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Tories claim first-time buyers will be ‘hammered’ by stamp duty under Labour
The Conservatives have said Labour not matching their commitments on housing will amount to a “first-time buyer tax” for those trying to get on the property ladder. In their manifesto the Tories promise to deliver 1.6 million homes and permanently abolish stamp duty for homes up to £425,000 for first-timeContinue Reading
Rare genetic mutation ‘could help stave off early-onset Alzheimer’s’
A rare gene mutation could hold the key to slowing down or even preventing early-onset Alzheimer’s, scientists believe, after they found the variant had a “protective” effect on people destined to develop the disease. Researchers discovered that having one copy of the “Christchurch” gene meant these high-risk people showed signsContinue Reading
Tories called ‘truly pathetic’ for post showing Starmer being cheered by Kim Jong Un
A Tory advert suggesting dictators are looking forward to a Labour government has been branded “shameful and demeaning” by the former Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation. Crossbench peer Lord Carlile said the Conservatives “should be ashamed of themselves” for publishing a photoshopped image of Sir Keir Starmer being cheered onContinue Reading
The Tory big beasts set to lose seats at election after shock poll
A number of top Tory ministers are set to lose their seats in the upcoming general election as the Conservative’s faltering campaign grinds on, according to a new shock poll. In devastating news for prime minister Rishi Sunak, YouGov’s poll has predicted 14 Tory big beasts are set to loseContinue Reading
Man Utd make contact for four deals as Liverpool target wants talks
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Jon Hamm says he was in ‘two minds’ about reprising Don Draper for Seinfeld’s Pop Tart movie
Jon Hamm has reflected on his decision to reprise his Mad Men role as suave advertising executive Don Draper in Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted, saying: “I was of two minds.” The film fictionalizes the events around the invention of Pop Tarts, and is set during the 1960s. At one point, HammContinue Reading
Tories facing wipeout as new poll suggests they will have just 53 MPs and Rishi Sunak will lose his seat
The Conservatives are facing a historic defeat at the election after a bombshell new poll suggested the party could be left with just 53 MPs – and Rishi Sunak would not be among them. Adding further misery to a raft of dire poll results for Mr Sunak, it also predictsContinue Reading
FTSE 100 makes small gains after inflation returns to Government target
The FTSE 100 nudged up on Wednesday after data showed that inflation has returned to the Government’s official target for the first time since July 2021. The blue-chip index rose 14 points to 8,205, a 0.2% rise. Wednesday’s gains came after official figures on consumer price inflation (CPI) showed theContinue Reading
Will Labour’s plans deliver for NHS dentistry?
Access to NHS dentistry is one of the top four issues ahead of the forthcoming 2024 general election, according to a recent YouGov survey. This level of public concern has clearly filtered through to the main political parties, with dentistry included in each of the manifestos. It is perhaps unsurprisingContinue Reading
UK borrowing costs set to stay the same despite inflation hitting 2% target
Borrowers hoping for some relief from higher costs are likely to be disappointed by expectations that UK interest rates will not be cut on Thursday, despite inflation returning to target. Most economists are expecting policymakers to hold UK interest rates at 5.25% when the central bank announces its latest decision.Continue Reading