8 m. ago Angela Rayner resigns from government after stamp duty row: UK politics live

The deputy prime minister has faced mounting pressure to stand down over recent days after admitting she underpaid stamp duty on the flat she bought earlier this year

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8 m. ago Why Angela Rayner should have paid more stamp duty despite selling her stake in first home

The Housing Secretary is facing huge scrutiny after paying £40,000 less in stamp duty on a flat she bought in Hove.

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20 m. ago Angela Rayner's resignation letter in full as she quits as Deputy PM

Angela Rayner has quit the Government after becoming embroiled in a crisis following her admission that she had underpaid stamp duty on a flat she bought in Hove

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27 m. ago UK politics live: Angela Rayner resigns from government over failure to pay enough tax on flat

The Deputy Prime Minister has faced mounting pressure to stand down after admitting she underpaid stamp duty on a flat she bought in Hove

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34 m. ago Prized paintings, unburied treasures and murderous Millais – the week in art

The John Moores prize names its next stars, Renaissance booty is uncovered in Bath and a lover’s brothers plan a beheading – all in your weekly dispatchJohn Moores painting prizeDavina Jackson, Katy Shepherd and Joanna Whittle are among the painters shortlisted for this prize that was once won by a young David Hockney Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool from Saturday until 1 March 2026 Continue reading...

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36 m. ago Council’s ice cream van crackdown would see jingles limited to 12 seconds

South Cambridgeshire District Council is considering the new rules after receiving complaints about ‘illegal or unauthorised’ traders

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42 m. ago Liverpool eye Mohamed Salah replacement as Arne Slot transfer plan laid bare

Liverpool are already planning for life after Mohamed Salah with the Reds having a long-term transfer plan in place to replace the Egyptian superstar

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55 m. ago Man City handed fresh injury blow after international decision made

Manchester City centre-back John Stones has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury concerns.

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65 m. ago Marcus Rashford transfer latest as Barcelona plan emerges for Man United return

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with an update on Marcus Rashford's future during his loan spell at Barcelona

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70 m. ago Angela Rayner’s political future in balance with rule breach report due – UK politics live

Verdict expected today over whether she broke rules on ministerial standards when buying Hove flatRayner’s future in balance as lawyers say they did not offer tax adviceThe Windrush commissioner has demanded “urgent reform” of the compensation scheme after being told by survivors that “the Home Office is waiting for us to die off”.In a letter seen by the Guardian addressed to migration and equalities minister, Seema Malhotra, and shared with home secretary Yvette Cooper, Rev Clive Foster says it is “deeply concerning” that 66 people have died while waiting for compensation for the Windrush scandal.Given the age and health of many people affected by the scandal, reform is a matter of urgency. Justice must be delivered in their lifetimes.A phrase I’ve heard repeatedly from community members is that ‘the Home Office is waiting for us to die off’. While I don’t share this view, I believe it’s important that you hear it directly as it reflects the challenge you face in building trust.We ...

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74 m. ago Viral AI rap video mocks Angela Rayner over property scandal: 'Flip another flat, taxman no clue'

The skit, titled How Many Homes Can Rayner Buy?, shows a computer-generated version of Ms Rayner dancing outside a row of flats

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75 m. ago Harry Maguire faces crucial Man Utd decision as two clubs make transfer approach

Harry Maguire is attracting interest from two Saudi Arabian clubs with the Manchester United facing a decision on his future come the summer having chosen to stay put this season

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96 m. ago Taylor Swift is a good luck charm for soccer team hosting Travis Kelce's 1st game in Brazil

Taylor Swift is very likely not aware of it, but she’s considered a good luck charm for the Brazilian soccer team hosting Friday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers

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99 m. ago Tycoon who led campaign to decriminalise cannabis to be Thai PM

Anutin Charnvirakul voted in by parliament after promising election in four months, as Thaksin Shinawatra jets outAnutin Charnvirakul, a staunch royalist, has been selected as Thailand’s next prime minister, after securing the backing of the majority of lawmakers in parliament.The 58-year-old tycoon turned politician is considered a conservative, though he made a name for himself for leading a campaign to decriminalise cannabis. He was voted in after a chaotic scramble by parties to gain enough support to replace the ousted PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was removed from office by a court ruling. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Putin warns he'll attack UK and other NATO troops if they're deployed to Ukraine

Vladimir Putin says Western troops would be considered a 'legitimate target' to Russia

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1 hour ago Angela Rayner’s future on the line as Starmer ready to act on ethics report due today: UK politics live

Angela Rayner said she was given inaccurate legal advice that led her to underpay tax when buying a flat in Hove in May

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2 h. ago Wind farm plan would cause 'irreversible harm" to Perthshire mountain landscape

Councillors who rejected SSE Glentarken proposal were also told the landscape is nationally important and this “outweighs the benefits of renewable energy development in this instance.”

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2 h. ago Putin says western troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’ as European countries pledge security support – Europe live

Macron says 26 nations have offered security guarantees for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Slovakia’s Fico amid tension over Russian energy suppliesMacron says 26 countries ready to supply postwar military backing for UkraineHere is the full quote from the Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, via Reuters.“I have no doubt that if the presidents consider it necessary, their meeting can be organised very quickly. Just as the meeting in Alaska was quickly organised,” Peskov told the Russian news outlet Argumenty i Fakty, referring to last month’s Trump-Putin summit. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Viral AI rap video mocks Angela Rayner over property scandal

The skit, titled How Many Homes Can Rayner Buy?, shows a computer-generated version of Ms Rayner dancing outside a row of flats

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2 h. ago The Brady Exception is another case of the NFL jettisoning objectivity and integrity

The former quarterback’s role as an analyst has blurred into his part-ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s far from the league’s first misstep of lateTom Brady catches all the breaks. First, the Tuck Rule helped pave the way for his charmed NFL career. Now, there’s the Brady Exception to ease his unexpectedly rough transition into the broadcast booth.Quick refresher: In May 2022 Fox rushed to sign Brady to a blockbuster 10-year, $375m deal to work as their lead analyst once he retired (that ended up being the end of the 2022 season). Then, a year later, Brady called a surprise audible and bought a 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, without apparently considering how that might affect his position at Fox. In a typical setup, the top broadcast booths embed with the teams they’re covering in the days leading up to a game. But with Brady also a part-owner of the Raiders, other NFL teams justifiably worried his TV role would allow him to gain inside information on opponents. Continue...

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