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The headlines are buzzing with news of the chancellor’s Spring Statement. The Guardian highlights fears of potential tax rises as Rachel Reeves aims to “secure Britain’s future” by boosting defense spending. Speculation mounts on whether tax increases will be necessary in the upcoming budget session. Daily Mirror’s exclusive interview with the chancellor focuses on her… Continue reading 'Grim spring outlook' and Reeves warned 'not to shift blame'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is gearing up to announce further reductions in welfare benefits and government department budgets in her upcoming Spring Statement. Despite last week’s announcement of significant welfare cuts, the chancellor is faced with the need to expand these cuts due to reforms that are estimated to save less than originally planned. The sluggish… Continue reading Spring Statement: Reeves to make further welfare cuts but boost defence

After accepting a £215,000 discrimination settlement, Maeve Bradley emphasized that her motive behind pursuing the case was to prevent other women from being disadvantaged for taking maternity leave. The incident occurred while Bradley was serving as an assistant vice president at Citibank in Belfast in 2023. Allegations arose that she was bypassed for a promotion… Continue reading Citibank: Woman settles maternity discrimination case for £215k

Television personalities Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are known to many for their time on reality television shows. Their relationship blossomed on the set of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and has since expanded to include their family of five children, two dogs, and four ducks. Recently, the couple has welcomed viewers… Continue reading Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash: 'We panicked when we realised viewers see everything'

The Office for Students (OfS) has issued a fine of £585,000 to the University of Sussex for failing to protect freedom of speech. The controversy stemmed from the case of Prof Kathleen Stock, who departed from the university in 2021 amid allegations of transphobia related to her opinions on sex and gender topics. The OfS… Continue reading Sussex university fined £585,000 in transgender free speech row

Armadale Castle and the Clan MacDonald lands, located on the Isle of Skye, are set to be sold in a surprising move by the charity that currently owns them. The Clan Donald Lands Trust, which has owned the estate since 1971, cited financial difficulties as the reason for the sale. The trust expressed a desire… Continue reading Isle of Skye clan estate and historic castle put up for sale

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Authorities have confirmed that the fire at Heathrow airport’s substation was not suspected to be an act of arson. The incident, which occurred in Hayes last Friday, forced the closure of the UK’s busiest airport for a full day. Counter-terrorism officials were initially involved in the investigation, but the Metropolitan Police announced on Tuesday that… Continue reading Heathrow closure: Sub-station fire not suspicious, say police

A judge has called two RAF engineers who damaged a Paddington Bear statue the “antithesis” of everything the beloved bear stands for. Daniel Heath and William Lawrence, both 22 and stationed at RAF Odiham in Hampshire, confessed to the criminal damage at Reading Magistrates’ Court. The CCTV footage captured the moment when the statue in… Continue reading Paddington Bear statue: RAF engineers admit damage

Following the tragic death of her sister Marie Pinfield in 2008, Shirley Moroney expresses grave concerns that many women who fell victim to the disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson may never have their voices heard. The ongoing inquest, which commenced in October, delves into the deaths of 62 cancer patients who received treatment from Paterson… Continue reading Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson's crimes may be 'tip of iceberg'