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6 hours ago What Spain’s property ‘100 per cent’ tax hike means for Brits looking for their dream holiday home

Spain's prime minister has set out plans to increase property taxes for non-EU buyers, which could drive Brits to purchase holiday homes elsewhere

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1 hour ago Woman thought phone call was a scam before she inherited stranger's £400,000 estate

Lorraine Gesell, a Canadian who has only been to the UK once, received a phone call to say she was the beneficiary of Brit Raymond Barry's £400k estate - she'd never heard of him

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20 hours ago The three ‘essential’ kettlebell exercises for fitness and longevity, according to an expert strength coach

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9 hours ago NASA astronauts 'must follow' strict regime when leaving Earth for Mars

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3 hours ago I had lip filler injections to look like an influencer... but then they gave me the WORST case of psoriasis my doctor had ever seen

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78 minutes ago Prince William refuses to take huge risk with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew

Prince William is on his way to becoming 'the toughest ruler' the royal family has ever seen - and it's not good news for Harry and Andrew, a royal expert has said

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23 hours ago ‘The nearby schools have burned down’: LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

Residents of less affluent Altadena worry their neighborhood will not have the same chance to rebuild as wealthy Palisades When Lydia Abraham-Traylor left the kindergarten class she teaches in downtown Los Angeles last Tuesday, her eyes were on the Palisades fire, which had started that morning.Abraham-Traylor, who lived with her eight-year-old daughter in Altadena, figured that fire was all the way across the city. The worst she’d have to handle was a power outage. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago The £4.5m haul of designer fakes seized at Britain's border: From knock

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8 hours ago Inside Ronnie O’Sullivan’s new life in Hong Kong after tax admission and residency loophole

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan was granted residency in Hong Kong last October, and we've taken a look at the move along with what he's been up to in his new home

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21 hours ago Experts reveal fascinating reason why cancer is surging more in young women than it is in men

American researchers found cancer rates in women under 50 in the US are now 82 per cent higher than men of the same age and data suggests a similar pattern is emerging in the UK.

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1 hour ago The UK has lost a millionaire every 45 minutes since Labour came to power, study claims

Rachel Reeves’ Budget, which hit employers with tax hikes, as well as crackdown on controversial ‘non dom’s’ blamed for the exodus

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27 hours ago Our daughter won't be able to afford to live in our house after we die

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3 hours ago February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured

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8 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's new life in Hong Kong – 'Good life' admission, work projects, residency loophole

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3 hours ago Marketing expert says Charlie Bigham meals have wooden packaging for 'genius' reason

Charlie Bigham is seen by many as the ready meal king despite its higher price – and this marketing expert explains why. The packaging could be more important than you think

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6 hours ago 'I thought it was a scam, but I actually inherited a stranger's £400k estate'

There are more than 10 unclaimed estates belonging to people who died in Manchester - we've listed them here

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14 hours ago Private schools face Chinese buyouts as experts warn Labour's VAT raid could force colleges to accept foreign money to stay open

Following Labour's VAT raid on school fees, Chinese investors are circling a host of independent schools across the UK, seeing them as potential investment opportunities.

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3 hours ago British Gas, Ovo, Octopus and other energy firms ranked from best to worst

Which? surveyed almost 12,000 energy customers for its annual customer satisfaction survey

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6 hours ago Households getting £150 this month after losing out on Winter Fuel payment

Most recently, some local councils announced that they would be giving cash to households no longer eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Winter Fuel Payment

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14 hours ago Experts issue warning to Brits to look out for these key signs of bedbugs in homes

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4 hours ago Not case for triple lock ‘indefinitely’ minister who introduced it suggests

Former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Steve Webb served as pensions minister in the coalition government, thinks there is still a case for keeping it now.

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8 hours ago People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £434 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.

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15 hours ago UK snow maps warn of 13 inches hitting the Britain next week in huge Arctic blast

The Met Office has warned of a 'increased chance' of snow falling in the UK towards the end of January, as weather forecasters say cold air from Europe could feed into Britain

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6 hours ago Meghan Markle sends secret message to son Archie in her new Netflix trailer

An eagle-eyed expert has spotted a sweet tribute from Meghan to her young son Archie in the trailer for her upcoming lifestyle show on Netflix, With Love, Meghan

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11 hours ago Record numbers of British millionaires ditch UK over fears Labour's tax plans are damaging the economy

Thousands of millionaires have fled Britain amid growing concerns that new tax plans will damage the economy and international investors.

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15 hours ago Federal sentencings for 5 former officers delayed until after state trial in death of Tyre Nichols

A judge has ruled that sentencings for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will take place after an April state court trial on second-degree murder

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6 hours ago Major new rules for broadband and mobile bills have just been introduced

Ofcom has just introduced new rules for broadband and mobile price rises - and consumer rights expert Martyn James is here to outline everything you need to know

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15 hours ago Chinese investors are circling private schools 'like vultures': Education experts' warning as VAT raid on fees means many struggling institutions now face Beijing buyouts

Following Labour's VAT raid on school fees, Chinese investors are circling a host of independent schools across the UK, seeing them as potential investment opportunities.

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15 hours ago TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app

A rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as “refugees” from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service

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7 hours ago Philosophy expert says personality trait can show if you're intelligent or not

Julian de Medeiros recalled the works of 19th century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who believed there was a direct correlation between intelligence and interactions

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17 hours ago Martin Lewis' Money Saving Experts issues £117million warning to British Airways passengers

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18 hours ago "This will change your life" – Expert strength coach shares the training method missing from your workouts

Coach Dan John says this type of exercise offers “the most bang for your buck of any exercise”

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9 hours ago Liverpool's nightmare signing ranted 'tell Steven Gerrard I'll f*** his mum'

The contender for Liverpool's worst ever signing notoriously didn’t get on with club captain Steven Gerrard, especially when he insulted the Kop legend about his mum

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19 hours ago The relief I’ll feel if the Gaza ceasefire deal holds is tempered by rage. Because it could have happened so much sooner | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain, terror and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

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19 hours ago Woman appears in court charged with murder after death of pensioner in Hamilton

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11 hours ago Donald Trump 'will have the final say' on Starmer's Chagos deal as US President

The UK government will delay an announcement on a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands until Donald Trump's inauguration next week.

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19 hours ago Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

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19 hours ago Landlords warn rents will rise ‘fairly significantly’ in response to Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill will bring in measures landlords will need to ‘price in’ to rents charged, claims an industry figure

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12 hours ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'disturbing' nightmare as expert begs 'move on'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been slammed for their response to the Los Angeles wildfires and their statement against Meta - but a royal expert has insisted the couple have done nothing wrong

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20 hours ago CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts

The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts being championed by President-elect Donald Trump

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20 hours ago Warning to anyone storing milk in fridge door as major mistake could cost hundreds

Fridge manufacturer Beko has issued a major warning to homeowners. According to the experts, storing your food and drinks in the wrong place could cost you hundreds of pounds

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12 hours ago Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing pushed to March because of Los Angeles

A new sentencing hearing for brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez in the killing of their parents has been delayed for nearly two months because of Southern California’s wildfires

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21 hours ago The EuroMillions numbers experts say you should pick ahead of Friday's £64m draw

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20 hours ago A year of bloodshed on streets of Lawless London: Map shows how many teenagers have been killed since start of 2024 amid knife crime epidemic gripping the capital

London has seen a total of 11 teenage homicides over the last 12 months, prompting one community leader to warn that stabbings ' can happen to a child anywhere'.

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15 hours ago Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition

A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity

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22 hours ago Older people with health issues can get help claiming £108 weekly benefit from charity

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20 hours ago Greece warned against copying Spain's property tax on Brits over fears of economic crisis

Travel expert said Greece could find their country 'undermined' if they pulled a copycat move

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15 hours ago Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for years

Exclusive: Labour to announce delay to many of 40 planned projects as costs spiral to estimated £30bnAt least half the 40 new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built until the 2040s, the Guardian has learned, in a move described as “devastating” for staff and patients.Labour is preparing to announce that many of the crumbling NHS hospitals in England due to be replaced by 2030 are in effect being removed from the building programme’s timeframe. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago New DWP response to calls for weekly State Pension of £549 for people over 60

Thousands of people have signed an online petition supporting proposals for a new ‘universal’ State Pension.

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21 hours ago Bonnie Blue's horrifying 'physical trauma' after sleeping with 1,000 men in 12 hours

Adult star Bonnie Blue has sparked concern from an expert who warns of the potential physical and emotional trauma that sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours could have

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16 hours ago How an €83m inheritance feud with Germany’s playboy prince could tear apart Otto von Bismarck’s dynasty

A bitter inheritance feud is plunging the Bismarck dynasty into scandal, exposing decades of grudges and tarnishing a once-revered legacy

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24 hours ago American gang expert to educate Scots on how to deal with violent thugs

"Father Greg is such an inspiration to everyone working in violence prevention because of the long-term work he has done to support former gang members in the most troubled parts of LA."

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21 hours ago What you need to file a self assessment tax return as deadline approaches

Returns must be submitted and paid by 31 January - or individuals can face fines from HMRC

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19 hours ago Instead of aiming for 10,000 steps a day, a walking expert recommends walking for 15 minutes after meals

This 15-minute habit will have an immediate effect and benefit your health for decades to come

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24 hours ago Full New State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

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21 hours ago Wildfires mixed with record fossil fuel burning make 2024 worst year ever for CO2

Horrifying Met Office study finds levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously recorded last year.

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20 hours ago Five stretches you should be doing every day, according to a flexibility expert

Soothe sore muscles and ease tight hips with this seven-minute stretching routine

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25 hours ago Scots face £1,600 fine in Spain for doing one thing that's legal back home

Spain promises the lure of cheap holidays and beautiful beaches - but experts have warned the sunshine dream may turn into a nightmare if Brits don't take notice of a law

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The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year

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The Princess of Wales made a heartfelt visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday, where she had previously received cancer treatment.

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25 hours ago Latest on 'tax' idea for BBC funding as licence fee set to rise to £174.50

The BBC licence fee, which the Government has committed to increasing in line with inflation each year until 2027, is to rise to £174.50 in April.

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23 hours ago LA wildfires latest: Critics Choice Awards and Oscar nominations among Hollywood events affected by disaster

Production has come to a halt on several television programmes as US authorities attempted to bring the Californian blaze under control

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21 hours ago This one change to your coffee could add years to your life, claims expert barista

James Hoffman, a former barista champion and devoted coffee enthusiast, took a deep dive into the hidden health benefits of your daily coffee

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25 hours ago Which? names best and worst energy firms as fixed deals return to the market

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23 hours ago Women’s claims of sexual abuse must be heard – unless they’re about master storyteller Neil Gaiman, apparently | Marina Hyde

It’s easy to process allegations against textbook scumbags like Harvey Weinstein. When it is beloved authors and ‘allies’, less soDraw near, allies, for these are dark days for “kink-shaming”. At best, this is one of the whiniest, most pathetic and least helpful phrases to have entered the parlance of modern times – and at worst, it’s just another guy’s excuse for sexual abuse. It’s confusing. You try to be modern and post-conventional, and you end up enabling the most old-fashioned and conventional nastinesses of all.Still, thank heavens for the parade of embattled famous men fighting kink-shaming’s corner. I have just one thing to say to all the lady authors, lady pop stars and lady actors out there. And that is: if you haven’t had an eye-wateringly expensive lawyer draft a statement about how consensual your sex with a tormented junior was, then are you really properly creative at all?Marina Hyde is a Guardian columnistDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? ...

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