Columns of tanks and troops are parading through Red Square today as President Vladimir Putin oversees grand World War II commemorations to stir up patriotic fervour ahead of a vote on extending his rule. Forced to postpone the country’s traditional May 9 Victory Day celebrations by the coronavirus pandemic, Putin rescheduled the parade for just a … Read more
Taylor Swift urges her fans to vote in order to combat racial inequality: ‘We need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism’ By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 23:10 BST, 9 June 2020 | Updated: 23:20 BST, 9 June 2020 Taylor Swift is urging her fans to combat racial inequality and … Read more
Colin Powell joined the list of high-profile Republicans, including George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, who are not voting for Donald Trump in 2020 as the president’s own party is turning against him in the midst of nationwide turmoil. The Reagan-era National Security Advisor told CNN on Sunday morning: ‘I cannot in any way support … Read more
Putin reveals nationwide vote on reforms that could allow him to stay in power until 2036 will be held on July 1 after coronavirus delayed April referendum Reforms would allow Putin to serve two more back-to-back six year terms Proposed tweaks to Russia’s constitution would allow him to serve until 2036 His approval rating has … Read more
The 2020 Eurovision champion is… ABBA! Waterloo crowned the greatest ever song as TV viewers vote during ‘Come Together’ lockdown special ABBA’s breakthrough hit Waterloo voted as the greatest ever Eurovision song Viewers chose it over 18 other entries featured in Eurovision: Come Together There were four UK entries on the shortlist including Bucks Fizz’s Making … Read more
FTSE CLOSE: NSF shelves hostile bid for Provident; Landlords to vote on Topshop rescue deal; Card Factory bemoans tough High Street conditions Vote on Arcadia by shop landlords delayed until June 12 Non-Standard Finance has called off its £1.3billion bid for rival Provident Card Factory saw sales rise but said conditions on the High Street … Read more
Shell investors urged to vote down pay deal: Environmental campaigners slam executive pay scheme By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 20 April 2020 Shell investors should vote against its pay policy at the annual meeting next month, an environmental campaign group has urged. The … Read more
More than 10,000 Britons have become German, French or Swedish since 2016 Brexit vote as thousands seek to retain freedom of movement as dual-nationality EU citizens Eurostat reports a six-fold rise in UK nationals taking EU citizenships since 2015 Over 6,000 have become Germans and over 3,000 secured French passports The trend shows a rush of … Read more
The House on Friday passed a $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package, defeating a move by a rogue lawmaker to hold up a vote on the legislation, which now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. The threat from Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky united President Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House GOP Leader Kevin … Read more
The third phase of coronavirus stimulus package was unable to pass through the Senate Sunday as Democrats blocked the GOP measure meant to target economic fallout from the deadly outbreak. Senators continued negotiations over the $1.8 trillion bill all weekend, and continued even after the procedure vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to move … Read more