Kyiv rejects Russia's announcement that it destroyed two US-made HIMARS in eastern Ukraine Germany to replenish weapons' stock for countries supplying Ukraine New requirements for Ukrainian conscripts scrapped after Zelenskyy's criticism Lavrov to meet some G20 foreign ministers despite G7 threats The article was last updated at 17:43 UTC/GMT Scholz says Germany must speed up energy transition due to war Germany must implement the transition to green energy faster because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Speaking at an event hosted by the Renewable Energy Association Scholz said Russia was using oil and gas exports as a political weapon. "Energy policy is not just a question of price. Energy policy is also security policy," according to the German leader. "That's why we now have to turbo charge the expansion of renewable energy," he said. Russia to create youth movement reminiscent of Soviet-era Russian lawmakers approved … [Read more...] about Germany’s Scholz: Ukraine war calls for faster energy transition — live updates
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Four ways Nadhim Zahawi may try to boost the economy
Published 7 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Following the shock resignation of former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, his replacement Nadhim Zahawi has said he and Prime Minister Boris Johnson want to "rebuild the economy" and get soaring inflation under control. Mr Zahawi said "nothing is off the table" in terms of cutting taxes. What are some of the options open to the new Chancellor to make good on those plans? 1. Cut VAT Mr Zahawi has said he wants to do two things: cut taxes and "bear down" on inflation. Those are not usually happy bedfellows. Cutting taxes puts more money into the economy, which drives prices up - so how can he walk this line? A temporary cut in VAT - the tax paid when buying goods and services - from 20% to 17.5%, say, would lower the price of goods and services in the basket used to calculate inflation - taxes would get cut, and … [Read more...] about Four ways Nadhim Zahawi may try to boost the economy
‘Cheeky’ schoolboy murdered at home and dumped like rubbish in a river
CPS react to sentencing of Logan Mwangi's killers Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Logan Mwangi was cruelly beaten by his mother, stepfather, and stepbrother, punished severely, called names, and killed in his own home before being callously dumped in a river like fly-tipped rubbish by those who were meant to protect him. His body was found in River Ogmore in Bridgend, South Wales, by police on July 31, 2021. Related articles Footage shows residents' panic as blasts boom from fire-engulfed house Murderers of Logan Mwangi jailed as judge lifts order naming killer Stepdad John Cole had carried lifeless Logan into the … [Read more...] about ‘Cheeky’ schoolboy murdered at home and dumped like rubbish in a river
Wife had to give dying husband CPR in back of ambulance
An ambulance travels to an emergency (file image) (Image: Reach Plc) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 The grieving widow complained to Scottish Ambulance Service, which today apologised for the "tragic case". The woman, who asked not to be identified, had called 999 when her partner fell ill at home but the ambulance took a long time to arrive, she claims. Related articles NHS doctor, 85, lied about age killed mum in botched operation Brain tumour cases in UK rise by 50 percent in 20 years When it did, the wife was asked to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on her husband in the back of the ambulance. However, the ambulance … [Read more...] about Wife had to give dying husband CPR in back of ambulance
Horror as vehicle erupts into huge fireball in major UK road – thick smoke seen for miles
The A720 Edinburgh Bypass is closed after a vehicle erupted into a huge fireball earlier today (Image: FACEBOOK: STOO CONDIE) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Emergency services were called to the scene this morning after receiving reports of a vehicle on fire. The bypass is currently closed westbound at Sheriffhall. Drivers were advised to find alternate routes as recovery work takes place. Related articles EU speed limiters to be introduced today despite driver concerns M25 traffic BLOCKED as overturned car sparks motorway chaos It is not yet known whether anyone was injured. A statement from Lothians & Scottish Borders Police … [Read more...] about Horror as vehicle erupts into huge fireball in major UK road – thick smoke seen for miles
Seven fire crews rush to ‘serious’ house fire as streets shrouded in smoke
Smoke has billowed into the street in Treswell (Image: Julian Turner) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Treswell: Fire rips through house in Cocking Lane Emergency services received reports of the blaze at 11.17am today. Now police, East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) and council staff are at the scene of the incident in Treswell, Nottinghamshire. Related articles Cyprus brings back mandatory face masks indoors as Covid cases soar... 'Complete cut-up of Russian gas!’ EU in disarray as countries affected The fire could be seen from nearby (Image: JULIAN TURNER) Nottinghamshire Live reports … [Read more...] about Seven fire crews rush to ‘serious’ house fire as streets shrouded in smoke