2 h. ago Martin Lewis shares ‘biggest benefit of marriage’ with £200k inheritance tax saving trick

There are thousands of savings to be made for couples

Economics

7 h. ago Furious farmers greet Environment Secretary with their horns at National Farmers' Union over inheritance tax

Steve Reed was forced to make a grovelling apology after facing claims that some elderly farmers were 'wishing their lives away'.

Society

20 h. ago Environment Secretary faces ire of farmers as tax row shows no sign of abating

Steve Reed outlined measures to boost farm profitability but was challenged on inheritance tax at a farming conference.

Society

21 h. ago PETA protesters storm National Farmers' Union conference to demand end to non

Two activists, wearing carrot masks, crashed the conference while NFU president Tom Bradshaw was giving a speech to members of the embattled industry on stage.

Events

21 h. ago Protesters dressed as carrots storm stage to interrupt environment secretary’s speech at NFU conference

Protesters dressed as carrots stormed the stage at the National Farmers Union Conference, interupting a speech by environment secretary Steve Reed.

Events

23 h. ago Wales given another Six Nations boost as Dewi Lake returns to squad

Hooker Lake has been sidelined since December but was among his side’s most consistent performers in 2024

Politics

33 h. ago 'You can't grow without food': Business chiefs swing behind embattled farming sector amid growing outcry over Labour's inheritance tax raid

The message from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) comes amid an outcry from farmers about tax changes announced at Rachel Reeves 's Budget.

Economics

34 h. ago Government urged to ‘do right thing’ over inheritance tax for reset with farmers

The National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday will hear from the organisation’s president Tom Bradshaw and Environment Secretary Steve Reed.

Politics

40 h. ago Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement

England beat Scotland for the first time since 2020 having stunned France in round two and prop Stuart has been key to their improved displays

Events

40 h. ago Prop Will Stuart has become the cornerstone of England’s scrum

‘I’ve just tried to keep my head down and do my job,’ says the Bath tighthead after seeing off Scotland in Calcutta CupNot all heroes wear capes and Will Stuart is not the type you would expect to see in shining armour, but the time has come to recognise England’s unsung tighthead prop. Crisis? What crisis? It was not so long ago that the Rugby Football Union was wringing its hands at the dearth of tightheads across the country but quietly, under the radar, Stuart has emerged as England’s most consistent, reliable performer.During Steve Borthwick’s first Six Nations in charge two years ago, he lamented that England were “not good at anything” and raised particular concern over the scrum, an area in which they had ranked last of all tier-one nations over the previous 12 months. Fast-forward to now and, under the tutelage of Tom Harrison, England’s scrum has developed into both a solid platform and a weapon they can employ to impressive effect. Continue reading...

Politics

43 h. ago Six Nations title permutations: What Ireland, France and England need to win the championship

Ireland are targeting a historic third straight outright Six Nations title and could still win the grand slam

Politics

47 h. ago The Calcutta Cup moment that showed Jamie George’s value to England

Replaced as captain by Maro Itoje before this campaign, George has added real value as a bench leader in England’s last two wins

Politics

50 h. ago Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round three

Who might have caught Andy Farrell’s eye in the middle round of the tournament?

Politics

64 h. ago How the Curry twins embodied England’s scrambling spirit in late Six Nations escape

Tom and Ben Curry put their bodies on the line to show the commitment Steve Borthwick wants from his side

Events

64 h. ago Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Events

65 h. ago Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Result and reaction from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome

Italy 24-73 France: The visitors delivered a statement performance to get their campaign back on track

Politics

65 h. ago Labour to order schools, hospitals and prisons to buy more British food in bid to appease farmers who are furious at Rachel Reeves' tax raid

Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, will use a speech this week to outline a shake-up in the awarding of public contracts in order to prioritise domestic produce.

Events

65 h. ago Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome

Round three concludes with France looking to return to winning ways after defeat to England

Sport

66 h. ago Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from Six Nations as both sides score quickly in frantic start

Round three concludes with France looking to return to winning ways after defeat to England

Sport

2 d. ago Gregor Townsend says Scotland must build on performance in narrow England defeat

The Calcutta Cup was seized from Scottish hands through a 16-15 defeat that would have ended differently had Finn Russell nailed a late conversion.

Politics