56 minutes ago Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Scott Bessent, Russ Vought, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sebastian Gorka and Dave Weldon among choices for key posts in second Trump administrationTrump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretaryTrump selects key Project 2025 figure Russ Vought to head budget officeIn a new interview on Friday, Matt Gaetz revealed that he will not be returning to Congress next year.Speaking to conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk, Gaetz, who withdrew his attorney general nomination yesterday, said:“I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” CNN reports.“There are a number of fantastic Floridians who’ve stepped up to run for my seat, people who have inspired with their heroism, with their public service. And I’m ...

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60 minutes ago Councils warn they 'won't be able to cope' with number of complaints if Ed Miliband goes ahead with plans for mass rollout of heat pumps

In evidence to Mr Miliband's department, local authorities say they are already having to deal with noise complaints from people living next door to properties that have had a heat pump installed.

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61 minutes ago Coleen Rooney is being eyed up as the next Holly Willoughby as ITV bosses 'hope to capitalise on her girl next door charm for presenting roles'

ITV bosses are hoping to 'capitalise on Coleen's girl next door charm' and loyal fan base by offering her a big money TV deal, it has been reported.

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67 minutes ago Some hotel chains using 'bait pricing' to potentially mislead consumers

Which? said the "cynical" pricing practice disappointed customers but could still boost sales for hoteliers, as consumers were far more likely to make a booking despite not finding the advertised deal in order not to waste the time and effort they had already invested

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1 hour ago Trump planning to fire DoJ lawyers who investigated him, names pick for key post of treasury secretary: Live

President-elect pledges to fire attorneys who worked alongside Special Counsel Jack Smith as he names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to head treasury

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1 hour ago ‘Sigh of relief’: Wall Street welcomes Trump’s pick of Bessent for Treasury

Nomination of hedge fund investor follows tumultuous fight for the top US economic post

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3 hours ago ‘I love fighting for this club’: Guardiola on his drive to stay at Manchester City

Manager insists financial charges inspired him to stayHe claims most clubs want City relegated if found guiltyPep Guardiola has said he “loves” fighting Manchester City’s corner against allegations of financial breaches and his belief in the club influenced the decision to sign a new two-year contract.City’s most successful manager ended uncertainty over his future this week when extending his reign until 2027. The 53-year-old claimed the deal was agreed during a two-hour meeting with the City hierarchy, including the chief executive, Ferran Soriano, and outgoing director of football Txiki Begiristain, and he signed for two years to avoid another round of speculation over his future in 12 months’ time. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago West Coast braces for more extreme weather and flash floods after devastating bomb cyclone

A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river storm resulted in the deaths of two people and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of West Coast residents

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5 hours ago Donald Trump 'will put people in camps run by military', claims MSNBC host in rant

MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow let loose while speaking on a Sky News podcast, talking passionately about how Donald Trump's incoming government 'is really, really bad news for Ukraine'

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