46 m. ago Labour set to hit middle class earners with £60BILLION tax bomb to plug Budget gaps, top economists predict... amid fears Rachel Reeves could send Britain into a fiscal 'doom loop'

In trying to meet her Budget targets, the Chancellor may face a £20billion to £30billion black hole, according to analysis by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

Economics

54 m. ago At least three dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashes near a Kentucky airport

Crash happened at the Louisville international airport and fatality numbers are expected to rise, says governorA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, leaving at least three dead and 11 injured, the state’s governor, Andy Beshear, said. The governor said he expects those numbers to grow.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Fen orchid brought back from brink of extinction. Experts warn of ‘stark picture’ for Britain’s plants

The fen orchid can now be found in seven locations in England and three in Wales

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2 h. ago UK economy ‘bleeding out’ with brain drain in science and tech, peers warn

The Science and Technology Committee said Britain should be ‘rolling out the red carpet rather than red tape’ for highly skilled professionals.

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2 h. ago ‘Beautiful yet mercurial’ fen orchid brought back from brink of extinction

The orchid’s increasing population in Britain is a bright spot in otherwise ‘stark picture’ for British wild plants, the latest Red List shows.

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2 h. ago More than 100,000 obesity deaths ‘could be prevented with new food warnings’

Mandatory nutrient warning labels could deliver substantial health benefits for the population, experts said.

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2 h. ago Radiohead review, Madrid: A transcendent return for one of our most radical rock bands

More than seven years since their last gig, the British group are emphasising their decades-deep closeness by playing a career-spanning set in the round

Politics

2 h. ago UPS plane crashes near Louisville international airport in Kentucky

Local police reporting unknown number of injuries as plume of smoke visible south of airport just before 5.30pmA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, with local police officials reporting an unknown number of injuries.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Prince of Wales pledges to back those ‘standing up and defending nature’

William is visiting the South American country for the first time to stage his Earthshot Prize.

Politics

3 h. ago Sir David Beckham's telling comment on family as Brooklyn snubs knighthood honour

Sir David Beckham has opened up about his family in a rare interview just hours after being awarded his knighthood for services to charity and sports by King Charles

Politics

3 h. ago Irresistible Liverpool put crisis talk to bed with emphatic response in Real Madrid win

LIVERPOOL 1-0 REAL MADRID: Alexis Mac Allister's header made it back-to-back victories for Liverpool for the first time in September, suggesting that their crisis is over

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3 h. ago American Airlines announces cuts to management at its Texas headquarters

American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas

Politics

3 h. ago Hiding money away in overseas territories starves Treasury, warns MP

Phil Brickell will call for Whitehall clarity over ministers’ efforts to tackle financial secrecy in the British Overseas Territories.

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3 h. ago Government announces plan to cut GCSE exam time by up to three hours

The final curriculum review report, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended exam volume at key stage 4 be reduced by 10%.

Politics

4 h. ago Wes Streeting warns of NHS staff facing a rising tide of ‘1970s

Mr Streeting urged patients not to take out their frustration on staff amid the challenges facing the NHS this winter.

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4 h. ago Bake Off 2025 winner announced as Paul Hollywood says ‘it’s never happened before’

The Great British Bake Off 2025 has crowned its winner after a history-making final, with Jasmine, Aaron and Tom battling it out to be named the champion

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4 h. ago Great British Bake Off 2025 winner revealed after tense finale

The winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 has been announced after a tense finale.

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4 h. ago Jasmine Mitchell: The Great British Bake Off crowns Edinburgh

Jasmine Mitchell faced Tom Arden and Aaron Mountford-Myles in the final

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4 h. ago BBC Celebrity Traitors' Alan Carr fumes over 'bizarre' theory about his time on show

The Celebrity Traitors final is just around the corner, with two Traitors and three Faithfuls left standing

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4 h. ago Who won Bake Off 2025? Jasmin wins series as she impresses judges with her 'incredible' baking

Jasmine was crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 during Tuesday night's final.

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