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Britain’s borrowing has risen faster than any other major developed country over the past 20 years, according to new figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The UK’s net public debt has increased by 57.5 percentage points since 2005 – almost double the average rise of 28 per cent seen across other advanced economies. This surge has pushed Britain’s total debt to around 97 per cent of the size of the economy, the highest level in more than 60 years.Experts say the sharp rise is the result of several major shocks, including the 2008 financial crisis, Covid support schemes, energy bill…
Amy Dowden will be refraining from taking to the dancefloor for the next few weeks as the Strictly Come Dancing pro has revealed she needs a second mastectomy.The Welsh professional dancer, who has candidly shared her health battles in recent years after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, shared the news in a heartfelt social media video on Monday morning. Ms Dowden returned to Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year alongside Thomas Skinner after withdrawing from last year’s show prematurely with injury.However, Ms Dowden’s stint on this year’s series was short-lived as she and Mr Skinner were the…
With Halloween officially behind us, the nation is gearing up for Christmas, and supermarkets are already dropping their festive adverts.Love is in the air at Aldi as Kevin the Carrot makes his grand return to TV tonight at 8.15pm.The beloved vegetable is celebrating a decade of festive appearances with Aldi’s new campaign, but this year brings something special: a marriage proposal.In the first of three episodes, Kevin will pop the question to his long-time love, Katie the Carrot, in what promises to be a “heartwarming” moment for fans.The supermarket has given shoppers an early glimpse of the romantic storyline that…
Enda McClafferty,Northern Ireland political editor and Hayley HalpinGetty ImagesPaul Givan says he has been “vilified” over his trip to Israel but vowed to continue to represent his constituentsEducation Minister Paul Givan has defended using department resources to share images of his visit to a school in Jerusalem, describing the engagement as “entirely non-political”.Givan added he is “not going to be cancelled” and insisted he is a “minister for all”.It comes as a no confidence motion in his role as minister is expected to be tabled at Stormont later over a six-day trip to Israel.The motion has been submitted by Gerry…
Paul: Martin O’Neill has somehow miraculously rejuvenated and turned around these players. He should get the job until the end of the season judging on performances so far.Sean: I’d like O’Neill to at least have the remainder of the season in charge. The guy is a legend and I’d like to see him reach his 1,000-game milestone. Thank you Martin for returning and bringing the confidence along with the nostalgia.Denis: We lose players to injury and all looks bleak. Then a pensioner steps forward to help and plays two young guys who look like diamond finds.Stephen: The game was the…
Nottingham Forest have released a statement following the Huntingdon train stabbings, with owner Evangelos Marinakis pledging financial support to aid fans affected.The East-Midland club confirmed that several of its London-based fans were returning to the capital after a 2-2 draw on Saturday.The struggling Reds earned a hard-fought point against an in-form Manchester United.Forest praised the “extraordinary bravery which undoubtedy helped prevent even greater harm” from individuals during the horrific scenes. The club statement read: “Nottingham Forest Football Club wishes to express its deepest concern and heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the shocking attack on an LNER train bound…
Labour has unveiled £10million in fresh funding for electric car owners to support the rollout of new chargers to help motorists switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.Drivers across the UK are being backed by new investment that could speed up the installation of EV chargers along motorways and major A-roads.It comes as the Government confirmed that it had seen a 23 per cent increase in the number of EV chargers over the last year.Electric car owners across the country can use more than 86,000 public chargers, with estimates suggesting there could be more than one million chargers at homes…
Prince William and Princess Kate have thrown a party for the workmen who helped them move into Forest Lodge sooner than expected.William and Kate laid out a “thank you” party at The York Club, a private pub near Forest Lodge, after moving into their “forever” home on Friday. The venue is a members-only club for residents and employees of the Crown Estate. Last month, it was revealed that William and Kate had made arrangements to move their plans forward to leave their former home of Adelaide Cottage.“The couple very sweetly just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has…
Dawn Neesom has issued a stark warning over Labour’s tax plans, saying ordinary workers could be hit hard by proposals she described as “ridiculous.”Speaking on GB News, Dawn shared research from the TaxPayers’ Alliance showing the average family will pay nearly £1.3million in tax over their lifetime. That includes almost £600,000 in income tax, as she warned that these figures do not yet account for other major tax increases expected under Labour.Speaking on the People’s Channel, Dawn said: “You think you’ve no money and then you look at the figures, you realise why you have no money.Dawn Neesom blasted the…
A 32-year-old man has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after multiple people were stabbed on a train. Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, was arrested after the attack on an LNER train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, which stopped in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, shortly before 20:00 GMT on Saturday.British Transport Police said he had also been charged with one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of bladed article.Mr Williams is due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court later. He has also been charged with another count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article,…