Britain's largest life insurer said the takeover would help bolster growth in its capital-light general insurance business, particularly its global corporate and specialty arm.
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The drinks trolley in front of us with glasses and a posh-looking bottle of whisky is not his, Brian d’Arcy James is quick to say with a hearty laugh. Still, it stands gracefully, if incongruously, in his large dressing room at Broadway theater Studio 54 where d’Arcy James, a four-time Tony Award nominee, and fellow stage megastar Kelli O’Hara are performing Days of Wine and Roses (booking to April 28). The musical—directed by Michael Greif, with music and lyrics by Adam Guettel... Читать дальше...
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Comedian Michael McIntyre has been forced to cancel a live show with just 24 hours’ notice after being rushed to hospital to undergo surgery.
On Sunday evening, Michael’s team confirmed the comic’s show in Southampton, that had been due to take place on Monday, would no longer be going ahead.
“We regret to inform customers that Michael McIntyre will be unable to perform on Monday 4 March at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton,” they said.
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Mesh scandal: 'If I didn't have children I'd have killed myself - pain was unbearable' The Mirror
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In the heart of Imperial Valley, California, a project by Australian firm Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) and Lilac Solutions is setting the stage for a major shift in the availability of lithium in the U.S.—and possibly around the world.
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Sheffield United vs Arsenal prediction, lineups, odds and betting tips for the Monday Night Football
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is facing its most formidable challenges in recent memory. The 2023 Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action on college campuses opened the door for more than 20 states to reverse the course on DEI. In what it called a “backlash against ‘wokeism,’” The New York Times observed that “the eradication of D.E.I. programs has become both a cause and message suffusing the American right.”
Читать дальше...Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau Cattle branding will become mandatory starting this June and the Veterinary Services Department will not clear unbranded cattle. This comes as concerted efforts are being made to safeguard the national herd from diseases and stock theft. An anti-stock theft campaign organised by the Zimbabwe Republic Police was held last Friday […]
THIS racing punter was celebrating after turning £2 into just shy of £90,000 with a once-in-a-lifetime bet at Wolverhampton.
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Exclusive vision captures the moment a 19-year-old man who sparked a frantic police search in Perth's north is arrested.
Paul Pierce: “All you little New Generation social media gurus who photoshopped the stain in my pants on Twitter… don’t know what the hell you talking about. I know a lot of y’all just mad that I busted the Lakers ass that year… so I know that’s where it come from. You know, when I’m not your favorite player and you rooting for your favorite player, and the villain wins… But that’s all right, I’ll continue to be the villain. That’s how it is, period.”
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Haiti's government declares a state of emergency and a curfew amid surging gang violence and two prison breaks over the weekend.
Raiding the houses and business outlets of MLAs, taking various types of actions against them and people associated with them, sending people to instigate fights and creating an atmosphere of fear in the entire state is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, BJP State President Rajiv Bindal said.
"It is a great honor for me to meet with you," the ambassador said as he addressed the Belarusian head of state. "I regard this as a special sign of your personal attention to the bilateral agenda and relations with Kazakhstan."
Kanye West's ex-girlfriend Julia Fox has been turning heads at Paris Fashion Week in a series of barely-there outfits, including a completely see-through bodysuit!
The company struggled to attract advertisers, a key source of money for a broadcaster, last year
A young man, Hassan Mamba Lemmy expressed his joy as after marrying his lovely teacher, Maombi Jeannette. He noted he was 12 years younger than her.
WITHIN the serene landscapes of Perak lies the Lenggong Valley, a site of profound historical and archaeological significance. Recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2012, Lenggong Valley offers a fascinating glimpse into Malaysia’s ancient past, dating back over two million years.
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Highlander wrote:
This is a stadium naming rights deal, yes? Did bartercard name all those stadia? It’s relatively easy for Bradford to make money from this deal as once the first payment lands, then the name goes up. No payment, no naming.