Streaming giant Spotify has launched its most expensive subscription tier, aimed at its “most dedicated” users and music fans. The new HiFi audio add-on will cost at least £5 more per month on top of the premium subscription service. The announcement follows the addition of several new subscription tiers, including audiobook and music-only, according to… Continue reading Spotify launches higher-priced subscription tier for HiFi audio
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Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas sorry for 'tragic mistake'
An American woman, Anne Sacoolas, has issued an apology for her “tragic mistake” that led to the death of Harry Dunn, according to an inquest hearing. The 19-year-old was struck and killed by a car driven by Sacoolas outside the US airbase RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire in August 2019. Sacoolas left the country soon after… Continue reading Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas sorry for 'tragic mistake'
Prince William to attend England v Denmark at Euro 2024
Kensington Palace has announced that Prince William will be attending the England football game against Denmark in Frankfurt next week. He will be travelling to Germany to watch England’s second group stage match of the Euro 2024 tournament following their opening match against Serbia on Sunday. His father, King Charles, has also shown an interest… Continue reading Prince William to attend England v Denmark at Euro 2024
Jeffrey Donaldson: Case 'on track' with next stage in July
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is facing historical sex offence charges. The court has set a preliminary hearing for July 3, with the case progressing “on track”. Sir Jeffrey, 61, faces one count of rape, one count of gross indecency with a child, and nine counts of indecent assault. His wife,… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Case 'on track' with next stage in July
Discovery Cove: Cardiff girl drowned at Florida theme park – inquest
An inquest has heard that Anna Beaumont, a 13-year-old girl from St Fagans, Cardiff, died by drowning while on holiday with her family in Florida. The incident took place at Discovery Cove theme park on 28 May. Anna’s father heard a lifeguard whistle, at which point he saw that Anna was in trouble. Lifeguards at… Continue reading Discovery Cove: Cardiff girl drowned at Florida theme park – inquest
GDP: UK economy fails to grow during wet April
The UK’s economy experienced no growth during the month of April due to the impact of wet weather on consumer spending. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recorded no change in line with economists’ predictions. The country had experienced its fastest growth rate seen in two years between January to March and had just exited… Continue reading GDP: UK economy fails to grow during wet April
Death of fentanyl killer Luke D'Wit's relatives under review
Essex Police are investigating the possibility that convicted murderer Luke D’Wit may have killed his father and grandfather. The killer was sentenced to a minimum of 37 years in prison in March for murdering married couple Stephen and Carol Baxter with the use of fentanyl in West Mersea, Essex. The police are now examining the… Continue reading Death of fentanyl killer Luke D'Wit's relatives under review
Labour pledges to fix a million potholes a year in England
The UK Labour Party has pledged to provide funding to councils to fix up to one million potholes annually in England, stating that it wants to put an end to the current “sticking plaster approach” to repairs. The initiative will financially support local leaders and provide multi-year funding settlements for the necessary road fixes. As… Continue reading Labour pledges to fix a million potholes a year in England
General election 2024: Greens vow £70bn tax hike on wealthiest to drive change
The UK Green Party’s manifesto outlines plans to increase taxes on the country’s top earners, in a bid to raise £70bn a year to help “fix” the country. The plans to be announced tomorrow include the raising of National Insurance rates to 8% on annual wages over £50,270, meaning workers earning £55,000 would pay an… Continue reading General election 2024: Greens vow £70bn tax hike on wealthiest to drive change
Sir John Curtice: Damaged politics sees voter trust at record low
A report by Sir John Curtice, an electoral expert, has found that trust and confidence in the UK’s politics and election system has reached an all-time low. The report, entitled “Damaged Politics” and conducted for the National Centre for Social Research, reveals that record numbers of voters have lost trust in the government’s ability to… Continue reading Sir John Curtice: Damaged politics sees voter trust at record low