The taxman has intensified its pursuit of unpaid tax in professional football, clawing back an estimated £90 million from clubs, players and agents in the past year, a sharp rise from £67.5 million the year before. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young, reveal that 12 clubs, […]
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A new study suggests that evolutionary changes that enabled humans to think more complexly may also help explain the origins of autism. Researchers found that as certain brain cells evolved to enhance human cognition, their genetic activity also shifted in ways that may increase the likelihood of autistic traits. The findings contribute to ongoing debate
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A computer science teacher in Farnborough has been banned from teaching indefinitely after slapping a student who laughed at a classmate unable to answer a question. Bernard Aquilina, 35, formerly employed at Cove Secondary School in Hampshire, was found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct by a teaching conduct panel. He was dismissed from the school
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Kemi Badenoch has been accused of having a “death wish” for the Conservative Party following her pledge to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and introduce mass deportations. The warning came from former attorney general Dominic Grieve as Badenoch unveiled a series of hard-right policies aimed at reviving Tory fortunes
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Business lender Shawbrook has announced plans to explore a potential stock market listing in London, offering a welcome boost to the City’s equity markets. The private equity-backed firm confirmed it is “considering an initial public offering (IPO)” to list on the London Stock Exchange. Reports suggest the company could be valued at up to £2
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A former elite soldier has warned that treating special forces personnel like ordinary criminals over war crimes investigations could jeopardise national security. The recently retired operative, referred to as Soldier Z to maintain anonymity, said the US military has questioned whether British counterparts can be relied upon in combat due to fears of prosecution. Soldier
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The UK government should formally apologise to children for the “avoidable mistakes” made during the Covid-19 pandemic, the former children’s commissioner for England has told the official inquiry. Giving evidence at Thursday’s public hearing, Anne Longfield accused ministers of adopting a “doom loop” of fatalism that left children’s needs overlooked. She said prolonged school closures
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Holyrood has come under fire for “pointless grandstanding” after MSPs backed new legislation to make dog theft a specific criminal offence even though stealing animals is already illegal under Scots law. The Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill cleared its first parliamentary hurdle on Thursday with support from all six parties, including Reform UK’s sole MSP. Brought
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A small group of repeat offenders are driving a disproportionate share of crime and costs to the public purse, according to a new study. Research by consultancy Newton Europe and charity Revolving Doors estimates that as few as 29,000 prolific criminals are responsible for more than 130,000 crimes a year, costing society around £5 billion.
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Police have warned that middle-class shoplifters with professional jobs and expensive homes are increasingly stealing luxury goods “for the thrill” rather than out of financial hardship. Cambridgeshire Police said shoplifting reports have risen by nearly a quarter this year, with offenders including older, affluent residents targeting retailers such as John Lewis. CCTV footage released by
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