MPs urge Reeves to raise gambling taxes despite industry ‘scaremongering’
MPs have urged the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to ignore “scaremongering” by gambling companies and push ahead with higher taxes on the most harmful products, as...
Government recoups £74m from asylum accommodation firms amid criticism over ‘chaotic’ hotel contracts
The government has clawed back £74 million from private firms accused of making “excessive profits” under multi-billion-pound asylum accommodation contracts — a figure that amounts...
Today in History: November 7, first woman elected to Congress
Today is Friday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2025. There are 54 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 7, 1916,...
Howie Carr: Time to gerrymander in New England!
Can we talk about gerrymandering? A year ago, in the six New England states, 3,095,520 people voted for Donald J. Trump. That works out to...
UK invests £14m in new quantum projects to boost health, defence and transport innovation
The UK Government has announced more than £14 million in new funding to accelerate the commercial use of quantum technology across healthcare, defence, transport and...
Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay deal
Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve a record-breaking $1 trillion pay package for the...