WHAT THEY SAY
We are likely to be in a prolonged period during which poorer households are facing rates of inflation even higher than the headline figures would suggest - Heidi Karjalainen, a research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, gives a bleak view on the UK’s short-term economic future.
This is a good day at a critical moment for our security - Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg on Finland and Sweden applying to join the military alliance.
It feels like a watershed moment because of the bravery it takes to do it and how well he has handled himself - Professional Footballers’ Association chairman John Mousinho on Blackpool’s Jake Daniels coming out.
In this progression, the metaverse is a logical evolution. It’s the next generation of the internet - a more immersive, 3D experience - Meta executive and former UK politician Nick Clegg on the future of the internet.
It’s always been my pipe dream to write a Times best seller. My first book just missed out, so maybe just maybe I’ll never know about this one, but I’m sure I’ll be celebrating somewhere!! - Terminally ill campaigner Dame Deborah James tweets after her book shot to the top of the Amazon bestsellers’ pre-order list.
Downton certainly gave me a lot of confidence and I think that also came from the character, because she is such a strong and a fantastic character to play, and there is a sort of confidence that those women of that time had - Michelle Dockery on landing the role of Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey aged 26.