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Pro Palestinian protesters demand ceasefire outside Starmers constituency office

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered outside Sir Keir Starmer’s constituency office in north London calling for a ceasefire. Crowds blocked the road in Camden and chanted “Keir Starmer’s a wasteman” and “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” as part of a day of national action on Saturday, with more than 100 rallies expected across the UK instead of a large march in central London. Protesters met outside Chalk Farm station before working their way throughRead More

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National News

Public purse losing 29m a week as a result of tax breaks for banks TUC

The Government’s decision to cut the banking surcharge is costing the public purse £29 million a week, unions are claiming. The TUC said its research estimated that the Treasury will lose at least £1.5 billion a year over the next four years as result of the change introduced by Rishi Sunak when he was chancellor. The surcharge has been cut from 8% to 3%, allowing banks to make “huge profits” from rising interest rates, said the union organisation. TUC generalRead More

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Sport

Familiar face returns as co-promoter and team manager as exciting young Dane signs

Lynn Stars have confirmed the return of Rob Lyon as co-promoter and team manager for the 2024 season.They have also made a quick start to their team building with spectacular Danish youngster Benjamin Basso the first name to be announced for what will be a new-look Premiership line-up.Lyon was team manager throughout the club’s golden era in the old Premier League during the mid to late 2000s, and was in charge when they first returned to the top flight inRead More

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National News

Police say more than a third of women sexually harassed on train and Tube journeys

The day also shows most assaults happen during the evening rush hour More than a third of all British women who travel by railway are likely to be assaulted during their commute, new data commissioned by the British Transport Police (BTP) has revealed. BTP data also indicates that most assaults occur during the evening rush hour when trains are packed and busy. Unacceptable behaviour such as leering, catcalling, touching, pressing, upskirting or indecent exposure is being experienced by women moreRead More

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National News

Jeremy Hunt says now is the moment for growth as he signals tax cuts

He's given some hints about what may be coming in Wednesday's Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt has given his strongest hint yet that he will announce tax cuts in his autumn statement, as he considers cutting those on inheritance and businesses while squeezing benefits by billions. Ahead of Wednesday’s financial announcement, the Chancellor said that now is a “turning point for the economy” and that “this is the moment” to go for growth. But he said there is a need to “reform ourRead More

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National News

Israel to allow very minimal amount of fuel into Gaza each day

Two trucks of fuel will be allowed into the territory daily The United Nations was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation after internet and telephone services collapsed in the besieged enclave because of a lack of fuel. Israel announced that it will allow two tanker trucks of fuel daily into Gaza for the UN and communications systems. The amount is half of what the UN said it needsRead More

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Local News

Drug-dealer jailed for more than four years for supplying cocaine

A man who dealt Class A drugs in Lynn has been jailed for four and a half years.Paul Cordiner, 44, appeared at Lynn Crown Court on Tuesday, where he was found guilty of being concerned in the supply of cocaine between June 1, 2021 and December 24, 2021.It comes after police found evidence that Cordiner had been actively involved in the supply of Class A drugs.Paul Cordiner has been jailed for four and a half years for supplying cocaine. Picture:Read More

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National News

Hunt to receive key OBR forecast as Tories eye inheritance tax cuts

Cuts to inheritance tax could be on the agenda next week as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hopes to win over Tory MPs with his autumn statement. Mr Hunt will receive the final forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility later on Friday, amid hopes in the Treasury there is more fiscal headroom than previously expected. Earlier this week the Chancellor said he would use Wednesday’s autumn statement to address labour supply issues and business investment, with his speech coming days afterRead More

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