The age of extinction The rights over vast tracts of African forest are being sold off in a series of huge carbon offsetting deals that cover an area of land larger than the UK. The deals, made by a little-known member of Dubai’s ruling royal family, encompass up to 20% of the countries concerned – …
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Pensioners paying higher income tax as HMRC quietly scraps relief policy
A GRADUAL RISE: The relief policy was introduced by Winston Churchill, but George Osborne launched a tax hike in 2012 (Image: Johner Images/Getty Images) HMRC has quietly cashed in by phasing out a relief policy for pensioners, meaning millions of older residents must bear the burden of higher income taxes. A pensioner who receives £25,000 …
The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth
By Rupert Wingfield-Hayes BBC News, Taiwan 1 hour ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Taiwan under President Tsai Ing-wen has made its alliance with the US more obvious When US President Joe Biden recently signed off on a $80m grant to Taiwan for the purchase of American military equipment, China said it “deplores and …
Now it’s ULEP – that’s ultra low emission PARKING! How UK councils are quietly introducing apps to charge drivers of older vehicles MORE to park
Thousands of motorists face paying new environmental taxes despite upgrading their cars to the latest, most environmentally friendly models. Councils across Britain are imposing new Ultra Low Emissions Parking charges which are hiking the cost of parking a diesel car by an inflation-busting 50 per cent. Within London’s square mile, older vehicles are charged double …
Britain is quietly inching towards a fate worse than bankruptcy
But as the Public Accounts Committee pointed out on Wednesday, there is no actual plan to pay for all these workers, the tools they will need, or indeed the buildings they will work in. Given that the day-to-day budget of the NHS may need to increase by 70pc to accommodate this, we probably should start …
Exclusive: Chelsea quietly activate star's contract clause to stave off Barcelona – Evening Standard
Exclusive: Chelsea quietly activate star’s contract clause to stave off Barcelona Evening Standard Manchester City player said to have already held exit talks – Wants to be main man elsewhere Sport Witness Chelsea fans hail ‘huge’ deal as club secretly trigger clause in youngster’s contract to fight off Barce… The Sun Barcelona keeping tabs on 26-year-old pivot as …
Unassuming Alastair Cook exits quietly but his excellence speaks for itself | Alastair Cook
A look back at Alastair Cook’s record-breaking career – video report The former England captain enjoyed five more years at Essex after retiring from Test duty, a rare feat among internationals Fri 13 Oct 2023 18.00 BST Sir Alastair Cook’s exit from first-class cricket was not so spectacular as his departure from the international game. …
William and Kate quietly boost their charity with a TV bigwig while Harry and Meghan desperately try to establish themselves as a Hollywood ‘power couple’
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle desperately try to establish themselves as a Hollywood ‘power couple’, the Prince and Princess of Wales are quietly boosting their own showbusiness links. I can disclose that Prince William and Catherine have appointed the producer of hit BBC drama Call the Midwife as a director of their Royal Foundation. …
Silent Hill 2 Remake has been quietly updated on Steam
As we creak ever closer to spooky season and a possible second Silent Hill Transmission – the last was just before Halloween 2022 – it seems Bloober Team has quietly been updating the backend of Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Steam page. In fairness, the store description and its accompanying tags have been tweaked routinely throughout …
Pokemon Go players furious after Niantic quietly change Pokecoin prices
Jessica Filby ❘ Published: 2023-09-26T11:56:05 ❘ Updated: 2023-09-26T11:56:19 Some eagle-eyed Pokemon Go players have spotted a quiet Pokecoin price increase, sparking fury among the community. Sure, Pokemon Go is all about exploring the world around you, meeting new friends, and catching ’em all, but it’s still an extremely large game that …