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Month: May 2024

  • Mark Walter, Lulla Brothers Under Spotlight Over Multi Million Dollar Embezzlement Allegations: Report |

    Mark Walter, known for his Wall Street prowess, is under scrutiny for his involvement in a troubled investment in India. The Gurugram police are investigating Infrastructure India Plc (IIP), which has received $320 million from entities linked to Walter and Guggenheim Partners since 2011. According to a Bloomberg Businessweek investigation, these funds, intended to develop a logistics network, were mismanaged on dubious land deals and excessive management fees.

    A whistleblower complaint has prompted the Indian police to scrutinize Rahul “Sonny” Lulla, Walter’s former partner, for allegedly embezzling millions. Lulla denies these allegations, attributing them to a disgruntled ex-employee. Walter, through his lawyer Dan Webb, stated he hasn’t been involved with IIP or its Cayman Islands holding company, GGIC Ltd., since 2013, though records suggest ongoing financial ties. Incidentally, Rahul Lulla’s brother Rajiv Lulla has also been brought into the allegations by the whistleblower with regards to his role in facilitating these suspicious transactions

    Despite red flags, including an auditor’s refusal to approve IIP’s accounts, Walter’s entity, IIP Bridge Facility LLC, lent $121.5 million to IIP. Today, $110 million of that debt risks losses for Walter’s insurers, though Webb assured that individual policyholders are unaffected.

    Peter Collery, a hedge fund manager who lost $6 million on IIP, voiced his frustration: “It’s hard to imagine more of a disaster than Infrastructure India. The question is what the hell was Guggenheim doing?”

    In February 2011, Tribone and Lulla proposed a reverse takeover to IIP’s directors. Existing shareholders invested £25.5 million, while GGIC added £7.5 million, a power operator, and a logistics business renamed Distribution Logistics Infrastructure (DLI). GGIC received a $1.5 million incentive and became IIP’s largest shareholder, controlling the board. Tribone and Lulla, as new chairman and CEO, introduced Franklin Park Management to oversee assets for a 2% annual fee of their net asset value, inflating IIP’s asset worth and fees. IIP, funding DLI’s expansion, incurred costly debts from GGIC and its affiliates. Franklin Park defended the loans as market rate and independently approved.

    Bloomberg reports that Walter, along with Tribone and Lulla, established Guggenheim Global Infrastructure Co. (GGIC) in 2007 to acquire ports and power stations. By February 2011, Tribone and Lulla had positioned GGIC as IIP’s largest shareholder. Franklin Park Management, introduced by Tribone and Lulla, charged 2% of IIP’s net asset value annually, significantly increasing fees. IIP-related debt entered the portfolios of several insurance companies tied to Walter and his partners, exposing them to substantial financial risks.

    In 2014, IIP sold $102 million in shares to Barnet Holdings Ltd., making it IIP’s largest shareholder. Despite Barnet’s description as a GGIC affiliate and shared directors with Guggenheim entities, its ownership remains unclear. Webb stated it isn’t affiliated with Guggenheim, while Tribone and Lulla claimed no knowledge of its backers.

    After the 2008 financial crisis, Guggenheim Partners began buying insurance companies, providing access to vast capital pools. This enabled investments in diverse assets, including the Dodgers. In 2013, Guggenheim formed an in-house infrastructure group, restructuring GGIC and severing exclusive rights to its name for Tribone and Lulla. Walter maintained ties, with Guggenheim retaining a 10% stake in GGIC. Loans from Walter-affiliated companies kept IIP afloat. GGIC, owning about 25% of IIP, acts solely as a financing vehicle, claims Webb, with Tribone and Lulla running both GGIC and IIP, creating a complex financial web.

    By mid-2018, IIP faced a financial crisis, with debts nearing $100 million each from GGIC and Indian lenders. A $30 million raised by selling a toll road was quickly consumed. Creditors agreed to a moratorium on interest payments, but debts continued to grow.

  • Realme Buds Air 6 Launched In India Alongside Realme GT 6T; Check Price, Specs And Availability |

    New Delhi: Chinese electronic brand Realme has launched its next generation true wireless earbuds -Realme Buds Air 6 in India alongside the Realme GT 6T smartphone. The new TWS earbuds are offered in Flame Silver and Forest Green colour options. 

    Realme Buds Air 6 Price And Availability:

    The Realme Buds Air 6 have been announced in India for Rs 3,299. However, it will go on first sale on May 27 12pm IST with a special price tag of Rs. 2,999 (including bank offers). Consumers can buy these earbuds via Amazon, Realme’s online channel, and retail platforms. 

    Realme Buds Air 6 Specifications: 

    The Realme Buds Air 6 TWS earbuds sport a 12mm Mega Titanizing Driver unit which promises to offer powerful bass output. It also offers a frequency response range of 20Hz to 40KHz and 32 ohms impedance. (Also Read: POCO F6 Launched In India With AI Features And Iceloop Cooling Technology; Check Specs, Price, And Discount)

    The newly-launched Realme Buds Air 6 TWS earbuds are packed with three microphones in each earbud. They also come with an ANC feature that is said to reduce external noise by up to 50 dB. These Realme Buds Air 6 TWS earbuds are compatible with different types of noise cancellation which include intelligent dynamic noise cancellation, deep noise reduction, moderate noise reduction, and mild noise reduction.  

    On the battery front, it promises to offer up to 40 hours of battery backup with the charging case. Moreover, these earbuds support fast charging that provides a quick 7 hours of playtime with just 10 minutes of charging. 

    The IP55-rated earbuds support Dual Device Connection 2.0 which means it can be connected to two devices simultaneously.   

  • IPL 2024: Ambati Rayudu’s savage reminder to RCB after playoff heartbreak | Cricket News

    As the curtains fell on Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) IPL 2024 campaign, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu didn’t hold back in reminding them where true glory lies. In a savage Instagram post, Rayudu took a playful jab at RCB’s playoff exit, sharing a video of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) players celebrating their fifth IPL title triumph with a cheeky caption: “Just a gentle reminder from the 5-time champions . Sometimes a gentle reminder is required.”

    Ambati Rayudu’s Instagram post. pic.twitter.com/fsMQloTyyI — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 23, 2024

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    Showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium

    The drama unfolded at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where RCB locked horns with the Rajasthan Royals in a do-or-die Eliminator clash. Despite entering the match on the back of a six-game winning streak, the Bengaluru-based franchise faltered when it mattered most.

    Batting Woes Haunt RCB

    After being put in to bat first, RCB’s batters failed to construct a commanding total. Virat Kohli (34), Rajat Patidar (33), and Mahipal Lomror (31) got starts but couldn’t convert them into substantial scores. RCB eventually mustered 172/8 from their 20 overs, a target that proved inadequate against the resilient Royals.

    Rayudu’s Cheeky Reminder

    As RCB’s dream of clinching their maiden IPL title shattered, Rayudu seized the opportunity to remind them of CSK’s sustained dominance. His Instagram post, featuring CSK’s title-winning celebrations, served as a subtle jibe, implying that true greatness lies in consistent performances and trophy-winning pedigree.

    Rayudu’s Words Cut Deep

    Rayudu’s comments during a post-match show further rubbed salt into RCB’s wounds. “If you talk about RCB today, it shows that only passion and aggressive celebrations don’t win you trophies. You need to plan. You didn’t get the IPL trophy just by reaching the playoffs. You have to play with the same hunger ,” he remarked.

    Targeting RCB’s lack of Indian talent

    Not one to mince words, Rayudu also criticized RCB’s over-reliance on foreign recruits, suggesting they lack faith in Indian talent. “They need to show more faith in Indians, especially in Indian talent. I don’t think in the past 16 years any Indian batter apart from Virat Kohli has scored more than 1000 runs, and Virat is at 8000. That shows that you don ‘t have any confidence in Indian talent,” he added.

  • New Flights From Bilaspur: Bilaspur to Jagdalpur, Prayagraj and Jabalpur flights from June 1

    New Flights From Bilaspur: Raipur. Alliance Air Company had stopped the Prayagraj and Jabalpur flight which was running for more than three years two months ago. Therefore, instead of seven days, flights to Delhi and Kolkata were available from Bilaspur only for two days. People of the city started protesting against this. Its effect was also seen. Alliance Air Company has decided to start a new air service between Prayagraj, Jabalpur as well as Bilaspur-Jagdalpur. A revised schedule has been issued for this. It will be implemented from June 1.

    Commercial air service started from Bilaspur from 1 March 2001. Along with this, eight flights a week used to run from Bilaspur Airport to Prayagraj, Jabalpur and Delhi. Along with starting direct air services from Bilaspur-Kolkata (Bilaspur-Kolkata flight) and Bilaspur-Delhi (Bilaspur-Delhi Flight), Alliance Air Company has stopped the operation of the already running flight Prayagraj and Jabalpur. Currently, people are getting the benefit of Delhi and Kolkata air service only on two days in a week, Tuesday and Thursday. The revised schedule by Alliance Air Company will remain in force till October 26. After this a new schedule will be issued.

    When and where will you get flights in a week (New Flights From Bilaspur)

    monday

    The flight will depart from New Delhi and reach Jagdalpur. It will depart from Jagdalpur at 12.05 and reach Bilaspur at 13.10. After this, it will depart for Delhi at 13.35. It will reach Delhi at 16.20.

    Tuesday

    The flight will depart from Kolkata at 7 am and reach Bilaspur at 8.05 am. It will depart from here at 9.15 am and reach Kolkata at 11.05 am. The other flight will depart from Prayagraj at 10 am and reach Bilaspur at 11.25 am. It will depart from here at 12.30 pm and reach Prayagraj at 13.45 pm.

    Wednesday

    The flight will depart from New Delhi at 7.50 am and reach Bilaspur at 11.35 am. It will depart from here at 11 am and reach Jagdalpur at 12.05 pm. From there it will go to New Delhi.

    The flight will depart from Kolkata at 7 am and reach Bilaspur at 8.05 am. It will depart from here at 9.15 am and reach Kolkata at 11.05 am. The second flight will depart from Prayagraj at 10 am and reach Bilaspur at 11.25 am. After this, it will depart at 12.30 pm and reach Prayagraj at 13.45 pm.

    Friday

    The flight will depart from Jagdalpur and reach Bilaspur at 12.50. After this, it will depart at 13.15 and reach Delhi at 16.00.

    Saturday

    It will depart from Kolkata at 5.55 pm and reach Bilaspur at 7.45 pm. It will depart from here at 8.10 pm and reach Kolkata at 10 am. The flight will depart from Delhi at 8.10 am and reach Bilaspur at 10.55 am. It will depart from here at 11.20 am and reach Jabalpur at 12.15 pm. It will depart from Jabalpur at 12.40 pm and reach Bilaspur at 13.35 pm. After this, it will depart from Bilaspur at 14 pm and reach Delhi at 16.45 pm.

    sunday

    The flight will depart from Jagdalpur at 10.30 am and reach Bilaspur at 11.25 am. It will depart from here at 11.50 am and reach Jabalpur at 12.25 pm.

  • Pune Porsche Accident Latest News: Shocking Details Revealed As Teen’s Grandfather, Father, Driver, Friend Probed In Unison; Top Developments |

    Two IT professionals were mowed to death by a teen driving a Porsche; the Pune City Police on Thursday questioned the 17-year-old’s grandfather in connection with the horrific hit-and-run incident. 
    The minor ploughed his swanky race car into the two IT professionals, who were travelling on a bike, killing them on the spot. A forensic team examined the Porsche car involved in the accident, an official said.

    “A team today conducted the examination of the car, which is in the possession of the Yerawada police station. We have already carried out the forensic examination of the spot and now the car has also been examined. The technical aspects such as GPS, the cameras around the car were examined,” said another senior police officer, who is currently monitoring the investigation.

    Probe Continues With Grandfather, Father

    “Since the luxury car is in the name of the realty firm owned by the Agarwals, the grandfather of the minor, who is one of the owners of the firm, was questioned in regards to the ownership of the car,” he said.

    The Mumbai Crime Branch, which is probing the hit-and-run case, summoned the grandfather of the accused teen in a bid to grill him jointly with the latter’s father, a police officer added. The sleuths also summoned the accused teen’s driver and friend to piece together the sequence of events on the night before the hit-and-run incident, the officer informed. According to senior officials, all four were grilled in unison by an officer of DCP rank.

    What Did The Driver Say? 

    Officials in the Crime Branch confirmed that the police were bidding to make the driver a witness in the case, as on the night of the incident, after the accused left the bar after a binging session with friends, the latter had asked the teen to take the passenger seat and let him drive.

    However, the juvenile called his father, who later rang up the driver, asking him to let his son drive the Porsche.

    Authorities Sieze Minor’s Father’s Phone

    The sleuths also confirmed to have seized the mobile phone of the accused teen’s father, adding that they were in the process of checking his call details. After the questioning on Thursday, the police asked the juvenile’s grandparent to appear for questioning again before the Crime Branch.

    Intense Grilling Underway For Bar Owners, Manager

    The teen’s father, the bar owners as well as the manager, who are currently in police custody, were being subjected to intense grilling before the term of their custody expires on Friday. They are to be produced before a court, which would decide on an extension of custody for leads in the case.

    Juvenile Justice Act To Be Reviewed? 

    Meanwhile, BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Medha Kulkarni posted on X saying that the accident showed the Juvenile Justice Act needs to be reviewed as so-called minors like this boy are using the law to get away with serious crimes.

    The lawyer standing for Vedant Agarwal is arguing that depression led to the accident and whether Vedant is an adult or not will be decided after 90 days. This is precisely why juvenile laws need to be reviewed. So called “Minors” like Vedant are using them to get away with… pic.twitter.com/TxKDV6PL74


    — Dr. Medha Kulkarni (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Medha_kulkarni) May 23, 2024

    Two young IT professionals from Madhya Pradesh, identified as Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhia, were killed after the teen gored his Porsche into them in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar on the night of May 19. 

     

  • Bangladeshi MP’s entire body was skinned and then cut into small pieces: The butcher who cut the body made big and hair-raising revelations

    Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Murder: West Bengal CID is continuously in action in the case of murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar in Kolkata. CID has arrested a butcher in the case of murder of Bangladeshi MP. He had taken the body to the slaughterhouse and cut it into pieces after killing Anwarul Azim. According to Kolkata Police, he had come to Kolkata from Mumbai only two months before the murder. According to CID, the accused is a suspected illegal immigrant who hails from Bangladesh.

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    The arrested suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Jihad Havildar, a resident of Khulna, Bangladesh. The mastermind behind the murder of MP Anwarul Azim is Akhtaruzzaman, an American citizen of Bangladeshi origin. Akhtaruzzaman had called him to Kolkata from Mumbai two months ago.

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    The butcher has told how the accused first killed the Bangladeshi MP and then chopped his body into pieces and threw it at different places in Kolkata.

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    This is how the incident took place

    The accused butcher has said that on Akhtaruzzaman’s orders, he and four other Bangladeshi citizens first strangled MP Anwarul Azim to death. The entire crime was committed in a flat in Kolkata. Jihad Havildar has said that after the murder, the Bangladeshi MP’s entire body was skinned and all the flesh was removed. Finally, the flesh was cut into small pieces to erase his identity.

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    Packed in poly packs and dumped in different parts of Kolkata

    The butcher said that small pieces of meat were filled in a poly pack and the bones were also cut into small pieces. All these were packed properly in small poly packs. After committing the murder, the accused picked up these poly packs and traveled sometimes by train and sometimes by bus to different parts of Kolkata and threw them there. The accused butcher will now be taken to court and then the body parts will be recovered.

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  • IPL 2024: If you want to win the trophy then ‘break up’ with RCB, which legend gave this advice to Virat Kohli?

    IPL 2024: Virat Kohli has scored 741 runs in 15 matches this season at an average of 61.75. Kohli has been advised by former England captain Kevin Pietersen to leave RCB.

    Sports Desk, IPL 2024: RCB’s dream of winning the title in IPL 2024 was shattered once again. This season, Virat Kohli scored the most 741 runs with the bat in 15 matches. He is also the Orange Cap holder. Even after this, the team lost in the eliminator. Rajasthan Royals ended RCB’s journey by defeating them by 4 wickets. Virat Kohli has been a part of this team since 2008 and has not won a single title so far, while he is the highest run-scorer in this league. Meanwhile, former England captain Kevin Pietersen told how Virat can lift the trophy in this league.

    After RCB’s defeat against Rajasthan on Wednesday, May 22, Kevin Pietersen expressed regret over Virat Kohli’s disappointment. He said that Virat is the real deserving of winning the IPL trophy. This is the 17th consecutive time when RCB could not win the title. Pietersen clearly said that if Virat wants to win the title, then he will have to break up with RCB, that is, he will have to leave this team and find another team, only then his dream will be fulfilled.

    Virat’s hard work goes waste every time

    During commentary on Star Sports, Kevin Pietersen said, ‘I have said this before and I will say this again. In other sports too, great players left their teams to achieve achievements elsewhere. When he (Virat Kohli) has tried and tried hard. Once again the Orange Cap won and once again did a lot and the franchise lost again.

    Virat should go with the team which will win him the trophy

    Pietersen further said, ‘I understand that Virat Kohli brings a lot to the team in terms of the team’s brand and commercial value, but Kohli deserves to win the trophy. He deserves to play in a team that can win him a trophy.

    Delhi will be the best team for Virat – Kevin Pietersen

    Kevin Pietersen further said that ‘I am thinking that it could be Delhi. Delhi is the place where Virat Kohli should go. Virat can go away from here and mostly he will stay at his home. I know that he has a house in Delhi. He can spend more time there. He is a Delhi boy and why can’t he go back? Delhi is also desperate like Bangalore’.

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  • Chhattisgarh: The bride ran away on the wedding night after marriage, know the whole story…

    Sanjay Manikpuri, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh. A shocking case of cheating with a groom has come to light in Amjhar of Sarangarh area. The boy got married by paying 2 lakh rupees to the girl’s relatives, but during the golden night, the bride cheated him and ran away. On the complaint of the victim’s family, the police have registered a case and are investigating.

    Actually, the young man got married in a temple on 21st May and the same night when the family was asleep, the bride saw the opportunity and fled from there. When the groom woke up a few hours later, he was shocked to know the truth. The victim’s family has lodged a complaint in the Kotwali police station. This case is of Amjhar Bhadridipa of Kotwali police station area.

    The youth Keshav Prasad Patel got in touch with an unknown person from Patnagarh Jalgalpara in Odisha through mobile. He sent a photo of a girl he knew, Pooja Patel, and proposed marriage. When the youth liked the girl, the girl’s family talked about getting married in a temple and took two lakh rupees in cash for the expenses. On May 21, 2024, the youth and the girl got married in the Durga temple located in village Arjunda of Saraipali police station area. After this, the youth brought the bride to his house.

    Middleman’s mobile phone is switched off

    When the groom fell asleep in the room at night, the bride escaped after getting the opportunity. When Keshav Prasad woke up at around 1 o’clock, the bride was not found in his room. Keshav told his family about the incident and then contacted the middleman but his mobile phone was switched off. After this, the victim’s family felt cheated and complained about the incident in the Kotwali police station. The police said that they will be able to say anything in the matter only after investigation.

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  • Multiple Car Windows Smashed, Cash, Jewellery, Laptops Stolen In Busy Gurugram Locality; Victim Slams Police Inaction |

    A shocking theft incident has been reported in Haryana’s Gurugram, where belongings from several parked cars were stolen by smashing the windows. Purna Shukla, whose Honda city was parked opposite the Vatika Business park in Sector 49, alleged that when all her valuables, including a laptop, cash, and jewellery, were stolen. She said in her complaint that the theft occured between 7.45 pm and 8pm when she stepped down to collect a food parcel. “We left our car to pick up a parcel at the food corner, and within 15 minutes, our car window was broken, and all our valuable items, including cash, a bag,” Purna Shukla told Zee News English. She claimed that around 10 other cars were targeted and she lost cash between Rs 8000-10000, a laptop along with valuable jewellery. She alleged that some 5-6 complainants lost a combined amount of Rs 6-7 lakhs.

    Gurugram Police’s Lacklustre Approach

    The complainant told Zee News English that the police PCR arrived 30 minutes after her call and accused her of keeping valuable belongings on the back seat of her car. ‘Aren’t you aware that there are many thefts here? Why did you leave your belongings in the car?. “Of course, they will be stolen,” she quoted the cops as saying.

    She responded that “she hails from Mumbai where it is a common practise to keep belongings inside a car and that the city has CCTV cameras installed in every corner.”

    The Police PCR team then instructed the complainants to file a complaint with the Sector 50 police station. “They (cops) also said they can’t drop everything else to start looking for my bag because they had other things to do. “This was surprising and disheartening because I expected them to help and protect us,” she added, accusing the police of inaction.

    No CCTV Cameras In The Area: Police To Complainant

    Sharma claimed that when she asked the police to check the CCTV cameras in the area, they said, “There is a lack of cameras, which is why it is difficult to catch the perpetrators.” “We have other priorities during the elections than finding your stolen items,” she quoted the police as saying further.

    Purna Shukla took to social media to question the absence of CCTV cameras in Gurugram’s high-traffic areas. She questioned whether a lack of CCTV footage is a sufficient reason for the police to dismiss the investigation.

    I never expected this from the our Police. I urgently need help and have explained exactly what happened in the attached images. Please, I humbly request everyone to read this and take serious action as soon as possible pic.twitter.com/malVGeDXN8
    — Purna shukla (@PurnaShukla) May 23, 2024

    Belongings Stolen From 10 Other Cars: Victim

    Shukla said that a similar theft was reported in ten other cars parked at the incident site. “It’s troubling that such a serious crime occurred not only with our car, but with nearly ten other cars parked in the same lane. “Their windows were also broken, and their belongings were stolen,” she claimed.

    Victim Slams Gurugram Police’s Inaction

    Shukla described the Gurugram police’s approach as shocking, claiming they were met with a casual approach by the cops. “Gurgaon Police claimed that such thefts are common in that area and that these thieves are very powerful and cunning,” she stated. She called the police response ‘absurd’, claiming that it implied that “a gang of robbers could be more powerful than the police force” and that the cops were helpless against highly trained thieves.

    Earlier on Wednesday, unidentified suspects were arrested for allegedly stealing laptop computers, mobile phones, money, credit and debit cards, and other documents after breaking into two SUVs and a car parked at two different locations along Golf Course Road (GCR), a Hindustan Times report said.

    We tried contacting the investigating officer of the Gurugram police on a phone call but could not get a reply.

  • Rishi Sunak Sets July 4 As Election Date, Seeks Mandate Amid Economic, Political Challenges |

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday declared the date for a national election, July 4 is selected as the day to decide who will run the government in the UK. This is the first time 44-year-old Sunak will be facing the public as the leader of the largest party in parliament, following his appointment by Conservative MPs in October 2022.

    This vote, the third since the Brexit referendum in 2016, presents an opportunity for Sunak to leverage improved economic data to appeal to voters affected by rising living costs.

    “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” Sunak said in an announcement that took many people who expected a fall election by surprise, reported Associated Press.

    According to a report by AP, support for Sunak’s center-right party has steadily declined due to various crises, including an economic slump, ethics scandals, and frequent changes in leadership over the past two years. Sunak highlighted his achievements as a leader in saving millions of jobs with support payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlighted that his plans stabilized the economy.

    However, the centre-left Labor Party is the strong favorite in the election. Labor leader Keir Starmer promised that his party would bring stability.

    The elections will be conducted amid the cost of living crisis and significant disagreements on handling migrants and asylum seekers crossing the English Channel from Europe.

    The election date was set on the day official figures showed that UK inflation had sharply dropped to 2.3%, the lowest in almost three years, due to significant decreases in domestic bills.

    This April decline shows the most significant progress on Sunak’s five pledges from January 2023, including his promise to halve inflation, which had exceeded 11% at the end of 2022. Sunak celebrated the new inflation rate as proof that his plan was effective.