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Another billionaire has quit the UK for the Middle East in a blow to Rachel Reeves amid the increasing exodus of the ultra-wealthy. Nikolay Storonsky, founder of banking app Revolut, has ditched Britain for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) just two weeks after his new London office was hailed as a vote of confidence by the Chancellor.The UAE was listed as his “new country or state usually resident” and said he moved there last year in a filing from Storonsky Family Ltd, his family office. Revolut is valued at a staggering £56 billion, with Mr Storonsky’s stake in the business…

UK households are being warned about the potential fire risks of using extension leads in their kitchens. Modern kitchens, filled with multiple appliances such as air fryers, coffee machines and toasters, often lack sufficient plug sockets, leading many to resort to extension leads, reports the Manchester Evening News.However, this quick fix could pose a serious threat to your property, warns James Harrison, an electrician at Fusion Electrical. “Small kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters and air fryers can draw a large amount of power. Plugging several of them into a single extension lead could overload it, creating dangerous heat build-up,” warned James.He further…

Controversial Government plans to introduce digital ID cards could pave the way for a £600m ‘tax grab’ by the Treasury, reports say. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reportedly seeking to use the digital identification to secure unpaid revenue and prevent “errors” by the public.Labour hopes to roll out the new ID system in 2029, which has been met with strong opposition.Sir Keir Starmer announced the plans at the end of September, with polling showing public support for the scheme had collapsed. Labour hopes to use the verification as part of efforts to tackle illegal migration, while also making it…

Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Steven Gerrard would leap at the opportunity to make a sensational return to Rangers, and the Manchester United icon is confident his ex-England team-mate would impress Ibrox chiefs in an interview. Gerrard made waves on Tuesday when he announced on the Rio Ferdinand Meets podcast that he’s prepared to make his managerial comeback, provided the “right” offer comes along.The man who guided Gers to their sole title in 14 years was approached about a dramatic move back to Glasgow in the summer, but felt the timing wasn’t right as he had just become a grandfather…

Film fans love a good Western, with the genre proving to be particularly popular of late, as many movie buffs have been raving about iconic Westerns. Lately, another film has been catching people’s attention as they can’t stop speaking about how good it is, and viewers are encouraging others to tune in.The film was recently brought up on Reddit after people were looking for recommendations of what to watch. It’s available to view on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, having been initially released back in 2006. Since then, viewers have been hooked, and they’ve been quick to praise the movie…

The BBC is facing fresh allegations of anti-Israel bias over language used as October 7 survivors ask the media to “respect their pain”. The broadcaster has issued an apology for referring to the October 7 attack as “escalations”. The wording was used in a BBC News staff email which was circulated to mark two years since the massacre. In the email, a picture of Palestinian women and children in Gaza was used instead of the Israeli victims of the Hamas attacks.The message was sent by the BBC Audiences team which advises journalists on how to best tailor content to viewers…

A vegetarian plane passenger died after he was allegedly denied a vegetarian meal. The family of Asoka Jayaweera claimed the 85-year-old “choked to death” after being told to “eat around the meat” while on board the flight.He was flying from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka, with Qatar Airways, on August 3, 2023, when the fatal incident took place. A newly filed lawsuit has revealed that stewards allegedly told him to “eat around the meat” in his meal around two-and-a-half hours into the flight. Mr Jayaweera, a cardiologist from Southern California, was reportedly told there were no meat-free meals left for…

Luke Littler has revealed his next career move following a surprise split announcement on the eve of the World Grand Prix. The 18-year-old sensation parted ways with ZXF Sports Management, bringing to an end a partnership that started when he was just 13, right before his opening bout in Leicester.The Nuke triumphed over Gian van Veen in an absolute thriller of a Grand Prix encounter on Tuesday. Speaking following his victory, Littler told Sportsboom: “I’m on my own. Just as myself, I think it’s better. Obviously I’ve got my family to support me and obviously Martin [Foulds] had done his…

Some of Europe’s biggest motoring brands are struggling to meet sales expectations as consumers ditch mainstream brands for cheaper Chinese vehicles. Top German brand BMW has been forced to change its outlook for the 2025 financial year after admitting demand for models in China was lower than they had hoped. Alongside the impact of US tariffs, BMW said it needs to “reduce volume expectations for the Chinese market” over the fourth quarter in a blow to investors. The German marque explained that its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is now expected to hit between 5% and 6%. This is down from BMW’s…

Doctors have issued a stark warning that millions of British women could be facing a “silent health crisis” as menopause increases the likelihood of vitamin D deficiency, leaving them susceptible to four conditions – osteoporosis, fractures, muscle weakness and even low mood.Dr Janine David, a GP and women’s health specialist who advises Berkeley Health, said: “The latest government figures show that one in five people are vitamin D deficient, and the risks grow for women as they go through menopause. October is World Menopause Awareness Month, so there is no better time to shine a light on this deeply concerning…