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Friday 05 July 2024 8:49 am By: Charlie Conchie and Felix Armstrong Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Jeremy Hunt has retained his Surrey seat amidst a wave of losses for top Tories, including Jacob Rees-Mogg and Grant Shapps, who were ousted in a significant defeat for the party nationwide. The incumbent Chancellor, MP for South West Surrey since 2005, narrowly secured the newly created Godalming and Ash seat by approximately 1000 votes, facing tough competition from Liberal Democrat Paul Follows. This result followed a night of unprecedented losses for cabinet…

The Underdog hitmakers are set to perform at the OVO Hydro on November 9. Presale tickets for the gig will be available from 9:30 AM on Monday, July 8, with general sales starting at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 10. The rock trio will have “very special guests,” The Streets, joining them in the city. In a Facebook post, the band wrote: “We are playing four huge shows in November with special guests, The Streets. “To be eligible for the pre-sale, purchase Happenings in any format from the official store by 3 PM BST on Sunday, July 6. “Happenings is…

DUP leader Gavin Robinson faced off against Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, alongside Ryan North, Séamas de Faoite, John Ross, Brian Smyth, and Ryan Warren in Belfast East. Source link

Labour secured a majority of 403 seats, while the Conservatives faced a significant defeat with just 110 seats, ending a 14-year Tory government. Sir Keir Starmer’s victory came as no surprise, as early polls had indicated a likely landslide win for the Labour Party. In his victory speech, Sir Keir declared, “The change begins right here. Because this is your democracy, your community, and your future. You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver.” With Labour’s win and Sir Keir’s new role as Prime Minister, many are curious about his net worth. ### What is Sir Keir…

Location : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J12 From M62 Eastbound. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 5 July 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 5 July 2024. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Source link

Friday 05 July 2024 3:00 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email This weekend marks the first of two Tests between England and the New Zealand All Blacks as part of the summer rugby union tours. This weekend marks the first of two Tests between England and the New Zealand All Blacks as part of the summer rugby union tours. Steve Borthwick’s men head down to Dunedin this weekend and then Auckland in seven day’s time to face one of world rugby’s most ferocious teams. So when is kick-off, where are…

Ballot boxes began arriving shortly after polls closed at 10 pm, and all boxes from the city’s six constituencies were in the hall by 11:30 pm. As the nationwide exit poll results came in and votes were being counted, it became evident that Labour was experiencing success. SNP candidates, many of whom had been MPs for nearly a decade, looked concerned as their agents and campaigners analyzed samples of the ballots. Across the UK, early results showed increasing confidence among Labour supporters. Sunderland Central was the first to declare, with Labour comfortably holding the seat. In Glasgow, the Greens were…

Today, The Acorn in Burgess Hill town center is closing its doors, slated to be taken over by the neighboring Premier Inn. Whitbread, the parent company of Premier Inn and Beefeater restaurant, cited declining customer numbers and reduced sales as reasons for the site’s transformation into a hotel restaurant. A spokesperson for Beefeater and Premier Inn explained that the repurposed space will be used to expand hotel room offerings. In a communication to patrons, the company stated, “We’re announcing changes to some of our restaurants, including The Acorn, Beefeater in Burgess Hill, which will transition into a Premier Inn restaurant…

Replacement buses will be available on most routes, with amended services to and from Victoria Station on Sunday (July 7). Southeastern has warned that replacement buses may be busier than usual, and customers should allow extra time for journeys. Below are the details regarding the buses which will be replacing trains from Friday to Sunday: Buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea from Saturday June 29 to Saturday July 6 Routes affected: Southeastern between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea Major engineering work is taking place to the Kingsferry Bridge near Swale, closing the line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. Accessible buses will replace trains…

Thursday 04 July 2024 2:43 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email “Wealth Managers Face Client Exodus Due to Inadequate Complaint Handling A recent study by Simplify Consulting has uncovered that wealth managers are losing a significant portion of their client base—approximately one-fifth—due to shortcomings in their complaint procedures. A staggering 25% of customers who lodged complaints reported dissatisfaction with the resolution process. Despite the introduction of the UK’s Consumer Duty last year to address such issues, its implementation seems to have inadvertently escalated the pressure on firms by increasing the…