Former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in federal bribery case Former New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was accused of trading political influence for cash, gold bars and luxury goods. Former
BAMAKO, Mali — A judge in Mali on Monday ordered Barrick Gold to be placed under provisional administration for six months in an ongoing dispute between the Canadian mining company and the West African nation’s military government over unpaid taxes. Judge Issa Aguibou Diallo in a statement to Barrick’s lawyers also announced the appointment within
BAMAKO, Mali — A judge in Mali on Monday ordered Barrick Gold to be placed under provisional administration for six months in an ongoing dispute between the Canadian mining company and the West African nation’s military government over unpaid taxes. Judge Issa Aguibou Diallo in a statement to Barrick’s lawyers also announced the appointment within
The rule change has prompted many savers to reconsider their withdrawal strategies. Under current rules, once people hit the age of 55, they’re entitled to take out 25 per cent of their pot tax-free Many people over the age of 55 chose to withdraw money from their pensions(Image: Kinga Krzeminska via Getty Images) Amidst rising
According to Telford & Wrekin Council, a complaint about allegedly untidy land at a property on Grange Road in Ketley Bank had been received in April. Local planning authorities have the power to serve notices on landowners and occupiers requiring them to carry out works to improve land which they consider to be negatively affecting
The NHS and defence were big winners from the Chancellor’s Spending Review as Rachel Reeves set out the Government’s spending plans for the rest of the decade Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out Government spending plans for the rest of the decade – with major boosts for health and defence(Image: Kirsty O’Connor / Treasury) Rachel Reeves
The donation came from a company owned by one of the country’s top lobbyists. Susan Murray, MP for Mid Dunbartonshire(Image: Liberal Democrats ) A Scottish MP is being urged to explain why she accepted a cash donation from a political lobbyist. Lib Dem MP Susan Murray received a £2000 donation from MFGC Holdings Ltd just
The government has pledged to halve violence against women and girls (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) More investment will be needed if the government wants to achieve its promise to cut violence against women and girls in half, Keir Starmer has been warned. A major spending review set to be announced by Chancellor Rachel
DeSantis signs bill to make gold and silver legal tender in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that begins the process of recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in Florida. The law will go into effect in July 2026. It requires all coins to be clearly stamped with their weight, purity,
Proposed increases to resident fishing and hunting license fees are being considered by state lawmakers as part of the 2025-26 Wisconsin budget. As Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders continue negotiations over the 2025-26 Wisconsin state budget, at least one broadly-supported conservation measure – increases to fishing and hunting license fees – is still