13 minutes ago No 10 says Starmer won’t offer reparations or apology over Britain’s role in slavery at Commonwealth summit – UK politics live

Government opposed to idea of paying reparations for Britain’s historic role in slave trade and will not issue apology at Commonwealth meetingIn the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to drink alcohol while delivering the budget speech. But since no chancellor has taken advantage of the rule since the 1990s (and no one expects Rachel Reeves to be quaffing on Wednesday week), this tradition is probably best viewed as lapsed.But Sam Coates from Sky News has discovered another weird budget ritual. On his Politics at Jack and Sam’s podcast, he says:Someone messaged me to say: ‘Did you know that over in the Treasury as they’ve been going over all these spending settlements, in one of the offices, its full of balloons. And every time an indivi...

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42 minutes ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for black pepper and bay leaf chicken curry

This simple, weeknight curry still feels fancy and indulgent thanks to a dash of single cream and clever spicingThis is a lovely weeknight curry that, thanks to the dash of single cream to finish, also feels rich and indulgent. I must admit to buying ready-diced free-range chicken to cut the prep time down even further. If you have a few handfuls of spinach in the fridge, you could definitely chuck that into the pan to wilt in the last couple of minutes of cooking, not least to add a plant point. Continue reading...

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42 minutes ago Nigella Lawson's favourite comfort food is surprisingly easy to make with simple ingredients

If it's good enough for Nigella Lawson, it's good enough for us. This simple dish that uses.... store-bought bread... is bound to warm up the whole family on those chilly evenings - and tastes amazing

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54 minutes ago The rudest things you unwittingly do, by an etiquette expert. Here are the habits others judge you for, from removing your shoes to offering house tours and buttering bread incorrectly

William Hanson reveals everything from the faux pas that make you a terrible host to the irritating fashion accessory that makes colleagues think you're ill-mannered.

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73 minutes ago Move over, Delia: This cookbook is the new kitchen classic for a global generation

Sophie Godwin, Adam Bush and a host of other shining stars are taking the torch from Britain’s culinary queen with their ambitious new cookbook. Packed with 275 recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to globally inspired showstoppers, You Can Cook Everything is set to redefine home cooking for the modern age

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93 minutes ago Streeting revives claim that some patients face avoidable ‘death sentence’ due to current state of NHS – UK politics live

Health secretary says NHS is going through the ‘worst crisis in its history’In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to drink alcohol while delivering the budget speech. But since no chancellor has taken advantage of the rule since the 1990s (and no one expects Rachel Reeves to be quaffing on Wednesday week), this tradition is probably best viewed as lapsed.But Sam Coates from Sky News has discovered another weird budget ritual. On his Politics at Jack and Sam’s podcast, he says:Someone messaged me to say: ‘Did you know that over in the Treasury as they’ve been going over all these spending settlements, in one of the offices, its full of balloons. And every time an individual department finalises its settlements, one of the balloons is ...

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2 hours ago Jamie Oliver's 'delicious' healthy breakfast recipe with one unusual ingredient

Chef Jamie Oliver has shared a breakfast recipe that uses an unusual ingredient - couscous - and is a healthy and tasty option to start your day with.

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2 hours ago Air fryer Turkish bread that 'people seriously love' can be made in just 13 minutes

Made with just three ingredients, this recipe is one to not miss out on

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3 hours ago Trump serves McDonald's customers and says 'I've now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala'

Video captured from the kitchen at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania on Sunday showed how excited Trump supporters were to see the ex-president serving their food.

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