Employer NI increase speculation, A potential National Insurance (NI) increase for employers in the next Budget has not been ruled out by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Though Labour pledged in its 2024 manifesto not to raise VAT, income tax, or national insurance, there has been growing conjecture that employer payments may rise. Sir Keir...

Harris targets Black Latino voters, Kamala Harris is reaching out to more Black and Latino voters as the US presidential election approaches. Even though she is far ahead of these categories, new surveys indicate that Donald Trump is gaining ground, especially with Black men. According to a New York Times/Siena poll, Harris has 78% of...

India denies Canada’s allegations, After finding out that its ambassador and other diplomats were included as “persons of interest” in the Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder probe, India vehemently denied Canada’s allegations. The accusations, which were sent by Canada through a diplomatic note, were characterized by India as “preposterous” and a component of Canadian...

Harris presses Trump medical records, According to Kamala Harris‘s medical records, which were made public, she is in “excellent health” and qualified to be president. Subsequently, the Democratic candidate accused Donald Trump of being opaque and questioned his suitability for government after he refused to reveal his personal medical records. In response, Trump’s team cited...

Trump courts manosphere, In an effort to court a crucial voting bloc, Donald Trump has been making appearances on podcasts and alternative media sites that are well-liked by young men. His newest advertising strategy involves engaging younger, largely male audiences through influencer interviews, such as comedian Theo Von, the Nelk Boys, and YouTuber Logan Paul....

Australian republic decision, The Australian people will determine whether the nation stays a constitutional monarchy or becomes a republic, according to King Charles’s repeated statements. Officials at Buckingham Palace reacted to a letter from the Australian Republic Movement ahead of his visit to Australia next week, saying that the continuation of the monarchy in Australia...

Obama urges Black men, In response to hesitation he feels is caused by sexism, former US President Barack Obama has urged Black males to back Kamala Harris in the forthcoming presidential election. While addressing Black men “coming up with reasons” not to support a female candidate, Obama criticized them at a speech at a Harris...

Biden-Netanyahu Iran talks, During a critical 30-minute phone conversation, US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talked about Israel’s preparations for responding to Iran’s recent missile assault. According to the White House, the talks were “direct” and “productive,” and both presidents decided to maintain regular communication. Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defense minister, revealed...

swing state political ads, Before the US presidential election, citizens in swing states like Pennsylvania are deluged with political advertisements. Residents like 19-year-old Hayden Cook are continuously exposed to advertisements, both at work and during their commutes, despite their best efforts to avoid them. This offensive is a part of the historic $10 billion that...

Russia UK threat warning, The director general of MI5, Ken McCallum, has issued a warning, pointing out an unprecedented and linked threat confronting the UK: Russia is deliberately attempting to generate “sustained mayhem” on European and British streets. In a rare public address, McCallum disclosed that during the previous year, MI5 has seen a 48%...