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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
KEIR STARMER: As a parent, meeting families of knife crime victims is heart breaking
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the extraordinary courage of families who have lost children to knife crime spurs him on - as he vowed to end the epidemic of violence Some of the most heart-breaking moments in this job have been meeting parents whose children were victims of knife crime. I think of Zoey McGill who showed me a video of her singing to her son as he lay dying in his hospital bed. I think of the times I've met Pooja Kanda whose son Ronan was killed by a ninja sword. Their courage – and the courage of so many grieving parents like them - is extraordinary. From such devastation, they have found a remarkable strength to fight for change. They are determined to stop other parents going through what they have endured. It's something I feel very personally. Not just as a parent, trying to comprehend what they've been through, but because tackling crime and securing justice has been my life's work. That's why, as Prime Minister, I set the goal to halve knife crime in a decade as part of this government's Plan for Change. In the last year, we have already taken some important steps. I promised Pooja that we would ban the ninja swords that killed her son. And we've kept that promise: 'Ronan's Law' will become the law of the land. Throughout this month, we're running a knife surrender scheme, with mobile vans collecting these knives off our streets. And from next month, it will be illegal to sell or own these vicious blades. We've got tougher sentences for selling knives to young people and a new power for police to seize them. We're cracking down on online sales that somehow, inexplicably, made buying a knife online as easy as buying a football. And we've introduced sanctions for tech executives who fail to remove illegal knife crime content from their platforms. We're ensuring there are real consequences for carrying a knife, and restoring proper community policing on the ground, with 13,000 more police officers in neighbourhood roles by the end of this Parliament. But one area where we've got to go much further is how we prevent young people being drawn into knife crime in the first place. So this week the government is setting out plans for our Young Futures Hubs. These hubs will bring together local services, mental health support, mentoring and careers guidance in the communities where young people live, ensuring no-one is left behind. There will be eight early adopters up and running later this year – focused in areas with high levels of knife crime – and fifty by the end of this Parliament. We've also got to address the underlying causes that might make a young person pick up a weapon, whether they are being groomed by a gang or radicalised online. So our new Prevention Partnership Panels will bring together local authorities, police, schools and community groups to proactively spot when young people need help. And they will then refer them to support services much earlier, including to our new Young Futures Hubs. Of course, government cannot do this alone. We have to come together as a country, politicians of all stripes, faith and community leaders, families of victims, tech companies and young people themselves. It's why last year at Downing Street, we launched our brilliant Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime – with charities, funders, families and experts uniting to get these knives off our streets and to restore youth services. And it's why today I was pleased to be able to join The King and Idris Elba at a summit at St James' Palace to help drive forward this vital work. In politics, what matters is who you have in your mind when you're taking decisions. I will always have people like Pooja and Zoey in my mind. Their courage demands that, together, we act. And I am determined that we will do whatever it takes to end this epidemic of knife crime and build a country where families once again feel safe on our streets, and young people can look forward with hope and excitement about their future.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
TSX futures inch up ahead of key domestic and US inflation data
(Reuters) -Futures linked to Canada's main stock index nudged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited domestic and U.S. inflation data. Futures on the S&P/TSX index were up 0.2% by 06:04 a.m. ET (1004 GMT). On Tuesday, spotlight will be on Canadian consumer price index data for June, which could guide expectations for the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision at the end of the month. Investors also await U.S. consumer price data for June due later in the day for guidance on the Federal Reserve's policy path. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats, markets have largely brushed off the rhetoric, focusing instead on a breakthrough from negotiations with U.S. trade partners. Hopes were buoyed after Trump on Monday signaled willingness to talk with the European Union and other trading partners, following his weekend warning of 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting August 1. Gold prices firmed on Tuesday. Oil prices, were little changed after Trump's lengthy 50-day deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war and avoid sanctions eased immediate supply concerns. [O/R] [GOL/] In the U.S., chip designer Nvidia announced plans to restart sales of its H20 AI chips to China. The news also lifted other U.S. chipmakers. Wall Street's banking heavyweights are set to report on Tuesday, kicking off the second-quarter earnings season. In company news, U.S. crypto miner Riot Platforms on Monday reported beneficial ownership of 10.29% in Canadian bitcoin miner Bitfarms. Toronto's benchmark S&P/TSX composite index rose on Monday to a record high as investors focused on upcoming corporate earnings rather than the tariff threats. FOR CANADIAN MARKETS NEWS, CLICK ON CODES: TSX market report [.TO] Canadian dollar and bonds report [CAD/] [CA/] Reuters global stocks poll for Canada Canadian markets directory Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cotton Recovering From Last Week's Pressure Early on Monday
Cotton price action is trading with gains of 37 to 44 points on Monday morning. Futures ended the Friday session with losses of 5 to 30 points, as December was down 104 on the week. Crude oil is up $2.10 /barrel at $68.67, with the US dollar index $0.233 higher to $97.555. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheets showed a 300,000 bale hike to US cotton exports at 11.8 million bales. That tightened the US stocks by the same amount to 4.1 million bales. For new crop, production offset that carryover drop, with a 600,000 bale increase on the larger acreage total to 8.66 million harvested acres and 14.6 million bales of production. Yield was trimmed by 11 lbs/ac. Still the increase in supply caused the projected carryout to be up 300,000 bales to 4.6 million. Why Sunday's Open Isn't as Important as the Next Weekly Close Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. Friday afternoon's Commitment of Traders report showed a total of 3,180 contracts added to the managed money net short position in cotton futures and options. That short stood at 46,090 contracts as of Tuesday. The Cotlook A Index was up 45 points on 7/10 at 78.60. ICE cotton stocks were down 14 bales on July 10 via decertification, with the certified stocks level at 35,333 bales. USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) was back down 63 points on Thursday afternoon at 54.71 cents/lb. Oct 25 Cotton closed at 66.2, down 5 points, currently up 37 points Dec 25 Cotton closed at 67.42, down 31 points, currently up 44 points Mar 26 Cotton closed at 68.75, down 31 points currently up 41 points On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Iron Ore Holds Big Weekly Gain Ahead of Key China Economic Data
Iron ore held its biggest weekly gain since January, with traders looking ahead to the release of data in China that may show the economy of the world's biggest metals consuming nation expanded more than 5% in the second quarter. Futures of the steel-making staple rose as high as $99.90 a ton early Monday, after surging 3.6% last week. China's economy potentially expanded just above the government's full-year growth target, government figures are expected to show Tuesday. While that would be a positive demand signal, it also could mean policymakers would be less likely to offer up more stimulus in an upcoming meeting of senior leaders.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I'm helping Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon but I only earned £27 at recent tournament'
'I'm helping Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon but I only earned £27 at recent tournament' Adam Jones is a professional tennis player ranked 1,513th in the world - but he has a unique side job that sees him trade blows with some of the game's biggest names Adam Jones has been helping Carlos Alcaraz practice ahead of the Wimbledon final (Image: Instagram/adam_jonesyyy123 ) Carlos Alcaraz is on the cusp of securing his third consecutive Wimbledon title and etching his name amongs the gods of tennis, as he faces Jannik Sinner on Sunday. Yet, Alcaraz's practice partner is a little known Englishman who has one of professional tennis' most fascinating jobs. Adam Jones, 27, has the distinctive job of emulating the playing styles of the top players' upcoming opponents, offering them a chance to fine-tune their game before stepping onto the court for their next match. Jones, who hails from Birkenhead, Merseyside and competes on the ITF Futures Tour— the entry level for professional tennis— has been seen exchanging shots with tennis greats such as Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, 2025 women's finalist Amanda Anisimova, and Emma Raducanu. Despite his world ranking sitting at 1,513th in singles and 619th in doubles, Jones relishes his behind-the-scenes role that keeps him away from the spotlight of venues like Centre Court. Speaking to BBC Sport, Jones said: "It's a great gig and a fun way to earn some money. Whoever they're playing you try to copy their style. "With Carlos, before he played Jan-Lennard Struff, who has a massive serve, I was standing a metre inside the baseline nuking serves." Article continues below Jones as also hit with the likes of Novak Djokovic (Image: Instagram/adam_jonesyyy123 ) Jones shared the arduous path that led him to backhand with the best, recounting times when he had to sleep in a small tent on a Portuguese golf course or stay in dorms because hotel costs were out of reach, given the meagre prize money he earned. "The Futures tour is a rat race - the finances are absolutely brutal," Jones revealed. "If you lose in qualifying you get no money. A couple of weeks ago I won £27 ($37) after losing in singles quallies and then lost first round doubles - the minimum for a hotel was £110 ($150) a night. "You're losing money every single week. When people see you're a tennis player and see you're at Wimbledon, they think you have loads of money and live a luxurious life. You don't - it's the complete opposite." Wimbledon typically employs around a dozen hitting partners, who are reportedly paid a daily rate of £120 plus perks like a food allowance and access to the club's stringers and physio services. Adam Jones practiced with Emma Radcanu at this year's Wimbledon (Image: Getty Images ) Jones entered this role in 2022 and was so taken by the experience that he came back the next year. By 2024, he became the full-time practice partner for Croatia's Donna Vekic, even witnessing her charge to the semi-finals that very year. Despite his proximity to the game's heavyweights, Jones confessed to often reminiscing about his days on the Futures Tour. "It's funny," Jones said. "Because when I was travelling the world with a top star, staying in the nicest hotels and using the best facilities, I actually missed the Futures. Article continues below "I wanted to go back to the jungle and the hellholes. You've got to remember where you came from. Remember the grind." Residing in California with his girlfriend, Jones is gearing up to return stateside for a three-week stint in a Futures event in Illinois. However, he has unfinished business at the All England Club. "Next year I want to be back at Wimbledon - playing doubles. That's the goal," he said.
