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Sadiq Khan extends Ulez scrappage scheme following pressure from Labour MPs
S adiq Khan is set to expand financial aid for Londoners who need to replace their polluting vehicles ahead of the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone to Greater London. The Mayor announced on Thursday that thousands more families and businesses will be able to benefit from the extendedContinue Reading
Just three firms account for third of corporation tax receipts
Just three corporate groups are estimated to account for around a third of all corporation tax receipts in the State, according to new research. Research from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) showed the share of corporation tax revenues from these three entities ranged between 30 per cent and 38Continue Reading
University funding model needs reforming warn vice-chancellors
U niversity vice-chancellors have called on the Government to review tuition fees, saying the higher education funding system needs rethinking. They said rising costs and limits on overseas students – which have become increasingly important to finances – created a serious risk to universities. Government proposals announced in May wouldContinue Reading
Man dies after jet ski incident in Co Clare
A body has been recovered from a lake in Co Clare following a jet ski incident. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of an incident in Lough Derg at Killaloe, Co Clare Valentia Coast Guard coordinated a search-and-rescue operation in conjunction with gardaí and the National Ambulance Service.Continue Reading
Illegal migration top of the agenda as Sunak attends European summit
R ishi Sunak is set to use a gathering of European leaders to urge cross-continental co-operation to tackle illegal migration. The Prime Minister will join fellow leaders in Moldova for a meeting of the European Political Community, where he is expected to stress the need to address the issue. WhileContinue Reading
Johnson hands WhatsApps and notebooks to Cabinet Office amid Covid inquiry row
B oris Johnson has handed his unredacted WhatsApp messages and notebooks to the Cabinet Office, as the former prime minister called on the Government to “urgently disclose” the material to the Covid-19 inquiry. The Cabinet Office had claimed it did not have access to Mr Johnson’s WhatsApp messages and privateContinue Reading
What to watch after Succession?
After four seasons jam-packed with cut-throat boardroom drama and eviscerating sibling rivalry, “Succession” has come to an end. It was a “perfect, terrible goodbye”, said The Guardian, as show runners brought the popular dark comedy series to a gripping conclusion. Many loyal viewers were keen to see more of Kendall,Continue Reading
Labour donor Dale Vince vows to double money given to Just Stop Oil for 48 hours
A major Labour donor has vowed to double all money given to Just Stop Oil for the next 48 hours after senior Conservatives urged Sir Keir Starmer to return the funds the green energy entrepreneur gave to the party. British businessman Dale Vince told people on Twitter to “make aContinue Reading
Four dangers lurking in your garden – and how to protect yourself
The soil you use for your roses may contain something sinister. Mariia Boiko/ Shutterstock Many people see gardening as a relaxing pastime – an easygoing way to spend hours outdoors when the weather’s nice. But as a consultant in emergency medicine, I deal with all manner of medical emergencies andContinue Reading
Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it
metamorworks/Shutterstock From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep. Many of these new technologies chase the dream of optimised slumber. They promise to help tailor our sleep schedules to fit around our social lives,Continue Reading