Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury
The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.
Ministers support voluntary levy on arena gig tickets to support grassroots venues
'These venues support thousands of jobs and are a vital part of our local communities. Without a flourishing grassroots music industry the rest of our music industry will wither'
New 'noise sewer' Heathrow flight paths may hit London house prices
Britain's busiest airport is currently looking at 181 options of modernising the routes planes take that campaigners say will increase the number of flights.
Sainsbury’s unveils proposal for new store in Auchterarder
The retail giant hopes a new shop would reduce the need for out-of-town shopping.
Gladiators in Colosseum
The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “a more conscious tourism.”
Government's energy support schemes 'undoubtedly successful'
The previous government introduced eight different support schemes for households and businesses including the Energy Price Guarantee in 2022 and 2023 after Covid-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused average annual household bills to increase from £1,277 in the winter of 2021/22 to more than £4,000 by the start of 2023
UK food system 'relentlessly' pushing consumers to unhealthy choices
The food environment, including the products advertised to consumers, restaurant menus and the promotions offered in supermarkets, is shaping diets and "setting us up to fail", the Food Foundation charity said
Myanmar-China talks focus on energy cooperation
Myanmar and China are discussing the conditions and other issues to share the natural gas that will be obtained after building an LNG terminal in Myanmar. The Myanmar delegation led by the Union Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin held a meeting with the chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) at the reception hall of CNPC in Beijing on November 11.
Bihar govt approves 3 pc DA for employees
In a significant decision on Thursday, the Bihar government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved 38 agendas, including a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government...
UK food system 'relentlessly' pushing us to unhealthy choices and we're 'set up to fail'
The UK's food environment is shaping our diets and 'setting us up to fail' - with the most affordable, convenient and appealing options often the unhealthiest, according to a new report
Construction of Panjapur vegetable market in Tiruchi likely to commence in January as Corporation prepares to float tenders
With preliminary work on track, the Tiruchi Corporation expects to commence work on the integrated vegetable and fruit market at Panjapur in January
UK leads the way as new coal mines banned under tight new legislation
Licensing will be restricted after new legislation will be brought in, following a recent court ruling against the controversial plans for a new mine in Cumbria
Study suggests steps to reduce vertical imbalance in resource sharing between Centre and States
Study advocates increasing Finance Commission grants to States for reducing vertical imbalances in resource sharing and fiscal space guarantee.
CM Pinarayi Vijayan pledges safety of investments in coop. sector, vows action against irregularities
Kerala Chief Minister assures public of safety in cooperative sector investments, highlighting growth and addressing corruption concerns.
Union Minister hints that Kerala is unlikely to receive additional funds to cover Wayanad losses
Union Minister assures sufficient funds for Kerala disaster relief, clarifies no provision for national disaster declaration.
Somanna asks officers to speed up work on railway projects
V. Somanna, Union Minister of State for Railways, reviewed the progress of some projects in Belagavi on Thursday.
CPI (M) leaders oppose smart meters, flay govt. for failing to keep its promises
CPI (M) leaders criticize TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh for failing to fulfill promises, increasing corruption and prices.
Permits for Enbridge Line 5
Enbridge's contentious plan to reroute an aging pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation moved closer to reality Thursday after the company won its first permits from state regulators.
Telangana likely to unveil Life Sciences policy by Dec.: Sridhar Babu
Telangana likely to unveil Life Sciences policy by Dec.: Sridhar Babu
SC reinstates woman sarpanch, fines Chhattisgarh govt
Coming down heavily on the Chhattisgarh government for removing an elected woman sarpanch of a remote village for 'unjustified reasons', the Supreme Court on Monday observed the state wanted the village head to go with a 'begging bowl before a babu (bureaucrat)'.
Standard opening is start of a 'new era' in Dumfries
A £7.3m injection of new life and community boost for the town's Midsteeple Quarter on the High Street
COVID commission finds procedural and administrative lapses in procurement of medical equipment worth over ₹918.34 crore by Medical Education Directorate
Report reveals procedural lapses in COVID-19 equipment procurement, recommending criminal prosecution and recovery of excess payments.
Diamond Sports reaches key milestone toward exiting bankruptcy
A bankruptcy judge approved Diamond Sports’ reorganization plan on Thursday, paving the way for the regional sports networks’ owner to exit chapter 11.
Focus on on-street parking
Kelowna council begins the process of amending parking regulations in the city
Hearings for prominent clients accused of paying for sex at Mass. brothels will be public, SJC rules
The initial court hearings for 28 “wealthy and well-connected” men accused of being customers of an interstate commercial sex ring that ran high-end brothels will be open to the public, the state’s highest court ruled Thursday.
Video: Carnival Cruise Line passenger rescued by helicopter
When something goes wrong that a cruise ship can't handle with onboard personnel, drastic steps are often taken. Sometimes, the ship changes its itinerary and heads for a port that has whatever is needed to solve the problem.
UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank boss
Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.
Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall
Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday that the civil penalty is the second-largest in its 54-year history. The agency said Ford was too slow to recall vehicles with faulty rearview cameras, and it failed to give the agency complete information, which is required by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Growth deal worth £150m set to boost Falkirk and Grangemouth
A deal signed by both the UK and Scottish Governments is projected to bring up to 1,660 jobs and generate £628 million in economic benefits for the region.
Tinubu approves establishment of New disaster relief fund – Shettima
The vice president explained that the fund would provide immediate assistance to disaster victims nationwide.
How Nigerians can avoid high electricity bills – DisCo boss
She also highlighted the benefit of prepaid meters, which allow customers to monitor their consumption in real-time.
Trump, tariffs and trade: What to expect from this year's APEC summit
Analysis - Donald Trump will dominate talks at this year's APEC summit despite the US president-elect being nowhere near Peru.
New York to launch $9 Manhattan congestion charge
Five New York Republicans in the US House of Representatives are urging incoming President Donald Trump to kill the charge.
Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force in Delhi today as air quality plummets
Delhi air pollution: CAQM imposes construction ban, restricts BS-III and BS-IV vehicles in Delhi-NCR to combat severe air pollution.
Possible meeting between Rajnath, Chinese counterpart at ASEAN Defence Ministers meet in Laos next week
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to meet Chinese counterpart at ASEAN meeting in Laos amid border tensions.
New Disney Cruise Line ship makes grand entrance in Florida
Following a transatlantic journey from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Eemshaven, Netherlands, Disney Cruise Line’s new ship the Disney Treasure arrived in its homeport of Port Canaveral for the first time on Nov. 12.
NE region plays key role in dynamics of India’s growth: DoNER minister
Aizawl, Nov 14 (IANS): Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the northeast region is the vantage point and the entry point for all of South East Asian countries into the Indian sub-continent and much play a very important role in the dynamics of India’s .....
Mānuka honey exporter says China trade trip cause for optimism
A mānuka honey exporter says a recent trade trip to China gives cause for optimism that recovery is on the way for the ailing sector.
Notaries key in home sales
You and your spouse (the buyers) have spent the last number of months searching for your dream house. You have toured countless properties, been pre-approved for a mortgage (by Bank 1), narrowed your list and decided on the one. Negotiations began and ended in a few days time, and soon the house will be yours. The subjects are off and all parties agree on the terms. Now all you need to do is come up with the down payment, sign the final papers and start moving. The work is done—or so you think.
Ireland expects to meet EU deadline on workers' rights
The Government has said it expects to meet a deadline today to transpose an EU directive on workers' rights.
Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.
Homeowners feeling the pinch amid high mortgage repayments
The average Kiwi household mortgage repayment has nearly doubled in the past 15 years.
Homeowners feeling the pinch amid high mortgage repayments
The average Kiwi household mortgage repayment has nearly doubled in the past 15 years.
Vistara popularised premium air travel, and the airline’s rivals now embrace it
Vistara merges with Air India, marking the end of its premium travel era in the Indian aviation industry.
Drastic measures introduced to address infrastructure project delays
Including a ‘straightforward’ blacklisting policy and recordings of decisions made in the awarding of contracts.
Centre of Excellence in AI to come up in Bengaluru
Karnataka boosts tech ecosystem with AI center, global capability policy, organic hub, and housing scheme request to PM Modi.
APEC Summit: NZ puts best foot forward ahead of Trump taking office
Analysis - World leaders gathering for APEC are all too aware Donald Trump's election has shifted the dial on trade for exporting nations.
CPI(M) stages dharna against spiralling prices of essential commodities
CPI-M protests rising prices, demands protection for women, employment for youth, and opposes VSP merger with SAIL.
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