocket. They even have security advancements that are comparable to the latest laptop and PC models! With the increased power of mobiles, we’ve seen a rise in the number, and quality, of mobile games, with the platform being one of the most popular ways for casual gamers to get their fix. To help you get an idea of how far...

A rapist attacked two women a month apart as they tried to get home late at night from London's West End. Papis Cante, 36, met his vulnerable victims as they made their way home from Leicester Square in central London. He tried to lull them into a false sense of security, before dragging them back to near his home in Finsbury Park, north London. One woman was taken in an Uber taxi, and pleaded with the driver to change the...

YouTubers, often categorised as content creators are the growing celebrity class that lives and breathes games and creative content. They stream live to audiences and produce informative and fun videos for many to watch, channels like PewDiePie, Smosh, VanossGaming and Fernanfloo have tens of millions of subscribers and active followers, and their yearly salaries also stand in the millions. Although the internet is subject to fleeting fads, these Case in point is Felix Kjellberg, known to the internet as PewDiePie,...

We nortmally associate the sight of a one-armed bandit with a chance to pocket some extra dosh. Not so in this baffling puzzle, as a one-limb crim looks to make off with his swag bag. It’s chaos in the streets in this latest puzzle, and while a gang of thieves haul away their cash from the bank vault, only a single perpetrator has truly committed one-armed robbery. Can you spot the one-armed bandit in this bank-heist blowout? In a sea...

Thirty is the age we are at our most adventurous, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults pinpointed the point when we're desperate to let our hair down and experience high-octane sports and new cultures. Upon reaching their third decade, those polled admitted they’re 'champing at the bit' to get away from the daily grind, having established themselves in their careers and social circles. The findings emerged after 59 per cent of the population said they tend...