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Princess Kate’s return to royal engagements has exceeded many’s expectations as 2025 nears its end.At the year’s outset, palace sources indicated her comeback following cancer treatment would proceed at a cautious pace.Yet, her presence throughout the German State Visit this week, alongside her Carol Service today, represents a notable milestone.Where uncertainty once surrounded her attendance at major occasions, confirmation is now the expectation.Princess Kate’s return to royal engagements has exceeded many’s expectations as 2025 nears its end. | GETTY”It’s still an ongoing process,” one insider told the Mail, “but I think this year has felt much more normal than anyone…
Thousands of drivers have been warned they will be forced to pay more for their vehicles following tax changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget.From July 2026, drivers using the Motability scheme will face new charges after the Government scrapped VAT exemptions on certain lease payments and introduced Insurance Premium Tax on vehicle insurance.The measures, revealed on November 26, represent a significant shift in how the scheme operates for disabled people who rely on it for essential transport. Around 815,000 people currently lease vehicles through Motability, which allows those receiving enhanced mobility benefits to exchange their payments…
British drivers are massively overestimating the cost of electric cars, according to new data, as millions prepare to ditch petrol and diesel vehicles in the coming years.Fresh research shows that most motorists believe electric cars are around £5,000 more than they actually are.Drivers think the cheapest electric car is around £20,000, whereas some of the cheapest EVs on the market can cost less than £15,000.Experts have warned that the misconceptions about electric vehicles are causing drivers to be put off from investing in cleaner forms of transport.The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned by the end…
Edinburgh Airport has suspended all incoming and outgoing flights after an air traffic control outage brought the international hub to a standstill.The IT issue is understood to have happened at about 08:30.Some passengers have reported being stuck in planes on the runway.Officials said they were working on the issue and that passengers should contact their airlines for updates on the situation.An Edinburgh Airport spokesman said it was a “fluid situation” but that at the moment, he anticipated it affecting 27 departures and 11 arrivals. “Due to an IT issue with our air traffic control provider, no flights are currently operating…
Performances like Chris Duncan’s gutsy win over Mateusz Rebecki four months ago can define a fighter.In a brutal back-and-forth battle, which left both fighters bloodied and battered, it was Scotland’s Duncan who got his hand raised in a fight-of-the-year contender.Fans and pundits praised Duncan for the grit and determination he showed, while Duncan says even his coaching team were surprised by the level of his performance.”My training partner Robert Whiteford – I don’t think he knew I was capable of that and he sung my praises after,” Duncan told BBC Sport.Duncan, however, was not surprised by his showing. He knew…
A lifelong Labour voter has told GB News that Sir Keir Starmer has left him “saddened” and “disillusioned” about Britain’s future.Speaking to GB News star Patrick Christys, the pensioner declared that the politicians have “forgotten about the people”, with other locals sharing the same view.FULL STORY HERE.
Tory Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake has finally apologised after comparing Reform UK to the Nazi Party in a social media post.In an appearance on GB News Breakfast, Mr Hollinrake was grilled by hosts Ellie Costello and Stephen Dixon, with the Tory Chairman admitting it was an “error of judgement”.FULL STORY HERE.
Britain’s pension system is “broken” and the Labour Government needs to take drastic action when it comes to status quo for transfers, according to a new damning report from PensionBee.The publication, titled “Faster, Fairer, Digital: The Pension Transfer Reset”, reveals that savers attempting to move their retirement funds routinely face waiting periods stretching into months or even years.According to the report, while certain providers demonstrate excellent standards, others continue relying on paper-based processes and manual systems that generate unnecessary obstacles for consumers.The company accuses some pension providers of deploying “sludge” tactics designed to obstruct transfers, leaving savers experiencing confusion, frustration…
Starz’s upcoming drama Spartacus: House of Ashur is pushing the franchise into new territory, introducing the show’s first female gladiator, Achillea, played by Canadian actress Tenika Davis.Speaking exclusively to GB News, Ms Davis said stepping into the brutal world of swords, power and survival felt “exhilarating” and “a dream come true”, revealing that the role was created specifically for her by Spartacus creator Steven DeKnight.“From the time I got the call that he created this character and thought I could play it, I was honoured,” she said.“It’s a privilege to embody someone so fierce and powerful. Being able to tell…
Hayley ClarkeEducation reporterGetty ImagesThe government has pledged to stop children growing up in B&Bs and to make childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit as part of its child poverty strategy.It expects to lift around 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030, “the biggest reduction in a single Parliament since records began”, with measures including scrapping the two-child benefit cap.Homelessness Minister Alison McGovern said the effect of temporary accommodation was a reason attributed to the death of children and babies, and that if newborns were still being living in B&Bs by the time “I finished my job, I’ll consider…