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Queen Sonja has spoken publicly for the first time about Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s lung transplant.The princess had been placed on the lung transplant waiting list, something usually exclusive only to patients “that only has one year left to live,” a specialist revealed during a press conference earlier this month.Mette-Marit underwent a successful lung transplant last week, resulting in the Queen, for the first time, speaking openly about her daughter-in-law’s illness.The Norwegian monarch described the successful procedure as “fantastic” while attending an art exhibition opening in Kristiansand.Speaking to the Faedrelandsvennnen newspaper after inaugurating a show featuring 77 works at the Bi-Z…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published additional guidance on forthcoming inheritance tax reforms that will incorporate the majority of untouched pension funds into estate calculations from April 6, 2027.Analysts claim the announcement represents one of the most substantial shifts in inheritance tax planning for years, potentially exposing numerous families to unforeseen tax obligations when transferring wealth across generations.Andy Wood, the tax expert at Tax Barrister UK, described the reforms as a fundamental change to the post-death treatment of pensions.He said: “For many years, pensions have been one of the most tax-efficient ways to pass wealth to the next generation…

Dame Jilly Cooper left behind a fortune worth more than £8.5million following her death last October, newly released probate documents have revealed.The celebrated novelist, known as the “queen of the bonkbuster”, amassed an estate valued at £9,070,307 before liabilities, leaving a net value of £8,557,118.Her adopted children, Felix and Emily, along with stepdaughter Laura from her late husband Leo Cooper’s previous marriage, will each inherit an equal share of the estate.Best known for her bestselling Rutshire Chronicles series, Dame Jilly sold more than 11 million books in Britain alone and became one of the country’s most successful romantic novelists.Dame Jilly…

Experts are calling on the Government to roll out new measures as soon as possible to give drivers confidence in making the switch to electric vehicles.InstaVolt has urged Labour to set out a clear timetable for the rollout of improved electric vehicle charging signage standards.The issue has frequently been identified as a key barrier in helping drivers make the transition away from petrol and diesel cars by giving them confidence in the public charging network.It comes after planning permission by InstaVolt was blocked by the Government after they attempted to display a non-functional, advertising wind turbine at its flagship Winchester…

Britain’s Jack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an “ugly” win in his first competitive match in over two months.A knee injury has kept the 24-year-old on the sidelines since April, but he has been working with Murray in recent weeks after joining up with the three-time Grand Slam champion for the grass-court season.The pair’s partnership got off to a winning start at Eastbourne as Draper held off a late charge by American Marcos Giron to secure a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory.Asked what it was like having a knight in his coaching box,…

Britons are acknowledging the sacrifices made by serving and former military personnel as part of Armed Forces Week.Running from 22-27 June, and culminating in Armed Forces Day, it is a time for the nation to thank our Armed Forces community and to remind those who serve that support is available. The Royal British Legion (RBL) support the yearly event and is there for the Armed Forces community from day one of service.The charity supported RAF veteran Alan Bell by coming to the aid of his wife, Tracey Ann, who has arthritic spondylitis, a chronic spinal condition that makes it difficult…

Andy Burnham has been urged to “call a general election” by Richard Tice after being officially sworn in as the MP for Makerfield.Speaking to GB News, the Deputy Leader of Reform UK called on the newest Labour MP to “set out his policies” after confirming his leadership bid.Earlier today, Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation and set out a timetable for his Downing Street departure.The outgoing Prime Minister declared that “every decision” he has taken “has been about putting the country I love first”.He said: “When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on…

A Green MP is trying to subject the Royal Family to freedom of information laws for the first time. Sian Berry, MP for Brighton Pavilion, has announced plans to amend the 26-year-old legislation that currently grants the public access to records held by Whitehall departments and local authorities but explicitly excludes the monarchy.Ms Berry said that opening royal documents and data to public scrutiny would “be a huge step for transparency in what has been a shadowy institution for far too long”.Her proposed Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill aims to bring greater accountability to the Crown.Under the Freedom of Information…

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