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Leyton stab victim named as Spanish national David Martinez
The 26 year old was stabbed six times “all over his body”.
Up to 3.5 million Brits must renew passports tomorrow or face being barred from European countries
It is thought that around 3.5 million people only have until tomorrow to renew their passports to protect their ability to travel in a no deal Brexit scenario. In the event of a no-deal Brexit on March 20, which is still looking possible, British people will need at least six months left on their passport from the date they arrive in their chosen foreign destination. Without an up to date passport Brits could be turned away from countries in the...
Parents protest outside primary school demanding lessons on LGBT issues are axed
Parents accuse gay assistant head Andrew Moffat of promoting homosexuality and LGBT issues without their consent
French border guards warn “this will be what it is like after Brexit. Back to 1970s.”
French border guards have warned Brits to expect lengthy delays after Brexit with 1970s-style customs and checks in place. Long queues formed at Gare du Nord and traffic jams built up around the French port of Calais this week as border officials imposed a “work-to-rule” to demonstrate the need for more staff to deal with checks after the UK quits the European Union. One border guard declared: "This will be what it is like after Brexit. Back to 1970s", as passengers...
No-deal Brexit would push UK economy into recession
In more unsettling Brexit news, it has been reported that in a No-deal Brexit scenario the UK economy would tank. According to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) the UK economy would slide into recession and growth would plunge under 1 per cent. Even if there is a smoother Brexit the OECD believes that UK economic growth would fall to 0.8 per cent, following on from 1.4 per cent growth in 2018. The last time UK growth was...
Third of British billionaires have moved to tax havens
It has been revealed that a third of British billionaires have moved to tax havens over the past ten years. By becoming non-UK resident for tax purposes, wealthy people can avoid 38.1% in UK income tax on dividends and 20% in capital gains tax on the sale of shares. The investigation was carried out by The Times newspaper, who found that 28 out of 93 British billionaires have moved to tax havens or are in the currently making plans to relocate....
Man fatally stabbed in east London sparking 21st murder investigation in capital this year
The man suffered knife injuries in Leyton just before 4.30pm today
Muslim convert nicknamed “The Eagle” jailed for life for planning Oxford Street terror atrocity
Lewis Ludlow, 27, from Rochester, Kent, will serve a minimum of 15 years for plotting an attack in the UK and funding IS abroad
Knife Crime Britain is heading into schools, after two more shocking incidents of violence in classrooms
A boy in posh Guildford stabbed a classmate with a pair of scissors.