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Budget could wipe out 125,000 jobs in family businesses The government’s move to limit inheritance tax relief for family-owned businesses could cost Britain roughly 125,000 jobs and significantly reduce economic activity, new research has found. The change unveiled in Labour’s first Budget could reduce the value of goods and services produced across the UK economy by £9.4bn and incur a £1.3bn net loss for the Treasury between 2026/27 and 2029/30, according to a study by CBI Economics. The latter figure contrasts with a £1.4bn gain in revenues estimated by the Office for Budget Responsibility over the same period from the…

2 Different Species of Human Ancestors Left Footprints at Same Spot on Same Day 1.5Mil Years Ago – ‘Really Huge’ First Footprints dating back 1.5 million years made by two different species of human ancestors have been found at the same spot—a fossil first—and the individuals likely passed within an hour from each other. More than a million years ago, on a hot savannah teeming with wildlife near the shore of what would someday become Lake Turkana in Kenya, two completely different species of hominins may have passed each other as they scavenged for food. Scientists know this because they…

Israeli raids in the West Bank killed at least four Palestinians in Jenin [Getty/file photo]The Palestinian health ministry said the Israeli army killed four Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, as Israel’s violence in the Palestinian territories intensifies. The ministry updated the death toll from two earlier on Sunday, saying four people were killed “due to the occupation’s aggression on the village of Siir, Jenin district”, referring to Israel. The Palestinian Red Crescent said earlier on Sunday that Israeli forces had been “preventing our teams from reaching the bombing site” near Siir. “In the morning, the planes came…

Mo Salah Sparks New Contract Drama Following Liverpool’s Triumph Over Man City Liverpool star Mo Salah has raised fresh doubts about his future following the Reds’ 2-0 victory over Manchester City. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Salah revealed he hasn’t been offered a new deal. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said, “Until now, this is the last City game I will play for Liverpool. I just wanted to enjoy it. Hopefully, we win the league, and we’ll see what happens.” Salah assisted Cody Gakpo’s opener and scored a second-half penalty, continuing his impressive…

A band of cloud and rain will spread south through today, with colder air spreading across the country. Scattered showers and sunny spells will move into the north, with snow, hail and strong winds in northeast Scotland. Tonight: Largely dry tonight as rain clears to the south, apart from some showers along the east coast. Cold with a frost for many, and some icy stretches in the east.

A man died in an apartment fire that broke out today around 10.20 am in Jesolo (Venice). The firefighters, arriving from the local detachment, entered the house from which smoke was coming out, equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus, and began extinguishing operations. During the rescue, the man’s body was found and entrusted to the Suem 118 staff. The flames, which mainly affected the bedroom, were completely extinguished. Clean-up operations and an inspection by the officer on duty and the service head are now underway to determine the causes of the fire. Jesolo, man dies in fire that broke out in…

What’s on the front page of the Western Mail?The front page of the Western Mail this morning – 02/12/24 – reports on the latest polling – and what it means. Plaid grabs ‘historic’ pole position in public poll but Reform UK support surges in Wales. Plaid Cymru has edged ahead of Welsh Labour in a Senedd voting intention poll for the first time since 2010. The poll also showed that Reform UK is making rapid gains and is now tied with Labour in second place.

What’s on the front page of The National? The front page of The National this morning 02/12/2-25 – reports Israel condemned after ‘heartbreaking’ killing of aid workers. SCOTTISH politicians have condemned the Israeli killing of three aid workers in Gaza with the UK Government urged to call out “war crimes”. The World Central Kitchen (WCK) has said it was left “heartbroken” by an attack which left three aid workers dead along with two others following an airstrike on a vehicle. Israeli military has said the alleged attacker targeted in Saturday’s strike had taken part in that attack on Israel on October 7,…

What’s on the front page of The Irish Times?  The Irish Times front page this morning 02/12/24 reports on the Republic of Ireland’s general election.  Sinn Féin favourite for second place in election. SINN Féin were favourites to secure second place in the Republic’s general election on Sunday night, but with a Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil coalition still remaining the most likely next government. Tributes to Chloe after ‘tragedy’ at nightclub. Tributes have been paid to a young woman who died after falling unconscious alongside another woman at a Belfast nightclub.The deceased has been named locally as Chloe Ferris,…

Henry I’s luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years A National Trust viewing platform at Corfe Castle offers visitors a glimpse into the king’s royal quarters in Dorset. “It’s a bit like the Buckingham Palace balcony, where the royal family stand to wave to everybody,” said Gould. “This was the point from which the king would be able to see down across the castle, the village,and his dominion.” A luxurious suite of “rooms with a view”, built for the son of William the Conquerer but partly destroyed in the English Civil War, has become accessible to…