40 h. ago In Trumpland, ‘defending free speech’ means one thing: submission to the president | Rafael Behr

By claiming that any regulation is censorship, the White House is bullying Britain to abandon online safety laws and digital taxesCompared with many countries around the world, the US is still a great democracy, but a much lesser one than it was four months ago. The constitution has not been rewritten. Checks and balances have not been dissolved. The difference is a president who ignores those constraints, and the impotence of the institutions that should enforce them.Which is the true US, the one enshrined in law or the one that smirks in contempt of law? If the latter, should Britain welcome its embrace as a kindred nation? That is an existential question lurking in the technical folds of a potential transatlantic trade agreement.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Two maximum breaks in World Championship qualifier earn Jackson Page £147,000

The 23-year-old Welshman is closing in on a place at the Crucible.

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3 d. ago Best side hustles revealed for Lanarkshire locals following government announcement

And, with new laws allowing residents to earn up to £3,000 a year from side hustles without filing a tax return, new research has revealed the best side gigs that allow Lanarkshire locals to earn extra cash from the comfort of home.

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3 d. ago HMRC makes £3,000 change to tax rules as households hit with £600 bill

The tax office will tweak the rules to allow you to earn £3,000 before you need to register to pay tax through the self-assessment system - but it doesn't mean you owe any less

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5 d. ago Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy

Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across EuropeTourists from Great Britain who travel to the continent to satisfy their epicurean desires for cured meats and fragrant cheeses will be frustrated in their attempts to bring home some of their favourite foods after a ban on meat and dairy imports from EU countries came into force this weekend.From Saturday, holidaymakers will no longer be able to bring meat from cattle, sheep, goats or pigs, or dairy products, from EU countries into Great Britain for personal use, in a move aimed at preventing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) after a rise in cases across Europe. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Four countries where Brits can earn up to £24,000 more than in UK

Recent studies show that around 165,000 Brits live and work abroad as digital nomads

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1 week ago Foreign Office says 'do not travel' to these nine destinations including Caribbean country

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits advising against travel to nine countries due to severe safety and security risks

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2 w. ago Parents who earn under £200,000 urged to apply for £4,000 HMRC benefit

The money is designed to help with essential costs that are set to go up at Easter

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2 w. ago Trumpism is sinking democratic values. It’s Starmer’s job to steer the UK back to safety | Polly Toynbee

US tariffs hit this week just as other costs start to bite in Britain. To meet these challenges, Labour will finally have to changeThe prime minister may pretend to “like and respect” Donald Trump, but elsewhere in parliament anti-Americanism is running hot. In a Lords debate on obesity last week, Labour’s Lord Brooke suggested imposing 25% tariffs on “American products which are causing us difficulties – Coca-Cola, Pepsi, KFC, McDonald’s”. The government replied that the US is an “indispensable ally”. That craven attitude may be politic today – right until it fails tomorrow.The outlook for Britain and other countries is bleak. Wednesday is “liberation day”, when Trump’s tariffs will hit a range of goods likely to send global economies tumbling. There is near-zero expectation that Britain’s genuflections will save us from the same punishment as the rest. As for Trump demanding no VAT on US imports to the UK, that’s extorting with menaces a benefit denied to our own producers. Even i...

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2 w. ago Farmers' fury as British cauliflowers are 'left to rot' in fields

Growers say major supermarkets are 'spurning' British produce in favour of larger cauliflowers grown in countries like Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands.

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2 w. ago I'm 32 and earn up to £16,000 a month but I'm an extreme cheapskate

US TikTok creator Bradley has revealed how he chooses to live an extremely frugal life - despite earning a significant wage.

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3 w. ago Number of Greater Manchester Police and civilian officials who earn more than £100,000 almost doubles

The number of top cops earning top money has risen to 28, according to the latest accounts

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle set to make astonishing sum from new Instagram shop

The Duchess of Sussex has launched a ShopMy storefront that includes commissionable links for items ranging in price from £70 to £1,000 - and she's set to earn a 'fortune' from the sales

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3 w. ago Sussex for sale: Meghan Markle launches her Instagram shop including a £1,000 'Windsor' dress, £600 sandals and £200 earrings

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared with her 2million Instagram followers a look inside her wardrobe as she unveiled an online shop.

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3 w. ago Sussex for sale: Meghan Markle launches her merchandise website including a £1,000 'Windsor' dress, £600 sandals and £200 earrings

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared with her 2million Instagram followers a look inside her wardrobe as she unveiled an online shop.

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3 w. ago Sussex for sale: Meghan Markle launches 'Instagram shop' including a £1,000 'Windsor' dress, £600 sandals and £200 earrings

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, gave her two million Instagram followers a closer look inside her wardrobe when she launched an online shop - with handpicked pieces from her favourite brands.

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle launches new shop including £1,000 silk 'Windsor' dress

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, gave her two million Instagram followers a closer look inside her wardrobe when she launched an online shop - with handpicked pieces from her favourite brands.

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3 w. ago Want to start a new life abroad? From education to healthcare and quality of life, the best countries for immigrants to move to in 2025 (and Britain only just ranks inside the top 20)

This nation triumphed with a score of 58.4 out of 100 based on 24 key criteria, including economic strength, living costs and the quality of healthcare and public transport.

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3 w. ago Molly McCann retirement and stunning comeback earn $50,000 prizes as four UFC London bonuses announced

Molly McCann retirement and stunning comeback earn $50,000 prizes as four UFC London bonuses announced  Bloody Elbow

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3 w. ago Foreign Office issue 'do not travel' warnings for 52 countries over safety fears

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a "do not travel" warning for 52 countries, while advising Brits against "all but essential travel" to a further 21 nations

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