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Liz Truss’s plans to slash taxes could trigger a wave of investment into the UK, the boss of Legal & General has said. Nigel Wilson, the influential City grandee and chief executive of the UK’s biggest pensions manager, said that cutting taxes on businesses could boost the attractiveness of Britain as a destination for international investors. Attracting overseas money could soften the blow as the economy heads into a recession, Mr Wilson said. "Reducing the tax burden will be seen by international investors [as a sign] that the country is open for business,” he said. It comes as Ms Truss and former chancellor Rishi Sunak, the two candidates vying to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, continue to trade blows about whether immediate tax cuts would boost economic growth or stoke inflation. Ms Truss is in favour of rapidly cutting taxes in the hope it will stimulate economic activity, while Mr Sunak argues that slashing taxes now will only serve to prolong the … [Read more...] about Liz Truss’s tax cuts could trigger a wave of investment into the UK, says L&G chief

Most dog owners will only clean their pet's teeth on a monthly basis – with more than one in five admitting they NEVER do so, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 dog owners found that nearly a quarter (23%) say their pooch actively dislikes or even hates getting their teeth brushed. The main reactions from dogs are trying to bite the toothbrush (21%) or tensing up (20%) – while one in six (16%) even run away. As a result, 30% of owners are forced to distract their furry friend to get them to cooperate, with one in three (32%) having to bribe them with treats. However, 17% clean their dog’s teeth several times a week, and more than one in four (27%) carry out checks in the same time frame. Giving their dog dental chews (53%), brushing with dog toothpaste (52%), and using chew toys (36%), were the most common ways people cleaned their furry friend's teeth. Dr Jayne Laycock, resident vet at YuMOVE, which created its Dental Care Sticks to restore the balance of good and bad … [Read more...] about Over one in five dog owners NEVER brush their pooch’s teeth, study finds

Barcelona's desperation to register seven stars before their La Liga campaign gets underway on Sunday (August 13) has seen them activate a fourth 'economic lever'. New signings Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde are yet to be cleared to play by league bosses - with Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto in the same position having agreed contract extensions. Barcelona, who are thought to be in debt of more than £1billion, need to find more funds despite previously raising around £479m by selling off chunks of Barca Studios and future TV rights. READ MORE: Gerard Pique to take second Barcelona pay cut in desperate attempt to register players Spanish outlet SPORT reported on Tuesday (August 9) had sold 24.5% of Barca Studios to the GDA Luma investment fund to pocket another £84m in their third lever. That came after they did the same with Socios.com and sold 25% of their television rights for the next 25 years to American … [Read more...] about Barcelona ‘need £50m to register seven stars’ including Lewandowski despite £500m influx

With the Lionesses scoring freely through Euro 2022, it’s the driving force needed to get more women and girls involved in football in the UK. Sadly, females represent just 2% of people playing the sport, according to Jim Law of the Findaplayer website, which helps locate local teams and events. Reassuringly though, that number is expected to rise dramatically this year, with more than 6,500 active female-only or mixed games across the nation. Whether it’s on a competitive or social level, there are so many reasons to give football a go. Euro 2022 tournament sponsor Visa commissioned a report into women’s football, Women Thriving On And Off The Pitch, which showed that: Three quarters of those who play team sport say it has had a positive impact on their business life. Half of those who play a team sport say it helps them deal with stress, tiredness or being overworked. Visa ambassador Karen Carney 
MBE, who has 144 caps for England, says: ‘The biggest eye-opener … [Read more...] about How to get into football for fitness and fun from the women in the sport

If you need a gift idea for a birthday, or even Christmas, these new Lego sets cover every interest from Star Wars to jazz to Super Mario . Although new sets are released all the time the two busiest periods of the year for new Lego releases is the start of the year and the summer. As such, the start of August has signalled the launch of a ton of cool looking sets, many of them aimed at adults rather than just children. You’ve got everything from celebrations of the 90th anniversary of Lego to new Star Wars sets, the first ever Avatar set, and Princess Peach’s castle from Super Mario and a fan-designed jazz quartet. Many are intended for the Christmas gift-giving season and while some can be expensive there’s nothing quite so reusable and versatile as Lego. Some of the sets are limited editions, that are only available from Lego.com but if you buy from there you do get free delivery for orders over £50 and if you sign up for free VIP membership you can earn money off … [Read more...] about Lego releases a ton of new toy sets and they all look amazing

Published 7 September 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Two British Islamic State jihadists who died in Syria were killed by an RAF drone strike, David Cameron has said. Cardiff-born Reyaad Khan, 21, and Ruhul Amin, from Aberdeen, died last month in Raqqa, alongside another fighter, in the first targeted UK drone attack on a British citizen, Mr Cameron told MPs. Khan - the target - had been plotting "barbaric" attacks on UK soil, he said. The "act of self defence" was lawful, despite MPs previously ruling out UK military action in Syria, the PM said. Khan was killed in a precision strike on 21 August by a remotely piloted aircraft, "after meticulous planning", while he was travelling in a vehicle. Another British national, Junaid Hussain, 21 and from Birmingham, was killed in a separate air strike by US forces in Raqqa on 24 August. Both Khan and … [Read more...] about Islamic State conflict: Two Britons killed in RAF Syria strike

Ryan Taylor is back with the latest from the summer transfer market (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Hello again everyone! Not long to go now until the transfer window closes on September 1 and there will be plenty of late deals in the works for Premier League clubs, who will be keen to scramble some business over the line in the final few weeks of the transfer window. Once you've read this week's column, be sure to head over to my YouTube channel where I uploaded a quick Transfer Q&A on Monday evening. There will be a link at the bottom of the article, should it be of interest... Related articles Chelsea target Wesley Fofana in telling Leicester gesture at full-time Arsenal handed perfect Pedro Neto … [Read more...] about Taylor’s Transfers: Chelsea work on three signings, Arsenal trio exit talks, West Ham deal

The UK is suffering a ‘social and digital emergency’ because of huge spikes in kids recording their abuse, a report says. Almost 20,000 children between seven and 10 who were sexually abused online in the first six months of this year were forced or manipulated into filming it themselves, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has found. This is nearly 8,000 more cases of ‘self-generated abuse’ than the near 12,000 cases recorded for the same period last year. It’s the second year in a row these numbers have seen an alarming rise. Since the UK’s first lockdown in March 2020, there has been a 360% increase in self-generated abusive images. This is likely due to a combination of lockdowns keeping children at home, with more time online and organisations like IWF’s improved techniques in finding the right material. The IWF’s hotline manager, Susie Hargreaves, told The Guardian : ‘This is not some alleyway or dark basement. It is in family homes. Sometimes you can hear … [Read more...] about Disturbing rise in children between seven and 10 filming their own sexual abuse

There are many ways to improve your performance at work. You could do some physical activity beforehand to strengthen mental health , for example. You could write down your priorities to heighten productivity . And you could treat yourself to that large latte to get a boost of positive energy. Another element of work life that could ultimately improve both that and your performance: Having friends at work. "Research shows that one of the best predictors for how happy and satisfied people are with their workplace is the quality of their relationships with their co-workers," former monk Jay Shetty recently told CNBC Make It via email, after speaking at the American Express Business Class Live conference. In fact, women who say they have a best friend at work are more than twice as likely to be engaged in what they're doing, according to a 2018 Gallup poll . Especially for those who've been working from home since the pandemic , the modern workplace can pose some … [Read more...] about Making work friends is hard, but doing it can make you more ‘happy and satisfied’ – here’s how

One star sign will make some extra cash from a hobby (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Aries What starts off as a hobby could turn into a money-making project. Someone will offer to pay you for your handiwork. This could be a great way to make some extra cash and once you get hooked on a new interest, you will want to spend all your time on it. Taurus An extensive home improvement project will be worth the cost and the effort. After a lot of discussion and deliberation, you will agree to go ahead with these plans. Are you single? You will be getting on exceedingly well with a new colleague or neighbour, and you might sense something special developing between you. Gemini There are a lot of distractions around you. You may … [Read more...] about Horoscopes today – Russell Grant’s star sign forecast for Tuesday, August 9