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Pensioners could be left more than £1,000 worse off under Rachel Reeves’ reported tax plans, experts have warned. The Chancellor has been accused of “playing mental gymnastics” as she looks for ways to raise billions without breaking Labour’s election pledge not to increase taxes on working people.Pensioners could see their annual tax bills rise by up to £1,000 if the Chancellor goes ahead with plans to raise income tax while cutting National Insurance by two percentage points, according to Investment platform AJ Bell.Under the proposal, employees and the self-employed would see little or no change, as the cut in National…
Jeremy Clarkson has sided with Carol Decker’s fiery outburst, where the singer criticised the Labour Government heavily in reaction to a GB News clip.The comments were in reaction to a heated exchange on GB News, where conservative political commentator Matt Goodwin and Former Labour MP Bill Rammell clashed over immigration and border control.The British singer, who is often critical of the Government on social media, repeatedly described Labour as “c****”.Justifying her strong language, Ms Decker wrote: “There is no other word to describe them. I am an educated articulate person. I’m a word-smith, I write songs, vocabulary is my trade…
Getty ImagesAndrew was stripped of his title as a prince on ThursdayMembers of a US congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified their calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions about his links to the late sex offender.King Charles stripped his brother of his “prince” title on Thursday, following months of pressure over Andrew’s ties to Epstein. Andrew has always denied wrongdoing.At least four Democrat members of the House Oversight Committee have since renewed their calls for Andrew to testify – although the panel is controlled by Republicans, who have not indicated they would support the move.Congressman…
Investigators have been asked to look into the actions of police after a man was fatally hit by a car on the Mancunian Way. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the victim, believed to be in his 20s, was struck by a Volkswagen Passat at about 00:50 GMT on Friday.Greater Manchester Police said it came after they received a report after midnight about a man walking on the road, who they believe was the victim of the collision but could not find.The force has referred itself to the Independent Office…
Having arrived with Genoa 17th in the Italian top flight, Vieira won eight and drew nine of his 26 games last season to guide them to safety and a 13th-place finish.However, his only two wins this campaign have come in the Coppa Italia, with six defeats in nine games – including five in the past six – in Serie A.”The club would like to thank the coach and his staff for the dedication and professionalism they have shown throughout their work and wishes them all the best for their future careers,” Genoa’s statement read.During his playing career, midfielder Vieira won…
Royal artefacts that line the walls of Royal Lodge will be returned to King Charles in the latest blow to the Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.In 2011, the former Duke of York advertised a cleaning role in Royal Lodge where the job would consist of making beds, drawing baths, dusting “objets d’art” and “picture frames under advice from the royal collection”.Following the removal of Andrew’s royal titles, his “objets d’art” are set to be returned to the Royal Collection Trust when he vacates his 30-room Grade II mansion.The Royal Collection Trust manages the royal collection. It is one of the largest collections…
Noor NanjiCulture reporterThe show’s professional dancers will perform a special Halloween-themed routine this weekendIt’s fright night in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom!Stars are gearing up for the contest’s annual Halloween Week on Saturday evening, with songs by Charli XCX, Lady Gaga and Benson Boone in the mix.It’s one of a number of themed weeks that happen every year – the others are Movies, Blackpool, Musicals and Icons.It comes as speculation continues to mount over who will replace presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, after their announcement last week that they will be leaving at the end of the current series.…
England failed to overcome another grim batting failure as New Zealand edged to a two-wicket victory in the third one-day international in Wellington to send the tourists to Australia on the back of a 3-0 series defeat.England’s top order folded once more, bowled out for the third match in a row to continue a worrying trend leading into the Ashes later this month, before New Zealand threatened to botch a chase of 223.They were cruising at 187-5, needing only 35 from 87 balls, only to lose captain Mitchell Santner for 27 and Daryl Mitchell for 44 in a collapse of…
King Charles’s ruthlessness in stripping Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of all his royal titles and honours may have made for uncomfortable viewing for Prince Harry.The Duke of Sussex does not have a good relationship with his disgraced uncle, who stepped back as a working royal just months before Harry and Meghan relinquished their own royal duties.GB News understands that Harry feels the sanctions taken against Andrew were entirely a matter for the Royal Household to decide upon.However, the decisive action taken by King Charles may have set a precedent that could be used against other royals in the future.King Charles’s ruthlessness…
Plans to give free bus travel to under-22s across England have been scrapped, with ministers blaming a lack of funding. Officials confirmed on Friday that no money has been set aside for the scheme in the current spending plans, which run until 2028/29. The idea had been backed by MPs on the Transport Committee, who said free travel would help young people reach work and education more easily. The decision marks a major shift from the committee’s vision, which was modelled on Scotland’s existing scheme that gives free bus journeys to everyone aged between five and 22.The Transport Committee’s chair,…