The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has critiqued the major political parties for failing to provide transparent information regarding how they plan to fund their spending commitments. The IFS described the information presented to voters as “thin gruel” and pointed out the lack of clarity in both the Conservatives and Labour manifestos. Instead of addressing
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The recent exit of Scotland from the Euros left supporters frustrated and disappointed, with many pointing fingers at the team’s inability to get a shot on target against Hungary. The anger at not being awarded a penalty added to the overall dissatisfaction. As fans left the stadium, one name was on everyone’s lips: Steve Clarke.
Debbie Duncan, the mother of British teenager Jay Slater, found herself spending eight agonizing hours in a police station on Friday as authorities outlined their search plans for her missing son. Despite their efforts, she remains haunted by the possibility that something sinister may have befallen her 19-year-old boy. Upon receiving news of Jay’s disappearance,
Former Manchester United footballer Nicky Butt has found himself in hot water after being banned from driving for 12 months due to an unfortunate incident. Butt was driving his Land Rover Defender when he pulled out in front of a Honda motorbike, causing the motorcyclist, Adam Fielding, to suffer a broken left leg and other
The search for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife has reached a critical point, as search and rescue teams are hoping for a breakthrough to bring him back safely. Jay, who was on holiday with friends, was last seen on a night out in Tenerife after attending the NRG music festival. The situation has
The recent arrest and suspension of a close protection officer for Rishi Sunak have sent shockwaves through the Met’s Royalty and Specialist Protection (RaSP) Command. It has been reported that the officer placed several bets on the timing of the general election, with at least one of them being a substantial three-figure sum. This incident
As we move into the summer months, the UK has experienced a lackluster start in terms of weather, with cold northerly winds from the Arctic keeping temperatures down. However, according to Sky News weather producer Kirsty McCabe, there is a change on the horizon. Warmer and more settled weather is expected over the weekend and
The recent E.coli outbreak has sparked recalls from multiple companies, with the latest being a vegan chicken and bacon wrap sold exclusively at WHSmith. The manufacturer, known as THIS, has urged customers to return any wraps purchased up to and including Tuesday 18 June for a full refund. While no E.coli has been detected in
The recent incident involving a police officer intentionally driving a police car into a cow has sparked outrage and calls for disciplinary action. The farmer’s partner, Kate, has expressed her shock and disgust at the actions captured in a widely shared video. Kate believes that the officer responsible for the incident should lose his job
The Princess of Wales, Kate, made her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis at the procession for Trooping the Colour. The future queen arrived at Buckingham Palace in a car with her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, as well as her husband the Prince of Wales. The crowds cheered as they