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Tories claim Labour plans tax raid on home sales in ‘desperate’ bid to change election fortunes
The Tories have launched an astonishing attack on Labour today suggesting that a Keir Starmer led government would be the first in history to levy capital gains taxes on people when they sell their primary homes. Such a move could cause a crash in the housing market and was basedContinue Reading
Paul Anderson: Peaky Blinders actor says he is ‘struggling today’ after health concerns
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 Paul Anderson has said he is “struggling” months after concerns over his appearance left many Peaky Blinders fans concerned for his health. TheContinue Reading
Scandal-hit hospitals accused of ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’ by dozens of patients
The owners of a group of privately-run children’s mental health hospitals are facing legal action by dozens of former patients, who claim they suffered inhuman and degrading treatment at the facilities. Hospitals formerly run by The Huntercombe Group face at least 54 individual clinical negligence claims, The Independent can reveal.Continue Reading
Tesco sees ‘gentle improvement’ in consumer sentiment as inflation slows
The boss of Tesco has said the supermarket firm is witnessing a “gentle improvement” in consumer sentiment amid easing food and drink inflation. It came as the retail giant said shoppers have bought larger volumes of groceries for the latest quarter due to the improving backdrop. Shares in the companyContinue Reading
Wells Fargo Fires Employees Using Mouse Jigglers to Fake Productivity
Wells Fargo has recently terminated several employees following accusations that they used devices to fake keyboard activity, misleading the bank into believing they were working. The disclosure was made in broker filings with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra). The bank, America’s third-largest, did not provide details on how theContinue Reading
Euro 2024 news LIVE: England handed fitness boost as France suffer Mbappe scare
Alan Shearer believes England have the best attacking options of all the sides at Euro 2024. “I think whatever players Gareth Southgate plays, and whatever selections he makes, I think we could have the best front six, possibly, in world football,” he told Betfair. “Whether it’s Saka on the right,Continue Reading
JLR Invests £1M to Aid Police in Combating Car Thefts
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a £1 million investment to assist UK police in combating vehicle theft. This funding will bolster police operations in theft hotspots and support intelligence gathering efforts. The initiative comes after JLR’s CEO, Adrian Mardell, firmly denied claims that Range Rovers are particularly vulnerable toContinue Reading
General election 2024 live: Rishi Sunak responds to Reform poll lead insisting Tories ‘still fighting hard for votes’
Nigel Farage teases leader of the opposition credentials as he makes Tory party declaration Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak is facing another new blow after a YouGov survey published last nightContinue Reading
Supermarkets ready for football fans stocking up to watch Euros at home
Supermarkets say they are ready for one of their busiest periods of the year as football fans stock the fridge to watch the Euros from home. Tesco said it expected to sell 33 million packs of beer and cider over the coming month but is also predicting it will sellContinue Reading
WorkL Secures £2M Series A Funding from Calculus Capital to Propel Global Expansion
WorkL, the organisation behind the World’s Happiest Workplace List and The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, has successfully raised £2 million in a Series A funding round, in partnership with Calculus Capital. This funding aims to expedite WorkL’s international growth following five successful years of expansion. Founded by LordContinue Reading