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BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Former school of Lioness Jess Carter to launch sport scholarship
The former school of England footballer Jess Carter has said it plans to honour the star with a sports scholarship to fund opportunities for promising 27-year-old defender, a two-time European champion with England after Sunday night's win over Spain, attended Aylesford School in Warwick when she was in Year 10 and Peter Gilbride said the school had held talks with Carter's dad over a programme which could start in September. "We recognise that it is not always easy and we want to help with funding," he said of sporting students' ambitions. Speaking to BBC Midlands Today, Mr Gilbride said: "I think it's really important to celebrate the achievement of Jess and the team, and talk about that with our pupils so they go on to aspire to become the athlete she has become. "She is a great example for us to refer back to them."He added: "I spoke to Jess's dad this morning and we spoke about a scholarship that we'd like to put in place to [help] families be able to take part in any sporting achievement they're aiming for." Carter's former PE teacher Kirsten McMurray said the footballer would play everywhere at school but defence - the role she has with said: "She was hugely talented with everything to do with sport. She was a lovely, lovely student, who had great traits to be a leader and to be a star athlete. "[At school] she would play anywhere but defence, essentially. She would play midfield, striker if we wanted her to but literally anywhere but defence." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
Kain Warwick has sold his NYC penthouse for $29M
Australian crypto entrepreneur Kain Warwick has sold his four-story West Village 'glass box' penthouse at 601 Washington — with a plunge pool and a rooftop hot tub — for $29 million, according to property records. Warwick is taking a hit on the splashy spread, which he bought as a pied-à-terre for $30.65 million in 2021. The residence was asking $36.5 million last December. Warwick is the founder of Synthetix — a crypto-based derivatives platform — and Infinex, a crypto company. 9 The residence fills with light. The Real Estate Production Network 9 The great room is made of grand proportions. The Real Estate Production Network 9 There's plenty of room for dining — with a view. The Real Estate Production Network 9 A view into the kitchen. The Real Estate Production Network In 2021 — the same year that Warwick bought this penthouse — two of his three brothers, Kieran and Aaron Warwick, briefly became billionaires, separately, for their role with their other brother Grant in creating a crypto computer game, Illuvium. It allows players to own their in-game assets, NFT 'monsters,' that they capture, trade or keep. This 'townhouse in the sky' comes with six bedrooms, six baths, two powder rooms, a private elevator and up to 16-foot-high ceilings — along with multiple outdoor spaces. It opens on the seventh floor with a gallery that leads to a 43-foot great room and a 25-foot chef's kitchen. There's also a dining area that showcases downtown views from sliding glass doors that open to a wrap terrace. 9 One of the home's six bedrooms. The Real Estate Production Network 9 The outdoor space is a delight. The Real Estate Production Network 9 There's space for covered dining. The Real Estate Production Network 9 At night, the pool dazzles. The Real Estate Production Network 9 The pool looks out to the Hudson River. The Real Estate Production Network Upstairs, there's a full-floor main bedroom suite with walk-in closets, a gas fireplace and a spa-like bath. Outside, there's a summer kitchen, a pergola-shaded dining area, a fire pit and that plunge pool with an infinity edge — all with downtown views that include One World Trade Center and the Hudson River. Shibumi Development's nine-story, 10-unit condo building was designed by BKSK Architects. The listing brokers were Serhant's Scott Francis, Sara Gore, Ashley Brooke and Ryan Serhant.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Labour's farm tax architect calls for fresh capital gains raid
The adviser behind Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has called on Rachel Reeves to raise capital gains tax to plug gaps in public finances. Arun Advani, of the left-leaning Centre for the Analysis of Taxation think tank, said that the Government should 'start by fixing capital gains tax' if it wanted to 'tax wealth better'. It comes as business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, ruled out Labour MPs' 'daft' demands for a 'magic wealth tax', urging backbenchers to 'be serious'. The Chancellor has already raised the rate of capital gains tax to 24pc for higher rate taxpayers, and 18pc for basic rate taxpayers. But Mr Advani, an economics professor at the University of Warwick, told the Mail on Sunday that Labour could double its tax take if it brought capital gains tax in line with income tax. He said: 'The current way capital gains tax is used encourages tax avoidance. If the Government were looking at taxing wealth better, it would be much better to start by fixing capital gains tax.' Labour ministers have previously admitted that Mr Advani's research formed the basis of the inheritance tax raid on farms. The economics professor, who also sits on the advisory board for the Office for Budget Responsibility, wrote a report in 2023 calling for agricultural property relief and other 'loopholes' to be scrapped. A year later, in her maiden Budget, Ms Reeves announced that inherited farms worth more than £1m would be taxed at a rate of 20pc after having been shielded from the levies for decades. A 20pc rate will also be charged on inherited business assets over £1m when someone dies. Mr Advani has since urged Labour to go further and halve agricultural property relief to £500,000. Shadow business secretary, Andrew Griffith, told the Mail that capital gains tax was 'a wealth tax by another name', and that the tax further punished people 'on the higher inflation Labour is causing'. It comes as official figures show a sharp drop in capital gains tax receipts following successive cuts to allowances, suggesting they have backfired. Data published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on Friday showed the Government's capital gains tax take fell by 18pc to £12bn in the 2023-24 financial year, as the Conservatives halved the annual tax-free allowance to £6,000. HMRC suggested receipts in 2024-25 would drop a further 10pc to £13.1bn as a result of the allowance being cut again – to £3,000. Sarah Coles, of wealth manager Hargreaves Lansdown, said there was 'a decent chance that an awful lot of investors were just sitting on gains'. She added: 'It's a classic example of tweaking a tax in order to raise money – and then ending up with less in the long term.' Critics argue that increasing capital gains tax would undermine the Chancellor's drive for economic growth by discouraging investment. Jason Hollands, of wealth manager Evelyn Partners, said: 'If taxes on gains are seen to be too punitive, people will conclude the rewards aren't worth the risk, which would undermine the economy.' However, the OBR predicts capital gains tax receipts to almost double over the next five years to £25.5bn by 2029-30. Laith Khalaf, of stockbroker AJ Bell, said: 'Receipts largely reflect selling activity in the previous tax year, and plenty of people took fright ahead of last October's Budget and decided to sell up, in case of a capital gains tax raid. 'As things turned out, the Chancellor's changes to capital gains tax for individuals were relatively modest, but those who disposed of assets at a substantial profit ahead of the Budget will still be on the hook for capital gains tax, especially now the annual amount of gains you can make before paying the tax has been cut to just £3,000.' The Treasury was approached for comment.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
West Sussex boy wants to 'enjoy life' after losing legs to sepsis
A 13-year-old boy who lost both legs to sepsis says he is getting his strength back and looking forward to the future, a year after being placed in an induced first went into hospital in June 2024 with leg pain. He later developed a life-threatening blood infection and underwent months of treatment, including two induced comas and care at Evelina London Children's teenager, from Rusper in West Sussex, had his left leg amputated in August 2024 and his right in February 2025 after efforts to save it fitted with prosthetic limbs, Austin said: "I can't change what happened in the past, but I can change what is in front of me." Austin has returned to school and has had to learn to walk again. He said: "So much has changed - I'm getting my strength back and trying new things."He first became unwell after complaining of leg pain. His grandmother noticed the tips of his ears turning blue and he was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with sepsis, the life-threatening blood infection. He was placed in a coma for three he developed a secondary infection and was induced into a coma father, Warwick, said: "My wife and I were told to prepare for the worst. "In life a lot of people take their health for granted, and so did we, but suddenly you realise how fragile it is."It makes you focus on what is important in life." A keen sportsperson, Austin has swapped hockey for wheelchair tennis and basketball. He is also rowing with Paralympic gold medallist Rachel Morris."I'm just trying so many different things and enjoying life," he said.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News.com.au
Kew home featured on Grand Designs Australia hits market
Deco House reimagines the art deco charm in contemporary fashion in a highly sought-after pocket of Kew. The unique vision of the vendors was brought to life by Mihaly Slocombe Architects and Basis Builders. 'Warwick, our architect, was very important throughout this process. He helped us translate our vision to paper and ultimately to something tangible,' the vendors say. 'The design encapsulates the clean/minimalist design of Scandi, brick exposure without the render to hide it, and the curves to really tie it all together.' A finalist in Grand Designs Australia and featured in many publications, the home showcases curved design elements throughout, including curved marine ply ceilings, the statement kitchen island bench, and external features on the undercover pergola. 'Our favourite feature would be the curved features throughout the house, both externally and internally, it really highlights the attention to detail that went into the build,' the vendors say. Exposed brickwork, rich timber floors, bespoke marble benchtops, and polished concrete floors, along with high ceilings and open plan living, seamlessly blend with the art deco design to create the distinctive style at the core of the vendor's vision. 'The high ceiling and openness of the dining/kitchen area is a really warm and inviting place to hang out as a family,' the vendors say. 'The consistency and colour palette afforded by the timber finishing adds to the calmness of the house.' The vendors, who bought the original property eight years ago before renovating it to its current state, say many memories have been made throughout their time at the home. 'The house has been with us through some great and not-so-great memories,' they say. 'Where we hunkered down for Covid, but it is also where our son grew up. Watching him learn to crawl, then walk up the stairs, are all core memories.' Some of their other favourite features of the property include the deck and the east-facing rear garden. 'During spring and summer months, all the flora is in full bloom, and it's the ultimate compliment to the house,' they say. The location, on a quiet and friendly street metres to public transport, elite schools, Kew Junction and Victoria Park also proved advantageous. 'It is close to all the great schools, great transport options and amenities close by,' the vendors say. 'Boroondara Council has made some significant investments since we initially moved in, major capital improvements across Kellett Reserve, Victoria Park, Kew Recreation centre, and new cafes, such as Arthur's Milk Bar, have meant great access to amenities.'
