RACHEL Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today. At the annual Confederation of Business Industry conference, the Chancellor will be told she “must never again” unleash a tidal wave of taxes on hardworking traders. 2 CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith is set to caution …
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After Storm Bert brought severe flooding and disruptive weather across Northern Ireland, another alert has been issued for Sunday. The Met Office says from 11am today, November 24, a yellow weather warning will kick in. The warning covers the whole region, and is set to last several hours, until 6pm. …
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DRINK-spiking is to become a specific criminal offence, with predators more likely to be jailed, PM Sir Keir Starmer will announce today. The aim is to simplify the current system where spiking comes either under assault, or part of the Offences Against the Person Act. 3 Keir Starmer will announce …
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Wind warnings are in place for several counties on the island of Ireland on Sunday as Storm Bert continues to cause challenging conditions. The storm, which landed overnight on Friday, flooded villages and roads, and disrupted travel. In Co Donegal, Bridge Street in Killybegs was dramatically flooded, with homes and …
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The worst of the storm has passed but there is still a risk of fallen trees and travel disruption in some counties. Wind warnings are in place for several counties on the island of Ireland on Sunday as Storm Bert continues to cause challenging conditions. The storm, which landed overnight …
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FUMING residents have slammed Royal Mail for banning deliveries to their tower block over an alleged thug tenant and his dog. Hundreds of locals are being forced to walk more than a mile to pick up their mail after posties were ordered not to enter the building. 4 The tenant …
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It has been more than four years since Prince Harry stepped down as a senior working royal and bid farewell to London in favour of sunnier days in Montecito with his wife, Meghan Markle. Although he was educated at Eton and was taught to speak the King’s English, it appears …
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A CONVICTED fraudster has set up a new company despite shuttering his last one with a string of debt and allegations of fraud. Brian Goldie, 67, started freight firm Worldwide Airways Ltd in April after claiming he had retired due to a brain tumour. Now using the name Gerald Paterson, …
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Despite being the world’s most famous family, the royals’ Christmas wish list is surprisingly simple: happiness, good health and quality time with loved ones. For Prince Charles, after a year plagued by illness, spending time with his family at his Norfolk estate, Sandringham, will be a welcome break. “The tradition …
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It’s no secret that the Spencer family has a strong pool of genes, as Princess Diana had one of the most recognisable faces in the world. When Prince William was born in 1982, many wondered what the heir to the throne would grow up to look like. As he grew …
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