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Martin Lewis has set out how savers can build up to £92,000 in a Cash ISA before new government restrictions take effect in April 2027.The Money Saving Expert founder gave the explanation on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live on Tuesday evening. He outlined how those who use their current annual allowance in full over the next two tax years can accumulate nearly £100,000 in tax-free cash before the contribution limit is reduced.The reduction was announced last week in the Budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The current ISA allowance of £20,000 a year applies to every UK adult.The allowance can…
Kate Garraway has shared an update on her dating life almost two years after the tragic death of her husband, Derek Draper.The Good Morning Britain presenter has been candid about her grief journey after Mr Draper suffered a long and complicated battle with after being diagnosed with Covid in from March 2020.He remained in hospital for more than a year with severe complications before returning home, where he required round-the-clock care.He was hospitalised once again in December 2023 before suffering cardiac arrest and sadly dying in January 2024.Derek Draper and Kate Garrway in 2009 | GETTYMs Garraway recently opened up…
Millions of drivers across the UK are set to be slapped with a “double tax” after Rachel Reeves introduced new tax rules for motorists in the Budget.Owners of plug-in hybrid vehicles will face two taxes in the coming years after the Chancellor unveiled the Government’s new financial plans last week.The biggest change for drivers was the introduction of pay-per-mile car taxes for electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid owners, which will begin charging from 2028.Electric car owners will pay three pence per mile, while drivers of plug-in hybrid cars will face a 1.5p levy every time they drive under the new…
Family photoEmily Thornton-Sandy, 30, and her dog Scout, died after a crash on the A48Two people died in a four car pile-up after a 90-year-old man drove more than 450m (1,476 ft) the wrong way down a dual carriageway.The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A48, Carmarthenshire, between Cross Hands and Pont Abraham.At about midday on 5 November 2024, John Howell Price’s Toyota hit 30-year-old solicitor Emily Thornton-Sandy’s Ford.Mr Price died at the scene, while Mrs Thornton-Sandy died six days later, on 11 November, at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales. Her dog, Scout, also died.Inquests into the deaths…
The press release said the election’s “validity, in light of the objections raised, may be reviewed, challenged, or annulled” at that hearing, when issues raised by Villars “will be addressed for the first time before the court”.The FIA has been approached for comment.Villars announced her candidacy in September but, like American Tim Mayer, was unable to put together the required slate of potential vice-presidents from an official list of 29 by the 24 October deadline.Every candidate must name one person from all the FIA global regions but there is only one South American on the official list, and Brazilian Fabiana…
Celtic have announced new manager Wilfried Nancy on a two-and-a-half-year deal ahead of their encounter with Dundee.The 48-year-old Frenchman will take charge of the Scottish champions on Thursday. He replaces interim boss Martin O’Neill, after his protracted move from the Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew was finally confirmed.The new boss will face top-of-the-table Hearts at Celtic Park on Sunday. The new boss has signed a contract until the summer of 2028 and will take over from interim manager Martin O’Neill as Brendan Rodgers’ permanent successor.Nancy described his appointment as a “massive honour”.He thanked O’Neill and Shaun Maloney for their…
Labour has sparked outrage for “grossly misleading” the public over the controversial assisted suicide bill. A leaked report suggested the party planned to introduce such a change through a private member’s bill before coming to power last year.The draft legislation is back before peers in the House of Lords on Friday, with more debate sessions confirmed for next year amid a record number of amendments and fears among supporters it will run out of time to become law.Now, politicians from both sides of the political spectrum have accused Labour of trying to bypass the parliamentary process and lying to the…
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, in conjunction with Paul Dennett, held a meeting with the Rugby Football League earlier in October to make the case for a possible Salford Red Devils phoenix club being able to enter the second tier Championship next season.At this stage, it is unclear whether a Salford club will be able to fulfil the 2026 Championship fixtures that were published on Tuesday, 24 hours before the club was liquidated.Salford had been listed to kick off the upcoming second tier campaign by hosting Oldham on Friday, 16 January, however they currently have just one player – full-back…
Meghan Markle’s father is in intensive care in hospital after undergoing emergency surgery in the Philippines, according to his son.Thomas Markle was rushed to the hospital on yesterday after being taken ill at home. He underwent three hours of surgery on last Thursday and is currently in intensive care.The 81-year-old has been estranged from his daughter since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018. Thomas Markle is in intensive care after being rushed for emergency surgery | Getty/GB NEWSHe will need a second procedure to remove a blood clot.His son Thomas Jr. said: “I took dad to a hospital close…
Parents across the UK will soon be able to use supermarket loyalty points and vouchers to buy infant formula, after Sir Keir Starmer announced a major change to existing rules at Prime Minister’s Questions today.The Labour leader said the reform could save families up to £500 before their baby’s first birthday.”For too long, parents have been pushed into spending more on infant formula than needed, told they’re paying for better quality, and left hundreds of pounds out of pocket,” he said.”I can announce today that we’re changing that.”The move follows recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority, which found current…
