The supermarket that was the most expensive for much of last year is now worth a penny, apart from Aldi and Lidl

A supermarket that was the most expensive for essentials for most of last year is now just a penny behind Aldi and Lidl. Our comparison of essentials like bread and milk found that eight basic needs were top of mind for Asda for most of 2023. Since we first started tracking prices in March 2022, … Read more

I lost 12 stone after a breakup made me realize my self-worth

A woman who had a ‘glow up’ after a break-up and lost 12 stone says she feels ‘liberated’ and is now being flooded with DMs from men. Laura Gunn, 30, from Fife in Scotland, says she felt comfortable in her ten-year relationship and didn’t feel like she had anyone to ‘impress’. At her heaviest, she … Read more

Saudi Arabia will sell $12 billion worth of Aramco shares

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Saudi Arabia is selling about $12 billion worth of shares in its national oil company Saudi Aramco as the kingdom seeks more capital for its sovereign wealth fund. The Saudi government will sell at least … Read more

I tried cryotherapy to see if freezing myself at -85 degrees Celsius is worth the hype

I am someone that friends and family would describe as ‘cold-blooded’ – the type that is very sensitive to cold temperatures, i.e. not the other meaning…at least I hope so. So it’s safe to say that if you step into a confined space of -85°C Trying cryotherapy was something I was hesitant about. How could … Read more

Is Hellblade 2 worth playing?

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 screenshot

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 – have you played it? (Xbox Game Studios) The Friday Letters page asks if the Xbox Series X/S is still just a ShooterBox, as one reader hopes for a new Splinter Cell game. To join the discussions yourself, email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Spare timeI’ve seen some people describe Hellblade 2 as the ultimate … Read more

Employees of fintech giant Revolut will make money from the sale of shares worth $500 million

Revolut, Britain’s most valuable fintech, is lining up Morgan Stanley to coordinate a sale of up to £400 million worth of shares in the company, Sky News understands. By means of Mark Kleinman, city editor @MarkKleinmanSky Saturday May 18, 2024 12:19 PM, UK Bosses at Revolut, Britain’s biggest fintech, are drawing up plans to allow … Read more

How Harry and Meghan were welcomed to Nigeria by a fugitive airline boss wanted in the US for $20 million worth of money laundering

Air Peace CEO Dr.  Allen Onyema was a key member of the welcoming committee for Harry and Meghan when they landed in Nigeria last week.  In the photo he is talking to the Duchess

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were welcomed to Nigeria last week by a fugitive federally charged in the United States for allegedly orchestrating a $20 million money laundering and bank fraud scheme, DailyMail.com can reveal. CEO and Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, whose airline took the royals on their flight from the capital … Read more