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Growth ought to be the priority for Rachel Reeves. Yet as the International Monetary Fund notes after its annual inspection of the British economy, progress is pedestrian.The Government’s proposals, such as planning reform and building out infrastructure, are stuck in the slow lane of ‘formulation and consultation’.Keir Starmer’s Government is so panicked by challenges from the Left and Right over welfare policy, such as the winter fuel allowance and two-child limit on benefits, that almost a year into government the growth dial barely has moved.Labour has boxed itself in with insufficient fiscal headroom to accommodate change in global conditions or…
By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 03:27 BST, 11 June 2025 | Updated: 03:27 BST, 11 June 2025 The Australian film industry is in mourning after legendary sound recordist Paul ‘Salty’ Brincat died last month, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.The beloved sound recordist died in late May in New South Wales, after a long battle with illness.He was one of the country’s most respected film identities, and worked on many Australian-filmed Hollywood blockbusters.Paul’s family has set up a GoFundMe page which has a target of $10,000, to help with the funeral costs, and has currently raised…
By OSHEEN YADAV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:15 BST, 10 June 2025 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 10 June 2025 Legendary NASA astronaut has expressed excitement for the appearance of a Strawberry Moon tonight, saying it will be the ‘best lunar views in 20 years’Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, shared on social media that the moon ‘is projected to have a rather low arc across the sky due to the lunar standstill and will appear quite large.’The low arc is caused by a phenomenon called a ‘major lunar standstill,’ which occurs once every 18.6 years.During this time, the moon’s orbit…
They are pills prescribed to millions in the UK to treat heart conditions and anxiety.But beta blockers may pose a hidden risk to the 7.2 million people living with asthma, an NHS GP has warned.According to the British Heart Foundation, UK doctors issue more than 50 million prescriptions for beta blockers every year.The drugs slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure, and generall cause few side effects. However, Dr Sooj, a family doctor with over 250,000 TikTok followers, cautioned that beta blockers can interfere with the way asthma medications work—potentially putting some patients at risk during an attack.Asthma causes symptoms…
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 00:25 BST, 11 June 2025 | Updated: 00:25 BST, 11 June 2025 Looking for an under-the-radar staycation destination? Some of the UK’s most underappreciated Northern towns have been put in the spotlight in a new survey to encourage Brits to travel off-the-beaten-track this summer. According to the research, carried out by Airbnb, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is the country’s most underrated seaside town. Located in North Yorkshire, the seaside town offers the ‘perfect blend of serenity and intrigue’, says Airbnb. It’s known for its pretty Victorian architecture including Saltburn Pier (1869) and the Saltburn Cliff Lift (1884). The funicular lift is still open today and offers incredible views…
By CARINA STATHIS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:22 BST, 11 June 2025 | Updated: 01:23 BST, 11 June 2025 Australian confectionery brand Allen’s has surprised fans by releasing a new treat. Shoppers can now get their hands on the Allen’s ‘Ripperz Remix’ – a new twist that blends the iconic Red Ripperz with apple and grape flavoursThe new lollies have hit shelves at all major supermarkets for $5. Many have expressed their excitement over the new treats, with one saying: ‘OMG I need to hunt these down.”Wow! Very keen to try,’ another shared.Nestlé Head of Marketing Confectionery Shannon Wright said: ‘Allen’s…
Los Angeles has imposed a curfew across riot-ravaged Downtown in an effort to end pro-migrant protests which have gripped the city for five days.From 8pm Tuesday through to 6am Wednesday, swathes of the city will be under a strict lockdown as officers fight to regain control and stamp out widespread violence and destruction. Mayor Karen Bass announced the new orders after she was locked in tense meetings with the police chief and senior officials to weigh whether a strict curfew would help act as a circuit breaker and soothe tensions.For five days now rioters have wreaked havoc on communities as they railed against…
French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen and Hungarian leader Viktor Orban have accused the European Union of flooding the continent with migrants who have ‘destroy[ed] our cities… [and] kill[ed] peaceful citizens.’Speaking at a rally in France on Monday, the pair launched scathing attacks on the EU and accused Brussels of denying ‘states of their most sacred right, that of deciding who enters and who remains on their soil.’Aimed at marking one year since Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) crushed opponents to win their best-ever vote share in European elections, the get-together in Mormant-sur-Vernisson south of Paris brought together hard-right leaders from across Europe.The…
Taylan May last played NRL for Penrith last season League bosses attached conditions to any comebackBy SCOTT BAILEY FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 07:55 BST, 10 June 2025 | Updated: 07:58 BST, 10 June 2025 Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson believes Taylan May ‘deserves a second chance’ in the NRL, after signing the outside back on a train-and-trial deal.The Tigers on Tuesday formally won the race for May’s signature, with the Samoan international agreeing to a deal for the rest of this season.The contract is May’s first since he was released from Penrith last season, after the Panthers attempted to rip…
Gold and silver producer takes the top spot among blue-chip firms By HARRY WISE Updated: 07:42 BST, 28 May 2025 A mining giant headquartered in Mexico City has been the FTSE 100’s biggest riser over the past six months.Fresnillo shares have jumped 77 per cent amid a surge in gold prices, as President Trump’s tariffs have led to considerable turmoil in global stock markets and driven investors to safe-haven assets.Gold prices smashed a record $3,500 per ounce on 22 April, a few weeks after Trump announced a 10 per cent baseline tax on all US goods imports, as well as ‘reciprocal’…