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Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out introducing a one-off windfall tax on oil and gas producers in an attempt to cut household energy bills as Labour looks to force a Commons vote on the matter. Sir Keir Starmer's party are seeking to force a vote on an amendment which expresses regret that the policy was not included in the Queen's Speech amid the cost of living crisis . Debating the amendment in the Commons, shadow climate change and net zero secretary Ed Miliband said it was "shameful" that the government has not yet introduced a windfall tax and told Mr Sunak to "swallow your pride and get on with it". He called on Conservative MPs to join Labour in supporting the "fair and principled measure" which he said has support from business, trade unions and the "overwhelming majority of the public". Politics Hub: Truss says 'practical problems' with the protocol are clear Advertisement The chancellor said he does not believe that … [Read more...] about Cost of living: Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out windfall tax on oil giants as Labour looks to force Commons vote

Just one day after relaxing some restrictions against leftist-led Cuba, President Joe Biden 's administration has announced an easing of certain sanctions against oil-rich Venezuela. The back-to-back moves signal a new focus on the Western Hemisphere, at a time when the United States has largely been engaged on issues in Europe and Asia. A senior Biden administration official told reporters Tuesday that California-based Chevron Corporation would be permitted to negotiate its license with Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, with the potential for conducting future activities, without yet reversing restrictions that would allow it to do business in the country. The official said that "fundamentally," the two sides are "just allowed to talk." According to the official, the move came at the behest of Venezuela's U.S.-backed opposition led by Unity Platform head Juan Guaidó, whom the U.S. and a number of its partners recognize as the country's interim president, as it … [Read more...] about After Cuba, Biden Moves to Ease Some Trump Sanctions on Oil-Rich Venezuela

MOTORISTS can clean off pesky scratches and scuffs in SECONDS with one household item - toothpaste. This one handy tip could save your exterior without breaking the bank - and it couldn't be simpler. Most read in Motors SHADY STUFF How you could be fined £1k for forgetting accessory while driving in heatwave MIRACLE ESCAPE I nearly died after my Range Rover suddenly EXPLODED and burst into flames Fast & furious We're FURIOUS over a 20mph speed camera - it's already caught 1,000 drivers FINE HORROR We've been fined £100 after driving into a carpark for 4 mins - it's ridiculous By covering scratches and scuffmarks with toothpaste, drivers can easily improve their paint-job for next to nothing. Just cover the scratch with a dollop of toothpaste and wipe clean. If the mark is not too visible, this trick could even restore it good as new. MORE CHEAP DIY METHODS Cars … [Read more...] about Drivers can clean out scuffs with every day item in SECONDS and it costs less than £5

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned flight prices could rise by nearly 10% this summer due to soaring demand for European holidays. He said holidaymakers should brace for prices to rise by a “high single-digit per cent” over the peak season as demand for breaks on European beach resorts rebounds thanks to the lifting of pandemic travel restrictions. The budget airline’s chief executive also said there were likely to be ongoing delays at airports, blaming staff shortages. Mr O’Leary said there are “pinch-points” in particular at Heathrow and Manchester , where he claimed “too many people” have been sacked. Recommended Coleen Rooney to resume evidence in Rebekah Vardy court battle - live ‘Putin likely to have lost third of troops in Ukraine’ – follow live He added he hoped to see the worst of the delays ease off in time for the busy summer season, but stressed it would still be a “challenge” for passengers getting through UK … [Read more...] about Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns of holiday price hikes

Andrew Bailey has raised ministers' eyebrows for warning of "apocalyptic" food shortages as record wage growth raises fears that a dangerous inflationary spiral is taking hold in the economy. Brandon Lewis, the Northern Ireland Secretary, expressed “surprise” at the Bank of England Governor's comments about rising costs caused by the war in Ukraine blocking exports of wheat and cooking oils. “I was surprised to see that particular turn of phrase, I have to say,” Mr Lewis told BBC Breakfast. “But the Bank of England is independent, they will have their view of their assessment, their economic view of where things are and where things are going.” It came as new data from the Office for National Statistics showed pay packets jumped almost 10pc in March, helping workers keep up with the cost of living, but also risking making inflation worse. In February, Mr Bailey urged workers not to ask for a big pay rise this year , warning that "moderation" of wage rises was needed to … [Read more...] about Record wage growth sparks inflation fears as minister expresses ‘surprise’ at Bailey food warning

Sri Lanka's ruling party on Tuesday defeated a move in Parliament to urgently debate a motion censuring President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the nation's worst economic crisis, which the prime minister said has left enough gasoline stocks for only a day. It's unclear when the motion will be taken up again. It doesn't legally bound Rajapaksa to quit, but his refusal to do so has already roiled Sri Lanka, which is on the brink of bankruptcy as it negotiates with other countries and institutions an economic lifeline to be able to import basic supplies, medicines and fuel. M.A Sumanthiran, a lawmaker from the opposition Tamil National Alliance, proposed that Parliament bypass the usual procedure to take up the motion against Rajapaksa urgently. But the ruling party defeated the motion with a 119-68 vote. Protesters have occupied the entrance to the president's office for more than a month calling for Rajapaksa's resignation. Months of anti-government rallies have led to … [Read more...] about Censure vote vs Sri Lankan leader fails as crisis simmers

The American call for a ceasefire in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib has fallen on deaf ears with Russia and Turkey both vowing to continue what appears to be the last battle of the nine-year war, despite the "horrifying" humanitarian crisis unfolding there, as the United Nations has described it. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday there is no military solution to the fighting in Idlib, which is the only major area of Syria that remains outside the control of President Bashar al-Assad and his Russian and Iranian allies. The region was home to some 3 million people before the regime launched its latest offensive in December, half of them refugees that fled fighting elsewhere in Syria. The area is largely controlled by Islamist militias, the strongest of which is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham which was formerly allied with Al-Qaeda. More than 900,000 people have left their homes as Syrian forces push into Idlib backed by Russian airstrikes. Rebels in Idlib are being … [Read more...] about U.S. demand for Syria ceasefire ignored as Turkey and Russia vow to continue war’s final battle

Extinction Rebellion protest at energy summit in Mayfair 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 eco-protestors, disguised in hi-vis jackets, disrupted the Africa Energies Summit, using ladders to climb to the top of the entrance to the £350-a-night May Fair Hotel before unfurling a banner with 'End Oil Colonialism'. Video shared online shows a group lying down inside the building and shouting that same phrase, while others hold banners outside with the words 'Justice for Africa'. Related articles Coveney issues warning to Truss over international law on hated deal Sturgeon's independence and NATO plans destroyed in TWO words … [Read more...] about Extinction Rebellion activists glue themselves to each other in Tory ban loophole

Mrs Hinch cleaning hack fans say gets rid of black mould How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email 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 Cleaning the home can be extremely time-consuming and so any quick and easy hacks circulating on social media often go viral. This includes the recent tile cleaning tip which involves pouring bleach into the crevices of tiling, turning grout fillings bright white. However, before cleaning fans hop on this trend, Deyan Dimitrov, laundry expert and the CEO of Laundryheap, wants that this method can create a hazardous environment in your home. Related articles Mrs Hinch fans share 7p hack to get oven racks and glass ‘sparkling’ Homes Under … [Read more...] about ‘Toxic’ TikTok bleach cleaning trend can create ‘hazardous’ home – use ‘safer’ option

A Florida man with no flying experience who kept his cool while landing a small plane last week says "the hand of God" was with him after the pilot collapsed at the controls. Meanwhile, a doctor told NBC's "Today" show that the pilot has been released from the hospital, calling his recovery a "miracle." Darren Harrison told "Today" that he was relaxing with his feet up in the back of the single-engine Cessna after a fishing trip in the Bahamas when the pilot told him and another passenger: "Guys, I gotta tell you I don't feel good." "He said, 'I've got a headache and I'm fuzzy and I just don't feel right," the 39-year-old flooring salesman said. "And I said, 'What do we need to do?' and at that point he didn't respond at all." Harrison climbed into the cockpit and saw that the plane was diving, and fast. "All I saw when I came up to the front was water out the right window and I knew it was coming quick," he said. "At that point I knew if I didn't react, that we would … [Read more...] about Passenger who landed plane recounts “scariest” moments after pilot collapsed at controls