13 h. ago Government issues new 'pay per mile' driving tax update after being questioned by MP

The government has not officially confirmed the introduction of a pay-per-mile system, but some early estimates suggest that drivers could be charged up to 15p per mile.

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61 h. ago Harry Potter fans left asking same questions after latest HBO remake updates

A new Harry Potter remake is in the works, but some fans are still left wondering what the point of it is - and they've shared three big questions the series has to answer

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1 week ago HMRC alert as if you are on this tax code you may need to call this number

The tax authority issued an update after a question from a taxpayer

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1 week ago Drax’s shares plunge as City watchdog investigates sourcing of wood pellets

FCA inquiry into biomass power station relates to disclosures and transparency over two-year periodAnalysis: Latest Drax inquiry will raise fresh questions about its billions in subsidiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe power generator Drax has revealed it is under investigation by the City watchdog over “historical statements” made about the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass power station.The Financial Conduct Authority confirmed the investigation on Thursday, which will cover a period of more than two years between January 2022 to March 2024 and examine whether the company complied with disclosure and transparency rules, including in three annual reports. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kairat v Celtic, Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday: Champions League and Carabao Cup clockwatch – live

Latest scores and updates from Europe and EnglandAny questions? Feel free to email SimonAnd one for Celtic moments later! Hatate crosses, Forrest heads goalwards, and Anarbekov turns over the bar! It was a good header, plenty of power on it, but right down the middle of goal and the keeper only needed to fling up a hand.Chance for Kairat! But Schmeichel saves! And Ricardinho is miles offside anyway! Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Farage’s plan to deport thousands of asylum seekers draws scorn from legal experts

Reform UK leader told scheme is ‘simply not rooted in reality’ after he dodges questions on how it would workUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage’s plans to deport hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers to despotic regimes such as Afghanistan’s Taliban and withdraw the UK from vital human rights protections have triggered fierce condemnation from legal experts and political opponents, who said the proposals would dismantle Britain’s postwar commitments and shred fundamental rights.Unveiling Reform UK’s “Operation Restoring Justice” at a combative Oxford press conference, Farage claimed his party would detain and deport “absolutely anyone” arriving by small boat and ensure they are “never, ever allowed to stay”, insisting this would stop crossings “within days” and “save tens and possibly hundreds of billions of pounds”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Palestine Action prosecutions should be suspended, say UK rights groups

Campaigners tell attorney general that proceeding with trials before judicial review raises legal and moral questionsUK politics live – latest updatesProtesters arrested for supporting Palestine Action should not be prosecuted until a legal challenge to a ban on the group has been heard, organisations including Greenpeace and Human Rights Watch have told the attorney general for England and Wales.In a letter to Richard Hermer KC, also signed by Friends of the Earth, Global Witness and the Quakers, they say proceeding with charges or trials before the judicial review, which is expected to be heard in November, would raise significant legal and moral questions. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago White House gives Donald Trump health update after questions about his doctor

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked at a press briefing how the President, 79, is being treated for the chronic venous insufficiency he was diagnosed with in July

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