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The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich threatened with legal action over £2.3bn proceeds from sale of club
FORMER Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is being threatened with legal action over the £2.3billion proceeds from his sale of the club. The cash was supposed to go on humanitarian projects in Ukraine. Advertisement But British government officials and The Government has lost patience after three years of talks with the Russian oligarch failed to resolve the situation. In a joint statement, Advertisement READ MORE ON CHELSEA 'We are deeply frustrated that it has not been possible to reach agreement on this with Mr Abramovich so far. 'While the door for negotiations will remain open, we are fully prepared to pursue this through the courts if required, to ensure people suffering in Ukraine can benefit from these proceeds as soon as possible.' Pressure was growing on the Government for some time to take a harder line on Abramovich. Charities like Save The Children and senior political figures like Lord Foulkes, a former chairman of Scottish club Hearts, urged first the previous Conservative administration and then the current Labour Government to find a way to end the deadlock. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 1 Roman Abramovich is being threatened with legal action over the £2.3billion proceeds from his sale of Chelsea Credit: AP UK government could approve the sale of Chelsea but Abramovich can't personally profit, says MP Chris Philp Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
NZ's First Chance In 20 Years To Catch Up On Waste
Press Release – Zero Waste Network Countries around the world already have these schemes in place and are realising remarkable results. New Zealand should follow the best examples from around the world and create a producer responsibility framework that works for both reuse and high The Government has announced proposals for updating the Waste Minimisation Act and the Litter Act. For the first time in nearly 20 years, Kiwis have a chance to catch up with other countries to reduce our waste and litter. However, last week's budget slashed funding for innovations that reduce waste, an illogical move that risks hobbling the government's own waste proposals before they are out of the starting gate. 'Our waste and litter laws are really old, so we've fallen well behind most similar countries. Future-proofing how we reduce waste is really popular, with 60% of us wanting more effective reuse and recycling, ' says Sue Coutts of the Zero Waste Network Aotearoa. The current Waste Act was passed in 2008 and the Litter Act in 1979. 'The proposed law update is a good move to a clear, fair way of reducing waste, in which those who make or import packaging pay for how it's handled. This is known as 'extended producer responsibility' or 'product stewardship'. With this proposed law update, we could get a container deposit return scheme for the 2+ billion beverage containers we use every year.' 'It would also open the door to more stewardship schemes for e-waste, textiles, and all types of packaging.' 'Countries around the world already have these schemes in place and are realising remarkable results. New Zealand should follow the best examples from around the world and create a producer responsibility framework that works for both reuse and high quality recycling.' 'We need waste solutions that deliver real measurable results for our environment, communities and economy. Extended producer responsibility takes the burden off ratepayers and councils, while creating jobs and income streams for communities and keeping valuable resources in use.' 'With waste levy revenues returned to waste cutting innovation, and more ambition from our MPs to modernise how we reduce waste and litter, we can put the systems in place to effectively deal with resources before they become waste.'
BreakingNews.ie
29-04-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Politics watch: Asylum reform, new guardianship bill
Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come. Guardianship and Children's Health among Bills to be introduced The Dáil returns on Tuesday, April 29th, and there is plenty of business in a packed schedule. Advertisement The Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2025, will in certain situations, remove guardianship rights from individuals convicted of killing their partner or the other parent of their child. Also on Tuesday will be the first stages of introducing the Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025. This will look to ban the use of counselling notes in sexual assault cases. There will also be a bill introduced to name the new National Children's Hospital after Mayo doctor Dr Kathleen Lynn. Advertisement Immigration reform The Government has signed off on major changes which will overhaul Ireland's immigration system. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan brought the proposals to Cabinet, saying current processing times are "far too long" and "far too costly". The new measures aim to expedite asylum seeker's applications, restrict appeals and fast track deportation orders. Mr O'Callaghan said the changes will come into effect next year. Advertisement "If we have it in law that there is a requirement that we have to have the process and appeal determined within three months, well, that simply is going to have to happen. "The opportunity to have an oral hearing on appeal level will be the de facto situation as it is at present, an appeal hearing will only happen in exceptional circumstances." Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon believes the reforms are cruel. "The idea that we can now take decision times down to three months where previously they had been up to two and three years, with the potential for another three month review. That seems to me that is something that will be unduly harsh, asylum is complex, it's not a one size fits all model." Advertisement Mr O'Callaghan denied claims that the new system will be cruel. "That's not the intention, I don't think it will be cruel, in fact what I think is cruel is for somebody to be in the aslyum process and to have their application and consideration hanging over them for a period of three years. "I think it is much more efficient and fair if we have an asylum process that is determined within three months." Military radar to be rolled out Ireland's first military radar system is to rolled out from next year. Advertisement The plans, that will allow hostile, surveillance and hijacked aircraft to be detected, will be brought to Cabinet this morning. The Tánaiste said he's negotiating with four countries who will help develop the system, and he'll decide to partner with one by October. Simon Harris, who is also Minister for Defence, said he won't know how much it will cost until talks finish. Mr Harris said: "It will take a number of years to fully roll it out, but from early next year you'll see literally month on month, quarter on quarter, Ireland's radar capacity - and the capacity of our Defence Forces in relation to that - improving. "This is really important. No country is immune from threats. All countries, including militarily neutral countries like Ireland, have to take their own security seriously, including what happens in our skies and what happens in our seas." Summer legislation Government Chief Whip Mary Butler has announced the summer legislation programme. Among the range of legislation for publication and drafting are: Defence (Amendment) Bill: Removing the Triple Lock requirement for overseas Defence Force deployments and introducing updates to courts-martial procedures. Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (Amendment) Bill: Introducing a regulatory framework to support a state-led strategic gas emergency reserve. National Cyber Security Bill: Establishing the National Cyber Security Centre on a statutory basis to address growing cyber threats. Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Introducing the safe and ethical use of facial recognition technology for serious offences. Health (Amendment) Bill: Enhancing corporate governance within the HSE to improve financial and operational efficiency. Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill: Regulating nicotine inhaling products (including flavours and packaging) and banning disposable vapes. Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Streamlining eligibility for social housing and addressing building control measures. International Protection Bill: Implementing the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. Abroad The Liberal Party has won the federal election in Canada , ending a process marked by US president Donald Trump's threats of a trade war and making the country the 51st American state. With this result, the Liberal Party's leader and current prime minister, Mark Carney, will remain in the job – and will form a new government with a new cabinet. Tuesday makes 100 days of Donald Trump's second term in office. They have been marked by a whirlwind of executive orders. However, he has paused his tariffs amid global uncertainty and economic malaise. Mr Trump is pushing for a peace deal in Ukraine but talks appear to have stalled.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
VE Day 2025: When is Victory in Europe Day, how do you celebrate it and is it a bank holiday?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VICTORY in Europe (VE) Day is one of the most important days in the UK calendar. The huge 2025 celebrations are planned to be some of the biggest yet, as it marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The end of the Second World War sparked huge celebrations across the UK 2 VE Day will be marked by four days of partying in 2025 Marking the end of the war VE Day always falls on May 8 every year, the same date as the end of WW2 which came to a close after six years. The war ended after Grand Admiral Donitz of the German Army surrendered to the allied forces, with Hitler having committed suicide a week earlier. After years of battling the Nazis, the allies had turned their fortunes around with the huge allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 and the offensives led by the USSR. Upon hearing the news that the war had ended, crowds rushed into the streets across the UK to celebrate the new peacetime. 50,000 people packed Piccadilly Circus, waving flags, dancing and singing songs. Both Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George VI paid tribute to the soldiers who had 'laid down their lives' during the war, while the Royal Family made eight public appearances during the day. The two young princesses - the future Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret - even slipped out to join the crowds themselves. Similar parties took place across Europe, though the fighting continued in Asia until September 2, 1945, when Japan surrendered to America. How to celebrate VE Day VE Day will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, meaning The Government has planned several major celebrations. Huge street parties across major UK cities have been organised and the Labour government have encouraged people to flock to their favourite gardens, pubs, cafes and restaurants just like Brits did 80 years ago. Eastenders hardman Ross Kemp reveals why all British patriots should party like it's 1945 for one day next month The Government even promised that pubs will stay open until 1am on May 5. A military procession will be held in central London on the same day, while an actor reads Winston Churchill's VE Day speech. A young person will also carry the Commonwealth War Graves Torch for Peace to a 100-year-old Second World War veteran, who served at Normandy. On May 6, 30,000 ceramic poppies will be laid at the Tower of London and an anniversary concert will be held at Westminster Hall. Finally, the Royal British Legion will host a private tea party for the largest group of Second World War veterans at a VE event. VE Day bank holiday VE Day is not a bank holiday, meaning that Brits won't get the day off work to celebrate. However, The Government has announced that the May 5 bank holiday will be dedicated to VE celebrations. It has even been announced that May 5 will be dubbed Victory Day.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
VE Day 2025: When is Victory in Europe Day, how do you celebrate it and is it a bank holiday?
VICTORY in Europe (VE) Day is one of the most important days in the UK calendar. The huge 2025 celebrations are , as it marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Advertisement 2 The end of the Second World War sparked huge celebrations across the UK 2 VE Day will be marked by four days of partying in 2025 Marking the end of the war VE Day always falls on May 8 every year, the same date as the end of WW2 which came to a close after six years. The war ended after Grand Admiral Donitz of the German Army surrendered to the allied forces, with Hitler having committed suicide a week earlier. After years of battling the Nazis , the allies had turned their fortunes around with the huge allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 and the offensives led by the USSR. Read More on UK News Live Blog Exclusive Upon hearing the news that the war had ended , crowds rushed into the streets across the UK to celebrate the new peacetime. Advertisement 50,000 people packed Piccadilly Circus, waving flags, dancing and singing songs. Both Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George VI paid tribute to the soldiers who had 'laid down their lives' during the war, while the Royal Family made eight public appearances during the day. The two young princesses - the future Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret - even slipped out to join the crowds themselves. Similar parties took place across Europe, though the fighting continued in Asia until September 2, 1945, when Japan surrendered to America. Advertisement How to celebrate VE Day VE Day will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, meaning The Government has planned . Huge street parties across major UK cities have been organised and the Labour government have encouraged people to flock to their favourite gardens, pubs, cafes and restaurants just like Brits did 80 years ago. Eastenders hardman Ross Kemp reveals why all British patriots should party like it's 1945 for one day next month The Government even promised that pubs will stay open until 1am on May 5. A military procession will be held in central London on the same day, while an actor reads Winston Churchill's VE Day speech. Advertisement A young person will also carry the Commonwealth War Graves Torch for Peace to a 100-year-old Second World War veteran, who served at Normandy. On May 6, 30,000 ceramic poppies will be laid at the Tower of London and an anniversary concert will be held at Westminster Hall. Finally, the Royal British Legion will host a private tea party for the largest group of Second World War veterans at a VE event. VE Day bank holiday VE Day is not a bank holiday , meaning that Brits won't get the day off work to celebrate. Advertisement However, The Government has announced that the May 5 bank holiday will be dedicated to VE celebrations. It has even been announced that May 5 will be dubbed Victory Day.
