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August to December Events & Group Travel Guide
Edinburgh is a city that rarely slows down, especially during the second half of the year. While August is internationally recognized as the city’s biggest festival month, the celebrations continue well into December with cultural showcases, food events, sporting occasions, and magical Christmas festivities. Whether you’re travelling with family, friends,Continue Reading
Burnham warned he will have to raise taxes or cut spending to fund his pledges
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Andy Burnham has been warned that he will have to raise taxes or cut spending if he wants to fund hisContinue Reading
Burnham warned ‘no scope’ for extra borrowing to fund cost-of-living support
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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails A think tank has urged Andy Burnham to raise taxes or cut public spending toContinue Reading
‘Highly dangerous’ travel adaptors found for sale to UK consumers
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Barclays profit up 31% as TUC demands 35% bank surcharge
Barclays reported profit before tax of £3.3 billion for the second quarter on Tuesday, up 31 per cent, as the TUC called for the surcharge on banking profits to be raised to as much as 35 per cent. The FTSE 100 lender said strong equities trading activity had helped liftContinue Reading
Top produce grower warns US may not have hit ‘peak’ of foodborne illnesses as officials insist food supply is safe
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A nasty stomach illness caused by a parasite is surging across the U.S. but experts warn the country remains at riskContinue Reading
Burnham delivers powerful FIFA response to Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup
Among the most vocal opponents is UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Taking to social media, he wrote: “Let me say this very directly. Football does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain orContinue Reading
FIFA facing World Cup boycott from 55 countries as Gianni Infantino sparks fury
Infantino has served as the President of FIFA since 2016 (Image: Getty) European nations are discussing a FIFA World Cup boycott amid Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off part of football’s governing body to private investors. UEFA, European football’s governing body, comprised of 55 members, will hold an emergency meetingContinue Reading
Practical Magic star Evan Rachel Wood opens up about devastation over not being asked to return for sequel
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Evan Rachel Wood has opened up about her disappointment about not being invited to return for the upcoming sequelContinue Reading
Too much Manchester? Andy Burnham’s first big interview unpacked | In The Room
Andy Burnham finally sat down to face some old-school scrutiny this week. After weeks of winning praise for his social-first approach to communications – Britain’s first TikTok Prime Minister? – he finally sat down for a proper grilling with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. Today, we unpack his performance. How didContinue Reading