77 m. ago Boost your summer income and cut costs by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

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2 h. ago Business news live: FTSE 100 flat as UK economy stalls after Asia stocks down overnight

Market reaction and business news ahead of the government’s spending review

Economics

2 h. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out Autumn Budget tax rises as economy shrinks 0.3% in April

Latest GDP estimate worse than the 0.1% fall expected by economists

Economics

2 h. ago Rangers transfer news as big spenders join Matija Frigan chase and Vaclav Cerny loan terms ‘revealed’

The former Croatian youth international is on Gers radar this summer

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2 h. ago Economy shrinks by more than expected amid record fall in exports to the US

Exports to America fell at the fastest pace on record, down £2 billion in April, according to the ONS.

Politics

2 h. ago Government Spending Review 2025: Economy shrinks as NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

From a surprise economic slump and warnings of a “National Health State”, to council funding concerns, a 74 per cent house price surge, and rising Tesco sales - here are today’s top UK business stories.

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2 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Liverpool to spend £100m on PSG’s Bradley Barcola?

Today’s rumours are ingratiating mothersIt is a wingers special for today’s tittle-tattle. Starting with Liverpool’s willingness to splash £100m on Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. Arne Slot has already signed Jeremie Frimpong and is set to add creativity in the form of Florian Wirtz. Naturally, there is not a bottomless pit of cash at Anfield, so they would be open to selling Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Núñez to fund the spending.After it was confirmed that Jadon Sancho will not be joining Chelsea permanently, his next move is a hot topic of conversation. Manchester United will be quite eager to earn some cash in exchange for the winger, so the prospect of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham are considering a potential move for the 25-year-old. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Protest curfews spread to Washington as LA moves to arrest 'bad actors' and unrest continues in NYC and Chicago

Massive anti-ICE riots have spread from coast to coast as Los Angeles tries to crack down on 'bad actors' at fiery protests that continued for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday.

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2 h. ago Ryanair introduces huge £500 fine to clamp down on 'unacceptable behaviour'

Budget airline Ryanair has introduced a £500 fine for bad behaving passengers, warning that they will be handed out to "disruptive passengers whose unruly behaviour results in them being offloaded from the aircraft"

Economics

3 h. ago Blow for Rachel Reeves after UK economy shrinks by more than expected

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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3 h. ago Poundland to be sold 'within hours' as thousands of job at risk from new owners

Aa rescue deal fpr discount retailer Poundland is set to be confirmed, potentially today, with the future of hundreds of stores and thousands of staff members under threat

Events

4 h. ago The two neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester first in line for a £20m boost

Rachel Reeves said the funding will be used to improve parks, youth facilities, swimming pools and libraries and support councils

Economics

4 h. ago Rachel Reeves seized her moment – whatever the future brings, Labour’s economic course is now set | Martin Kettle

The chancellor is no mere technocrat: her spending review revealed a visceral commitment to social and economic mobilityThe consensus has long been that the 2025 spending review would be a defining moment for Keir Starmer’s government. For once, the consensus proved spot-on. The government’s main priorities were set out on Wednesday in a blizzard of Commons announcements from Rachel Reeves, some economically substantive, others more for show. The upshot is that the shape of the British state, as Labour intends it, is now decided until the eve of the next election.There are further crossroads still to come, some of them major, as the years covered by the review unroll. Taxes are likely to rise, probably as soon as the autumn budget, to pay for Reeves’s big ticket boosts on Wednesday for defence, health and housing. Council tax could rise too, with possibly dramatic results. The review’s emphasis on capital spending means current spending could be squeezed again, perhaps heralding pay...

Economics

5 h. ago Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston opens up on devastating impact of fame on his marriage

Bryan Cranston, who was in each of the five seasons of Breaking Bad, says he still has to "find ways" to deal with being a celebrity - as it even impacts his marriage to Robin Dearden

Politics

5 h. ago Time to step up and fix housing crisis after Swinney handed £9billion funding boost

Record View says there must be a joint approach with local authoritie to ensure there is a huge push to build more affordable homes.

Economics

6 h. ago LA protesters charged after fireworks hurled at police, officials say

Five bad actors in the LA protests have been criminally charged for targeting police, officials say

Events

8 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Starmer's claim to be 'investing in Britain's renewal' is delusional drivel in a class of its own

'Our first job was to stabilise the economy and public finances,' Keir Starmer tweeted yesterday morning, a few hours before Rachel Reeves delivered Labour's spending plans.

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8 h. ago JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns national economy may soon ‘deteriorate’

Recent economic data shows both job growth and inflation slowed in May

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9 h. ago NHS gets an extra £29billion a year but waiting list targets may STILL be missed, health chiefs say

Economists described the real-terms rise as 'substantial', with the health service budget now equal to the entire annual income of Portugal.

Economics

10 h. ago Britney Spears' friends make morbid prediction about looming 'last straw' for troubled star... as son, 18, flaunts latest eyewatering gift

Britney Spear's relationship with her son Jayden has left those close to her worried over his intentions, as the singer continues to shower the teen with gifts.

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