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The basic and new State Pensions have been uprated by 4.1% for the new tax yearRecipients choose the date they want their payment when it’s first claimedThe Department for Work and Pensions is set to send £230 to state pensioners on Tuesday if they have a specific two-digit code. The current 2025/26 tax year began on April 6, seeing both the basic and new State Pensions uprated by 4.1 per cent, in line with the annual increase in average wage growth.The annual rise determined by one of three factors: average wage growth between May and July of the previous year,…

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Kent skipper Daniel Bell-Drummond led their fightback on day two of their Rothesay County Championship Division 2 clash against Middlesex at Lord’s.Bell-Drummond, who averaged nine with the bat going into Kent’s second innings, scored his first red-ball ton for more than a year. He finished unbeaten on 103 as Kent reached 226-4 at the close, a lead of 117.Daniel Bell-Drummond raises his bat after completing a century for Kent on day two of their Rothesay County Championship match against Middlesex at Lord’s. Picture: Ray Lawrence/Ray Lawrence PhotographyHe shared a second-wicket stand of 109 with England’s Zak Crawley, who was dropped…

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A large emergency response is underway after reports of a missing swimmer in the Channel.The HM Coastguard helicopter, police and two lifeboats are at the scene in Dover.Police are assisting with the search for a missing swimmer in Dover. Picture: Kevin ClarkThe operation has been going on for about two hours.A witness told KentOnline: “It’s for a missing swimmer reported missing in Dover Harbour.“Dover Lifeboat and Walmer Lifeboat, plus the coastguard helicopter, are here.The coastguard helicopter and lifeboats are at the scene in Dover. Picture: Kevin Clark“It’s an ongoing search, and the helicopter has now gone to refuel in Lydd.”Videos…

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Image Credit: Getty Images The annual Kentucky Derby came and went – just like always! Known as the most exciting two minutes in sports, the yearly race kicked off in Louisville, Kentucky, at Churchill Downs, on Saturday, May 3. Since the event ended after horses sprinted to the end, fans want to know who won the Derby and, perhaps most importantly, who took home the multi-million-dollar prize. NBC and Peacock held a live broadcast of the Derby on Saturday. The network is known for hosting major sports events, particularly the Olympic Games. And what better way to start the event…

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More than 5,000 youngsters and teenagers from schools across Brighton and Hove danced, sang and twirled through the city centre’s streets with floats and dazzling costumes for the Children’s Parade, marking the official opening of the Brighton Festival. Leading the procession was guest director for this year’s festival, the Grammy-nominated musician and composer Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka Shankar at the head of the parade with the mayor of Brighton and Hove Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman (Image: Simon Dack) Inspired by Shankar’s chosen theme of “New Dawn”, artists from community-led arts maestros Same Sky, the charity behind the Burning the Clocks festival, collaborated with students, teachers and…

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Location : The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J29 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 4 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 4 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

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New Delhi, India, May 03, 2025 –(PR.com)– Ayushman Hair Transplant Centre, a trusted name in hair restoration, hair transplant, and non-surgical hair loss treatments in Delhi, has announced the launch of its new online appointment booking system. This initiative aims to provide individuals seeking for expert hair restoration solutions with a more convenient and accessible way to schedule the consultations.Ayushman Hair Transplant Centre specializes in state-of-the-art hair transplant procedures designed to restore a natural look with utmost care, creating a transformations that goes beyond just hair restoration. Founded by the visionary Dr. Raj Kumar, the centre is built on a legacy…

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More than 5,000 children took part in the annual Children’s Parade, which marks the official opening of Brighton Festival, from schools across Brighton and Hove. Inspired by Shankar’s chosen theme of “New Dawn”, artists from community-led arts maestros Same Sky, the charity behind the Burning the Clocks festival, collaborated with students, teachers and volunteers to bring the parade to life. Surfers, jelly fish, dragons, turtles and even a fat cat could be seen among the throngs of participants winding their way through the streets. The parade set off from Jubilee Street in Brighton at 10.30am before making its way down North Street, through the…

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Saturday 03 May 2025 4:46 pm  |  Updated:  Saturday 03 May 2025 4:57 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Hovis is in talks of a merger with Kingsmill. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) The owners of two of Britain’s biggest bread producers – Hovis and Kingsmill – are reportedly in discussions regarding a merger between the two firms as challenges deepen for the market. Associated British Foods (ABF), the owner of Kingsmill’s parent company Allied Bakeries, and investment firm Endless, which owns Hovis, are in talks about…

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