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Councillor says: "I think it is a bit unfortunate that we are here pitting two charities against each other, with a £250 pot" Source link

James B Partridge turned into a nostalgic sensation at the UK’s biggest music festival when he started playing “primary school bangers” to the crowds. Now, the teacher is taking a festive version of his show on tour – and he is coming to Brighton. James said: “I’ve always loved how the songs we sang as children at Christmastime brought so much joy and excitement. “The Big Christmas Assembly is a celebration of those songs and the fun we had, whether it was singing in assemblies or practising for the Christmas nativity. I can’t wait to see the audience relive those…

After the recent Autumn Budget, UK gilt yields have reached their highest level in a year. The budget, introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves with plans for more borrowing and spending, pushed 10 year gilt yields up by 0.09%. Investors had a mixed response to the budget. While the tax increases of £40 billion a year initially reassured some, the plan for £30 billion in extra borrowing for infrastructure projects weighed heavily on the market. This borrowing and an increase in government debt issuance of around £300 billion are driving a sell-off in gilts, pushing yields higher.   What Are Gilts,…

Location : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J27 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 1 November 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 1 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

Much of the concepts conceived and neologisms coined by Orwell have become staples of conversation today – Room 101, Big Brother, Doublespeak and Thought Police – all pepper cultural debate, but they don’t feel jaded in this powerful production. Orwell’s cautionary tale, published in 1949, imagines a future in which members of a socialist society are ruled over by “The Party” and the totalitarian leader Big Brother. “Comrades” exist under the mass surveillance and censorship of the “Thought Police” who monitor them through telescreens. Anyone who falls foul of the regime – “thought criminals” – is “vaporised” – secretly murdered and…

Electric vehicles are enjoying increasing popularity as emerging companies are striving to find new and innovative ways to make owning an EV both practical and affordable. While they used to be a mere feature of futuristic films, electric cars are becoming a reality all over the world. Of course, adoption rates are significantly higher in developed countries than in developing countries due to the costs and infrastructure involved in owning an EV. But, as the technology is quickly changing and developing, these cars are becoming more and more popular. One of the most important factors involved in encouraging greater use…

Thursday 31 October 2024 4:31 pm  |  Updated:  Thursday 31 October 2024 4:50 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Reeves has been criticised by the Institute for Fiscal Studies today The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of playing the “same silly games” as her predecessors after forecasting that public spending will tail off towards the end of this parliament following a short-term spike. Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said the Chancellor had “front loaded” calculations around additional spending in…

Anthony McCarthy passed away after ingesting a cocktail of three drugs, including cocaine and flubromazolam, within his cell at HMP Kilmarnock. The 29-year-old Paisley man’s mum Agnes McGuire told a Fatal Accident Inquiry that she believed keeping the number of daily, random cell searches at 12 instead of nine might have saved his life. The court hearing, which had its findings published this week, was held in a bid to ascertain if anything could be put in place to stop a similar incident occurring in the future. Sheriff Colin Bissett was told how the tragedy unfolded on the morning of…

In 2023, it announced plans to open four shops across Northern Ireland Source link

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J27 and J28 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 1 November 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 1 November 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link