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Politicians should stop tying themselves in knots in promising not to raise taxes, the head of an influential thinktank told Sky News – warning it could lead to something worse.Speaking to Sky News’ Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips show, Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, argued neither of the main parties wanted to talk about the scale of the financial challenge faced by the next government. He made his comments as Labour sought to reassure voters with a manifesto guarantee not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT for five years.Election latest:Tories accused of putting policy…

Two men have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in south-east London (Picture: UKNIP)A 21-year-old has died after he was stabbed repeatedly in a ‘brutal’ attack on a London street. Robert Robinson, who lived locally, was named by police as the victim of the murder which happened at roughly 10.30pm on Thursday. Despite the efforts of emergency service workers, Mr Robinson sadly died at the scene at Carteret Way in Deptford. His family have been informed.  Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, with a 50-year-old man released on bail, while a 44-year-old remains in…

South Korea has vowed to blast “unbearable” noise at North Korea for the first time since 2018 after Pyongyang sent more sewage-filled balloons over the border.Seoul’s national security council said on Sunday it will restart loudspeaker broadcasts of anti-North Korean propaganda after 330 balloons dropped 15 tonnes of rubbish in South Korea throughout the weekend. Three waves of sewage-filled balloons, filled with manure, cigarette butts, scraps of cloth, batteries and wastepaper, have been sent into the south since May.South Korea’s security council said: “The measures we will take may be unbearable for the North Korean regime, but they will send…

A Cabinet colleague has told Sky News that Rishi Sunak is “deeply patriotic.” The controversy over the prime minister’s D-Day snub is rumbling on in the run-up to the election. Responding to ongoing criticism of the Tory leader, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said his boss had recognised he had made a mistake in leaving the 80th-anniversary events in Normandy early to carry out a TV interview and would be “feeling this very deeply.” In the face of a backlash from rivals, veterans and some within his own party, Mr Sunak was forced to apologise for skipping an international…

2024 is known as the year of elections because in these 12 months, more voters in more countries than ever before will exercise their right to vote to choose who governs them. That is the march of democracy – even if nobody was convinced when President Putin was elected again in Russia. The UK is in the throes of a general election campaign that could end 14 years of Conservative rule. In November, Americans will decide whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. In India, a victorious Prime Minister Narendra Modi is licking his wounds after his Hindu nationalist BJP…

Doncaster, UK – The Doncaster Knights ended their 2023-24 Championship season on a disappointing note, suffering a heavy defeat in their final match against Hartpury. The 30-point loss marked one of the Knights’ worst performances of the season, a stark contrast to their recent triumph over the league champions, Ealing Trailfinders. Hartpury’s fly-half, Harry Bazalgette, was the standout player, scoring 23 points with four conversions and five penalties, capitalizing on Doncaster’s lack of discipline. The Knights briefly showed promise when tries from hooker George Roberts and scrum-half Ollie Fox, both converted by fly-half Sam Olver—playing his last game for the…

Sheffield, May 25, 2024 — Sheffield was rocked by a violent street brawl on Saturday afternoon, leaving two people critically injured and raising serious concerns about public safety in the city. Grim video footage shared widely on social media captures the chaotic scene on Woodbourn Road, where armed men were seen running through the streets. The distressing video, initially posted by the Instagram account *imjustsheff*, shows dozens of people, many wielding weapons, engaged in the altercation. Two severely injured men are visible lying on the ground as the violence unfolds around them. Eyewitnesses described the scene as terrifying, with one…

Langley Green, West Midlands – A pedestrian came within seconds of being struck by a speeding train after recklessly climbing over closed-level crossing barriers and walking across the tracks. The shocking near-miss incident, captured on video by Network Rail, occurred at the Langley Green crossing in April. The footage reveals the man, undeterred by the danger, nonchalantly hopping the barrier and strolling across the railway line. He barely quickened his pace despite hearing the train approaching at 55 mph. He realized the imminent danger only at the last moment and hastened his steps, narrowly avoiding the oncoming train by mere…

Wisbech, January 27, 2024— On January 13, officers from the Wisbech Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) apprehended a man armed with multiple bladed weapons in a tense confrontation captured on bodycam footage. The incident highlights the high-stakes nature of police work and the quick decision-making required in such dangerous situations. The video, released by the Wisbech Police Department, documents the moments leading up to the arrest of Marek Vasko, a 21-year-old resident. According to police reports, Vasko was initially reported by concerned members of the public who dialled 999 after witnessing him brandishing a knife and aggressively striking a lamppost outside…

Wakefield, August 27, 2024 — In a controversial move that has stirred significant discontent among local officials, CrossCountry trains will reduce their service at Wakefield Westgate station during the summer months. This decision, which will see ten daily services between Scotland and South-West England bypassing the city, was made without prior consultation with key local authorities, prompting a backlash from community leaders and transportation officials. The reduction in service comes at a time when the local rail network is already under considerable strain. CrossCountry’s strategy aims to alleviate congestion on longer journeys by encouraging passengers to use alternative routes for…