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Martin Lewis, the financial expert and founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, has issued a warning regarding the importance of acting quickly to boost state pensions. He highlighted that individuals have a limited time frame—specifically one month—to make contributions that could significantly increase their state pension entitlement, potentially by as much as £50,000 over the course of retirement. This warning likely pertains to the opportunity for individuals to fill in gaps in their National Insurance contributions, which can enhance their state pension benefits. Those who have missed contributions due to various reasons, such as being self-employed, taking time off work, or other circumstances,…

US President Donald Trump is continuing to tighten the thumbscrews in his approach to war-battered Ukraine. Following the public blowout in the White House between Trump, US Vice President JD Vance, and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier in March, Trump has now stopped all US military aid to Ukraine with immediate effect. So far, there has been no official information on the scope or the duration of the suspension. However, it is likely to involve weapons and ammunition deliveries amounting to more than $1 billion (€950m), which had been approved by the Biden administration but have not yet arrived…

Good Morning! A lot is happening around the world today, March 5 2025, with politics taking centre stage. The ongoing row between Ukraine and the US dominates much of the global news cycle as the reaction to the fallout continues – and Europe looks for alternatives.

Police were called to the school in Swiss Cottage, north west London, just before 1pm today. After a 12-year-old boy is in hospital after being stabbed at school. His condition is non-life threatening. Police were called to the school in Swiss Cottage, northwest London, just before 1pm today. Two older boys, both aged 14, are in custody after being arrested on suspicion of GBH and having an offensive weapon. Met Police spokesperson A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Officers were called to an altercation at a school on Adelaide Road, Camden at 12.54pm on Tuesday, March 4. ‘A 12-year-old boy suffered a…

An aircraft crashes in Germany and a man has died after a small aircraft crashed in western Germany’s Sauerland region, according to German police said on Tuesday. Aircraft crashes in Germany The police statement said that the aircraft smashed into the garden of a residential building in the town of Plettenberg in the western state of North-Rhein Westphalia at around 4:40 p.m. local time (1540 UTC). The wreckage was lying between trees in the undergrowth. Based on initial findings, there were no other casualties. The man’s identity had yet to be determined. He was said to have been the pilot of…

China aims for an economic growth of 5% in 2025, Beijing announced on Wednesday, which analysts say reflect Beijing’s ambitions for continued military modernization and growing geopolitical challenges.  Trade tensions Premier Li Qiang presented the figure in a report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress, the annual meeting of China’s legislature. US President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on Chinese goods in February, which increased to 20% on Tuesday. China has retaliated with its own tariffs on US goods and vowed to fight the trade war to a “bitter end.” The renewed trade tensions come as China…

March the 5th was an incredibly significant day in history as we explore what happened today in history on this day – with important mentions about Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill and more. Today in History In 1933 Hitler came to power On 5 March 1933, the the National Socialist Party, Nazi Party, won 43.9 percent of the vote, which gave them 288 seats in the Reichstag. Hitler formed a coalition with the National Party (8 per cent). The Communist party won 81 seats. The rest as they say is history! Boston Massacre in 1770 Harassed by a…

Two Men Injured in Toxteth Stabbing Incident In Toxteth, Liverpool, two men sustained injuries during a significant disturbance on Granby Street. A man in his 20s was stabbed in the chest, while a man in his 40s suffered a slash wound to his face. Both individuals are currently receiving hospital treatment as police investigate the incident. Man stabbed and another slashed during ‘large-scale disturbance’ Incident Details and Emergency Response Just before 9 PM on March 4, police responded to reports of a large-scale disturbance on Granby Street. The night, coinciding with end-of-day Ramadan prayers, saw crowds attempting to navigate home…

The Treasury plans to announce substantial spending cuts to realign public finances ahead of the Spring Statement. Escalating borrowing costs attributed to global economic conditions are driving these corrective measures. Changes will also target efficiency within the civil service, ultimately aiming to bolster the NHS and improve welfare provisions. Treasury earmarks billions in spending cuts ahead of Spring Statement Economic Pressure Driving Spending Cuts The Treasury is preparing to inform the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) about preferred “major measures,” aimed at addressing economic pressures. Rising government borrowing costs, influenced by global economic uncertainty and geopolitical strife, have necessitated these…

The Welsh government budget has passed with support from the Liberal Democrats, despite strong criticisms from opposition parties, including the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru. Both groups argue that the budget fails to address the pressing issues facing Wales, such as rising poverty and inadequate public services. Welsh Government Budget Passes with Lib Dem Help Opposition Criticism Intensifies Darren Millar, the Welsh Conservative Senedd leader, expressed that rejecting the budget would signify the end of a “failing” Labour government. He criticized the budget as a superficial solution to deeper issues threatening Wales, asserting that it lacks the necessary reforms to stimulate…