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Minister for Finance Simon Harris says he’s planning on cutting taxes for middle Ireland for the next four years – but he’s definitely ruling out following suit on other popular budgetary measure
Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, has said the Government intends to cut income taxes for middle-income earners over each of the next four years, signalling a multi-year approach to easing the tax burden on so-called “middle Ireland”. However, he has explicitly ruled out continuing with another budgetary measure that has proved popular with the…
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‘Damning’ China evidence buried in Trump election files… and the secret emails showing how officials fought to bury it, revealed by former CIA agent
A former CIA agent has reportedly come forward with claims that “damning” evidence relating to China was buried within files connected to a Trump election matter, alongside internal emails allegedly showing officials worked to suppress it. The allegation, if substantiated, would raise serious questions about transparency within US institutions and whether sensitive intelligence concerning China…
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Cubs great Anthony Rizzo snags another home run ball in Wrigley Field bleachers
Anthony Rizzo, the former Chicago Cubs first baseman and 2016 World Series champion, has once again caught a home run ball while sitting in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, his old home ground. The unlikely coincidence marks the second time this has happened to Rizzo, a feat so statistically improbable that the piece jokes it…
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Pupil awarded £4,000 after burning her lips at school – on a toasted marshmallow… As councils are dishing out thousands of pounds from the taxpayer to pay off ‘baffling’ compensation claims
A schoolgirl was awarded £4,000 in compensation after burning her lips on a toasted marshmallow during a school activity, one of a number of “baffling” payouts local councils have made to settle public liability claims. The case has been highlighted as an example of taxpayer money being used to cover compensation for seemingly minor or…
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Pillows and pots move into Downing Street as Andy Burnham prepares to become Britain’s first commuter Prime Minister and split his time between London and Manchester
Andy Burnham is preparing to move into 10 Downing Street ahead of becoming Britain’s new Prime Minister, with removal vans reportedly delivering personal items including pillows and pots as he arranges to split his time between London and Manchester. The move marks a symbolic first, with Burnham set to become the country’s first “commuter Prime…
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Andy Burnham to announce new North Sea oil and gas drilling to prove ‘pro-business’ credentials – in blow to ‘Red Ed’ Miliband’s Net Zero agenda
Andy Burnham is reportedly set to approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences as one of his first acts on becoming prime minister, a move framed as demonstrating “pro-business” credentials. The decision would represent a significant challenge to the Net Zero strategy associated with Ed Miliband, signalling a shift in emphasis within the…
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Shakira soaks up the Miami sun as bikini-clad Nina Dobrev, Kim Kardashian showcase summer getaways
Fox News has rounded up recent paparazzi photos of celebrities enjoying summer getaways, with Shakira pictured soaking up the sun in Miami. Nina Dobrev and Kim Kardashian also feature among the stars shown relaxing in bikinis with friends and family, as part of the outlet’s ongoing celebrity photo coverage. The piece is a light entertainment…
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Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa’s ‘willful negligence’
US President Donald Trump has accused Canada of “wilful negligence” in managing its forests, blaming poor forestry practices for the wildfires whose smoke has been drifting across the United States. He has threatened to factor the economic cost of the smoke into tariffs imposed on Canadian imports, escalating an already tense trade relationship between the…
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Stephen Miller says Trump administration is pursuing policy to debank illegal immigrants
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said on Friday that the Trump administration is pursuing a policy to cut illegal immigrants off from banking services, framing it as a measure intended to encourage self-deportation. The move forms part of a broader administration strategy of increasing everyday pressure on undocumented migrants in the United…