Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'
The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills.
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Putin ally Lukashenko to cement grip on Belarus in ‘sham’ elections
President has deepened reliance on Moscow since Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 14h -
'A performance and a sham': Belarusian opposition denounces election
Since the protests in 2020 the Lukashenko government has brutally repressed political opponents.BBC News - 18h -
UK launches review into loan charge policy
Treasury minister says ‘driving force’ behind new report is to ‘bring to a close’ dispute over tax avoidance crackdownFinancial Times - 1d -
Georgia appeals court sides with Trump in affirming dismissal of 6 state charges
A Georgia appeals court on Friday affirmed the dismissal of six counts in the state's 2020 election interference against President-elect Trump and his allies, upholding a trial judge's decision ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations as "smear campaign"
Senators grilled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth over sexual assault and misconduct allegations at his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Evan McMorris-Santoro, reporter for NOTUS, and Andrew ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Breer: Patriots head coach search ‘looks like a sham'
The MMQB's Albert Breer ripped the Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule in what he believes has been a "sham" of a search for their new head coach.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
House Ethics panel recommends further review of campaign finance allegations against 2 lawmakers
An independent congressional watchdog wants to dig deeper into separate campaign finance allegations against two lawmakers, Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.). The ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Olmo's season at risk as LaLiga dismiss Barça bid
Barcelona could lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga said the Catalan club are not in a position to extend the Spain international's registration ahead of Tuesday's deadline.ESPN - Jan. 2
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Watch: Trees down and streets flooded as Storm Éowyn brings wild weather
Red weather warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, are in place as fierce winds bring widespread disruption.BBC News - 6h -
What it's like to report on a life-threatening storm
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Southport killer had ricin materials sent to neighbour, messages reveal
Messages seen by the BBC confirm the teenage killer's father knew about the unexplained deliveries.BBC News - 1h -
Hamas names next Israeli hostages set to be released
Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.BBC News - 2h -
Princess Anne has no memory of accident that hospitalised her
She says she cannot remember the incident that put her in hospital with concussion last summer.BBC News - 6h
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Hamas Names Four Hostages It Says Will Be Released Saturday
Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.The New York Times - 5m -
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Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.The New York Times - 5m -
He Was Pushed in Front of a Subway Train. How Did He Survive?
Joseph Lynskey was waiting for the subway in Manhattan last month when a random act of violence transformed his life.The New York Times - 6m -
Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan.BBC News - 8m -
Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan.BBC News - 8m