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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Batcho’s 19 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Eastern Kentucky 78-69 on Wednesday. Batcho added eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-0). Amaree Abram added 14 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and also had eight rebounds. Al Green had 12 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line. The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to seven games. George Kimble III finished with 21 points for the Colonels (4-3). Devontae Blanton added 17 points and five assists for Eastern Kentucky. Jordan Crawford also had nine points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Gratifying as it was for Sean McDermott to catch up with his family and get some rest during Buffalo’s bye week, the Bills coach on Wednesday found comfort returning to his weekly routine and familiar wardrobe — a gray T-shirt and sweatpants. “When I’m not wearing those, I go to my closet and I don’t know what to wear. I’m kind of like not myself,” he said before pulling up his hoodie for emphasis to reveal the gray shirt he had on underneath. “So I was telling some of the guys this morning, ‘It’s good to be back.’” Though there remain challenges ahead, these are upbeat times in Buffalo . The Bills (9-2) are off to their best start since 1992. They remain in contention for the AFC’s top seed by entering their break following a 30-21 win over Kansas City (10-1). And Buffalo is in position to clinch its fifth straight AFC East title as early as Sunday. To do so, the Bills would need Miami to lose to Green Bay on Thursday night, and Buffalo to win its game over San Francisco (5-6) on Sunday night. Buffalo has won six straight since back-to-back losses at Baltimore and Houston, and scored 30 or more points in each of its past five outings. Refreshed as McDermott sounded and appeared, it didn’t take long for him to revert to his game-at-a-time script when assessing what’s on the line this weekend. “We’re mostly focused on our level of play this week against a good football team,” he said. McDermott shed little light on the status of Buffalo’s lengthy list of injured players. There’s no timetable yet on Matt Milano being activated off injured reserve, even though the starting linebacker practiced fully for the first time since tearing his left biceps during a training camp practice in mid-August. Milano has actually missed nearly 14 months since sustaining a season-ending injury to his right leg in Week 5 last season. Milano revealed little during a brief interview following practice. “I feel all right. Getting back into it with the team,” said Milano, who no longer wore a red non-contact jersey in practice. Meantime, rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who has missed two games with a right wrist injury, and starting right tackle Spencer Brown, who missed one game with an ankle injury, were limited in practice. Tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) was Buffalo's only player not practicing. The Bills also opened the three-week window for backup rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (wrist) and backup offensive lineman Tylan Grable (groin) to return. McDermott has another positive going for him revolving around the bye week. The Bills are 8-0 coming out of their break since McDermott took over as coach in 2017. “I don’t really have the, hey, this is exactly what we do formula,” McDermott said on whether he’s changed his bye week approach. “It’s more of us really just getting back to what we do, getting back to basics.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl John Wawrow, The Associated Press
DoorDash will require its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharing. DoorDash has been under pressure to ensure its drivers are operating legally. Over the summer, for example, it pledged to do a better job identifying and removing dangerous drivers after a flood of complaints of dangerous driving from cities. Officials in Boston, New York and other cities have said that in many cases, people with multiple traffic violations continue to make deliveries using accounts registered to others. The San Francisco delivery company said Thursday it was requiring some drivers to complete real-time identity checks immediately after they complete a delivery. Previously, drivers were occasionally asked to re-verify their identities before or after a shift. DoorDash has introduced the new system in Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle and other cities, and said it planned a wider rollout next year. DoorDash said it also has developed an advanced machine learning system that can flag potential unauthorized account access, including login anomalies and suspicious activity. If the company detects a problem, it will require drivers to re-verify their identity before they can make more deliveries . U.S. drivers must verify their identities with a driver’s license or other government-issued identification, and upload a selfie that matches their identification photo before they can do work for DoorDash. They also must submit to background checks, which require a Social Security number. The company said it found that some drivers were getting around the requirements by sharing accounts with authorized users. In some cases, drivers who were not authorized to drive for DoorDash paid authorized users for access to their accounts. Some federal lawmakers have demanded that DoorDash and other delivery apps do a better job of keeping people who are in the U.S. illegally off the platforms. Republican U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Mike Braun of Indiana and Ted Budd of North Carolina sent letters to delivery companies in April asking them to crack down on account sharing. “These illegal immigrants are delivering food directly to consumers’ doors without ever having undergone a background check and often without even using their real names,” the letter said. It added that working illegally can also be dangerous for migrants, creating the potential for exploitation and abuse. The Associated Press left messages seeking comment Thursday with Gig Workers Rising and Justice for App Workers, which both represent delivery drivers. DoorDash won’t estimate how many drivers are using shared accounts, but said its safeguards are effective. Last year, it began asking drivers to re-verify their identities monthly by submitting a selfie. The company said it is now asking more than 150,000 drivers to complete selfie checks each week, and it’s removing them from the platform if they don’t comply.Novak Djokovic says his rivalry with Andy Murray has “one final chapter” after his long-time adversary joined him as his coach for the upcoming Australian Open. Murray – Britain’s greatest ever player – retired after this summer’s Olympics at the age of 37 after finally admitting defeat in his battle against his body. Many in the game expected the Scot would one day return to tennis and become a coach, particularly due to his love of the sport, hard work and his tactical acumen. He never liked retirement anyway. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 23, 2024 But it came with some degree of shock on Saturday afternoon when a social media post from Djokovic, playing on Murray’s light-hearted tweet upon his departure, read: “He never liked retirement anyway”. The attached video announced Murray, who he lost to in two Slam finals but beat in four Australian showpieces, would coach him over the winter and through January’s Open in Melbourne. “We played each other since we were boys, 25 years of pushing each other to our limits. We had some of the most epic battles in in our sport. They called us gamechangers, risk-takers, history-makers,” Djokovic said. “I thought our story may be over. Turns out it has one final chapter. It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome aboard, coach Andy Murray.” Murray, who beat Djokovic to win the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013, says he wants to help the 24-time grand slam champion achieve his goals. “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off-season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open, he said. “I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.” Djokovic, a week younger than his new coach, added: “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach. “Looking forward to the start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil.” Djokovic beat Murray in the 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016 Australian Open finals as well as the French Open final in 2016. It was after he unseated Djokovic at the top of the rankings in 2016 that Murray suffered the hip injury which ultimately derailed his career. Since his retirement, Murray has been playing golf with the same dedication he pursued his tennis but will now return to his natural habitat. Djokovic, who split with coach Goran Ivanisevic earlier this year, hopes that adding Murray to his team will help him get back to the top of the game after he went through a calendar year without winning a grand slam for the first time since 2017. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have developed a stranglehold at the top of the men’s game and Djokovic, who has seen Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all retire in recent years, is still hoping to move clear of the record 24 grand slams he shares with Margaret Court.
In the battle of the miracle seasons, Colorado Springs’ will was stronger than that of their opponents. Cyan and white confetti blanketed the center of Weidner Field on Saturday as the Switchbacks punctuated their 10th season by hoisting the club's first-ever USL Championship trophy, following a 3-0 win over Rhode Island FC, which made the league final in its first season. Forwards Juan Tejada, Ronaldo Damus, and midfielder Jairo Henriquez scored for the Colorado Springs club that began the season with a franchise-worst 0-5 start. "We said at the start of preseason it was going to be a 38-game season, so we never looked at it as quarterfinal, semifinal, conference final and championship final," coach James Chambers said. "We took that approach today and it was a game, not occasion and that ultimately put the players in a good spot." The visitors entered play Saturday having bested three of the top-4 Eastern Conference clubs on the road, in part because they had scored the match’s opening goal in those contests, a streak that extended for eight weeks. The Switchbacks denied Rhode Island an early foothold on Saturday. Tejada, who recorded just two goals during the regular season, earned his second of the postseason in the 22nd minute of the championship match to open the scoring. He kneed in a skillful cross from midfielder Yosuke Hanya for the score. Saturday marked the 14th start of the year for Tejada, who after a up and down regular season, walked off the field with USL Championship Final MVP in hand. "My wife, my baby, and my family back in Panama always supported me even through the bad times," he said. "I was low of confidence at some point this season. I was not dealing with things the right way, but players, the coach always told me, 'Believe in yourself, you have the talent.'" After fending off a sustained attack from Rhode Island in the aftermath of the Tejada goal, The Switchbacks struck again near the end of the half. In the 42nd minute, Henriquez dribbled past a pair of defenders and took a shot from the top of the 18-yard-box that curved over the head of Rhode Island goal keeper Koke Vegas, and into the top corner of the net. After the intermission, Damus earned a breakaway on a counter attack following a set piece in the 53rd minute. He beat Rhode Island's defenders to Vegas and buried the one-on-one opportunity to give the hosts a three-goal lead. As impressive as Colorado Springs was offensively, its defense was equally masterful. The Switchbacks spent the better part of 30 minutes in the second half, defending against the visitors. But for the fifth time in six games and the third time this postseason, the Switchbacks were stingy. Colorado Springs conceded just once over the course of the playoffs. "I thought their performance for a final was absolutely wonderful," Chambers said. "For a final, where it's difficult and there's a lot going on, I thought they were superb." The home crowd became restless as the minutes ticked away. Fans cheered "we want the cup" and "we want four" as Colorado Springs closed in on a professional sports title. For defender and captain Matt Mahoney, who played every minute of the season, Saturday’s victory is made sweeter by the fact that he won a title with his old teammate in Chambers. Both men played for Philadelphia Union II in the USL Championship in the late 2010s. "We've been through so much together, first Chambo and me as teammates, that's actually incredible. (Switchbacks sporting director) Stephen Hogan signed me to my first contract with (former coach Brendan Burke) back in 2017. It's kind of a full circle moment, it's incredible," Mahoney said."(Chambers) is more than my coach, he's my friend off the field, so I'm very happy for him." Before the Switchbacks' first season in 2015, club president Nick Ragain chose Colorado Springs over northern Colorado due to the City for Champions project which brought Weidner Field and other venues to downtown Colorado Springs. Saturday, Ragain took in the moment as City for Champions became a reality. "You can't even put it into words. It's so amazing to see so much come together and the community come together and the noise. The energy around the game. The game is growing and the guys, just next level, next level," he said. "You couldn't ask for a better day, better team, better coaching staff, better marketing communication group. Just amazing. No more words."MOSCA, Colorado — A handmade sign at the start of a long dirt road in the rural San Luis Valley indicates to visitors that they’ve arrived at the future site of Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa . The peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains barely make a dent in the big blue skies above the 40 acres purchased by founder and CEO Gamal Jadue Zalaquett. He aims to transform the land into a resort featuring 20 villas, a spa, a restaurant and a planetarium. “It’s a place of alignment. Kosmos is a place of connection,” Jadue Zalaquett said. “Kosmos, in a way, is a place to heal, and the San Luis Valley has a lot to do with healing.” He bought the property for $11,000 in December 2020. But with glass domes for stargazing and expensive price tags to stay the night, Jadue Zalaquett’s ambitious brainchild falls snugly into the category of “luxury ecotourism.” His site is an ideal spot for admiring constellations and distant galaxies. According to the National Park Service, the nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is considered an International Dark Sky Park. Jadue Zalaquett said the area is a class two location on the Bortle dark-sky scale, which translates to “ truly dark ” skies. The resort’s planetarium will include a 1-meter telescope. In terms of getting visitors to Kosmos, “that’s gonna be the biggest attractor,” Jadue Zalaquett said. Development is still in the early stages, but it’s already garnering attention from the public: More than 12,000 Instagram users follow the resort’s page where project renderings and updates are shared. Kosmos plans to open its first villa early next year, said marketing operations manager Jennifer Geerlings. Although it’s still under construction, the resort has already booked more than 2,000 reservations, she added. “A lot of it, for some people, is the excitement of being the first to be able to stay in an experience like this,” Geerlings said in a phone interview. “There’s really no other resort that’s doing this.” While Jadue Zalaquett put about $500,000 toward getting the project off the ground, a crowdfunding campaign raised $1.9 million, Geerlings said. Donors paid a one-time fee to receive 50% discounts off their reservations for early 2025. So instead of paying the usual $700 nightly rate, they booked at $350 per night, Geerlings said. And after the campaign’s end, people continued to contribute directly via Stripe, which put total revenue from crowdfunding at more than $2 million, Jadue Zalaquett added. So why is it worth it to stay at Kosmos? For Geerlings, the answer is a combination of the villas — with their jacuzzis nestled in glass domes under the stars — and amenities like the planetarium. “You’re able to experience some of the best stargazing. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye,” Geerlings said. “A planetarium is something that’s never been at a resort before.” In November, director of field operations Auston Duncan stepped over sagebrush and loose hardware to outline the state of construction on the project. An unfinished villa offered a hint of what’s to come. The rectangular building with exposed wooden rafters and newly-installed glass sliding doors will soon house a bedroom and a bathroom. Jeremy Stephen, the founder of Steamboat Springs-based Evolve Construction , built the villa out of hempcrete , which is made of hemp, water and lime. It works as an eco-friendly insulator, helping to mitigate heating and cooling costs and lending itself to the vision of Kosmos as a resort with sustainability in mind. On one side of the villa, a hot tub will be installed. On the other, a dome made out of glass and wood from Ekodome will cover the kitchen and loft area. The development will occur in phases. Next year, 16 stargazing villas (which hold up to four guests) and 4 galaxy villas (which hold up to eight guests) will be constructed, Geerlings said. Every stay includes an hour of a guided stargazing experience and telescope training. In 2026, the amenities will be built out. Those include the Mediterranean-style restaurant and the wellness center with spa features like hyperbaric chambers, a sauna and a cold plunge. In 2027, the planetarium will be added to the resort. To ensure dark skies, guests will park their cars and use electric golf carts to navigate the resort, Jadue Zalaquett said. He mentioned that discussions with consultants on the stargazing center included a NASA representative, who was interested in hosting a mission workshop at Kosmos next year. Both the planetarium and the spa will be open to the public, Geerlings added. All in all, it’s a bold plan. And Kosmos is looking to hire to make it happen. Right now, the business is in search of employees to lead their stargazing experiences. So far, it’s recruited a former Great Sand Dunes ranger, Geerlings said. The team is considering college students from Adams State University in Alamosa as interns. Kosmos will also need to staff resort operations, including housekeeping, security and front desk workers. “We’re gonna try and hire pretty much everyone locally,” Geerlings said. For Jadue Zalaquett, taking on an endeavor like this runs in his blood. He currently lives between Alamosa and Boulder, but Jadue Zalaquett was born in Chile and grew up in Miami. When his family migrated to Chile, they ran hotels. Several paternal relatives work as architects. However, Jadue Zalaquett didn’t initially follow the family business. Instead, he worked in technology startups for almost a decade. Then, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he visited the San Luis Valley. He realized that, although the Great Sand Dunes were located less than a half hour away, tourists could only choose from a few lodging options. So came the idea for Kosmos. And “here I am, back at my roots,” Jadue Zalaquett said.A sign of contempt for the government’s healthcare decisions arrived in Durham Wednesday. A community that’s lost all its inpatient hospital beds and overnight ER hours, all within the past several months. “We need to stop this now, or I don't think we'll be able to bring things back and have a healthy public system,” said Norah Beatty, co-chair of the Grey-Bruce Health Coalition. A large “Trojan Horse” signifying the government’s “duplicity” when it comes to healthcare decisions made one of it’s final stops in Durham Wednesday as part of its cross-Ontario tour, organized by the Ontario Health Coalition and Ontario Coalition of Hospital Unions. “Ford says, you know, they keep pumping money into the health care system, but, I mean, one ER closure is one too many, and we've had far too many over the last year. I mean, even the bigger cities, they're at gridlock,” said Ontario Coalition of Hospital Unions 1st Vice President Kevin Cook. In communities like Durham and Chesley, who are now both operating with part-time emergency rooms, there is frustration, but also a glimmer of hope as the governing hospital board at the centre of the healthcare cuts offers community consultations for the public. Ontario Health Coalition’s “Trojan Horse Tour” stops in Durham on Nov. 27, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London) “We’ve had a chance to move the needle just a little bit. But there’s anawful lot that remains to be done to bring both of these hospitals back to what they need to be,” said Brenda Scott, co-chair of the Grey-Bruce Health Coalition. The needle hasn’t moved enough to keep the hospital cuts out of the courts. West Grey council is awaiting word on an appeal, asked for the Ministry of Health and Attorney General, into their judicial review of what led to the reduction in ER hours and removal of inpatient beds from the Durham hospital earlier this year. “Maybe they do feel that they're guilty, and they don't want to get there,” said West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles. Durham Hospital on Nov. 27, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London) The “Trojan Horse” has criss-crossed Ontario since October, stopping in over 60 communities. The tour ends Saturday, but the folks here in Durham say the fight to save healthcare in their community and across the province will not stop when the Trojan tour does. “Both these communities built these hospitals, paid for them more than 100 years ago. They provided service to the people in these communities through two World Wars and a major depression. And, we can't give up on them now. We're here to save them,” said Scott. “This just enlightens it that much more so that the fight certainly isn't over. The Ministry of Health has to be held accountable for the actions that they're taking,” said mayor Eccles. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Wong backs court's independence over Israeli PM warrantWarm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already . Health authorities track mosquitoes across the country to provide an early warning of mosquito-borne disease risk, but they can’t be everywhere. Citizen scientists can step in to help – with excellent success. Our latest research explored the value of an Australian program called Mozzie Monitors, not just as a surveillance tool but an educational one too. Citizen scientists are everywhere Citizen science – when non-scientists help scientists collect data – has become a powerful tool in environmental research . With appropriate training, the community can contribute to scientific discoveries alongside professional scientists. By combining citizen science data with professionally collected data, everyone benefits . With a greater quantity of reliable data, authorities are more informed when making decisions about environmental protections , wildlife conservation and human health . People are often drawn to “charismatic” wildlife such as cute mammals, birds or frogs. But our project shows that helping scientists track mosquitoes can improve community understanding of these pesky insects and the public health risks they bring. Mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease in Australia There are hundreds of types of mosquitoes in Australia . Only a dozen or so pose pest and public health risks – but these risks are serious. Ross River virus infects around 5,000 people every year. The disease it causes isn’t fatal but can be debilitating. There are other viruses spread by mosquitoes that, while very rare, can be deadly . There are limited opportunities for mosquito control . To prevent disease, raising awareness of mosquito risk and avoiding being bitten are key strategies . To provide an early warning of elevated public health risks, most state and territory health authorities monitor mosquito and virus activity . But they can only operate so many mosquito traps each season, leading to gaps in coverage. This is where citizen scientists come in. What’s the Mozzie Monitors program? Scientists at the University of South Australia started Mozzie Monitors in 2018 to offer an innovative approach to mosquito monitoring. It collects valuable data on mosquito populations and provides participants with useful knowledge. Participants use low-cost mosquito traps in their backyards to capture mosquitoes. They photograph the collections and send them to researchers for identification. Citizen scientists also contribute observations through the existing online platform iNaturalist . The beauty of tapping into this platform is that it captures observations by both active participants and casual citizen scientists. More than 200 people have participated in Mozzie Monitors to date, capturing more than 15,000 mosquitoes and uploading some 8,000 photographs online . It’s already been shown to be a cost-effective complement to traditional mosquito monitoring programs in Australia. This approach has also been adapted overseas . Monitoring mosquitoes and picking up knowledge We compared data collection by Mozzie Monitors participants in South Australia and Western Australia. There were differences in both the types of mosquitoes collected and their numbers. While the Australian backyard mosquito ( Aedes notoscriptus ) and the southern house mosquito ( Culex quinquefasciatus ) were the most common across both areas, the citizen scientist data also provided insights into the coastal wetland mosquitoes unique to each area. Mosquito collections were just the start. We surveyed 26 people about their experience participating in Mozzie Monitors. Their mosquito identification and technical skills significantly improved while taking part in the program. They successfully learned to identify the most common mosquitoes in their backyards while improving their photography skills. For scientists who received the data, better photos resulted in better specimen identification. Perhaps most importantly, the study highlighted behavioural changes in citizen scientists that will have public health benefits for themselves, their families and neighbours. Before their participation in Mozzie Monitors, the citizen scientists we surveyed stopped mosquito bites around their properties only by using insect screens. After participating in the program, they were more likely to check their backyards for mosquitoes and eliminate their source (for example, by tipping out water-filled containers). This change in attitude highlights the program’s power to translate knowledge and skills into actions that can protect participants, and their households, from the health risks of mosquitoes. Participants had a range of motivations for joining the program. Many were driven by concerns about nuisance or mosquito-borne diseases, while others were motivated by a general interest in science and volunteering. They appreciated the program’s ease of participation and the opportunity to contribute to valuable research. They also reported improved understanding of mosquito species. Seen mosquitoes around your home? Mozzie Monitors shows how citizen science can empower communities to identify common local mosquito species, understand their impact on human health, and take proactive measures to avoid mosquito-borne disease. By combining knowledge, technical skills and action, the program helps safeguard local communities from the health threats of mosquitoes. If you’re noticing more mosquitoes around your home, consider sharing photos with scientists by uploading them to iNaturalist . This database makes scientific observations freely available to all. Identifying mosquito species helps us better understand disease risks and nuisance biting, enabling more effective prevention and control efforts. Mosquitoes may not be the most charismatic of Australia’s wildlife. But by participating in citizen science projects such as Mozzie Monitors, learning about these pests may be the secret to keeping your family safe from their bites this summer.
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Keir Starmer has faced accusations his government has ‘let off’ City lawyers and private equity firms while stripping cash from pensioners in the Budget. Labour peer Lord Sikka even suggested enough money could be raised to cancel the party’s highly controversial winter fuel payment cut and scrap the much-criticised two-child benefit cap . The row centres on the Rachel Reeves’ decision to hike employers’ national insurance contributions last month. The move has led to howls of protest from businesses, charities and even GPs, who stand to be affected. But members of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) escaped the tax raid. Many law, accountancy, architects and private equity firms structure themselves as LLPs, and their members are treated as self-employed for national insurance purposes, meaning they pay the lower Class 4 rate – despite often earning large salaries. It was thought they government may look to close this loophole in October’s Budget, although such measures were not announced by the chancellor. Lord Sikka, a former accountancy professor, said that the government had “let off accountancy, architects (and) private equity firms.” He also suggested that the Treasury could have taken in £4bn from just four of the largest law firms, “enough to cancel (the) two-child benefit cap (and the ) winter fuel payment cut”. Lord Sikka told The Independent there seemed to be “no political will” to change the situation. Tax expert Dan Neidle called two years ago for the system to be changed and warned: "The UK taxes high-earning lawyers less than bankers. That’s irrational – and illustrates a wider problem with the tax system. It’s hard to change, but we’d all benefit if we taxed all income in the same way." Millions of pensioners are to be stripped of help to pay their winter fuel bill s after Labour blamed the last Conservative government for leaving a £22bn black hole in the public finances . Ministers have pledged to protect less well-off pensioners and urged them to apply for pension credit, under which they would still be eligible for the £200-300 payout this winter. But they have faced accusations they risk forcing older people to choose between heating and eating. Ministers said last month that they planned to write to 120,000 of the most vulnerable pensioners who they feared would miss out on the payments after the changes – but many face delays in having their applications for pension credits processed. Labour faced its first backbench revolt over the two child cap, which affects 1.6 million children, earlier this year. Charities, opposition parties and some Labour MPs all urged Sir Keir to abolish the cap, brought in as an austerity measure under the Conservative coalition government. Introduced by the then-chancellor George Osborne in 2015, the policy limits child welfare payments to the first two children in most families. The charity Action for Children has called the measure “cruel” and said it “creates and entrenches child poverty”. The Treasury has been approached for comment.