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‘I warned pal Andy not to risk Newsnight interview’ – Media law expert | Royal | News
Prince Andrew ignored the advice of one of his closest friends – a media law expert – in going ahead with his disastrous Newsnight interview.
In an extraordinary admission, leading libel lawyer Paul Tweed revealed he explicitly told Andrew to not go ahead with the 2019 bombshell sit-down interview with Emily Maitlis.
Mr Tweed, 68, described his pal as “naive” in dealing with the media and “trusting” in people.
Another family friend described the TV interaction as “horrendous” but felt
Cruise guests warned to stop common buffet behaviour that’s ‘frowned upon’ | Cruise | Travel
A cruise ship’s buffet is usually one of the most popular restaurants onboard the ship and it’s usually included in the price of the holiday.
However, it’s also often the site of disagreements between passengers as guests fight to get the best dishes.
James Cole, founder and managing director at Panache Cruises, has shared his top advice for cruise guests.
He said: “When you booked your cruise you promised to adhere to a set of rules governing your conduct and
British tourists warned of ‘increasingly common trick’ to ‘watch out for’ at ATMs | Travel News | Travel
British tourists have been warned of an “increasingly common trick” which they could fall victim to at foreign ATMs.
When a tourist goes to withdraw money overseas or pay for something by card, they are usually asked if they want to pay in pounds or local currency.
However, paying in pounds could be a very expensive mistake as it can add a huge cost to the bill due to dynamic currency conversion.
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Ruble dips to record 17-month low as Putin warned of looming currency free fall | World | News
The Russian Ruble dropped to a 17-month low exchange rate after weeks of continuous slides against the US Dollar, and the Euro experienced a 64 percent drop in its value over the past calendar year.
On Wednesday, the Ruble dropped nearly two percent against the Euro, with the currency now trading at 103 Rubles to the Euro.
The widespread sanctions levelled at Russia since the invasion, coupled with investors’ jitters following weeks of repeated attacks against Russian targets are believed
Gael Monfils warned for ‘lack of effort’ after refusing to return opponent’s serve | Tennis | Sport
Gael Monfils was handed a warning for a lack of effort in a bizarre incident at the Citi Open. The Frenchman was leading the second set 5-3 when he opted to completely ignore Alexander Bublik’s serve.
Bublik was serving to make the second set 5-4 in Monfils’ favour in the best-of-three match. And Monfils knew he would have the opportunity to serve for the match in the next game.
So the 36-year-old decided to preserve his energy as Bublik served.
Petrol drivers warned ‘good times are over’ as pump costs could spike in weeks
Petrol drivers could see “big forecourt price rises” within weeks as costs rise for the second successive month.
The average cost of just one litre of unleaded petrol now stands at 145p, an increase of around 1p on average since the start of last month and 2p higher than in June, according to RAC Fuel Watch.
However, the wholesale price of petrol soared by 6p in July due to the rising cost of oil which could soon be dramatically passed
Drivers warned not to press this button without knowing what it does
A motoring expert has warned drivers against pressing a button in their car without properly understanding what it does.
The YouTuber Chequanlaosi recently posted a video in which he explained when drivers should use their vehicle’s recirculating air function.
In the video, Chequanlaosi claimed that using it in the summer can help to reduce the driver from exposure to a toxic chemical.
He explained: “In the summer, the car will emit formaldehyde after being exposed to the sun.
“After we
Cruise guests warned to be ‘especially careful’ when choosing a cabin | Cruise | Travel
Cruise guests have been warned to be “especially careful” choosing their cabin so as not to make a mistake.
From multi-level penthouse suites to interior cabins, cruise guests have a lot of rooms to choose from when they book.
Although some cruise lines will let guests pick their cabins when they book, this may come with an extra charge.
A cruise guest has issued a warning for passengers to be “especially careful” when choosing a cabin.
‘Cruzinagain’ wrote on Reddit:
Arsenal to upgrade on first-team star but Mikel Arteta warned of dressing room problems | Football | Sport
“Look at my club Aston Villa, I’m not keen on our No 2 and you’ve got Liverpool, you’ve got Manchester United, teams don’t really have two top, top keepers. So if [Mikel Arteta] wants to go down that route, I understand it.
“You put pressure on Ramsdale, you know, a couple of mistakes you’re out like in other parts of the field. Centre-halves, wingers, if you’re not having a good game in the top teams you’ve got someone that can
Victory for Express crusade as banks warned not to ‘rip off savers anymore’ | UK | News
Martin Lewis discusses interest rates
Greedy high street banks will be forced to pass interest rate rises on to savers in a major victory for the Daily Express.
City watchdogs vowed on Monday to put customers first in a crackdown on the institutions which pay out the least.
Bosses were told to stop the rip-offs as savers failed to benefit from months of soaring rates.
The ultimatum comes in a new customer charter after a probe found big-name banks passed