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How we sighed with relief when Jeremy Corbyn lost the 2019 general election and it became clear that he wasn’t going to turn Britain into Venezuela. But now it looks as if we’ll have Keir Starmer do it instead . Or, for that matter, the Conservative government. Whoever wins the Conservative leadership election, and whoever goes on to win the next general election, it seems we are doomed to go down the same path as Venezuela; the only question is how far. I am not surprised that three quarters of Conservative voters told a YouGov poll this morning that they back Starmer’s proposal to freeze the energy price cap at its current level for a further six months, funded, he claims, through a further windfall tax on oil companies, this one backdated to January. Who, save for the wealthy, doesn’t fear their energy bills this winter, and wonder how they are going to keep warm? Once the details sink in, however, I suspect attitudes might change. Starmer’s six month price cap will cost … [Read more...] about Keir Starmer’s fantasy economics will only worsen the energy crisis

When I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area 10 years ago, I bought a pair of rain boots. I’ve worn them once. The region is currently in what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calls a “severe drought.” During the past decade, California has experienced two periods of “exceptional drought,” the agency’s highest drought ranking. The effects of such conditions are visibly apocalyptic: piebald street trees, empty orchards, horizontal stripes etched on the shoreline of lakes and reservoirs. Hillsides of flame-orange pine trees killed by beetle infestations foretell long and intense fire seasons. I did discover high water at a local flea market, though. Sifting through a box of old photos recently, I turned over an early-20th-century postcard to find three women in a rowboat, wearing long dresses and neat updos. They are attended by a little boy, and all four of them are floating casually down a residential street. As a photo historian, my first move was to try to … [Read more...] about Why We Remember Floods and Forget Droughts

Taylor's Tuesday Transfers brings you up to date with all the latest from the 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! There is not long to go now until the transfer window slams shut on September 1 and there is plenty to digest as Premier League clubs continue to up the ante in their pursuit of new recruits. Here is the latest from the market... Related articles Arsenal approaching next phase of Mikel Arteta transfer plan Man Utd target second 'bad boy' striker as PSG frontman added to list Exclusive: Lampard to study Bamba Dieng tapes Everton boss Frank Lampard is set to study video footage of Marseille forward Bamba Dieng after the Toffees were offered the chance … [Read more...] about Taylor’s Transfers: Everton deal rests on video footage, Arsenal exit, three West Ham bids

Better Call Saul: AMC release teaser trailer 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 AMC’s hit crime drama Better Call Saul was the prequel series that eventually connected with Netflix’s acclaimed show Breaking Bad . As fans said goodbye to the series, many made calls to the show's creator, Vince Gilligan, to see more of one of the show’s no-nonsense character Mike Ehrmantraut (played by Jonathan Banks). Related articles Royal Family 'worried' over Prince Harry's 'explosive' memoir Coronation Street theory: Yasmeen exposes resident as real killer After first premiering in 2016, Better Call Saul’s most recent episode wrapped up the AMC franchise. The show transported fans to the times … [Read more...] about Better Call Saul finale: Viewers call for Mike Ehrmantraut spin-off ‘Do it Vince’

THE cost of living crisis is seeing households across the UK doing what they can to cut back on unnecessary costs. And there are ways to boost your cash without even leaving your home . We've compiled a list of some 50 ways to earn a bit of extra dosh on the side, from selling your old clothes or becoming a part-time product tester. If you're unable to work, have a full-time job or are maybe a stay at home parent, there are loads of things you can do to earn some extra money. And the extra cash may go a long way for millions of households who are battling against a cost of living crisis. Soaring energy bills and rising inflation has meant households are having to fork out more just for everyday essentials. If you are looking at making some extra money on the side, don't be put off by the thought of paying more tax on the cash you make. Normally, you'd have to pay tax on any earnings over the personal allowance for basic tax-payers , which is £12,570 for … [Read more...] about 50 ways to boost your income as wages fall and cost of living hell hits