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Sir Keir Starmer has demanded British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologises after the Manchester United owner warned the UK is being “colonised” by immigrants.The Prime Minister turned on the 73-year-old owner of the chemicals group Ineos in a short post on social media. Sir Keir said: “Offensive and wrong. Britain is a proud, tolerant and diverse country. Jim Ratcliffe should apologise.”Sir Jim, who backed Brexit in 2016, emerged as a surprise supporter of Sir Keir’s Labour ahead of the 2024 General Election.However, the Lancashire-born businessman has ramped up his criticisms of the Labour Government over the course of Sir Keir’s…

King Charles has said he and Queen Camilla are “shocked and saddened” in a statement on the school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada.The statement read: “My wife and I were profoundly shocked and saddened to learn of the dreadful attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. “We can only express our deepest possible sympathy to the families who are grieving the unimaginable loss of their loved ones and those awaiting news from hospital. King Charles has said he and Queen Camilla are “shocked and saddened” as the monarch released a statement on the school shooting…

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) chief executive has urged the UK to engage in a “contentious debate” about permitting workers to tap into their pension pots earlier in life.Speaking at the Resolution Foundation’s “Unsung Britain” conference in London yesterday, Nikhil Rathi argued that retirement savings could play a greater role in strengthening financial security for those on modest incomes, arguing that funds from pension pots could be used for housing deposits.The financial services regulator’s boss explained: “We have an opportunity as pension reforms are taking shape to think very holistically about how these parts of the system fit together.”Mr Rathi…

Postecoglou lasted just 39 days in the job after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked just three matches into the 2025-26 campaign.Dyche took over at the City Ground with Forest 18th in the table after one win in eight games during a difficult start to the season.After a 2-0 defeat by Bournemouth in his first match in charge, Dyche led Forest to four wins and one draw in their next seven to guide them out of the drop zone.A run of four consecutive defeats followed, but Dyche’s side responded with a four-match unbeaten run – including a 2-1 win…

A grieving grandmother has warned that knife crime has become a “national crisis” in Britain, claiming the frequency of stabbings means the violence is being treated as “the normal”.Julie Taylor, who lost her 19-year-old grandson Liam to a brutal knife attack in 2020, spoke out as two more boys fight for their lives in hospital following an attack in a London school.Speaking to GB News, Mrs Taylor described the “absolute devastation” and the “huge ripple effect” that follows every incident, as she called for tougher deterrents and an end to the “textbook” approach to education.Mrs Taylor said: “I know this…

Labour’s farcical “one in, one out” deal with France risks completely collapsing because illegal migrants are taking the Government to the High Court. Actually, let me rephrase that. Charity workers and human rights lawyers are taking this case to the High Court. Here’s what they are reportedly claiming. One: Illegal migrants are suffering from mental health issues. Two: Some of them might be children. Three: The Government isn’t using proper age verification checks for migrants are being kept in prison like conditions, limiting their access to legal support. Then it goes on: using physical restraints, including handcuffs, is re-traumatising them.…

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Retirees are rushing to lock in guaranteed income for life as fears grow over an inheritance raid that will pull pension pots into inheritance tax from 2027. High‑value annuity purchases are surging as wealthier savers move to protect their income and, in some cases, pass on more to their heirs.Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced pension savings will be subject to inheritance tax in 2024.Sir Steve Webb, former pensions minister and now partner at LCP, said annuities are “enjoying a renaissance, particularly at the higher end of the market and among those who take financial advice”.He said some retirees are using strong…

First-time property purchasers handed over an average of £4,073 in stamp duty during the 2024-25 financial year, even while benefiting from relief schemes, according to newly released HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data.The figures, disclosed through a freedom of information request submitted on behalf of financial app Plum, reveal the substantial tax burden facing those attempting to get onto the housing ladder in England and Northern Ireland.HMRC’s statistics specifically track individuals who claimed first-time buyers’ relief on transactions attracting a tax liability during the period.The revenue authority’s data showed that more than 13,000 individuals claiming first-time buyer relief faced stamp…

Dyche undoubtedly arrived at Forest in difficult circumstances, but he appeared to steady the ship after a poor run of results under Postecoglou, winning seven of his first 12 games.If results were taken from when Dyche took over, Forest would be mid-table, six points above third-from-bottom Tottenham.”That’s the only thing I’m frustrated about as it’s not a terrible run,” added Dyche.”But that’s still the modern way football is. Demand is high. That’s changed enormously in the last probably two years.”Demand is getting higher and higher and higher and higher. Expectation immediately grows.”Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer believes Dyche should be…