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In the week that Rachel Reeves is coming under fire on her pre-Budget announcements, Labour could falter in another set of by-elections across the country.Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats will be looking to keep up their momentum after a wave of successes in recent by-elections.However, with a YouGov poll suggesting Labour is closing the gap on Reform, Sir Keir Starmer’s party will hope to pull a shock result out of the bag.GB News has dissected this week’s by-elections in another set of Super Thursday showdowns. Buckhaven, Methil & Wemyss Villages (Fife) Starting our by-election preview north of the border,…
Prince Harry’s scheduled arrival in Toronto on Wednesday for military veteran support events has triggered fierce criticism from Canadian citizens still smarting from his choice to wear Los Angeles Dodgers merchandise during last week’s World Series. The Duke of Sussex’s office confirmed his visit would involve multiple engagements with the Canadian Armed Forces and veteran communities.When CTV News reported the announcement, it prompted immediate negative reactions on social media platforms.Canadian citizens expressed their displeasure beneath news posts, with one commenter asking sarcastically: “Will he be wearing his LA Dodgers hat?”Prince Harry faces Canadian backlash ahead of Toronto visit after supporting…
Britain is losing an estimated seven per cent of GDP every year due to workplace illness, according to a major review warning the country is “sliding into an avoidable crisis”. Sir Charlie Mayfield, the former John Lewis chief executive, said rising ill health and work absences pose a growing threat to economic growth and national prosperity.His review shows that 800,000 additional workers have left employment since 2019 because of health problems. Projections suggest an additional 600,000 could leave the workforce by 2030 without action.Sir Charlie described the situation as a “quiet but urgent crisis”, identifying ill health as a key…
ITV viewers flocked to social media with their rather irked reactions following Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf’s appearance on Tuesday’s Good Morning Britain.Joining Susanna Reid and Ed Balls via video link, the Reform UK Head of Policy came under the spotlight following remarks by party leader Nigel Farage about backtracking on tax pledges. ITV GMB: Zia Yusuf joined Susanna Reid and Ed Balls on Tuesday’s show | ITVThe Reform UK leader said that major changes to taxes were not currently “realistic” because of the “dire state” of the public finances, but insisted his party would still make some “relatively modest” changes,…
Fireworks and missiles were thrown at police officers in Niddrie, Edinburgh in 2023The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has warned it will take a “zero-tolerance” approach to disorder when responding to incidents on Bonfire Night.Firework Control Zones (FCZs) are active in Edinburgh and Glasgow in a bid to root out anti-social behaviour after a series of incidents targeting emergency workers.Police Scotland will also enforce “dispersal zones” in certain areas where crowds may gather.Officers have already seized more than a tonne of fireworks which were discovered in a van in Rosyth, Fife, last month.And the SFRS said it expected to…
The sight of Mikel Merino wheeling away in celebration after scoring while playing as a striker is something Arsenal fans have got used to over the past nine months.And the midfielder-turned-frontman was at it again on Tuesday, scoring twice in their 3-0 Champions League win at Slavia Prague.The 29-year-old was filling in for Viktor Gyokeres, whose muscle injury is “concerning” manager Mikel Arteta as the Swede prepares for further tests.Thankfully, he need not be concerned about Merino’s ability to step up and deliver for the Gunners, whose fourth straight success in the league phase extended their winning run to 10…
Rachel Reeves gave a major Budget update earlier today, seemingly opening the door to further huge tax rises while taking aim at both the Conservatives and Reform UK.Reform accused Ms Reeves of “hammering working people with tax rises” after the Chancellor took a swipe at Nigel Farage’s party.In a speech from Downing Street, the Chancellor said she will “make the choices necessary to deliver strong foundations for our economy” for “years to come.”She said: “My opponents will tell you that they could do more. Reform promised savings from our public services.”And yet in Kent County Council, and councils they run…
Leonardo DiCaprio has made a surprise video appearance at the United for Wildlife Global Summit, where Prince William was also present.Speaking to the audience via a recorded message before the Prince of Wales, the Oscar-winning actor urged world leaders to take action.Mr DiCaprio said: “This week, world leaders gather in Brazil for the first global climate summit held in the heart of the rainforest. Brazil is home to 60 per cent of the Amazon, the lungs of the earth and one of the planet’s vital life support systems. “Yet these irreplaceable ecosystems, like many others, are in peril. In the…
Experian is overhauling its credit scoring system for the first time in decades, with rental payments set to count towards credit scores from November 2025.The credit reference agency will expand its scoring range from 0–999 to 0–1,250 and replace its existing five score bands with new terminology. Labels such as “poor” and “very poor” will be removed, along with red warning colours, in an effort to reduce anxiety for people checking their financial standing.The move reflects changing financial behaviour and aims to give a more detailed picture of creditworthiness by capturing everyday money habits that traditional systems have overlooked.Under the…
Romeo Beckham has taken to social media to share a touching few words to his father, Sir David Beckham, after he was formally knighted by King Charles III during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday afternoon.The 50-year-old former England captain knelt before the monarch, who touched both his shoulders with the ceremonial sword in the traditional ritual.His wife Victoria, who now holds the title Lady Beckham, witnessed the historic moment alongside Beckham’s parents, Sandra and Ted. The fashion designer is reported to have created the navy blue suit her husband wore for the occasion.The honour recognises Sir David’s…