Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Hill farmers' livelihoods are at risk from Government delays for support schemes

Hill farmers' livelihoods are at risk from delays to new Government support schemes, experts have warned. These farmers are only receiving 8%, or £39million, of the government's new farming support scheme, the Sustainable Farming Incentive, despite the uplands occupying around 15% of England's area.

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US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks

US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their networks and don't have a timeline for when that will be done, officials said Tuesday.

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If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

President-elect Donald Trump appears keen on launching a simultaneous trade war with America's three biggest trade partners: Mexico, China and Canada.

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California's unemployment benefits system 'broken' with $20B owed to feds in loan debt: report

Facing $20B debt and $2B yearly shortfalls, California's unemployment system needs an overhaul concludes a new state report.

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Bangladesh leaders speak of two Indias, plan cell to counter global media

Student leaders of the anti-quota agitation and part of the caretaker government met Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and proposed a dedicated cell to counter global media's "anti-Bangladesh narrative". One of the student advisers referred to two Indias,

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Greg Abbott's War on China

Texas governor has instructed state agencies to "divest at the first available opportunity" from China in a move aimed at Beijing.

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Elon Musk's harassment of federal employees proves DOGE is weaker than he pretends

S hortly after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, he announced, with great fanfare, that billionaire Elon Musk and professional troll Vivek Ramaswamy were being put

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Trump taps team geared toward retribution and remaking of U.S. government

Trump's pick of Kash Patel to lead the FBI brought into sharper focus the president-elect's seriousness about striking back at those he believes have wronged him.

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Turley: The Bidens are the 'GOATs of influence peddling' and in an ethical 'freefall'

GWU law professor Jonathan Turley joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the latest on the fallout from President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter.

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'Government has no moral compass': EFF and MK Party slam President Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle

Both the EFF and MKP slam President Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle as a pointless exercise, accusing government of focusing on political gain instead of tackling South Africa's ongoing socio-economic crises.

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Bill Ackman Says Biden Is Handcuffing Trump And Musk's DOGE Plans By Locking In Work-From-Home Deals For Federal Employees: 'This Needs To Stop Now'

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman slammed what he said were attempts by the Biden administration to "make permanent the Deep State" in a post on X. What Happened: Ackman said, "Biden is attempting to make permanent the Deep State before he leaves office by burdening the government with untenable contracts so that [Donald Trump] and [Department of Government Efficiency] cannot succeed.

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French government collapse: Le Pen eyes chance to destroy Macron

France's far-right leader has brought the government to its knees. Now, with the country in political turmoil, she has the president in her sights.

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Trump Appointees Kash Patel and Massad Boulos Are Not Neocons (opinion)

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety and reports of intoxicated behavior, The New Yorker reported on Sunday. The incidents — relayed in a trail of documents and corroborated to…

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The British state is blind

If statistics enable the state to see, then the British government is increasingly short-sighted. Fundamental questions, such as how many people arrive each year, are now tricky to answer. How many people are in work?

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Scottish Budget 2024 LIVE as SNP Government confirms it will lift two-child cap

The Scottish Government faces tough spending decisions to fix struggling public services despite an increase in funding from Westminster.

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EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should 'clear the slate' and pardon Trump

President Joe Biden's 180-degree flip on Sunday from his promise not to pardon his son Hunter Biden prompted fierce backlash from politicians and pundits, calling the move a "tremendous strategic blunder that will haunt Democrats,

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Rise above politics, help landslide-hit Wayanad people: Priyanka to Shah

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Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?

In light of President Joe Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter, Newsweek put the question to experts.

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Bangladesh needs comprehensive reforms in economy, governance, bureaucracy, judiciary: CA

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Patience, loyalty to party leadership and strategic acumen pay off for Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis, the political stalwart who rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in Maharashtra politics, is set to become chief minister -- a position he has held twice before

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A terrible set of numbers for a treasurer and Reserve Bank governor

No matter how much Jim Chalmers tries to find a golden thread in these bleak economic numbers, there's no getting away from the fact consumers are scarred.

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Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context

It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere.

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Jackson Ole Sapit orders Bungoma bishop to return Ruto's KSh 5m offertory: "It's unfortunate"

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of ACK has urged the return of KSh 5 million donated by President William Ruto, citing concerns over unclear sources of funds.

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Keep politics out of city markets, minister tells Kampala leaders

The minister threatened to arrest leaders who request for funds from vendors in order to register them to benefit from the new market

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North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally - sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension.

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Akal Takht moves to reset itself and Akali Dal. But will it succeed?

Akal Takht, the seat of the highest temporal power for Sikhs, has ordered former Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal and a host of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders to perform sewa for atonement. It has also formed a committee to revamp the SAD.

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I'm Not Hindi Bhashi Either: Nirmala Sitharaman Responds To Gaurav Gogoi

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (December 3) night in a move that stunned South Koreans and triggered a short-lived attempt by troops to enter parliament, as lawmakers and protesters quickly voiced opposition to the most serious challenge to the country's democracy since the 1980s.

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Philippines and China in South China Sea confrontation

China has alleged that Philippine vessels attempted to enter China's territorial waters near the contested Scarborough Shoal while the Philippine coast guard said Chinese vessels took "aggressive actions.

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Election 2024: So who are the Independent TDs and what price their support?

The ex-Green Party TD's priorities included "faster, fairer climate action" and stopping the waste of public money. He believes it is "incumbent" on TDs to discuss government formation but predicts the talks will involve "largely parish pump-oriented" rural Independents.

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It's not just Kash Patel. Many Trump picks have suggested retribution.

But the Florida Republican was hardly the only Trump selection apparently girding to use political and legal power against perceived MAGA enemies. Trump made a Gaetz-esque pick fo

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Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his place, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday,

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Key US allies paralyzed awaiting Trump's return to world stage

I think the sad thing is that if Donald Trump had been president this year, the UN government would have had a lot of victories to brag about," Fleitz said.

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'Prepare for real justice': MAGA senator issues threat to DOJ and FBI

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a threatening message to the Justice Department and the FBI, warning them to preserve all documents from the Biden administration — and warning them that "accountability is coming" under the second Trump administration.

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Tokyo gov't employees to get 4-day workweek option from April 2025

Gov. Yuriko Koike on Dec. 3 announced plans to introduce a system that would give metropolitan government workers the option to take three da･･･

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China stacked the deck against Augusta-made golf carts. Here's what America did about it

The world's top two golf cart manufacturers, both based in Augusta, are praising a government finding that China is unfairly subsidizing its low-speed vehicle industry. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced recently that China's government has engaged in antidumping

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Vietnam government plans to reduce 5 ministries in streamlining effort

The Vietnamese government plans to reduce five ministries and the National Assembly will cut four committees as part of a major administrative overhaul, according to a Communist Party's top official.
Tue, December 3, 2024

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French government risks falling in no-confidence vote

France's government faces no confidence votes that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging the country into uncharted waters of political chaos.

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'Cowardly fled the scene of his crime': Sen. Hawley blasted over scathing letter to DOJ and FBI

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) published a scathing letter addressed to to Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday, warning them that "real justice" is on the way. "I'm putting DOJ & FBI on notice: Don't shred a single document,

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Albanese government thumbs new digital asset laws to be released in 2025 as ASIC reveals regulatory plans for crypto

The Albanese government has been working with industry and regulators ahead of new digital asset laws expected to be released in 2025.

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Daylight savings could actually come to an end if Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new government efficiency board has its way

In a series of social media posts over the last week, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has strongly suggested that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will end the semiannual clock changes.

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Reducing Government spending needed to boost growth and tax system unfair on workers - new Treasury boss

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10 highlights from the Ontario auditor general's searing report on the Ford government's performance

Auditor general flagged problems with the Ontario Place redevelopment and a massive backlog of school repairs, among other issues.

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South Korean president lifts martial law order after backlash

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has lifted a martial law order, just hours after his decree plunged the country into political uncertainty. Follow for live updates.

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State prosecutors will hinder potential Trump pardon: Michael Mukasey

Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey tells "CUOMO" that a pardon for President-elect Donald Trump from President Joe Biden isn't going to happen for three reasons: Alvin Bragg, Letitia James and Fani Willis,

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Live Updates: South Korean President Backs Down From Martial Law

President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the extraordinary move amid a bitter fight with the political opposition, and protesters clashed with police outside the assembly.

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Political rows, 'genuine fear' stoke Japan's distrust of China - and the feeling's mutual

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Researchers linked to the state itself warn of New York's off-the-charts school spending

What was expected to be a mundane state-ordered study into how Albany doles out cash to local school districts turns out to be required reading for New York taxpayers — and state lawmakers. Frustrated with the state's archaic formula for dispensing $25 billion in "Foundation Aid,

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US Senate Republicans eye two-step Trump legislative agenda

U.S. Senate Republicans are discussing a two-step plan to push ahead on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda when they take the majority next year, starting with border security and energy before turning to tax cuts.

Hill farmers' livelihoods are at risk from Government delays for support schemes

Hill farmers' livelihoods are at risk from delays to new Government support schemes, experts have warned. These farmers are only receiving 8%, or £39million, of the government's new farming support scheme, the Sustainable Farming Incentive, despite the uplands occupying around 15% of England's area.

The article from Express.co.uk discusses the concerns of hill farmers in the UK regarding potential changes to inheritance tax laws. It highlights that the Government is considering removing agricultural property relief from inheritance tax, which could lead to significant tax bills for farmers when passing down their land. This change is part of a broader environmental policy aimed at rewilding and reducing agricultural land use to meet net zero emissions targets. Critics argue that this policy could devastate rural communities, as farming has been a way of life for generations. The article mentions opposition from farming unions and Conservative MPs, who fear that such tax changes would force many family farms to sell off land or cease operations, potentially leading to a decline in food production and the cultural heritage of farming. The debate centers around balancing environmental goals with the economic and social fabric of rural Britain.

Read the Full Daily Express Article at:
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1984425/hill-farming-environment-inheritance-tax-raids