A wealth tax is undoubtedly a matter of social justice, allowing the Government to further fund public services and invest in a secure future for everyone. Critics often argue that wealth taxes are a relic of the past, but we must look at our neighbours who successfully utilise this tool. Countries like Spain, Norway, and Switzerland maintain recurrent wealth taxes today. While assets are mobile, research shows that migration responses to wealth taxes are small relative to the potential revenue. A wealth tax is better understood as a surtax reflecting the "additional taxable capacity" and unique utility — security, power, and influence — that comes with owning vast assets.

Any notion of an awkward 18 holes between Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton was firmly dismissed by the Englishman in the immediate aftermath. Yet there appeared no ill feeling between the Ryder Cup teammates, which was evident on the course and by what Hatton said later. “Just before the Ryder Cup, I was 190lbs. So now it is time to lose a little bit of weight.”Hatton has no interest in falling out with McIlroy. The Italian is widely assumed to be the backup candidate in the unlikely event Luke Donald turns down a third term as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain.

A priest at the University of Oxford was told to resign after allegations of grooming and misconduct were made against him by a student. Father Damian Howard, who was appointed as a Senior Chaplain at the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy (OUCC) in 2023, has left the organisation after the 'vulnerable' student came forward with allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Howard was the Provincial Superior of Jesuits in Britain, the leading role in the organisation, for six years before moving to the OUCC. As well as stepping back from the OUCC, Howard has also had his Honorary Fellowship at Campion Hall revoked. The University of Oxford declined to comment when contacted by the Daily Mail, saying Father Howard was not a university employee.

The EV market is set to thrive again in 2026, with the arrival of several new and exciting models. We’ve compiled a list of the best and most exciting EVs to arrive in showrooms over the next 12 months. Although, the firm has not revealed battery pack sizes, or exterior and interior images of the production car at this stage. Porsche Cayenne ElectricPorsche Cayenne ElectricPorsche will launch the Cayenne Electric, which will sit at the top of the firm’s electric model line-up, alongside the Macan Electric and Taycan. The Cayenne Electric will also be one of the first EVs to be available with inductive charging.

According to the report, 70pc of employers have struggled to recruit talent over the last yearCEOs and HR leaders are reporting a mismatch between what they need and prospective employees' skills. Photo: GettyDemand for workers with AI and digital skills has ramped up as most businesses revealed they are grappling with severe talent gaps, according to a new report. A survey of CEOs and HR leaders published today by business group Ibec found skills deficits are acting as a “strategic handbrake” as pressure mounts to keep pace with emerging technologies. CEOs and HR leaders are reporting a mismatch between what they need and prospective employees' skills. Ibec wants the government to roll out a national scheme, funded through the National Training Fund, to incentivise employers to prepare for “megatrends”.

Unai Emery shoved Youri Tielemans in an extraordinary touchline show of aggression towards his own player after subbing him off. The Aston Villa manager was caught on camera getting up close and personal with the Belgian midfielder, who he brought off in the 89th minute in the 1-0 Europa League win over Fenerbahce in Istanbul on Thursday. Instead he waved his arms theatrically and screamed in Tielemans' face before shoving him towards the dugout in an extraordinary exchange. When asked about it in the post-match interview, Emery simply said: 'He is my son, he is my son.' Tielemans was on a yellow card at the time he was subbed and appeared emotionless when confronted by his manager.

Bruno Fernandes has already revealed 'secret' transfer talks with Man Utd's January targetManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has previously been in contact with Ruben Neves, which could give the Red Devils an advantage as they consider a January move for the Al-Hilal midfielder. View 2 Images Bruno Fernandes could help Manchester United sign Ruben Neves. (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes could, potentially, play a key part in the Red Devils' potential signing of former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. View 2 Images Ruben Neves has been linked with a transfer to Man Utd. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Photograph: Tatlow-Devally familyAn Irish citizen has been formally charged for their alleged role in an attack on a German-based facility of the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems last September. As well as the main charges, defence lawyers are likely to dispute prosecutor claims over Palestine Action Germany and Hamas. The former is a British pro-Palestinian direct-action network, proscribed in the UK last July as a terrorist organisation. Its German sister organisation has not been classified as a criminal or terrorist organisation. A spokesman for the state prosecutor’s office in Stuttgart said the indictment “assumes” the phrase “from the river to the sea .

At least two people have died, and multiple children are missing after massive landslides ripped through parts of New Zealand. The mangled toilet block landed on top of caravans 20 metres from where it initially stood. Camper Carly Morley added: 'The toilet block up the top has been taken out with a number of caravans. A second landslip formed behind the Mount Maunganui surf club on Thursday afternoon, forcing the building to be evacuated. It comes after Tauranga - the closest city to Mount Maunganui - received 295mm in the 30 hours to 6am Thursday.

The seven women and five men of the jury reached their unanimous guilty verdict just after 4pm. The bottom line for the prosecution was that Mr Pacheco reached the decision that if he could not have Bruna Fonseca, nobody else could. It would have been the right hand.” By this account Mr Pacheco would have been looking at Bruna Fonseca as he literally strangled the last of her life from her. The family will have an opportunity to describe the impact that this murder has had on them here and in Brazil. Bruna Fonseca did everything she could to persuade her murderer to get help when he accused her of plunging him into hell in Cork with the break-up of their relationship.

A commuter train collided with a crane in southeastern Spain on Thursday, emergency services said, in the country's fourth rail crash in less than a week. Four people suffered minor injuries in the crash near the port city of Cartagena in Murcia region, authorities added. "The train hasn't been overturned or derailed," a spokesperson for Murcia's emergency services said. Spain is still reeling from Sunday's high-speed train collision in the southern Andalusia region that killed at least 43 people. Two days after that, a commuter train derailed after a containment wall fell on the track due to heavy rain near the city of Barcelona, killing the driver and seriously injuring four passengers.

Denmark will refuse to back any deal involving an increased United States military presence in Greenland that crosses “red lines” about its sovereignty, the country’s prime minister has said. Talks are expected to take place between the Trump administration, Denmark and Greenland on the outline of a “framework” agreement for the future security of the Arctic island. European leaders are hopeful the negotiations will resolve the dispute that has rocked transatlantic relations close to breaking point in recent days. The breakthrough which averted a confrontation between the US and Europe was brokered during a meeting between Mr Trump and Nato secretary general Mark Rutte in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Initial media reports suggest the outline of the deal sold to Mr Trump could include US bases on Greenland being treated as sovereign American territory.

Dublin Bus will now have to pay this amount together with everyone’s legal costs. She was struck by the cyclist, Mr Sroka, of Boroimhe Birches, Swords, and knocked unconscious. Sean Coleman, of Arthur McLean Solicitors, for Dublin Bus, told Judge O’Donohoe that buses regularly stop in line at bus stops to allow passengers alight. Judge O’Donohoe said expert forensic engineer Barry Tennyson made it clear there were breaches of the code of practice for Dublin Bus drivers. Dublin Bus was granted a pause on the court’s finding so it could consider appealing.

Photograph: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesTesla will probably sell its Optimus robots to the public by the end of next year, according to chief executive Elon Musk, who has said the carmaker’s fortunes will be increasingly dependent on humanoid machines. The company is already using some of the robots to do simple tasks in its factory, Mr Musk said Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Sales to the public will begin when Tesla is “confident that it’s very high reliability, very high safety, and the range of functionality is also very high”, Mr Musk said. While Mr Musk regularly talks up the potential of Optimus, he has been relatively vague about production timelines and targets. During a January 2025 earnings call, he said his “very rough guess” was that Tesla would start delivering Optimus robots to other companies in the second half of 2026.

Welcome signs are emerging that when public transport is flexible and attuned to people’s needs — and also where safe cycle lanes are provided — they will step away from the car. For example, a new, shuttle bus service being piloted by Transport For Ireland (TFI) in Limerick city; Killarney, County Kerry, and in Achill, County Mayo, is reportedly getting an encouraging response. The bus doesn’t follow a fixed route, but takes passengers wherever they need to go within the service area. Reasons cited for not using public transport include: a lack of nearby connections, unsuitable timetables, and a preference for travelling in personal space. Unlike traditional bus services, TFI Anseo doesn’t follow a fixed route.