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Family holidays face hammer blow from new vacationer tax proposals
The hospitality and tourism industry warns businesses face a fresh challenge from a proposed "holiday tax" in England - which could have a serious impact on family holidays06:00, 12 Feb 2026View 4 ImagesIndustry chiefs warn 'holiday tax'…
Huge change to political donation guidelines to shut loopholes on overseas money
Labour frontbencher Steve Reed today unveils legislation to stop foreign donors interfering with UK politics - while also letting 16 and 17 year olds vote in elections for the first time06:00, 12 Feb 2026View ImageSteve Reed will today set…
Australia to ship particular envoy to Laos to research 2024 methanol poisoning deaths
Australia is sending a diplomat to Laos to “explore all avenues” in the 2024 methanol mass poisoning that killed six foreign nationals, including two of its nationals.The visit comes amid the Australian government’s frustration over the…
House Votes To Slap Back Trump’s Tariffs On Canada In Rare Bipartisan Rebuke Of White House…
LOADINGERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a rare if largely symbolic rebuke of the White House agenda as Republicans joined Democrats over the objections of GOP…
Dire ‘Windrush-style scandal’ warning as migration plans spark backlash
Unison has warned that a controversial migration shake-up will lead to a Windrush-style scandal as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans changes to settlement rules06:00, 12 Feb 2026View 2 ImagesHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants to reform…
Canada’s strict gun legal guidelines embody a ban on assault-style firearms and a freeze on handgun…
Canada’s strict gun laws include a ban on assault-style firearms and a national freeze on the sale, purchase and transfer of handguns.The Canadian government has banned more than 2,500 makes and models of assault-style firearms in recent…
Nebraska Plans To Hand Over Sensitive Data On Every Registered Voter In State To DOJ
LOADINGERROR LOADINGOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s Republican secretary of state will turn over sensitive information on every registered voter in the state to the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday after Nebraska’s highest court rejected a…
Major knife crime plan unveiled to cease youngsters who carry blades slipping by internet
Justice Secretary David Lammy today unveils measures to make sure children caught carrying blades are given a mandatory plan to get them back on track06:00, 12 Feb 2026View 2 ImagesNew plans will see targeted plans drawn up for kids caught…
Dangerous criminals to be barred from UK as landmark worldwide deal struck
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has welcomed a new agreement with India which will ramp up data sharing between law enforcement and police services06:00, 12 Feb 2026View ImageForeign Secretary Yvette Cooper has unveiled a new agreement with…
Right-Wing Pundit Rips Pam Bondi, Then Makes A Damning Prediction For Republicans
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s belligerent performance in front of Congress on Wednesday is leading to calls for her resignation ― and not just from Democratic figures. A number of people on the right also want her gone, with influential…
