Far-right extremists discussed underground base in Lake District, court hears
Kurt McGowan, of Workington, Cumbria, was jailed for seven years at Preston Crown Court.
UK News|Feb 10, 2023
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Martin Lewis joins calls for Government to urgently halt energy bills increase
In a letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Mr Lewis says that 1.7 million more people could be pulled into hardship if the increase goes ahead.
UK News|Feb 9, 2023
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Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
The released POWs include troops who held out in Mariupol during Moscow’s long siege, officials said.
World News|Feb 4, 2023
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Russia hits more civilian targets as EU officials visit Kyiv
Kramatorsk is a major hub for the Ukrainian military in the east.
World News|Feb 2, 2023
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12 million households now spending more than 10% of income on energy bills
Energy UK chief executive Emma Pinchbeck told MPs that customer requests for additional support were up 300% on previous years.
UK News|Jan 31, 2023
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BBC economics reporting ‘not politically biased, but suffers from groupthink’
An analysis of the corporation’s coverage found that ‘too many journalists lack understanding of basic economics’.
UK News|Jan 30, 2023
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How we deal with GST in New Zealand
I HAVE been following some of the debate about whether GST should be introduced at 5% as a means of generating additional income for the island going forward. As someone who was born in Guernsey and lived there for 44 years prior to emigration to New Zealand in 2005 I thought readers might find it interesting to know what happens over here as regards GST. Let me stress however that I am not an accountant or tax expert and therefore I am not making arguments for or against, but rather listing certain facts and other observations as I see them.
Readers' Letters|Jan 30, 2023
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‘Fast track’ talks under way over missiles and aircraft for Ukraine – official
Long-range missiles and aircraft are needed to cover for armoured fighting vehicles pledged by the US and Germany, a presidential adviser said.
World News|Jan 28, 2023
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Auschwitz anniversary marked as peace in Europe again shattered by war
In all, some 1.1 million people were killed at the vast complex before it was liberated by Soviet troops on January 27 1945.
World News|Jan 27, 2023
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Germany confirms plans to give Ukraine tanks to fight off Russian invaders
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday Germany is ‘acting in close co-ordination’ with its allies.
World News|Jan 25, 2023
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Ancient Egyptian limestone relief of female musicians at risk of leaving UK
The artwork is thought to have been created between 1351 and 1334 BC.
UK News|Jan 23, 2023
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Environmental tax on cruise ships ‘could be catastrophic’
The new face leading tourism in the island has warned that an environmental tax on cruise ships could be ‘catastrophic’ for the industry locally.
News|Jan 19, 2023
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What deputies said about GST in their election manifestos
Before the 2020 general election, all candidates were asked this question on the States Election 2020 website and printed manifesto booklet: What is your opinion of introducing a goods and sales tax? Here is a reminder of their responses:
News|Jan 18, 2023
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What GST will mean for you
Deputy Peter Ferbrache, president of the Policy & Resources Committee, tackles two concerns that have been raised about the proposed introduction of a goods and services tax
Voices|Jan 17, 2023
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Italian police arrest fugitive Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro
The country’s number one fugitive has been on the run for 30 years.
World News|Jan 16, 2023
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