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Zelensky to make first UK cabinet address since Clinton in 1997 as Starmer claims ‘Britain is back’ – politics live
Starmer pledges £84m of funding for Africa and Middle East to ease ‘migration crisis’ Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will make a rare and “historic” address to Sir KeirContinue Reading
Britain’s biggest train firm warns of disruption due to ‘widespread IT issues’
Britain’s biggest train company has warned passengers to expect disruption due to “widespread IT issues”. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – parent company of Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern – issued an alert on the brands’ social media channels. The message stated: “We are currently experiencing widespread IT issuesContinue Reading
HMRC gains only £14.4m in extra tax from insolvencies since regaining preferential creditor status
HMRC has collected an additional £14.4 million in tax from insolvencies over two tax years up to 2023 since it regained its ‘preferential creditor’ status. The preferential status, known as ‘Crown Preference’, was reinstated for HMRC in December 2020, granting it priority in reclaiming taxes owed from insolvent businesses aheadContinue Reading
Inheritance tax receipts hit £2.1 billion in three months
Figures released this morning by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveal that inheritance tax receipts reached £2.1 billion from April to June in the 2024/25 tax year. This figure is £83 million higher than the same period last year, continuing a two-decade trend of increasing receipts. The previous full taxContinue Reading
Pompeii skeletons suggest earthquakes piled on cataclysmic destruction from volcanic eruption
A pair of skeletons found in the ruins of Pompeii indicate that earthquakes compounded the cataclysmic destruction of the ancient Roman city by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. A study published in Frontiers in Earth Science on Thursday suggests that many people who survived the volcanic eruption in 79AD wereContinue Reading
Saturday Night Live shares Bob Newhart monologue from 1995 after comedian’s death
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Saturday Night Live paid a touching tribute to comedy legend Bob Newhart after his death on 18 July at the age of 94.Continue Reading
Half a million ensnared by 60 per cent income tax trap
More than half a million individuals are now paying up to 60 per cent in income tax on the top portion of their earnings, a record number caught in this punitive tax trap according to Bowmore Financial Planning. Salaries ranging between £100,000 and £125,000 fall into this tax anomaly. WhileContinue Reading
The site of epic clash between Spartacus and Roman army discovered in Italy
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiatorSpartacus and his men. The stone wall and earthwork extend over 3km in the Dossone della Melia forest in southcentral Calabria in Italy. ResearchersContinue Reading
How Much Do UK Gamblers Typically Deposit in Online Casinos?
Online gambling has become a popular pastime in the UK, with many players enjoying the convenience and excitement of online casinos. However, a common question among both seasoned gamblers and newcomers is: how much do UK gamblers typically deposit in online casinos? Understanding deposit trends can provide valuable insights intoContinue Reading
The Impact of Economic Changes on Commercial Mortgages
The landscape of commercial mortgages is intimately linked to the broader economic climate. Changes such as fluctuations in the Bank of England’s base rate directly influence lending rates and investment decisions. In this article, we will explore these connections and provide insights from Henry Dannell’s financial experts on how businessesContinue Reading