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Judges are set to give their ruling on a High Court challenge over the Government's handling of the sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb.Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon claimed that an unfair sale process led to decisions to commit billions of pounds of taxpayer money to facilitate the acquisition of a failed business by rival firm Octopus Energy.

Sign up to Simon Calder's free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder's Travel email All swimmers at public pools in Berlin will be permitted to swim topless, city officials have confirmed.The new ruling comes after a woman took legal action in response to being ejected from an open-air pool in the German capital for sunbathing topless.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Government's flawed handling of the sale of collapsed energy company Bulb prevented British Gas making a better offer that could have saved money for taxpayers, the High Court has been told.

Ed Sheeran has collaborated with countless big names over the years - Beyoncé, Eminem, Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, and the list goes on.But it turns out the 32-year-old singer had a huge celebrity feature in mind for his best selling song "Shape Of You" as well.In a recent cover interview with Rolling Stone, Sheeran revealed that he reached out to Jay-Z for a rap feature in the song.

Surprise!Ahead of her Eras Tour kicking off in Glendale, Arizona on Mar.17, Taylor Swift dropped four previously unreleased tracks.Along with new re-recordings of The Hunger Games soundtrack cuts "Eyes Open" and "Safe & Sound," and a Taylor's Version of "If This Was a Movie," the batch of deep-cuts also includes a brand new song called "All Of The Girls You Loved Before."

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak insisted the UK's armed forces had the funding they needed for a more volatile world in the face of the growing challenges posed by China and Russia.

It's been more than 25 years since the Spice Girls released their best-selling second album Spiceworld, and the band has been busy celebrating the milestone with a string of nostalgic releases - including a special anniversary edition of the band's sophomore album, titled Spiceworld 25, and an alternate "Spice Up Your Life" music video.

Trends are cyclical, and while there's a chance linoleum flooring come back in style, if you intend to undertake a full-on kitchen remodel, the last thing you want to do is pick a trend that's outdated or overdone.After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and whatever design choices you make can set the tone for the rest of your home's design.

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.In the 1970s, '80s and '90s, New York Times articles slowly, and painfully, updated the rules of courtship.To have success dating in New York City, don't order a sandwich at dinner and pick a restaurant with candlelight.

What do you carry with you?It doesn't need to be a loaded question, as Coach is proving with its latest campaign.The American fashion brand has enlisted Lil Nas X, Camila Mendes, Kōki, and Wu JinYan to front "In My Tabby."The viral bag itself has also recieved the all-star treatment, being reimagined to reflect what Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers calls the "spirit of individualism, fluidity and courageous self-expression" of the next generation - but more on that later.

Civic Creative Base Tokyo [CCBT] , a hub where the public can explore their creative imaginations in society through the use of digital technology, announces exhibitions of new works by CCBT 2022 artist fellows in Tokyo.Beginning with the exciting new work by Tokolo Asao, Hiramoto Tomoki, and Iguchi Kota (all contributors to the much-discussed drone display at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games), exhibitions of projects by CCBT's artist fellows will include Tomo Kihara and Playfool's original game co-created by humans and artificial intelligence, and an augmented reality event held in the streets of Shibuya.

A new day brings with it a new era, especially if you're browsing TikTok's "For You Page."If you're already bored of channelling the greens and browns in your home space with forestcore, we have a fashion trend that's waiting to be explored.Clowncore has been making the rounds on TikTok, and now it's at an all-time high with searches for the hashtag at over 441 million views.

Do you remember being 13?The awkwardness, the intensity, the euphoria, and deep experimentation of it all?Author Dizz Tate, who was previously longlisted in the Sunday Times short story award, sure does.And her debut novel, hailed as "elegant" by the New York Times, and " whip-smart and warped" by the Guardian - brings it to life in a poetic and dream-like fashion."I

SNP MP Stewart McDonald has said he fears he may be the victim of a disinformation attack as he claimed his personal email account has been hacked by Russia.The Glasgow South MP told the BBC he was targeted in a phishing attack on January 13, in the form of a password-protected attachment sent in an actual email account for a member of his staff, purporting to be about Ukraine.

Sign up to Simon Calder's free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder's Travel email The Home Office is warning British travellers returning home after the February half-term holiday to prepare for disruption during a strike by members of UK Border Force.Around 1,000 Border Force officers belonging to the PCS union will strike for four days over the key February half-term weekend: Friday 17 to early on Monday 20 February.

Gifts should be meaningful, so we've gathered together the best on offer this Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the things that the mothers in our lives do for us, to celebrate their roles and to celebrate the power of the relationships we share.If you chose to do this with a gift, the key to getting that right is to find something that has meaning - whether that be through tapping into a shared interest, anticipating a need, or by offering a prompt to put themselves first.

Sign up to Simon Calder's free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder's Travel email Travellers to and from France face heavy disruption today as rolling strikes take place across the country.Industrial action has been taking place across France in response to changes proposed by President Emmanuel Macron that would raise the legal retirement age from 62 to 64.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak has rejected pleas to increase defence spending to 3% of the size of the economy despite acknowledging the growing challenges posed by China and Russia.

Isadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney has released her first solo song titled "bergmál" but this isn't the first time the singer has ventured out into music.She was also a co-writer on a very famous musician's song, to whom she just so happens to also be closely related to.That's right, the rising starlet is the daughter of musical icon Björk.

Ever since Taylor Swift released in October 2022 and shared that we could expect *multiple* music videos for her 10th studio album, fans have been eagerly waiting for the latest drop.The last video we saw from this album was the dramatic and glamorous " Bejeweled" back in October last year, but now Miss Swift is back with a brand new video for fans to analyse and decode in the form of "Lavender Haze."

Known for his music, as well as hilarious one-liners in interviews, Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has made quite the name for himself since his debut single "Bruises" was released in 2017.But it was his 2018 single " Someone You Loved " that propelled the musician into global fame, with the hit song spending seven weeks in the charts top spot and, in November 2022, it became the UK's most streamed song.

Sign up to Simon Calder's free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder's Travel email The Caledonian Sleeper service will be brought into public hands from this summer, the Scottish Government has announced.Transport minister Jenny Gilruth said the service, which connects some of Scotland's most rural stations to London, will be operated by an arm's-length company owned by the Scottish Government from June 25.

As the cost of living crisis continues to impact our spending habits, many of us have been forced to cut back on both luxuries and essentials - and with the chilly winter months now well and truly upon us, splurging on an expensive coat or jacket simply isn't an option for those hoping to pinch their pennies.

As we curl up with fuzzy socks and a mug of hot chocolate to watch our favourite festive flicks such asLove Actually, another beloved movie is being dissected on TikTok for an apparent editing fail.How The Grinch Stole Christmas stars Jim Carrey as the green-faced Grinch, who despises the holiday festivities.

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The decision to remove Shamima Begum's British citizenship was lawful, a court has ruled despite finding that she may have been trafficked for sexual exploitation by Isis.In the latest stage of the former Isis bride's legal battle against the government, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) had considered arguments that she was made de facto stateless.

Scrolling through your For You Page, you've likely noticed that viral food trends have once again been all the rage on TikTok in 2022.Everything from butter boards, the tunacado sandwich, sushi bakes, cowboy caviar, and more, have caught the attention of millions who go on to try the recipes at home for themselves.