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Al Gore: Action on climate is ‘unstoppable’, despite recent shifts in US policy

1 month ago | agreenerlifeagreenerworld.net | Robin Pomeroy |Natalie Marchant

By Robin Pomeroy and Natalie Marchant“A lot of the decisions that affect global warming pollution emissions, are not down to what the federal government in the US does.”That is Al Gore’s assessment of the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s notice to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change.
How to claim your state pension

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jasmine Andersson |Natalie Marchant

Here's what you need to know about making a claim, how much you'll be paid, and when it will happen. The UK state pension is not awarded automatically so you need to claim it. (Getty)With the state pension rate due to rise again from 6 April 2025, many retirees will soon benefit from an extra £472 a year. However, while the state pension is regularly paid to UK citizens over a certain age – currently 66 years old – it is not awarded automatically. It's important to know that you need to claim it.
What we know as Andrew Tate and brother Tristan land in the US after leaving Romania

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Andy Wells |Natalie Marchant

The Tate brothers have also had assets including properties and vehicles returned to them as their Romanian travel ban was lifted. Andrew Tate arrived in the US at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. (Getty Images)Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in the US having left Romania after a travel ban imposed on the pair during a human trafficking investigation was lifted.
A ski trip with a difference in the town the Beatles loved - The Jewish Chronicle

Jan 29, 2025 | thejc.com | Natalie Marchant |John Nathan |Nicole Lampert |Elisa Bray

“I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Help!” Hurtling down the slopes of Obertauern on a ski bike, it was somewhat inevitable that this song came to mind – particularly when I got stuck in a snow drift. For Obertauern in the SalzburgerLand region of Austria is where the Beatles filmed parts of their, somewhat surreal, comedy musical Help! in March 1965.
Global plastics treaty talks stalled but there is still hope

Dec 19, 2024 | weforum.org | Natalie Marchant

High-level negotiations on striking a 'Paris treaty for plastics' may recently have stalled, but global efforts to tackle plastic pollution continue. Clemence Schmid, Director of the Global Plastic Action Partnership, spoke to Radio Davos about what happened to the talks in Busan, South Korea. Listen to the podcast here, on any podcast app via this link or YouTube.
A hard day’s skiing

Dec 11, 2024 | thejc.com | Natalie Marchant

“I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Help!” Hurtling down the slopes of Obertauern on a ski bike, it was somewhat inevitable that this song came to mind – particularly when I got stuck in a snow drift. For Obertauern in the Salzburger Land region of Austria is where the Beatles filmed parts of their, somewhat surreal, comedy musical Help! in March 1965.
Ranked: 48 things visitors LOVE most about Germany

Nov 25, 2024 | loveexploring.com | Natalie Marchant

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What would a Donald Trump victory mean for the UK?

Oct 23, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jasmine Andersson |Natalie Marchant

The results of this November’s presidential election could not only spell significant changes for the US, but also closer to home. With a few days to go until election day, Donald Trump continues to crisscross the country campaigning to return to office. (Getty Images)With US election polls still too close to call, many are already considering the potential consequences on the rest of the world if former president Donald Trump is re-elected.
I’ve been skiing in Austria all my life – here’s where you should go this season

Oct 22, 2024 | timeout.com | Natalie Marchant

Photograph: ShutterstockPhotograph: ShutterstockReady to hit the slopes in 2024/2025? From how to budget to my all-time favourite resorts, this is my ultimate guideWednesday 23 October 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertising‘Schifoan ist des leiwandste,’ as they say in Austria (that’s ‘skiing is the coolest’ to the uninitiated).
How to reduce your capital gains tax bill ahead of the budget

Oct 1, 2024 | aol.co.uk | Natalie Marchant

The annual capital gains tax-free allowance has shrunk to just £3,000 and deferring when you take the gain can mean you pay less tax, or even none at all. However, the existing rules could be changed in Rachel Reeves's upcoming budget, so what can you do to cut your capital gains tax bill? Capital gains tax, or CGT, is a tax on the profit when you sell (or "dispose of") an asset that has increased in value, such as a property, a stock or a share.