68 h. ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Looted from Syria, sold on Facebook: antiquities smuggling surges after fall of Assad

Collapse of once-feared security apparatus, coupled with widespread poverty, has triggered a gold rushThey come by night. Armed with pickaxes, shovels and jackhammers, looters disturb the dead. Under the cover of darkness, men exhume graves buried more than 2,000 years ago in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, searching for treasure.By day, the destruction caused by grave robbers is apparent. Three-metre-deep holes mar the landscape of Palmyra, where ancient burial crypts lure people with the promise of funerary gold and ancient artefacts that fetch thousands of dollars. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Armed forces cadets to get 30% boost in strategic defence review

Writing for this newspaper, Defence Minister Alistair Carns promised an expansion of opportunities for young people to get involved in the forces

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1 week ago ITV BGT winner announced as magician crowned champion in 2025 live final

Britain's Got Talent has announced its 2025 winner as magician Harry Moulding was crowned the latest champion in a nail-biting final of the ITV talent competition

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2 w. ago BGT 2025 final: what does the winner of ITV show get? Prize explained

Britain’s Got Talent’s winner will get some incredible prizes 👀

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2 w. ago How to vote in the BGT final? ITV rules and if you can vote via the app

Britain’s Got Talent will open its voting lines during tonight’s ITV final 👀

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2 w. ago BGT 2025 final: what time is series 18 final on TV and how to watch? ITV schedule explained

Don’t get caught out by the TV schedule for the BGT final 🏆

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2 w. ago ‘Nothing will be the same again’: Portugal’s Chega may be spot on

The far-right party is now the main opposition – proof that the country’s era of political exceptionalism is overAs a former football pundit, columnist, seminarian and novelist, André Ventura is not a man given to understatement. But as the final results of Portugal’s snap general election confirmed that his far-right Chega party had leapfrogged the socialists to become the second biggest party in parliament, his words may have been spot on.“Nothing will be the same again,” the newly minted leader of the opposition promised after Wednesday’s tally. Ventura also told the Portuguese people that Chega would not be seeking to emulate the centre-left Socialist party (PS) or the centre-right Social Democratic party (PSD) which have, between them, governed the country since its return to democracy after the Salazar dictatorship. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Woman branded 'genius' for cheese hack that promises perfect slices

A woman has gone viral on social media after sharing a simple cheese-slicing hack that promises perfect, even slices every time - and people can't believe they never knew about it before

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2 w. ago BGT finalists 2025: full list of acts who are competing in Britain’s Got Talent final

The final of BGT series 18 is set to take place on Saturday May 31 🏆

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2 w. ago BGT's Bruno Tonioli issues blunt response to Ofcom complaints about ITV show

The Britain's Got Talent judge didn't hold back when it came to responding to criticism

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2 w. ago When is the BGT 2025 final? ITV confirms date for extra long episode

ITV has confirmed the date of Britain’s Got Talent 2025 final 👀

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3 w. ago BGT act doing 'things never seen on ITV' promise 'people will be hurt' in boldest stunt yet

EXCLUSIVE: As the fifth semi-final gears up to get away, one of the more off-the-wall acts has told the Daily Star about the carnage we can expect from them tonight

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3 w. ago What time is BGT on TV today? Start time and channel details for semi

Britain’s Got Talent will be back today - but what time can fans expect it 👀

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3 w. ago RACHEL REEVES: 'I will fight every day to put more money in working people’s pockets'

In an article for The Mirror, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she recognises the 'cost of living crisis is still weighing down on families' - but promises to fight for working people

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3 w. ago Global giant creating 100 tech and AI jobs in Greater Manchester

Deloitte promising 'multi-year technical training programmes' to help people into tech

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3 w. ago BGT 2025: what time is it on today? ITV start time and schedule

Britain’s Got Talent is back in a different spot this weekend 🚨

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4 w. ago Why is BGT not on TV today? ITV schedule explained and when the next semi

BGT fans could get caught out by ITV’s schedule change 😱

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last month Britain's Got Talent's Teddy Magic quits ITV show after missing semi

ITV BGT performer Teddy Magic has quit the show for good.

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