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British expats in Spain face 40% pension tax blow as new UK inheritance rules loom
British expatriates living in Spain are facing a significant financial hit as new UK pension and inheritance tax rules are set to take effect from 6 April 2027. The changes mean that pension pots left unused at death could be brought within the scope of inheritance tax, potentially exposing beneficiaries to a combined tax burden…
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Root’s great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has taken over as England’s Test captain again, returning to the role ahead of the three-match series against Pakistan starting at Headingley. The change comes amid considerable upheaval, with England having sacked Brendon McCullum as Test coach, his replacement Stephen Fleming not yet in post, and Marcus Trescothick serving as interim coach —…
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Rally cheers, siege standoff, Golden Boot heats up
Reporting on 18 August brought together sharply different scenes: in Jakarta, demonstrators marched against government policies and raised concerns about living costs, corruption and the expanded role of the military in civilian affairs. Police blocked roads during the protest and brief scuffles were reported. Separately, attention remained on Qusra in the occupied West Bank, where…
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Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Nigerian authorities have arrested a social media influencer known as “KC Luxury” on suspicion of links to an international drug trafficking network, after seizing nearly $28m (£21m) worth of cocaine destined for the UK. Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, 49, who has around 700,000 Instagram followers and presented himself online as a luxury goods dealer, was detained…
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SWFC: Darren Moore nod, live-streamed pressers and a cricket legend – Owls notebook – thestar.co.uk
SWFC: Darren Moore nod, live-streamed pressers and a cricket legend – Owls notebook thestar.co.uk
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ESPN architect Bill Rasmussen dies aged 93
Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN, has died aged 93 at his home in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, with which he had been diagnosed in July 2019. He conceived the idea for an all-sports television network after being fired as communications director of the New England Whalers ice hockey team,…
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Ellie Goulding Sues Former Managers Over Live Nation Ties
Pop star Ellie Goulding has sued her former managers Ben Mawson and Ed Millet of TaP Management, alleging they failed to disclose that their company was owned by Live Nation and steered her into deals benefiting the touring giant. The lawsuit, filed against the two men but not Live Nation itself, argues that their financial…
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One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua to SNUB Wembley and take place on a FRIDAY in New York to avoid clash with NFL: Date set with contracts signed as Britain’s biggest fight goes abroad
A blockbuster heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set to be staged in New York rather than at Wembley Stadium, with contracts reportedly signed and the bout scheduled for a Friday night to avoid clashing with NFL coverage. The decision to take Britain’s biggest fight abroad marks a significant shift, as the…
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SUFC News: United man given unexpected reprieve as long transfer search drags on – thestar.co.uk
SUFC News: United man given unexpected reprieve as long transfer search drags on thestar.co.uk