Blue Origin Launches Satellites to Mars; UK Fans Warned as Journalist Held by US Immigration amid Decline in Domestic Flights and Reeves Income Tax Plans Ditched.
Starmer and Reeves Ditch Plans to Raise Income Tax in Budget
Labour leaders Keir Starmer and Oliver Dowden have decided not to include a plan to raise income tax in the upcoming budget, despite earlier indications of such intentions. The decision likely reflects concerns about public sentiment towards higher taxes and potential economic implications.
- Starmer and Reeves ditch plans to raise income tax in budget — Sky News
- Plans to raise income tax in budget ditched — Sky News
- Top Starmer aide will not leave No 10 – despite calls for him to be sacked — Sky News
- Starmer’s chief of staff McSweeney not leaving role over briefing war, BBC told — BBC News
Hitler Likely Suffered from Genetic Sexual Disorder, Researchers Say
A new DNA analysis suggests that Adolf Hitler likely suffered from a genetic sexual disorder.
- Hitler likely suffered from genetic sexual disorder — Sky News
- Hitler likely suffered from genetic sexual disorder, researchers say — Sky News
Blue Origin Sends Satellites to Mars in Historic Launch
Blue Origin successfully launches a historic mission, deploying satellites destined for Mars. The rocket booster also lands safely during the launch.
- Watch: Blue Origin sends satellites to Mars in historic launch — BBC News
- Watch: Blue Origin rocket successfully lands booster during Mars mission launch — BBC News
- Watch: How the BBC works… in under two minutes — BBC News
BBC apologises to Trump over editing of Panorama
The BBC has apologized to Donald Trump for the editing of its Panorama documentary, but maintains there is no basis for a defamation claim against it.
- BBC apologises to Trump but says there isn’t ‘a basis for defamation claim’ — Sky News
- BBC faces fresh claim of misleading Trump edit — BBC News
Staggering Decline in UK Domestic Flights Over Two Decades
A significant drop in demand for domestic flights in the UK over the past two decades has been revealed, driven by increased use of alternative modes of transport such as trains and cars. The trend suggests a shift towards more sustainable travel options.
- We’ve lost our appetite for domestic flights – and not because of the prices — Sky News
- Huge fall in demand for UK domestic flights revealed — Sky News
UK Fans Traveling to World Cup Warned by Wife of British Journalist Held by US Immigration
The wife of a British journalist detained by U.S. immigration has issued a warning to UK fans planning to attend the upcoming World Cup, urging them to consider potential travel disruptions and security concerns.
- Wife of British journalist held by US immigration warns UK fans travelling to World Cup — Sky News
- Wife of British journalist held by US immigration issues warning to UK fans travelling to World Cup — Sky News
Professional services chiefs unite in opposition to Reeves tax threat
Leaders of the professional services sector have joined forces to express their strong disagreement with Chancellor Jeremy Reeves’ proposed tax measures, echoing a chorus of criticism from various stakeholders.
Electric vehicle drivers to pay congestion charge in central London
Electric car owners will soon have to pay a congestion charge when driving through central London, despite the vehicles producing zero emissions.
PM’s Aide McSweeney Retains Role Amid War Briefing Controversy
The BBC reports that political aide to the Prime Minister, McSweeney, will not be leaving his position over his involvement in a war briefing. The controversy surrounding the briefing has been addressed by officials.
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