Author: Dave Carter

British newspapers front pages on Wednesday are dominated by stories related to politics and healthcare. The Daily Mail is reporting that the Labour Party has a “secret tax rise dossier” with plans to raise £60bn. While the Daily Express’s headline refers to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warning that “Labour will tax your years of savings… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Labour's secret tax rise dossier' and 'financial turmoil at IT giant'

Political leaflets are increasingly containing tactical messages, according to Professor Caitlin Milazzo from the University of Nottingham. About half of the leaflets seen this year by Milazzo’s Open Elections project contain tactical messages, compared to 25% in the 2019 general elections. Tactical messages are used by rival parties as part of their strategy to lure… Continue reading General election 2024: What to watch out for with bar charts claiming who can win your seat

The financial strain of the past four years has left self-employed carpenter Justin Williams, a father-of-three from Ystrad Mynach, feeling like he and his wife have been set back by “at least” a decade. The pandemic forced him to use his savings to support his family after not qualifying for state support due to a… Continue reading Inflation and Covid set family's savings back 10 years

The Scottish National Party (SNP) is set to unveil its manifesto with a strong emphasis on plans for increasing investment in the National Health Service (NHS). Despite healthcare being a devolved issue in Scotland, the budget for it is determined by the UK government, leading the SNP to call for an end to Westminster cuts.… Continue reading SNP manifesto pledges 'major investment' in NHS

John Caudwell, the billionaire founder of Phones 4U, has revealed that he will be voting for the Labour Party for the first time ever next month, despite having donated £500,000 to the Conservative Party in the last election. Caudwell has described the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as an “absolute dud” and praised the… Continue reading Tory donor John Caudwell tells the BBC he is voting Labour

Sir Ian McKellen’s theatre show, Player Kings, has been postponed for another day due to his fall from the stage. The actor fell in pain and called for help during the show at the Noël Coward theatre in London. Sir Ian was performing in a fight scene when he seemed to lose his footing. The… Continue reading Ian McKellen: Play's return postponed again following star's fall

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Ascot Racecourse has welcomed racegoers for the first day of its racing fixture. Over 250,000 people are expected to attend throughout the week-long event in Berkshire. The weather forecast predicts warm and dry conditions. Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, the event has developed into just as much of a social occasion as a sporting… Continue reading Royal Ascot: Racegoers arrive for first day of Berkshire event