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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch’s pledge to scrap stamp duty on the purchase of main homes is the top story in many of the papers. The Daily Express reports Badenoch used her speech at the party conference to announce she would scrap the tax to “unleash the ‘dream of home ownership’ for millions”. It says it was a “barnstorming speech which was packed with humour and personal sentiment”.”Kemi fires up Tories with pledge to scrap hated stamp duty,” reads the front page headline of the Daily Mail. It adds she “electrified the Tory party conference by announcing plans for an…
World number one Luke Humphries moved into the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix in Leicester with a comfortable 3-1 win over Krzysztof Ratajski.Humphries, 30, was champion in 2023 and runner-up last year, and reached the last eight after a half-time adjustment – hitting six 180s and averaging 95.58 at the ‘double in, double out’ tournament.He said: “I went off at the break and said to myself ‘you must be doing something different because you don’t play like this usually’.”So I slowed my throw down and I started hitting the trebles. On the practice board I am hitting everything and…
Labour has come under fire with the European Union over a steel tariff hike as UK industry figures warned of an “existential threat” over the industry. The European Commission has disclosed plans to impose 50 per cent tariffs on steel, double the current level of 25 per cent, while cutting tariff-free import volumes to 18.3 million tons a year, a 47 per cent reduction.The proposals would effectively match the levy US President Donald Trump previously imposed on the EU.Director-general at UK Steel Gareth Stace issued a dire warning, calling it the “biggest crisis the UK steel industry has ever faced.”Mr…
Princess Beatrice travelled to New York at the weekend for a high society wedding as her parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, continue to weather renewed controversy. The 37-year-old royal attended the Long Island nuptials of childhood friend James Green, 37, and his partner James Hirschfeld, 39.Beatrice seemed to relish to opportunity to let her hair down as she attended the wedding of her longtime friend to the co-founder of the digital invitation service Paperless Post. The King’s niece donned a glittering black gown and wore her hair loose, appearing cheerful as she sat beside the newlyweds at their reception.In…
A major overhaul of unemployment benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could deliver annual savings of up to £3 billion for the Treasury, according to fresh analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).The think tank’s assessment examines Government proposals to combine Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment Support Allowance into a unified unemployment insurance scheme, which economists estimate could help Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s attempts to bolster the economy.The DWP’s March green paper outlined ambitions to “fix the broken benefits system” through this consolidation.While those searching for employment would receive substantially higher weekly payments under the new system,…
Victoria Beckham has insisted her latest Netflix project is far from a “vanity project” as she prepares for its release on the streaming platform.For the first time, the 51-year-old is taking a TV crew behind the scenes of her preparation for Paris Fashion Week, the most iconic date in the calendar for designers and fashionistas across the globe. In the eponymous series, Ms Beckham will also take a look back at her life in the spotlight and her transition from pop star to one of the world’s biggest fashion designers.The series delves into her three-decade relationship with Sir David Beckham,…
Aileen Moynagh News NI health reporterMrs Cairns was diagnosed with Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) and Pseudo Foster-Kennedy syndromeA woman who has been left with partial sight after she delayed seeking medical help said she wishes she had gone to an optician when she first had symptoms as her vision could have been saved.Gail Cairns, from Belfast, started experiencing sight loss, headaches, and eye pain in July 2025, but waited four days before getting her eyes checked.After being scanned at an opticians through a free NHS scheme she was immediately referred to hospital for treatment. She had a serious…
Manchester United coach Marc Skinner was quick to shut down an obvious line of questioning around his match-winner Maya Le Tissier after the club’s Champions League debut.”Your next question is probably ‘should she start for England’,” he said. “I am not here to answer that.”Despite becoming one of the most consistent defenders in the Women’s Super League, making a record 71st consecutive appearance in last week’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, central defensive anchor Le Tissier has had limited exposure at international level.Marshalled by Le Tissier, United had the WSL’s second-best defence last season, conceding just 16 goals in 22 games.The…
Speaking on the People’s Channel, AJ Pritchard discussed his time on Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Masterchef and I’m a Celebrity with the GB News presenter.Now, the ex-Strictly professional has even teased a turn to politics, speaking with Nigel on his show this evening.WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE FOR MORE.
Prime Video and The King’s Foundation have announced the upcoming release of a new landmark documentary.Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision chronicles the King’s lifelong commitment to the philosophy of harmony and the environment as a whole.The announcement comes as the King expresses his fondest hope that the film will inspire the same sense of determination that he feels to protect our planet and create a more sustainable future for the next generation.Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision will launch exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in early 2026.Prime Video and The King’s Foundation have announced the…