Cut Stamp Duty to Revive Share Ownership
Steven Fine argues the government's Savvy the Squirrel campaign contradicts record stamp duty on share trading, urging a tax cut to boost investing.
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Stamp duty 'handbrake' on retail investment, says Peel Hunt CEO
Peel Hunt CEO Steven Fine warns the government's retail investment campaign will fail unless stamp duty on shares is cut or abolished, calling the tax a 'handbrake' on investment.
David Confesses to Jodie's Murder in Coronation Street
David Platt prepares to confess to Jodie's murder in Coronation Street, risking prison, as Shona uncovers a dark secret. Murder week brings chaos to Weatherfield.
Labour Peer Warns Reeves Against Using Headroom as 'Piggy Bank'
A Labour peer warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves against using fiscal headroom as a 'piggy bank' for extra spending, urging larger buffers and fewer rule changes.
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Melania Trump Demands Jimmy Kimmel's Firing After Skit
Melania Trump slammed Jimmy Kimmel for a 'cowardly' skit calling her an 'expectant widow,' demanding ABC fire him. President Trump also joined in, calling for his dismissal.
Trump Backs Renaming ICE to NICE in Controversial Rebrand
Donald Trump supports renaming ICE to NICE, sparking backlash from critics who call it a cynical distraction from recent deadly shootings by agents.
Trump Exploits Shooting to Push White House Ballroom
After a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump used the incident to advocate for his $400m ballroom project, ignoring gun control needs.
Next Boss Demands Planning System Overhaul for Growth
Lord Simon Wolfson, CEO of Next, calls for a market-based planning system to replace current rules, citing it as the biggest drag on British prosperity.
Russell Brand Career: Fame, Ridicule, Bible Verse Blunder
Russell Brand faces ridicule after fumbling a Bible verse on live TV amid his criminal trial. A timeline of his rise, controversies, and allegations.
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Selby Slams 'Pathetic' Performance and 'Horrific' Crucible Conditions
Mark Selby criticised his own 'pathetic' performance and 'horrific' table conditions after losing 13-11 to Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible.
Pensioner Beaten to Death After Confronting Intruder
A man was jailed for at least 20 years for beating a 79-year-old pensioner to death after being confronted for loitering at flats in West Ham, London.
Gang Turned Six London Sites Into Illegal Waste Dumps
A gang of illegal waste dumpers turned six vacant London sites into dumping grounds, leaving one landowner with a £300,000 bill. The four men were sentenced at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court.
Enfield Local Elections: 63 Seats Contested, Last Week to Vote
Enfield residents have just over a week to vote in local elections with all 63 council seats contested. Labour currently holds a majority.
Iranian Embassy in UK Recruits Expats to 'Sacrifice Life'
Iranian embassy in London calls on expats to register as martyrs, sparking outrage from UK officials who demand investigation and intervention.
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Mother of Slain Influencer Seeks Justice and Peace
The mother of influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska, killed by an X Factor star, vows to seek justice and give her daughter a dignified farewell after a fatal Soho crash.
Woman Jailed for Throwing Dynamite Through Partner's Window
Keyonna Waddell, 35, was convicted for throwing a handmade dynamite stick through her boyfriend's window, causing his hand to be amputated. She faces up to 25 years in prison.
DWP Benefit Payment Date Changes for May Bank Holidays
DWP and HMRC announce early benefit and State Pension payments due to May bank holidays on May 4 and May 25. See full list of affected payments.
White House Dinner Suspect's Shotgun Revealed in Photo
The shotgun allegedly used by the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner assault has been pictured for the first time, as new details emerge.
Israeli Strikes Kill 14 in Lebanon Since Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the deadliest day since a ceasefire began. Both sides trade blame for violations.
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North Korea, Russia Agree Long-Term Military Ties
Kim Jong-un hails troops in Kursk as Russia and North Korea sign military cooperation deal through 2031. At least 16 killed in Ukraine strikes.
NT Police Hunt Man in Girl's Abduction
Northern Territory police believe a five-year-old Aboriginal girl was abducted from her Alice Springs home and are searching for a 47-year-old man.
Security Reassessment After Trump Dinner Shooting
US law enforcement reassesses security after a gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents' dinner, raising questions about proximity to Trump and officials.
Sanae Takaichi Plans to Amend Japan's Pacifist Constitution
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi seeks to amend the pacifist constitution for the first time since 1947, arguing Article 9 restricts self-defense. Public and regional reactions analyzed.
Taylor Slams Anzac Day Booing as Un-Australian
Opposition leader Angus Taylor denounces hecklers at Anzac Day dawn services as 'un-Australian', while stating welcome to country acknowledgements are overused.
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US Strike Kills Three on Narco Boat; Death Toll 185
A US military strike killed three men on a boat allegedly used for drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, raising the campaign death toll to 185.
NT Police Seek Man in Alice Springs Girl Abduction
Northern Territory police urgently seek public help to locate five-year-old Sharon, missing from an Alice Springs town camp, and 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis.
Prison Staff Let Accused Rapists Share Cells in Queensland
Queensland corrections staff violated protocols by allowing men charged with raping cellmates to remain in shared cells, mistakenly believing cases were closed, ombudsman finds.
Trump Calls Media 'Horrible People' in 60 Minutes Interview
President Trump told 60 Minutes he 'wasn't worried' during the Washington shooting and lashed out at CBS correspondent Norah O'Donnell over the gunman's manifesto.
Harvey Fierstein on Sobriety, Trump, and Quilting
Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein discusses his career, sobriety, and activism, sharing insights on Kinky Boots, Torch Song Trilogy, and his quilting passion.
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Israeli Attacks Worsen Gaza Water Crisis
Israeli forces killed a water engineer and two drivers in Gaza, worsening clean water shortages that fuel disease spread amid war.
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