Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed eliminating National Insurance contributions to incentivise employment, suggesting a shift to corporate profit taxes. This move, he argues, would help offset the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, particularly in service sectors.
Alexandre Ramagem, Brazil's fugitive former intelligence chief, has been released by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a brief detention. Ramagem, wanted in Brazil for his role in an attempted military coup and sentenced to 16 years in prison, fled to the US in September 2025.
Northern Ireland's Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, is set to propose a £100 payment for approximately 340,000 households with incomes of £30,000 or less, aiming to alleviate heating oil costs. This initiative, which requires executive approval and matching funds from the Northern Ireland Executive, comes as ministers grapple with soaring fuel prices and departmental budget pressures.
