Rules which continue to be imposed upon London from Brussels despite Brexit are depriving Britain of a dizzying £7 billion a year which could be spent on the NHS and vital infrastructure, UK-based financiers have warned. More than 130 financiers, including Sir
For years, Syria’s civil war has been a largely frozen conflict, the country effectively carved up into areas controlled by the Damascus government of President Bashar Assad, various opposition groups and Syrian Kurdish forces. But as the conflict entered its 14th year
Save on your European vacation by flying to less touristy destinations. (iStock) Planning a budget trip to Europe isn’t impossible. It comes down to choosing where and when to travel. Travelers who want to explore the continental delights of the old country
Farmers in Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest tobacco producer, are predicting a sharp decline in harvests and quality. This is due to a drought blamed on climate change and worsened by the El Niño weather phenomenon. China is the primary buyer of Zimbabwe’s tobacco,
A court in Belgium convicted prominent far-right activist Dries Van Langenhove to a year in prison on Tuesday for what the judge called “racist, hateful, Nazi and negationist speech” in a major ruling on how the nation deals with extremism. Five members
The Commons Defence Select Committee is demanding an urgent meeting with Grant Shapps after it emerged that funding for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is being cut next year. Despite Mr Shapps recently hyping up the threat of war, the Budget small
The German economy will be the worst-performing economy in the G7 for the second successive year, as the country’s Chancellor tries to contend with a spiralling property downturn and net zero uncertainty. Despite being the largest economy on the continent, Germany is
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will maintain his plan to increase public spending by 1% a year over the course of the next parliament. He insisted today’s Budget will “grow the economy” and deliver “better public services”. Speaking at a Selco Builders Warehouse in
If you want to get away for spring break this year, these destinations have beaches, museums and more. (iStock) Spring break is a time to celebrate the warm weather that’s on the way! Whether you want a luxury beach vacation filled with
Green industrialist Dale Vince has proposed several green measures that could save households £2,500 a year ahead of the Chancellor’s budget on Wednesday. The founder of Ecotricity, 62, called for capping the price of North Sea gas and lifting a ban on