World
November 05, 2024
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Ireland approves Palestinian ambassador for first time

Ireland accepted the appointment of a full Palestinian ambassador for the first time on Tuesday, after Dublin formally recognised a Palestinian state earlier this year. Senior ministers confirmed that Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid would step up from her current position as Palestinian Head of Mission to Ireland. In May Dublin said it was recognising Palestine as […]

Politics
November 05, 2024
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India and Qatar strengthen ties to combat money laundering and terror financing

New Delhi: India and Qatar on Tuesday held discussions to strengthen cooperation in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, focusing on advanced IT systems, strategic partnerships, and the role of virtual digital assets, according to  the ministry of finance. Nine-member delegation A nine-member Qatari delegation, led by Sheikh Ahmed Al Thani, head of Financial Intelligence […]

Business
November 05, 2024
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NI rise hits workers harder than employers, says OBR

Workers will take most of the hit from the upcoming increase to employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions, the government finances watchdog has said. At the Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said employers will pay NI at a rate of 15% on salaries above £5,000 from April, up from 13.8% on salaries above £9,100. The Office for […]

Health
November 05, 2024
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NHS bosses attack 'rip off' doctor overtime rates

Getty Images NHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some consultants to make more than £200,000 a year for additional work. That is nearly double the average basic pay for a full-time consultant in England. Many of […]

Top headlines
November 05, 2024
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Nigel Farage says Harris should pardon Trump if he loses

Trump ally and British parliament member Nigel Farage says Vice President Kamala Harris should pardon the former president if he loses in order to “dampen down potential tensions” following Election Day.  Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party, made the remark this week in an interview with The Telegraph, during which he declared that […]