Britain’s fragile public finances will cast a shadow over the general election campaign, with both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer warned of impending fiscal challenges by a leading economics think tank. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) cautions that the economy faces “the worst of both worlds” — low …
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Rishi Sunak has said he will introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for young people if the Conservatives win the general election. In the first new policy announcement of the campaign, the prime minister has unveiled a plan that would see 18-year-olds given the choice of a full-time …
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle need to consider carefully how they approach overseas visits after courting controversy during a recent trip to Nigeria, if they want to avoid scandals building into bigger scandals, according to a discussion on the new episode of Newsweek‘s The Royal Report podcast. Harry and Meghan …
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Princess Beatrice has been providing ‘increasingly crucial backup’ to the Royal Family, according to royal commentator and editor Kate Mansey. Writing in the Times, which described the oldest daughter of Prince Andrew as the ‘unlikely leading lady’, Kate Mansey said that the 35-year-old is ‘expected to support the King and senior …
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Sir, The act quashing the convictions of sub-postmasters highlights the need not just for a “Hillsborough law” in relation to candour from organisations but also the need to address the problem of senior executives and managers being complicit in the covering up of problems for the sake of the reputation/financial …
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Past experience with Labour suggests a preference for stealth taxes By Alex Brummer Updated: 17:01 EDT, 25 May 2024 Rachel Reeves recognises that if she is to march into No 11 Downing Street on July 5 it would be a big mistake to hit voters with huge tax rises straight …
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It had been set to take place as early as next month By Mark Shapland Updated: 22:01, 25 May 2024 The sale of Government shares in NatWest to the public could be scrapped after the Treasury confirmed that the sell-off had been postponed for the General Election. ‘A retail offer …
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London is currently vying with New York for the blockbuster £53bn float By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:00, 25 May 2024 Some of Britain’s largest fund managers have spoken out against plans for fast fashion giant Shein to float in London. London is currently vying with New York for the blockbuster …
Read More »From June 10, all standard pay and display parking on the forecourt will be removed so improvement works can take place. Work is expected to last one year. Blue badge parking will still be available on the station forecourt throughout these improvement works. Parking at the western end of the car park …
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International Distributions Services plc is a holding company, which is engaged in providing postal and delivery services across its extensive networks. The Company operates through its subsidiary, Royal Mail Group Limited (RMGL), and General Logistics Systems B.V. (GLS). RMGL operates the parcels and letters delivery business under the Royal Mail …
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