31 minutes ago I've been in business for 40 years and have never felt as desperate as I do under Labour... I fear staff will take more sick days than ever before

Nimisha Raja (Pictured) has revealed she feels more desperate than ever under Labour rule as she fears staff will take 'more sick days than ever before' amid new controversial workers' rights reforms. 

Politics

32 minutes ago IMF gives UK economy another big upgrade admitting growth will be more than DOUBLE its initial prediction at 1.1% this year

The IMF now expects GDP to expand by 1.1 per cent, welcoming the improving inflation picture.

Politics

34 minutes ago Warning issued over 'serious' impact of rumoured inheritance tax changes in Rachel Reeves' budget

Family farms could be seriously impacted if there are changes to inheritance tax rules

Events

37 minutes ago Budget 2024: Boost for Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves as IMF ramps up economic growth forecast for Britain

The leading economists increased their prediction for GDP growth in the UK in 2024 from 0.7 per cent to 1.1 per cent

Economics

41 minutes ago Side of cocaine with that? German police raid pizzeria after finding secret ingredient

Authorities smash drugs gang in North Rhine-Westphalia after learning Düsseldorf pizzeria was delivering narcoticsPizza No 40 was long one of the best-selling dishes at a restaurant in the German city of Düsseldorf, until police discovered the secret ingredient: a side of cocaine.Authorities say uncovering the illicit narcotics delivery scheme allowed them to smash an organised crime ring in Germany’s most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia. About 150 officers, including from elite units, last week searched 16 properties in nine cities, arrested three suspects and seized caches of weapons, the news agency DPA reported. Continue reading...

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43 minutes ago Strict rule means Brit drivers born in certain years 'won't legally be able to drive'

The DVLA is warning a strict rule means drivers born in certain years won't "legally be able to drive" and it's all to do with renewing your licence once you hit 70

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45 minutes ago Budget 2024 latest: Huge boost for Reeves as IMF growth forecast rises after inflation battle ‘largely won’

Chancellor responds to fresh prediction for the economy ahead of 30 October statement

Economics

48 minutes ago Six Premier League clubs breaking new rules around gambling sponsorship

Premier League clubs are supposed to sell replica shirts that don't include betting company logos as part of new rules designed to protect children and vulnerable adults

Politics

52 minutes ago Manchester United considering naming three youngsters in Europa League squad for first time

Man Utd take on Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday and youngsters are set to make the squad.

Sport

63 minutes ago 'It was tough when David Beckham joined Real – I had to babysit him in Spain'

Real Madrid icon Michel Salgado has opened up on his relationship with David Beckham during the former England captain's time at the Santiago Bernabeu

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