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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1944, Michael Levy, Baron Levy, English philanthropist was born. In 1950, J. R. Morgan, Welsh author and academic was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 2006, Barnard Hughes, American actor (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hit London banks with windfall tax up to £60bn to cut energy bills for less well off, Andy Burnham union ally urges
But shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride warns: ‘Labour need to realise that you can’t tax your way to prosperity’
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England
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Daily Express
· Jul 10, 2026
British Gas, Ovo, and EDF customers told how to save '£100 or more' on energy bills
Ofgem's Neil Kenward said it could save even more
GB News
· Jul 7, 2026
POLL OF THE DAY: Is Britain's benefits bill out of control? VOTE NOW
Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Radio New Zealand
· Jul 1, 2026
Treasury reveals its advice to government during early days of fuel crisis
One suggestion was that there was value in waiting before giving New Zealanders fuel relief through the in-work tax credit.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 3, 2026
Quarterly payments of Ottawa’s boosted grocery and essentials benefit start today
OTTAWA — Eligible Canadians will find a bit more cash in their bank accounts starting today as quarterly payments begin for the federal Liberals’ boosted affordability benefit. The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is paid out to lower-income households every three months and was previously called the GST/HST credit. Eligible households got a one-time payment [] The post Quarterly payments of Ottawa’s boosted grocery and essentials benefit start today appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 21, 2026
Anthony Albanese always manages to ‘find a new way to screw’ Australians financially
On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray discusses Labor’s fuel excise tax cuts, broken promises and more. Mr Murray said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s extension of fuel excise cuts is treated like a “gift” to the Australian people. “Remember it’s our own money, but anyway. “They find a new way to screw you, as I often say with this government, they will take with one hand and give back with two fingers on the other.”
Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
Treasury watchdog alert for Labour on tax hikes to cover soaring spending: OBR warns 50m Brits - including minimum wage workers - could end up paying 40% rate
Treasury watchdog alert for Labour on tax hikes to cover soaring spending: OBR warns 50m Brits - including minimum wage workers - could end up paying 40% rate
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Related coverage for "Hit London banks with windfall tax up to £60bn to cut energy bills for less well off, Andy Burnham union ally urges": Daily Express — British Gas, Ovo, and EDF customers told how to save '£100 or more' on energy bills. GB News — POLL OF THE DAY: Is Britain's benefits bill out of control? VOTE NOW. Radio New Zealand — Treasury reveals its advice to government during early days of fuel crisis. CityNews Montreal — Quarterly payments of Ottawa’s boosted grocery and essentials benefit start today. Sky News Australia — Anthony Albanese always manages to ‘find a new way to screw’ Australians financially. Daily Mail — Treasury watchdog alert for Labour on tax hikes to cover soaring spending: OBR warns 50m Brits - including minimum wage workers - could end up paying 40% rate