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Kenyan debutant David Munyua caused a huge shock at the PDC World Championship, coming from two sets down to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker 3-2 at Alexandra Palace.It was an enthralling encounter to end the afternoon session on Thursday, with Munyua missing darts to win the second set, doing the same in the third but coming back to win it, edging the fourth and coming back to win the fifth.The 30-year-old, who qualified via the African Darts Group Qualifier, was broken in the first leg of the decider but produced an astounding outer bull-treble 20-bullseye 135 finish to…
A review for the Government has found the farming sector has been left “bewildered and frightened”.Inheritance tax and farming payment changes are causing significant ongoing concern for people working in agriculture.The farm profitability report by former National Farmers’ Union president Baroness Minette Batters has called for a “new deal for profitable farming” that recognises the true cost of producing food and delivering for the environment.The terms of the review by Baroness Batters did not include the controversial changes to inheritance tax, which will are set to apply to farm businesses worth more than £1million.But she said it was raised as…
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Retirees across Britain are rushing to wed before Rachel Reeves’s inheritance tax overhaul takes effect in April 2027, with family lawyers reporting a notable uptick in enquiries from long-term cohabiting couples.The Chancellor’s October 2024 Budget announcement that pension pots would be included in inheritance tax calculations has prompted many unmarried partners to reconsider their status.Under current rules, married couples and civil partners benefit from spousal exemption, allowing them to share tax-free allowances and potentially transfer up to £1million to the next generation without triggering the 40 per cent levy. For an unmarried partner inheriting a £100,000 pension, tying the knot…
A significant refurbishment of the changing pavilion at Cringle Playing Fields is underway. Manchester City Council, in partnership with the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, is spearheading the modernisation, delivering a major investment in the city’s grassroots sports infrastructure and community wellbeing. The facility, managed by Kingsway Athletic FC under a proposed 25-year lease with the Council, will continue to serve both grassroots football and Gaelic Football, providing a permanent home for the club and a platform for the growth of sport, youth engagement, education, and healthy recreation in an area of high need. The refurbishment…
The BBC has been bombarded with more than 1,000 bias complaints over its Question Time immigration special which featured two former asylum seekers planted in the audience.In a response issued today, the broadcaster defended its decision to feature the refugees in the episode, which aired on December 4, as “fair and right”.On the panel on the long-running debate programme was Reform UK’s head of policy, Zia Yusuf, who said the asylum seekers had arrived in Britain “illegally by boat”.Mr Yusuf told GB News it was “bewildering”, adding: “In the car home, I genuinely had to sit there and just try…
Breville’s coffee machines’ prices have taken a major dip on Amazon — which is great timing if you need an upgrade before your Christmas guests arrive. You can save up to £70 on some of the best coffee machines in the UK from Breville, including the Barista Slimline for £169.99— was £239.99, the Barista Max Espresso Machine for £300 — was £461.99, and the Iced Coffee Maker for £32.99 — was £46.99. So if you’re old machine isn’t working quite right anymore, or you’re looking to give yourself more coffee brewing options, this could be be a great time to…
Waterloo Road actor William Rush has died aged 31, his family has announced.Rush played schoolboy Josh Stevenson in the One drama, appearing in 168 episodes between 2009 and 2013.As a child actor, he also appeared in Grange Hill and Shameless, and later went on to roles in Casualty and Vera.His mother, ex-Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush, announced on Instagram that William had died on Wednesday, adding: “As a family, our hearts are completely broken.” His cause of death has not been announced.Rush also auditioned for ITV talent show The X Factor in 2016, and made it as far as the…
Lynette HorsburghNorth WestPA MediaA public inquiry into the bombing found chances to stop the attack had been missedAlmost £20m is to be paid out to children injured in the Manchester Arena bombing, a judge has ruled.Amounts ranging from £11.4m to £2,770 were agreed at a hearing at the Manchester Civil Courts of Justice for 16 people, who were all aged under 16 at the time of the attack.Some suffered “catastrophic” and life changing injuries while others suffered severe psychological damage after suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a homemade bomb after a concert at the venue on 22 May 2017, the…
West Ham have sacked head coach Rehanne Skinner after winning only one of their opening 11 Women’s Super League games this season.The Hammers, who are second from bottom, drew 2-2 at home to bottom club Liverpool on Sunday.A West Ham statement read: “Recent results have not matched expectations and the board of directors believe that a change is necessary.”Skinner joined West Ham in July 2023, four months after being sacked by Tottenham.West Ham finished second from bottom in 2023-24 and ninth last season.