2 h. ago Bataclan ISIS mastermind's ex girlfriend is charged with planning atrocities of her own

Maeva B, 27, who was once 'married' to Salah Abdeslam is accused of trying to smuggle extremist material to him in prison.

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28 h. ago Welsh teen charged with planning to copy crimes of Southport killer

He has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced in January

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43 h. ago UAE says it will not join Gaza stabilisation force without clear legal framework

Move reflects wider regional doubts about terms of US-drafted plan to disarm Hamas Plans for a UN-mandated international stabilisation force charged with disarming Hamas inside Gaza face growing opposition after the United Arab Emirates said it would not participate because it did not yet see a clear legal framework for the force.Israel has already ruled out Turkey joining the force, and King Abdullah of Jordan has said Jordanian troops will not join. Azerbaijan, once mooted as a contributor, did not attend a planning meeting in Turkey last week and said it would not contribute unless a full ceasefire was in place. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago UAE refuses to join Gaza stabilisation force without clear legal framework

Decision reflects wider regional doubts about terms of US-drafted plan to disarm HamasPlans for a UN-mandated international stabilisation force charged with disarming Hamas inside Gaza face growing opposition after the United Arab Emirates said it would not participate because it did not yet see a clear legal framework for the force.Israel has already ruled out Turkey joining the force, and King Abdullah of Jordan has said Jordanian troops will not join. Azerbaijan, once mooted as a contributor, did not attend a planning meeting in Turkey last week and said it would not contribute unless a full ceasefire was in place. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Warning to 6m drivers over ‘draconian’ item in ALL new cars – and it can be used to convict you

MILLIONS of drivers could be convicted if a "draconian" item is fitted in all new cars. The Sun first revealed plans for a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles last month. It is understood plans have been drawn up to see EV drivers charged 3p per mile, in addition to other road taxes. But there are questions regarding...

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5 d. ago Judge dismisses criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing over 737 Max plane crashes

The ruling came after a hearing in September, where relatives of victims urged the judge to reject the deal

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6 d. ago Reeves poised to unveil Budget plan for EV drivers to pay per mile charges

Chancellor looks to offset a forecast sharp drop in government revenue from fuel duty

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves ‘to slap 6 million drivers with NEW tax in Budget as motorists will face £250 hike just for using road’

RACHEL Reeves is set to hit Electric Vehicle drivers with a new pay-per-mile tax. The Chancellor is due to reveal the controversial levies at the Budget on November 26, as reported by The Telegraph. It is understood plans have been drawn up to see EV drivers charged 3p per mile, in addition to other road...

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7 d. ago Even if the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s tariffs, his staff is working on backup plans to keep charging for imports

Several small businesses have sued the president for his sweeping tariffs, claiming they negatively impact business and defy Congress’s authority

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8 d. ago AA warns that ending congestion charge exemption for green vehicles could worsen air quality

Call comes ahead of expected final decision on plans to extend charge to green vehicles later this week

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9 d. ago Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire, experts have warned, resulting in a giveaway to richer homeowners and undermining the UK’s climate commitments.The chancellor is understood to be looking at plans to eliminate the 5% VAT charge on electricity bills as a fast and simple way to reduce bills for consumers and ease the cost of living pressures that have aided the rise of Reform UK. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves considers 20% tax on assets of people deciding to leave UK

Plans for ‘settling-up charge’ predicted to raise £2bn and would follow policy in place among most G7 countriesRich people quitting the UK could be required to pay a 20% tax on their business assets as part of plans reportedly being considered by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Treasury has drawn up plans for a “settling-up charge” on assets; a move that would bring the UK into line with most other G7 nations and raise a predicted £2bn for the public coffers, according to the Times. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago World media reacts to Rangers in 'sporting crisis' after Brann slaughter as Danny Rohl faces 'sack' taunt

The 36-year-old was appointed on Monday and his first game in charge didn't go to plan in Norway

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2 w. ago Government mulls steps to make electric vehicles more accessible to households

A consultation is to be launched into allowing cross-pavement charge points to be installed without planning permission.

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3 w. ago Net Zero shambles as Rachel Reeves plans to hammer electric cars for tax

Ahead of her Budget next month, the Chancellor is said to be drawing up several proposals to hike taxes on EVs to ensure all drivers pay their fair share.

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3 w. ago Nuno Espirito Santo admits West Ham ‘have a problem’ after Brentford defeat

Nuno’s first home match in charge coincided with a planned supporters’ groups in protest against the club’s board

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3 w. ago Nuno Espirito Santo admits ‘we have a problem’ after West Ham lose to Brentford

Nuno’s first home match in charge coincided with a planned stay-away organised by supporters’ groups in protest against the club’s board.

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3 w. ago The city where you pay more to park if you drive an SUV: Fury at Labour

Cardiff Council's plan to hit SUV drivers with extra charges is 'just another tax' on motorists, according to drivers in the Welsh capital.

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3 w. ago 'It's about getting more money for the council': How people feel about huge parking changes in city

We went to one of the busiest places in Cardiff for parked cars but surprisingly didn't come across many people in favour of new council plans to charge heavier vehicles more to park there

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3 w. ago Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure

Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tacticsUnder intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate.US officials were accused of “bullying” and “intimidation”, as nations met in London for what should have been the rubber-stamping of a decision made months ago to place a small levy on the greenhouse gases from global shipping. Continue reading...

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