Labour's Budget will give taxman sweeping new powers to take money straight from bank accounts of people failing to pay

Daily Mail - Oct 24, 2026

The taxman will be able to automatically deduct payments from current and savings accounts without obtaining a court order to attempt to recover £4billion in unpaid debts.

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Fighter jets typically house their main radars behind a radome in the nose, while conventional airborne early-warning aircraft often carry large radar arrays in prominent structures above the fuselage. Although aircraft wings offer a large surface area, their relatively thin cross-sections leave limited internal space for radar equipment. Top Chinese military aircraft designers have now proposed a revolutionary method to integrate large antenna arrays into aircraft wings, using flight manoeuvres...

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Shipping group seeks removal of RoRo terminal fees to cut logistics costs

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — An organization of domestic shipping operators is urging the Marcos administration to scrap the roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) terminal fees to reduce huge transportation costs. The group also believes removing the terminal fees will help ease the burden of rising prices on businesses and consumers. The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) made

Leading Chinese economic commentator Ren Zeping’s social media account restricted

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Leading Chinese economic commentator Ren Zeping’s social media account restricted

A prominent Chinese economist’s social media channel has been restricted as Beijing steps up regulatory scrutiny of financial market influencers. Chinese internet users on Saturday noticed that the WeChat account of Ren Zeping, known for his outspoken comments on investments and policies, had been stopped from gaining new followers and a member of his team said posting had been suspended. Clicking the follow button generated a message saying “this account cannot be followed due to its violation...

Butuan indigenous people mark IP Day with Lumad rites, cultural contests

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Butuan indigenous people mark IP Day with Lumad rites, cultural contests

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France on high alert as Paris march begins in uneasy calm

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Oct 24, 2026

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13 fabulous photos as colourful Halloween in the City monsters take over Manchester

Oct 24, 2026

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Met Police confirms letter containing claims of alleged offending by Thomas Markle Sr shown to Meghan

Oct 24, 2026

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DOTr: Gov't to retain MRT-3 ownership, fare-setting authority under privatization plan

Oct 24, 2026

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