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Tuesday 17 September 2024 8:03 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will focus on economic growth and wealth creation. However, concerns are rising that proposed tax increases could undermine this commitment. Sir Martin Sorrell, a prominent British businessman, has warned in City A.M. that raising capital gains tax (CGT) without adjustments for inflation or time apportionment could drive entrepreneurs and business owners out of the UK. This concern is echoed by British tech leaders, including Lewis Liu, CEO…

Glasgow City Council has approved a proposal by Westpoint Homes to demolish the former Cranstonhill police station, vacant since 2018, and replace it with a block of flats for private sale. The development will feature six ground floor commercial units, a roof terrace, and parking for 78 bikes and 31 cars. Westpoint Homes stated that the project presents “a fantastic opportunity to repair the urban fabric of this part of Argyle Street” with a modern, minimalist design. Despite receiving over 30 objections, including concerns about privacy, overshadowing, and the scale of the development, the council gave its approval. A previous…

Understanding maternity leave laws is crucial for small business owners to ensure they provide the right policies, leave, and pay for their employees. But are you familiar with adoption leave? If an employee adopts a child, they are entitled to adoption leave and pay. This article explores the essentials of adoption leave. What is Adoption Leave? Adoption leave allows employees time off if they are matched with a child for adoption or use surrogacy. It functions similarly to maternity, paternity, and parental leave, with legal entitlements and statutory terms. Employers can choose to offer either standard or enhanced adoption leave…

The annual payment has been relied on by pensioners since its introduction in 1997 and consists of a £200 or £300 sum depending on the recipient’s age. The controversial decision will reduce the number of payments going out this winter from 11.4 million to 1.5m, with an opposition motion to halt the policy having been rejected by a 120 majority on Tuesday, September 10. Christine Rixon, 75, has lived in Chislehurst in Bromley borough for the past 26 years with her husband Paul, 76. Ms Rixon said the Winter Fuel Payment has always been a welcomed comfort to the couple…

Location : The M23 northbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:45 and 03:00 on 18 September 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 18 September 2024. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Source link

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ investigation continues to unfold following his arrest on Monday, September 16, in New York. After raiding the rapper’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami on March 25, federal law enforcement reportedly discovered firearms in both locations. However, these were not the only items found. According to NBC News, which reported on the day of his arrest, federal agents discovered “various Freak Off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant” during the home raids. The outlet’s report comes shortly after Diddy was taken into custody in his…

Image Credit: Getty Images for The Latinx Hous Wilmer Valderrama is opening up like never before in his new memoir, An American Story: Everyone’s InvitedAn American Story: Everyone’s Invited. Throughout the book, the NCIS star recalled his days working with his That ’70s Show castmates and his experience immigrating from Venezuela to California. Some of the biggest highlights from his memoir delve into specific memories, including a frightening airplane emergency and the apparent “rivalry” that he and co-star Ashton Kutcher shared. Hollywood Life has rounded up the biggest highlights from Wilmer’s book, below. The Plane Emergency At one point in…

Image Credit: Getty Images In June 2023, five passengers were killed on board the Titan submersible, which was operated by OceanGate Inc. While on an expedition to view the wreckage of the Titanic, the vessel failed to resurface safely. After a four-day search, officials revealed that the sub imploded. More than one year after the catastrophe, the Titan’s last message was revealed. Learn more about the Titan’s expedition, its final moments and more, below. What Happened to OceanGate’s Titan? In June 2023, the Titan descended into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. One hour…

A dad stabbed to death outside a village pub was killed in “an act of aggression” after a phone row escalated from “friendly banter” to a gun-wielding confrontation.Painter and decorator Adam Pritchard suffered fatal blood loss when a knife grabbed from the kitchen of The Queen’s Head in Boughton-under-Blean was plunged almost 23cm through his ribs by William Cosier, who is accused of murder.Adam Pritchard could not be saved after he suffered fatal blood loss. Picture: FacebookMr Pritchard, who was 35 and lived with his partner and their two children in Faversham, had only been at the venue for approximately…

Image Credit: Adobe Stock In Hollywood, appearance often feels like everything. For upcoming actors and musicians, the pressure to stay in peak condition can be intense. You know the type—those who exercise religiously, eat all the right meals, count their macros, and still feel let down by the scale. If you’ve experienced the frustration, shame, and overwhelming guilt that may accompany weight loss efforts, you’re not alone. And if you’ve felt a pang of guilt for considering medical interventions for weight loss, it may be time to let that go. Czarina Enriquez, Nurse Practitioner and founder of The A-List Clinic,…