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Labour will not scrap two-child benefit cap in October, senior figure admits
Labour will not use its first budget to scrap the two-child benefit cap, a member of Sir Keir Starmer’s government has said. Torsten Bell, parliamentary private secretary to the influential Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden, predicted the measure would not be repealed in the October 30 statement. The former chiefContinue Reading
Humpback whale joins elite list of animals known to make and use tools
Humpback whales have joined an exclusive list of animals that not only use but also manufacture their own tools, a new study conducted off the coast of Alaska has found. Researchers have known that humpbacks create “bubble nets” to hunt. Now, they have found that the giant marine mammals don’tContinue Reading
Two in five UK workers continue checking emails on holiday, with top earners working up to three days
For many UK workers, holidays are no longer a time to fully unwind, with a significant number finding it difficult to disconnect from work. New data from NatWest Premier highlights that two in five Britons continue checking their emails while on holiday, and the trend is particularly pronounced among highContinue Reading
Private schools urge treasury to delay VAT implementation until September ’25
Leaders of private schools are urging the Treasury to delay the introduction of VAT on school fees, warning that a January implementation could trigger a mid-year surge of pupils into the state sector, placing unsustainable pressure on already stretched resources. Independent schools are set to raise fees by up toContinue Reading
How They Revolutionize Secure Information Sharing
Sensitive information exchange is a vital component of cooperation, mergers, acquisitions, and other commercial activities in the rapidly changing business environment. Virtual data rooms (VDRs) have become an innovative approach in response to the growing demand for fast and safe sharing of information. These digital repositories give companies a secure,Continue Reading
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage, according to a report. TMZ states that Lopez filed the divorce papers herself in LA County Superior Court on Tuesday without an attorney present. The “Jenny from the Block” singer, 55, listed April 26 as theContinue Reading
Sven-Goran Eriksson sends final message and how he wants to be remembered
Terminally ill Sven-Goran Eriksson has sent the world an emotional farewell message as he approaches the end of his life. The former England manager, 76, announced in January that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had, at best, “a year to live”. In the months since, Eriksson hasContinue Reading
Taylor Swift sings ‘So Long London’ for first time at final Wembley Stadium show
Taylor Swift bid farewell to London with the first live performance of her song “So Long, London”, from her latest hit album The Tortured Poets Department. The US pop star concluded the UK and European run of her record-breaking Eras Tour with her eighth concert at Wembley Stadium on TuesdayContinue Reading
Olympic triple medallist may be banned for two years after defecting to Team GB
Matthew Richardson could be handed a two-year ban from cycling following his shock defection to Team GB. The cyclist, who took three medals at the recent Paris Games for Australia, announced his attention to switch allegiances earlier this week. It comes just days after he made the Olympic podium inContinue Reading
Rocket engine explodes during test ahead of planned UK launch
A rocket engine has exploded during a test launch at a spaceport in Shetland. German rocket manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) said no-one was injured in the incident at SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst on Monday evening. RFA is running engine tests at SaxaVord, western Europe’s only fully-licensed vertical rocket launchContinue Reading