A man who was found with serious injuries in west Belfast has died in hospital, prompting a murder investigation by the police. The incident took place on Wednesday at around 8 pm GMT in Cupar Street, off the Springfield Road. Officers announced that they were at the scene of a serious assault, and cordons have… Continue reading Springfield Road: Murder investigation after serious assault
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Body search case police speak to Muriel McKay killer in Trinidad
The Metropolitan Police have travelled all the way to Trinidad to interrogate one of the killers of Muriel McKay in hopes of finding her body. McKay was abducted in 1969 when kidnappers had mistaken her for Rupert Murdoch’s then-wife. Her husband Alick McKay also worked for Murdoch, and the kidnappers held Muriel, hoping for a… Continue reading Body search case police speak to Muriel McKay killer in Trinidad
Forest Gate: Police station fire under control but roof 'completely destroyed'
A massive fire that broke out at a police station located in east London has now been brought under control. According to a statement released by the London Fire Brigade, the roof of the Forest Gate Police Station on Romford Road was completely destroyed in the fire that started at 4PM GMT on Wednesday. However,… Continue reading Forest Gate: Police station fire under control but roof 'completely destroyed'
Newspaper headlines: Hunt cuts NI but is told 'Britain deserves better'
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced a 2p cut to National Insurance in the budget on Wednesday, meaning contributions will be lower for 27 million workers. This announcement has been declared as “drawing up battle lines for the election” as outlined in the Metro. Those earning £35,000 a year are set to save… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Hunt cuts NI but is told 'Britain deserves better'
Afghanistan: Judge hunted by Taliban wins court case against UK government
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, an Afghan judge who prosecuted Taliban and Islamic State group members was targeted for assassination and forced into hiding with his family. When he applied for relocation to the UK through the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) in August 2021, his application was rejected in… Continue reading Afghanistan: Judge hunted by Taliban wins court case against UK government
Tax cuts allow a cautious chancellor to create some headaches for Labour
The announcement of the latest budget has revealed one of the most critical issues in the upcoming general election: economic credibility. The Chancellor focused on portraying himself as a responsible steward of the economy, with the National Insurance cut representing a considerable tax reduction. However, there were no earth-shattering policies to transform the Conservative Party’s… Continue reading Tax cuts allow a cautious chancellor to create some headaches for Labour
Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance again as election looms
In an effort to boost support ahead of this year’s election, Jeremy Hunt has revealed plans to reduce tax payments by workers from April. The latest Budget saw the Chancellor cut National Insurance levels by a further 2p, following an identical reduction in January 2018. The move was designed to help stimulate the UK economy,… Continue reading Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance again as election looms
Rwanda bill: House of Lords inflicts further defeats on government plan
The UK government has faced five additional defeats in the House of Lords over its proposed Rwanda bill. The legislation would allow the UK to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda by declaring it a safe country. Peers made several changes to the bill, including allowing courts to question the East African nation’s safety. However, the… Continue reading Rwanda bill: House of Lords inflicts further defeats on government plan
Budget 2024: Is the tax take the highest for 70 years?
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Budget on Wednesday, announcing a cut to National Insurance. Hunt said that the Budget would “put the country back on the path to lower taxes”. However, Labour leader Keir Starmer criticised the Budget, saying that Conservatives have taken “an unprecedented hit” on living standards. BBC News has compared their… Continue reading Budget 2024: Is the tax take the highest for 70 years?
Cameron warns Israeli minister Gaza aid must increase
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron met with Israeli minister Benny Gantz in central London on Wednesday to discuss the flow of aid into Gaza. Lord Cameron stressed that Israel, as the occupying power in Gaza, had a legal responsibility to ensure the availability of aid. International law states that an occupying power has a duty to… Continue reading Cameron warns Israeli minister Gaza aid must increase