In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who.
We'll find out more later this week, when Ms Reeves gives a speech in parliament on the state of the finances.
The proposed above-inflation increase for teachers and around 1.3 million NHS staff, reported by The Times, is well above the figure the government is thought to have been preparing for, costing in the region of £3bn.
You could give yourself a bit of a challenge at Wolf at the Door for your lunch this week. Go in with a tenner and see if you can eat 10 of their £1 tacos and/or bao buns – I think you’ll struggle.
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If you have never heard of or been to Bundobust before then you might not be too sure what to expect. Well, Bundobust is an excellent Indian street food venue that also does great craft beers.
Dutch Smuggler’s signature ‘Mi Goreng’ is a genius collision of two great late-night snacks: instant noodles and cheese toasties.
To start, why not try some of their fried oysters or fried pickles — they’re the perfect start to any American feast.
You can also choose chips, rice or potatoes to add to your meal. Next up there’s the Souvlaki Wrap & Side for £nove.
While he would love to highlight the artful crudos drenched in seasonal bounty — like a current iteration of ahi lying in a pool of fresh Sungold tomato sauce, garnished with soft, marinated peppers — the burger is just too good.
Copy Link With its ample lounge seating and an impressive single malt selection, Sweet Spot is a solid spot for enjoying a game with a large group of friends.
You can grab lunch for £6 at Crazy Pedro’s Bridge Street. This lunch includes two pizza slices with a soft drink sports bar deal or you can upgrade to a beer for £1. They are open from 12pm to 4am every day of the week, so there’s always time to satisfy your pizza cravings.
Education: Project 2025 emphasizes a “school choice” policy that directs public funds to be used for students to attend private or religious schools, bars “critical race theory” from being taught in federally funded schools and advocates for legislation that would allow parents to sue schools they feel have acted improperly—such as by teaching controversial subjects or requiring students to disclose information about their religious beliefs.
It's packed full of new offers from hotels, restaurants and spas and you can catch up on the highlights of the week.