25 minutes ago Dua Lipa, Royal Albert Hall review: Even Elton John can’t upstage a night that has no right to work this well

The pop star is accompanied by a full 53-piece orchestra as she rebuilds London’s grand concert hall in her image

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27 minutes ago Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live

‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’The chancellor will hold talks with City bosses on Friday at the first meeting of Labour’s British infrastructure taskforce, as the government seeks advice on how to boost investment in the UK.Finance leaders from HSBC, Lloyds and M&G will be among those involved in the discussions, which the Treasury says will take place regularly.We have always said that the work capability assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced alongside a proper plan to support disabled people to work.We will deliver savings through our own reforms, including genuine support to help disabled people into work.” Continue reading...

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30 minutes ago Four ways the government could increase inheritance tax in upcoming Budget raid

The Chancellor is expected to target a number of exemptions and loopholes in the inheritance tax regime in order to bring in billions of pounds from the estates of the dead

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35 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks avoids shutting down Jowita Przystał romance rumours

Pete Wicks was questioned about his burgeoning romance with his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał, after the couple's obvious on-screen chemistry continues to raise eyebrows

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36 minutes ago Chelsea coach Hilario set to join England staff as Thomas Tuchel eyes further raids on former club

Performance analyst James Melbourne is also set to join Tuchel’s staff

Sport

42 minutes ago Iran says Yahya Sinwar killing will strengthen ‘spirit of resistance’: US pushes for Gaza ceasefire – Middle East crisis live

Iran says Muslims will ‘look up to martyr Sinwar’; Kamala Harris says death ‘an opportunity to finally end the war’At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school turned shelter in the Jabaliya neighbourhood of Gaza City, amid accusations Israel intends to forcibly expel the remaining population in a renewed ground campaign.The bombing of Abu Hussein school in Jabaliya on Thursday killed 28, including doctors and several children, and injured dozens more, according to health officials, who warned the final toll was likely to be higher. Another 11 people were killed in two separate airstrikes in Gaza City, and it was unclear how many were killed in other strikes in central and southern Gaza. Continue reading...

Events

43 minutes ago Liverpool legend wants Man City transfer ban if Premier League club guilty of 115 charges

The independent hearing over 115 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules against Manchester City is on-going and Pep Guardiola's champions deny any wrongdoing

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45 minutes ago Liam Payne's life, from being 'Daddy Direction' in the band to his mental health struggles

Just 14 when he first appeared on our TV screens, Liam Payne has died, aged 31. Maddy Mussen reports on how he turned from boy to man in the blink of an eye — and went on to grapple with hitting ‘rock bottom’

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49 minutes ago Former DWP boss urges Winter Fuel Payment cuts to be scrapped before Autumn Budget

The SSAC has written to the DWP urging for safeguards to be put in place for vulnerable and disabled pensioners.

Economics

58 minutes ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood breaks silence on future as judge

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has spoken out on his future on the BBC dance show as he shared his thoughts on who could win this year's competition

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