Europe
Banks to pay extra 4 billion pounds in taxes over next half decade
U.K. Chief Treasury George Osborne has revealed on Wednesday during his autumn statement that the banks will pay an extra 4 billion pounds ($6.3 billion) ……Read More
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Europe
Scottish government seeks to consult landowners over ‘radical’ land reforms
The Scottish Government seeks to consult landowners before pressing ahead with its proposal for ‘radical’ land reform aimed to improve development in the region. Under Scottish ……Read More
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Treasury announces £2.3 billion flood defence scheme to save 300,000 homes
U.K. Treasury has allocated £2.3 billion worth fund on Tuesday, for 1,400 flood defence projects across the country to provide better protection to hundreds of ……Read More
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Is A New Cold War Looming?
While I am generally loathe to quote from media sources given their inaccuracy, I can only find references to this rather timely topic on Russian ……Read More
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Paedophile doctor faces 22-years jail over abusing young cancer patients
Children’s cancer doctor Myles Bradbury has been handed a 22-year prison sentence on Monday, after admitting sexually abusing child cancer patients under his care. Cambridgeshire ……Read More
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Coalition government to unveil £15bn road-building scheme including Stonehenge tunnel
The U.K. government is set to unveil a £15bn road-building scheme including Stonehenge tunnel on Monday with the aim to bring a “roads revolution” in ……Read More