Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate. BBC News – US & Canada
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Tunis Suicide Bomber Named
The Tunisian Authorities have named the attacker behind Monday’s suicide bombing in the capital, Tunis, as Mouna Guebla, a 30 year old unemployed graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia. This attack which no terrorist group has so far claimed responsibility for seems out of character given the woman concerned had no known radical ties and…
2018 Budget What does it mean for you?
The age of Austerity is apparently over and there was some small increases in public spending foreshadowed in Philip Hammond’s Budget speech. However this was tempered by reference to the impending Brexit negotiations and if there is a bad outcome things might just change. The main points: Personal The personal allowance (how much you can…
IR35 Contractors facing higher tax and NI payments following the 2018 Budget
The chancellor announced that the tighter tax rules for those working in the public sector as IR35 contractors will now be extended to those working for private firms. Vested interest groups have condemned the move as a “smash and grab raid”, however the scheme was open to abuse and others will see it as everyone…
Israel kills Three Boys allegedly planting a bomb
Yet another sad event in the never ending saga of violence which affects the region and in particular the Gaza Strip. This time three boys aged between 12-14 were killed while allegedly trying to plant a bomb. Details are sparse at this stage but if as the Israelis say they were involved in an act…
Far-Right candidate Jair Bolsonaro becomes Brazilian President
Brazil took a “Step to the Right” by electing former soldier Jair Bolsonaro as president. The 63 year old Social Conservative is a deeply polarising character who is a big fan of pro-market policies and despite the misgivings of some seems popular with the regions leaders, with most voicing their support. Even Donald Trump got in…