Russian Federation says claims its jets hit Syria’s Palmyra ‘absolute lie’
“I have no doubt at all, and the reason behind that is practical and simple: it’s because Russian Federation is coordinating with the Syrian Arab Army, which is the only force in Syria that is...
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“B.C.as the Asia-Pacific gateway, is in a particularly good position to benefit”, McLeod said, citing new trade advantages for the forest, mining and technology sectors. A historic trade pact among a...
View ArticleGeorge Osborne: Councils to keep £26bn business rates
Osborne vowed to spark a “devolution revolution” by allowing local governments to keep the rates they collect from businesses. Instead he said they would keep what they raise to invest in jobs and...
View ArticleRussia, Syria Bombings: Jets Attack ISIS at Ancient City of Palmyra
A military source told Syrian state television that the latest strikes had destroyed 20 jihadi tanks and three weapons depots in Palmyra. Across Syria, Russian jets carried out at least 34 air strikes...
View ArticleIsrael PM visits Russian Federation over army buildup in Syria
The Kremlin has said the heads of state would discuss “the relevant issues of bilateral cooperation and worldwide agenda” during their meeting at Putin’s residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, near Moscow. The...
View ArticleLocal councils to set and keep business rates
He adds, ‘The new system unveiled by the Chancellor at the Conservative Party Conference is an interesting and bold move. Scottish councils have called for business rates to be further localised after...
View ArticleFormer Labour Transport Secretary Lord Adonis will chair National
“Provided they have the support of the local business community, these mayors will be able to add a premium to the rates to pay for new infrastructure and build for their cities’ future”. The system...
View ArticleRussian warships launch rockets on Islamic State in Syria
The United States will not cooperate militarily with Russian Federation in Syria because Moscow’s strategy is “tragically flawed”, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Wednesday in his strongest...
View ArticleNato blasts Russia over airspace incursions
A Turkish government official confirmed yesterday that Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov was called to the ministry on Monday afternoon to hear Turkish officials lodge a “strong protest” over the second...
View ArticleLocal councils to be given all business rates proceeds by 2020
The batch of new powers will also allow the government to scrap the Uniform Business Rate, a national levy imposed local authorities. Currently, small local pension funds “lack the expertise” to invest...
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