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Cap private political donations to restore trust in British democracy, think tank says1:26 Fines for failing to vote in national elections, with option to support ‘none of the above’, to raise turnout and engagement, also proposed by report Federal agents at scene of ICE shooting in Houston didn't have body cameras, DHS says1:26 The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a traffic stop in Houston UK to miss out on £600m a year after allowing US exemption from landmark tax deal1:26 The deal saw nearly 150 countries agree to a 15% global minimum tax to stop large global companies shifting profits to jurisdictions with lower taxes – but the US will be exempt Widow of Brit who died in Cape Verde hits out at resort after seeing ‘cockroaches’ and ‘yellow’ water1:26 Retired forklift driver Colin Timson, 74, died after falling ill while on holiday in the west African country UK’s new exercise guidance: Here’s what you need to stay healthy1:26 Professor Sir Chris Whitty said any exercise is better than none and urged those who are sedentary or working from home to become more active Vapes to be put in plain packaging in bid to stop ‘unacceptable’ marketing to children1:26 Health leaders have launched a consultation which also proposes that vape devices can only come in certain colours June heatwave keeps shoppers away from the high street in blow to retailers1:26 Total UK footfall was down 3.4% year on year last month with the high street suffering the sharpest decline of 6.2%. UK to miss out on £600m in tax due to US exemption, says HMRC1:26 It confirmed the expected tax reduction as part of scrutiny by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee into tax paid by major multinational firms. Firms improving design of products and services under Consumer Duty, FCA finds1:26 People should be able to trust products and services are designed for them, monitored properly, and deliver expected outcomes, the regulator said. Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture1:26 There are 15 shortlisted towns, selected from nearly 400 applicants, who will receive £60,000 to develop full bids to win the award in 2028 Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet1:26 Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham ICE ‘pressuring’ Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting witnesses to self-deport. It’s a tactic the Trump team has used before0:54 Deporting crime witnesses has upended criminal prosecutions and trials, according to members of Congress |