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Sir Keir Starmer has formally tendered his resignation as Prime Minister during a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace.The outgoing PM arrived at the palace’s main quadrangle alongside his wife, Lady Victoria, entering through the luggage door owing to ongoing renovation works elsewhere in the building.Rather than the usual setting for such occasions, the pair were directed to the Chinese dining room. This was an unconventional choice of venue, though the ceremony itself adhered to longstanding constitutional tradition.Sir Keir Starmer has formally tendered his resignation as Prime Minister during a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace. | PAThe…

Britain’s highest earners are paying an ever-greater share of the nation’s income tax bill, according to new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures.The latest data shows the wealthiest 10 per cent of workers now contribute 58.4 per cent of all income tax collected, up from 50.3 per cent at the turn of the millennium.Those earning £72,500 or more a year fall within the top 10 per cent of taxpayers.HMRC expects to collect £202billion in income tax from these earners during the current financial year, an increase of £156billion compared with the 1999-2000 financial year.After adjusting for wage inflation, the increase…

Roy Keane had the ITV studio in absolute stitches during the World Cup final halftime break with a typically mischievous one-liner about Shakira.The 54-year-old Manchester United legend was broadcasting from ITV’s rooftop studio beside the Brooklyn Bridge when he was asked what he made of the musical spectacle during Spain’s clash with Argentina.”It was a bit of an anti-climax, but I think the people in the stadium probably enjoyed it more than us,” Keane said. “But it’s always nice to see Shakira.”Roy Keane had the ITV studio in stitches with his Shakira quip | ITVThat was all it took. Gary…

Little has changed with the microwave since the first commercial product launched in 1955. But Ninja wants to reinvent the 71-year-old formula with its first microwave — and it’s not your typical kitchen appliance.Called Ninja Crispi Microwave, it combines the internals of a typical household microwave with the air-frying technology Ninja is best known for. If you’re short on space in your kitchen, this single countertop unit could be an ideal way to get the best of both worlds. The clever bit? Ninja’s patented FusionCrisp Technology promises crispy, oven-quality results without the lengthy wait. Michaela Dubeau, VP of Product Development…

Kathryn Strain, who is a member of the Chunky Dunkers sea swimming group in Donaghadee, says it’s common to see tourists from cruise ships visiting Belfast making trips to the town.”You can hear them saying, ‘oh, that’s where the police station was, and oh, this is so and so’s house’,” so it has been great, it has been good for the town, definitely,” she told News NI.Some of the Hope Street cast and crew have also braved the cold of Irish Sea and enjoyed – or maybe not – a dip.Like many locals, Kathryn can be spotted in Hope Street…

Aston Villa have completed the £38m signing of midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves.The Brazil international joins for an initial £34m with £4m in add-ons.Villa completed a club record deal worth more than £50m for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi on Friday after beating Newcastle to the Switzerland international. Atletico Madrid had also been keen on Gomes but the 25-year-old left Wolves’ training camp in Portugal on Thursday to have a medical and finalise his move to Villa Park.Villa midfielder Amadou Onana is out until next year after suffering a serious knee injury with Belgium at the World Cup.Gomes made 41 appearances…

The South West of England has avoided a potential fuel crisis after tanker drivers accepted a “substantial” pay rise.Fuel tanker drivers at Oxalis in Bristol accepted a new pay award after threatening strike action earlier this month.Unite members at the Oxalis Logistics plant at the Esso Main Terminal secured an impressive 22 per cent pay increase.The fuel tanker drivers transport petrol and diesel to multiple sources across the South West of England.The five-year pay deal is worth up to 22 per cent, depending on shift patterns, although Unite stated that it could be more depending on inflation.Drivers will immediately receive…

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