63 minutes ago I would give JK Rowling a peerage for gender stance, says Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leadership frontrunner said she ‘managed to get’ a peerage for Hilary Cass after her controversial review of NHS gender identity services.

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1 hour ago Trump fawns over Fox News’ ‘tough’ Harris interview amid report of new bid to silence Stormy Daniels: Live

Kamala Harris sat for tense Q&A with Bret Baier as Republican nominee hit with new allegation relating to relationship with adult film star

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2 hours ago Eurozone interest rates could be cut today; UK won’t take HS2 phase 2 ‘back off the shelf’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe UK government is playing down this morning’s reports that it will reverse Rishi Sunak’s decision to only run the HS2 rail line from London to Birmingham.Asked about reports it will revive HS2 to Crewe (see 8.45am), a DfT spokesperson has said:“We have always said we won’t be taking plans for HS2 phase 2 back off the shelf after the Conservatives took a wrecking ball to the project and allowed costs to spiral completely out of control. “But we are committed to delivering better rail connectivity across the north, as set out in our manifesto. “Transport is an essential part of the Government’s mission to rebuild Britain and grow our economy.”“We delivered organic sales growth, driven by positive real internal growth. Consumer d...

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2 hours ago Budget 2024 – latest: Fears grow over Reeves’ ‘£40bn target’ as MPs plead with Starmer to intervene

Value of pound has fallen after this morning’s announcement

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2 hours ago Kemi Badenoch says she would give Harry Potter author JK Rowling a peerage

The shadow communities secretary praised Rowling’s stance on sex-based rights

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2 hours ago Budget 2024 – latest: MPs plead with Starmer to intervene as fears arise over Reeves’ ‘£40bn target’

Value of pound has fallen after this morning’s announcement

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3 hours ago What channel is Real Madrid v Celtic on? Live stream and TV details plus team news for Women's Champions League clash

Celtic travel to Spain to face Caroline Weir and Real Madrid this evening in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

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3 hours ago Liam Payne dead: Live scenes from Argentina hotel as police guard scene of death

Liam Payne's death has sent shockwaves around the world and police in Argentina have taken strict security measures in the wake of the former One Direction star's tragic passing

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4 hours ago Eurozone interest rates could be cut today; Uber ‘explored bid for Expedia’ in super

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThere’s a flurry of takeover drama in the City this morning.N Brown Group, the online fashion retailer, has agreed to be taken over in a £191m deal, led by its fourth largest shareholder, Joshua Alliance. Continue reading...

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