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The job would annul the chancellor’s ‘golden freedom’
Labor has vowed to end Jeremy Hunt’s “gold-plated rebate” for the highest earners, while the chancellor has defended his multibillion-dollar tax cut for retirement savings. Read what this means for Wales here.
Hunt said removing the tax-free cap on lifetime pensions included in its budget was necessary to keep doctors working as the NHS spends billions on agency staff.
But Labor has said it would remove the “pension burden to 1%” if it comes to power, amid criticism from economists the “extremely wasteful” measure would cost £80,000 per worker.
Search for missing 15-year-old
Police are concerned about a teenager who has been missing in a Welsh town for over two days.
Fifteen-year-old Kirsten has not been seen since Monday afternoon. More details here.
Wales team announcement live
Later today, Warren Gatland will announce his final Wales squad for the 2023 Six Nations ahead of Saturday’s match against France in Paris.
Wales currently have one win in the tournament, a 29-17 victory over Italy last weekend, and face the daunting task of taking on an in-form Les Blues who demolished England 53-10 at Twickenham in the fourth round. . . Stay tuned throughout the day here.
There is no bonus on John Lewis
The John Lewis Partnership was at a loss of £234m for the year and said it could not pay staff their traditional bonuses.
Sharon White, president, said it was a “difficult” time. He insists the balance sheet remains strong at £1bn in cash, but there are certainly concerns about the future of what is often considered Britain’s best retailer.
Police warn of Newport Street closures
Gwent reported that the Newport shopping street is currently closed between Kingsway Junction and Gilligan’s Island.
There are detours that can cause traffic jams. The statement read: “Avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your trip.”
Mark Drakeford will visit France for three days
Mark Drakeford will spend three days in France meeting energy and industrial companies investing in Wales.
According to the Welsh government, this will include a trip to Paris and the prime minister will also host a reception to mark the launch of Wales in France, a year-long celebration of cultural, business and sporting events aimed at strengthening existing ties and create new ties between the two countries.
Weather forecast for this Thursday
Cloudy, rain buds will weaken later. Here is the full forecast for Wales:
It remains cloudy with new outbreaks of rain, sometimes heavy and intense, causing localized flooding. It remains cloudy, but then the rain gradually decreases. The wind, although a little weaker during the afternoon, is weaker than yesterday. The maximum temperature is 13°C.
During the night, it generally becomes drier, although showers, light rain and drizzle are possible in some places on the western slopes. Wind on the north and west coasts. The minimum temperature is 8°C.
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The job would annul the chancellor’s ‘golden freedom’
Labor has vowed to end Jeremy Hunt’s “gold-plated rebate” for the highest earners, while the chancellor has defended his multibillion-dollar tax cut for retirement savings. Read what this means for Wales here.
Hunt said removing the tax-free cap on lifetime pensions included in its budget was necessary to keep doctors working as the NHS spends billions on agency staff.
But Labor has said it would remove the “pension burden to 1%” if it comes to power, amid criticism from economists the “extremely wasteful” measure would cost £80,000 per worker.
Search for missing 15-year-old
Police are concerned about a teenager who has been missing in a Welsh town for over two days.
Fifteen-year-old Kirsten has not been seen since Monday afternoon. More details here.
Wales team announcement live
Later today, Warren Gatland will announce his final Wales squad for the 2023 Six Nations ahead of Saturday’s match against France in Paris.
Wales currently have one win in the tournament, a 29-17 victory over Italy last weekend, and face the daunting task of taking on an in-form Les Blues who demolished England 53-10 at Twickenham in the fourth round. . . Stay tuned throughout the day here.
There is no bonus on John Lewis
The John Lewis Partnership was at a loss of £234m for the year and said it could not pay staff their traditional bonuses.
Sharon White, president, said it was a “difficult” time. He insists the balance sheet remains strong at £1bn in cash, but there are certainly concerns about the future of what is often considered Britain’s best retailer.
Police warn of Newport Street closures
Gwent reported that the Newport shopping street is currently closed between Kingsway Junction and Gilligan’s Island.
There are detours that can cause traffic jams. The statement read: “Avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your trip.”
Mark Drakeford will visit France for three days
Mark Drakeford will spend three days in France meeting energy and industrial companies investing in Wales.
According to the Welsh government, this will include a trip to Paris and the prime minister will also host a reception to mark the launch of Wales in France, a year-long celebration of cultural, business and sporting events aimed at strengthening existing ties and create new ties between the two countries.
Weather service forecast for Thursday
Cloudy, rain buds will weaken later. Here is the full forecast for Wales:
It remains cloudy with new outbreaks of rain, sometimes heavy and intense, causing localized flooding. It remains cloudy, but then the rain gradually decreases. The wind, although a little weaker during the afternoon, is weaker than yesterday. The maximum temperature is 13°C.
During the night, it generally becomes drier, although showers, light rain and drizzle are possible in some places on the western slopes. Wind on the north and west coasts. The minimum temperature is 8°C.
Good morning
Welcome to the WalesOnline daily blog.
The breaking news team is ready to bring you the latest news, weather and travel from across the region.
Start time.
John Cameron is a journalist at The Nation View specializing in world news and current events, particularly in international politics and diplomacy. With expertise in international relations, he covers a range of topics including conflicts, politics and economic trends.
