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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is “drawing millions into paying more tax” under a stealth raid, experts warn.The latest figures show the tax authority raked in £322.7billion in tax and National Insurance contributions during the opening four months of the 2026/27 fiscal year, surpassing the equivalent period last year by £19.1billion.The lion’s share of that increase came from income tax, capital gains tax and National Insurance contributions, which together delivered an additional £13.2billion, a rise of seven per cent in percentage terms.Business taxes contributed a further £3.7billion uplift, representing a 13 per cent jump, while VAT added £1billion to the…

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris, 58, has regained consciousness for a second time following a medical emergency that struck earlier this month.However, it has been confirmed that he continues to be treated in intensive care.A representative for founding band member Verdine White confirmed the news on Thursday, stating that Mr Paris faces two major operations as part of his ongoing treatment and will remain in the ICU longer than initially anticipated.His wife, Kathy Merrick, added to People Magazine: “This journey is definitely a marathon, but JP is fighting every single day and our hope is strong.John Paris of…

Drivers will soon be forced to pay more to use one of the capital’s busiest routes as Transport for London prepares to increase costs.The Silvertown Tunnel is used by thousands of drivers every single day as a crucial route under the Thames between Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula.Motorists pay a daily charge to use the route, which applies from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week, in both directions in the capital.Transport for London announced a road user charge to manage traffic levels, pay off the costs of building the Silvertown Tunnel and handle the maintenance of both tunnels.Motorists will…

Three people have admitted being involved in an arson attack at the offices of a Persian media organisation in north-west London.On 15 April, police were called to the offices of Volant Media in Park Royal, the parent company of Persian news channel Iran International, after an “ignited container” was thrown towards the site.Appearing at the Old Bailey, Nathan Dunn, 19, pleaded guilty to arson being “reckless as to whether life is endangered”, while a 17-year-old boy denied that same charge but admitted the lesser alternative offence of arson. This was not accepted by the prosecution, and he will stand trial…

Matt NewsumBBC Sport rugby league journalistCastleford have made the call to part with Ryan Carr after a protracted spell where he was absent from club responsibilities and it is clearly felt that the Australian could not continue.Carr, who cut his teeth as a head coach at Featherstone where he also worked with Leeds, and in his native Australia with several clubs including South Sydney Rabbitohs, Mount Pritchard and St George Illawarra, had already attracted a number of impressive names to join Cas for 2027 such as veteran hooker Damien Cook and outside back Tyrell Sloan.What this move could mean for…

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In today’s GB Mums episode, panellists Emily Carver, Olivia Utley, Annunziata Rees-Mogg and Linda Duberley discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to the UK after six years across the pond, to make their home in a non-royal residence outside London. It is understood the couple have already enrolled their children, Archie and Lilibet, in British schools. This comes as sources close to the Duchess of Sussex, formerly known for her role in the US drama Suits, have not denied reports that she has been offered an acting role in the country, according to an Australian media outlet which suggested…

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England Under-19 striker Divine Mukasa has returned to West Ham United on loan from Manchester City.Mukasa, who turns 19 on Saturday, spent 10 years with the Hammers in their academy after joining aged six and has gone back to the club for the rest of the 2026-27 season.He made his debut for West Ham’s under-18s aged 14 and helped them win the FA Youth Cup in 2023 aged 15.He joined City that year and made his senior debut against Huddersfield in the Carabao Cup in September 2025, making six appearances in total.Mukasa joined Leicester City in February on loan and…