22 h. ago Vistry welcomes ‘unprecedented’ funding to boost building of affordable homes

Vistry said that the Government stepping up funding into affordable homes was ‘hugely welcome’.

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42 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival SAVED and will go ahead next month after security funding boost

Notting Hill Carnival SAVED and will go ahead next month after security funding boost  standard.co.uk

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66 h. ago National charity launches wellbeing and exercise podcast to help more communities get active for summer

Communities are being encouraged to try new activities for summer as a national Parkinson's charity launches a special podcast which talks to experts and those with lived experience about finding the right balance of activity and wellbeing.

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3 d. ago Manchester United gain cash boost to fund Bryan Mbeumo deal as transfer deadline approaches

Manchester United will benefit from Newcastle agreeing a £55m deal to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, with the Red Devils set to receive a windfall from the transfer

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3 d. ago New pension rule change could boost workers' retirement funds by up to £29,000

A new government bill will see small pension pots consolidated, create larger schemes, and ensure they are good value for money

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3 d. ago Man United about to get cash boost to help fund Bryan Mbeumo deal after transfer breakthrough

The very latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with an update that might well impact their quest to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.

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4 d. ago Funding boost for scheme which gives drug users digital devices to cut harm

Project aims to build confidence, skills and motivation while boosting access to devices and improving connectivity

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5 d. ago Scottish Hockey renews partnership with St Vincent's Hospice

The national team pledged their support to the Renfrewshire-based charity for another year to help continue raising awareness.

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6 d. ago Man Utd set for major transfer boost as £55m Premier League switch moves step closer

Manchester United could prove to be winners as a result of Newcastle United's latest move in the transfer window as the Red Devils prepare for a boost to their funds this summer

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6 d. ago Trump news at a glance: President rings in Independence Day by signing his ‘big, beautiful’ bill into law

Democrats warn the major changes will benefit the wealthy and hit low-income earners hardest – key US politics stories from Friday 4 July at a glanceDonald Trump kicked off Independence Day by signing into law his sweeping tax and spending bill during a Fourth of July picnic at the White House.The president’s signature legislation, which he called the “big, beautiful bill”, introduces major changes including tax cuts, spending boosts for defence and more aggressive funding for an immigration crackdown. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago National charity says West Lothian pensioners' café a model for better care

Adam Stachura, the Policy Director at Age Scotland last Thursday’s 11th hour hold was an “opportunity to look to the future.”

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9 d. ago What’s in Trump’s major tax bill? Extended cuts, deportations and more

GOP’s sweeping legislation boosts wealthy, funds border wall and risks $3tn deficit before Trump’s term endsSenate Republicans on Tuesday passed Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill after spending all night voting on amendments. The bill, which the GOP has dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now returns to the House of Representatives, which passed their version last month, ahead of a Friday deadline the president has imposed for the legislation to be on his desk.Here’s what’s in the Senate’s version of the bill: Continue reading...

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9 d. ago What’s in Trump’s big, beautiful bill? Tax cuts, deportations and more

GOP’s sweeping legislation boosts wealthy, funds border wall and risks $3tn deficit before Trump’s term endsThe Republican-led Senate is on a final sprint to pass the one big beautiful bill, a sprawling piece of legislation that will enact Donald Trump’s tax and spending priorities. Lawmakers from both parties are offering last-minute amendments ahead of a final vote on passage that could come Tuesday, after which the legislation will return to the House of Representatives, which passed their version of the bill last month.Here’s what’s in the Senate’s version of the bill: Continue reading...

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1 week ago Royal Family to get £132m funding boost despite making £1.1bn profit

The monarchy is set to receive £132 million in funding in 2026-27 for the second year in a row as Crown Estate net profits for the last financial year again hit £1.1 billion

Economics

1 week ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from government funding and co

Black River film festival invited US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from new funds and global collaborations

Black River film festival brings together US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dechert Hires Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC's Assistant GC for London PE Boost

Dechert Hires Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC's Assistant GC for London PE Boost  Law.com

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2 w. ago Charities in line for a boost from Piper Sandler's Sportschallenge 2025 fundraising event

Five Scottish charities have been chosen as the beneficiaries of this year’s Sportschallenge fundraising event.

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2 w. ago Major UK phone network down as customers 'can't make or receive calls'

Customers have been unable to make or receive voice calls on their handsets since around 8am on Wednesday morning, consumer reports show. The company has apologised and promised to fix the issues

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2 w. ago Only around one in four children enjoy writing in their spare time – report

The National Literacy Trust charity has warned that writing for pleasure is in a ‘worrying state of decline’ among young people.

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