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General Election 2024 latest: Labour to release manifesto today as Starmer’s tax policies questioned
Keir Starmer appeared to freeze when called ‘a political robot’ Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is set to launch their long-waited Labour manifesto which will outline the policies he hasContinue Reading
England handed major doubt as German police raise God Save the King fears
Casement Park redevelopment chiefs are hinging on the next UK government providing the necessary funding for the project. The Northern Ireland-based stadium remains derelict four years before it is due to host five matches at Euro 2028. An Ulster GAA spokesperson said: “Following our joint letter with the Irish FAContinue Reading
Virgin Money warns of ‘headwinds’ ahead of £2.9bn takeover
Virgin Money has warned of “headwinds” from interest rate cuts and said it will face cost pressures as it pauses some restructuring efforts ahead of its £2.9 billion takeover. The high street lender – which agreed in March to be bought by rival Nationwide Building Society – reported an 18%Continue Reading
Mark James, Grammy-winning songwriter of ‘Always on My Mind’, dies at 83
Legendary songwriter Mark James who wrote Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and “Always on My Mind” and BJ Thomas’s “Hooked on a Feeling” has died aged 83. James died in his home in Nashville on 8 June. The news was first reported by his hometown newspaper, the Houston Chronicle. “Mark’s legacyContinue Reading
Fossil-hunting diver says he has found a large section of mastodon tusk off Florida’s coast
A diver was shocked to find part of a giant tusk on the sea floor. At first, fossil-hunting diver Alex Lundberg thought the lengthy object on the bottom off Florida’s Gulf Coast was a piece of wood. It turned out to be something far rarer, Lundberg said: a large sectionContinue Reading
Blade: Turmoil as Marvel blockbuster loses director for second time
Marvel Studios’ forthcoming blockbuster Blade has been hit by further setbacks after director Yann Demange left the project. He is the second director to exit the much-anticipated film, following Bassam Tariq’s departure in 2022. Variety reports that Demange departed the film amicably, as development on the project continues to stretchContinue Reading
Top doctors warn shortage of NHS radiologists will rise to 40 per cent by 2028
The shortages of NHS radiologists will rise from 30 to 40 per cent by 2028, top doctors have warned amid reports of worsening delays in patients getting life-saving treatment. The drastic shortfall will paralyse the system if no action is taken to retain doctors and recruit more, The Royal CollegeContinue Reading
Maximizing Your Wealth through Strategic Estate Planning and Asset Management
In the contemporary financial environment, securing and growing your wealth requires a sophisticated understanding of various financial strategies. Among these, estate planning and asset management stand out as critical pillars. At SecretsForWealth, we are dedicated to assisting you in navigating these complex areas to maximize your wealth and secure aContinue Reading
Britain’s welfare bill to soar over next four years as parties commit more money for pensioners
Britain’s ageing and sickly population will start adding a further £20bn a year to the welfare bill by 2029, according to analysis that lays bare the financial challenges of the next government. The booming spending is fuelled by guarantees for pensioners, such as both main parties’ commitment to the pensionsContinue Reading
Taxes, immigration and a damning poll: Five key takeaways as Starmer and Sunak grilled in Sky election debate
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer faced audience questions on Sky News on Wednesday night as the general election campaign went to Grimsby. The two party leaders were grilled by political editor Beth Rigby, before taking questions from voters from the northeast town and across the country. The prime ministerContinue Reading