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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a major increase to the windfall tax on low-carbon electricity producers, raising the rate from 45 per cent to 55 per cent as the Government seeks to protect households from rising energy costs.The move comes amid renewed volatility in global gas markets following disruption to fossil fuel supplies linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.Treasury officials said the enhanced electricity generator levy is expected to raise additional funds to support consumers and businesses facing higher energy bills in the short term.The levy was first introduced in 2022 and applies to surplus profits made by nuclear,…
German toymaker Steiff has unveiled a special collector’s teddy bear to honour what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday.The commemorative bear, priced at £289, has been produced in a strictly limited run of just 4,996 pieces worldwide.This specific number pays tribute to the late monarch, who died at the age of 96.The centenary milestone is expected to prompt celebrations and events remembering the Queen’s life across Britain and internationally.Steiff have released a limited edition teddy bear to celebrate what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday | STEIFFSteiff, the company credited with inventing the teddy bear over…
Despite the stunning campaigns both York and Rochdale have put together, they have not quite managed to become the most impressive top two in National League history. The combined 212 points they have earned this season (with a potential total of three more to come if one side wins on Saturday) is slightly below the 218 accrued by champions Wrexham and runners-up Notts County in 2022-23.That season, Wrexham won the title with 111 points and a game to spare, while Notts County were promoted by the skin of their teeth in the play-offs after winning on penalties at Wembley against…
Alan Osmond, the eldest performing brother of the legendary pop group The Osmonds, has died at the age of 76. The musician passed away surrounded by his wife Suzanne and all eight of their sons, according to reports from local broadcaster KSL.While the official cause of death has not been disclosed, Mr Osmond had been living with multiple sclerosis since receiving his diagnosis in 1987. The autoimmune condition affects the central nervous system and he had battled the disease for nearly four decades.Merrill Osmond, Alan Osmond, and Wayne Osmond in 1985 | GETTYThe singer first found fame alongside his siblings…
Labour’s electric car plans have faced fresh criticism after the UK’s truck industry warned that plans to electrify crucial vehicles are falling behind.New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed the shift to electric lorries has stalled, raising serious questions about whether current targets are realistic.Industry leaders have now urged the Government to rethink its approach, calling for a more flexible, “technology-neutral” strategy instead of pushing ahead with strict electric-only goals. The warning came at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, where manufacturers and operators gathered to discuss the future of road freight.Latest data revealed zero emission…
Earlier this week, the House of Lords accepted shadow education minister Baroness Barran’s suggestion that the bill should provide potential exemptions to sixth form students, students in boarding schools, and for those using phones as medical devices.
San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s defensive player of the year.The 7ft 4in France international is the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history having secured all 100 of the first-place votes.At 22, he is the youngest player to win the award and the second to win it within their first three seasons, after Spurs legend David Robinson (1991-92).Wembanyama was the first overall draft pick in 2023 and has led the league in blocks (3.1 per game) for the third straight season.The two-time All-Star also averaged career highs in points (25.0) and rebounds (11.5),…
A Morrisons store manager with nearly three decades of service has been sacked after physically confronting a serial shoplifter, tackling him to the ground.Sean Egan, 46, had been employed at the Aldridge store near Walsall since the age of 17, building a 29-year career with the supermarket chain.Despite contacting police about the theft, Mr Egan subsequently faced an internal investigation by Morrisons that resulted in his termination.Mr Egan described the alleged thief as becoming violent when escorted from the premises, claiming he repeatedly spat at the manager.He said: “He was very aggressive and spitting at me.”As the store manager, I…
Lord Glasman has launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister, declaring that the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson has escalated “from a mistake into a calamity”. The Labour peer told GB News it is now “obvious” that Sir Keir Starmer cannot fulfil the demands of his role.Lord Glasman, who has previously been a supporter of the Prime Minister, said he had hoped Sir Keir could deliver national renewal but acknowledged there comes a point when difficult judgements must be made.He stated: “Sometimes you’ve got to say to someone that you thought they could do the job, but it’s obvious they…
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has snubbed an invitation from Donald Trump to attend a White House state banquet with the King and Queen next week.The Scottish Government confirmed that Mr Swinney “politely declined” the offer to participate in the April 28 event.But Mr Swinney’s spokesman explained that election campaigning prevented him from accepting.”President Trump called First Minister John Swinney to invite him to the State Banquet at the White House next week,” they said.”Due to the election, the First Minister politely declined the invitation.”Scotland heads to the polls on May 7 for the Holyrood election, with the SNP tipped…