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The Thames river drought business impact is becoming increasingly visible as falling water levels disrupt boating activity and place pressure on tourism operators. Greg Wheeler, owner of Cotswold Boat Hire near Oxford, has warned that the business could be only weeks away from a “dire situation” unless substantial rainfall reaches the area. Low river levels […]
The Trump tax immunity deal refers to a disputed agreement arising from Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the US Internal Revenue Service. The arrangement sought to protect Trump, members of his family, the Trump Organization and potentially related entities from certain existing tax audits, claims and government investigations. It formed part of a wider settlement that […]
Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel have accepted a new pay settlement providing two salary increases, improved leave arrangements and a £250 one-off payment. The confirmed Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay rise includes a 4.5% increase effective from 1 April 2025, followed by a further 3.6% increase from 1 April 2026. Because the second percentage is applied after […]
