SIMON LAMBERT: Will the Chancellor be brave enough to get rid of Britain’s 60p tax rate? By Simon Lambert for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 06:00 GMT, 27 February 2020 | Updated: 09:00 GMT, 27 February 2020 It’s high time that Britain got rid of its 60p tax rate, but will the new Chancellor be brave enough? The … Read more
The UK’s culinary reputation has soared in recent years – and you don’t have to head to the obvious spots like London to enjoy it. Here we turn the spotlight on six areas that have managed to stay below the radar, but are just perfect for foodie breaks. Abergavenny, Wales Visitors at the Abergavenny Food … Read more
Boris Johnson hails frontline NHS staff UK’s ‘greatest asset’ in face of coronavirus outbreak as he urges nation to wash hands with soap for 20 seconds to stop spread of infection Prime Minister praised NHS workers after meeting frontline staff in Kettering Says ‘fantastic’ medical staff will ensure Britain beats coronavirus crisis Urged the public … Read more
1. KOCHI, INDIA A blending of small, ancient villages along India’s southwestern coast created modern-day Kochi. It’s where sunset strolls, dining on fresh fish from seaside vendors and boat rides through the islands offshore are all part of the charm. Kochi is a blending of small, ancient villages along India’s southwestern coast While visitors to … Read more
Health authorities in the UK are rapidly tracking down everyone who came into contact with the six coronavirus patients announced in the past 24 hours. Travellers returning from Italy, Tenerife and Iran have been confirmed to be England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s most recent cases of the infection, bringing the UK total to 19, up … Read more
Britain’s oldest man today said he could not believe it when he was told he was now the oldest in the world – but added he wouldn’t bother celebrating. Bob Weighton, who is 111, admitted he was taken aback when his grandson last night broke the news to him that he had inherited the title … Read more
The best and worst airports across the UK have been named in a new study, with Glasgow Airport taking the top podium position and London Stansted languishing in last place. The ranking has been produced by flight tips site The Points Guy UK in an inaugural annual report after an ‘extensive review’ of the largest … Read more
Masterminds behind a £10million fraud which saw the UK’s largest illegal tobacco factory produce 140 packs of cigarettes a minute have been jailed. John Watson Snr, 47, who was a director of Doncaster Greyhound stadium, Terence Jacques, 60, and security guard Russell Haywood, 48, led a 12-man gang who made millions of counterfeit cigarettes which … Read more