REVEALED: Farmers plot next steps over family farm tax: ‘We could bring the country to a halt in 30 minutes’
Farmers across Britain are planning their next moves to protest Rachel Reeves’ loathed inheritance tax after a peaceful protest in central London failed to shift the government’s position. Speaking anonymously,…
‘Brain rot:’ Oxford’s word of the year was coined by Thoreau
Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase “gained…
How Shane MacGowan felt about Fairytale of New York: ‘He wasn’t fussed on Christmas…’
Shane MacGowan’s wife, Victoria May Clarke, has revealed how the late Pogues frontman felt about the success of his biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York”, as she reflected on their…
Trump asks about ‘J-6 Hostages’ after Biden pardons son Hunter
When news broke Sunday night that U.S. President Joe Biden had signed a presidential pardon for his son Hunter, president-elect Donald Trump was quick to react. “Does the Pardon given…
Motorists could save £50 on average following compensation change, firm predicts
The cost of motor cover could be set to fall by around £50 on average, actuaries have estimated, after a change to a key rate in England and Wales which…
‘Frightening’ sinkhole which forced residents from their homes continues to grow
A huge sinkhole which caused homes in south Wales to be evacuated is “frightening”, locals have said as the hole continues to grow. The collapse of a culvert – a…
Naomi Long announces uplift in legal aid fees and expansion of eligibility
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced an uplift in legal aid remuneration, as well as an expansion in the eligibility criteria. Ms Long revealed the series of reforms that she…
It is ‘obvious’ HS2 should extend into Euston, says rail minister
Extending HS2 into central London is “obvious”, the rail minister said as two new tunnelling machines were unveiled. Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill said the long-running project needed to get…
5 key talking points as England bring 2024 to a close with Switzerland friendly
England bring their 2024 programme to a close with Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland at Bramall Lane. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses, who drew 0-0 with the United States at Wembley on…
NI company lands multi-million pound US contract to provide ‘innovative robotic systems’
A manufacturing automation company in Londonderry is to carry out a multi-million pound contract at the US production site of sister company Bloc Blinds. FAST Technologies will be integrating its…