19 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s tough choices: they are costing the government dearly | Editorial

Austerity-era scepticism runs deep – and Labour’s abstract promises are falling flat as Nigel Farage rises in the pollsThe Labour government’s abrupt U-turn on winter fuel payments – restoring the benefit to more than three-quarters of pensioners – reveals less a change of heart than a sobering realisation in Westminster: after years of austerity, the public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt. The irony is hard to miss. Labour set out to prove that “grown-up” economics means difficult decisions – only to find that once trust is lost, voters won’t accept vague promises without tangible results.It turns out many are sceptical that sacrifices will produce better results for society. That’s why ministers are struggling to justify cuts to disability benefits as a way to “fund” public services – or to convince the public that Britain can’t afford to lift the two-child benefit cap even as ministers claim they will reduce child poverty. There may be more conspicuous retrea...

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5 d. ago 'Hannibal the Cannibal' prisoner says new love can 'get him through anything'

Robert Maudsley admits that he may never see his 'sweet girlfriend' Loveinia MacKenney but says her love 'can help him through everything' as he opens up about his new romance

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6 d. ago Services sector returns to growth in major boost to UK economy

Britain's services sector returned to tepid growth last month after jitters about Donald Trump's tariffs caused the sector to shrink in April for the first time in a year and a half.

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1 week ago French Open: Jack Draper reaches third round after battling win over local favourite Gael Monfils

The pair served up an instant classic as Britain's fifth seed battles to an impressive win

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2 w. ago Royal Mail faces probe after revealing only 76.5% of its First Class post was delivered on time

Britain's postal service said only 76.3 per cent of First Class letters and parcels arrived within one working day, including Saturdays, in the year to March 2025.

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2 w. ago Primark change complete as key service now in place at all 187 stores

Primark shoppers will now be able to take advantage of the service in all 187 stores across Great Britain after the fashion retailer extended the scheme

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2 w. ago Britain's 'best and worst' motorway services revealed including one with 'urine' smell

A survey by consumer group Which? has ranked 90 of the country's motorway service stations, from those with a farm shop and lake to others branded 'dark and gloomy'

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2 w. ago 'I visited UK's best and worst motorway services – sometimes you just need Greggs'

Mirror journalist Adam Aspinall reviewed Britain's best motorway services to see if it is all it's cracked up to be - he also paid a visit to the services that were voted the worst

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2 w. ago Britain's longest serving prisoner is 'slowly dying' under new 'barbaric' regime

Nicknamed Hannibal the Cannibal due to his crimes, Robert Maudsley is struggling after being moved to a new prison as he is 'especially vulnerable' to infection.

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2 w. ago Britain's longest serving prisoner kept in glass box is 'slowly dying'

Nicknamed Hannibal the Cannibal due to his crimes, Robert Maudsley is struggling after being moved to a new prison as he is 'especially vulnerable' to infection

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3 w. ago Rose West 'will go to grave with secrets' as lawyer reveals her darkest thoughts

Rose West, one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, is currently serving life in prison for 10 murders - but one lawyer who knew her best has revealed she will "go to the grave with many secrets"

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