Day: October 19, 2024

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves

News

PM vows to keep manifesto promises amid tax threshold freeze reports

The Prime Minister has insisted the Government will “keep our manifesto pledges” amid reports the Chancellor could extend the freeze on income tax thresholds in this month’s Budget. Rachel Reeves may be considering pushing the freeze beyond its current expiry date of 2028 in a move that could raise £7 billion, according to reports by the Financial Times. Continuing the freeze could help plug some of the £40 billion gap […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 6

Foreign Currency and Passport

Business

Cash is king for holidaymakers, survey shows

People are more likely to pay for items with cash when they are on holiday overseas compared with when they are in the UK, a new survey suggests. Some 44% of consumers polled said they use cash more on foreign trips, compared with 7% who said they use it less. The most common reason given for using cash instead of card on holiday is that it is the only form […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 2

Bruce Springsteen

Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen says reflections on mortality feature in upcoming documentary

A new documentary starring US singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen will feature his reflections on the idea of mortality. The documentary, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band, is billed as a look at how the band create their live performances, including footage of rehearsals, backstage moments and personal reflections from Born In The USA singer Springsteen. “There’s a lot about mortality and life and death and rock n’ roll […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 4

Sir Alex Ferguson

Sport

Erik ten Hag: Man Utd will need Sir Alex Ferguson despite end to ambassador role

Erik ten Hag says Sir Alex Ferguson “is Man United” and believes he will remain available to help in their bid to return to the top, despite leaving his ambassadorial role. The Old Trafford giants have struggled since the Scot bowed out as Premier League champion in 2013, with the club failing to make a sustained title bid since. Ambitious Ineos are looking to revive the fortunes of the 20-time […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 2

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