6 m. ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Pressure mounts on chancellor as UK borrowing soars ahead of Trump trade showdown

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

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12 m. ago Trump latest updates: Elon Musk to ‘significantly’ step back from DOGE role after Tesla profits plunge

Musk told investors that he would likely cut back his work for Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency to one or two days a week

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16 m. ago Putin seeking to 'string along' Trump on ending war, says top US Ukraine expert ahead of London peace talks

The Russian president proposed halting Russia’s invasion across the front line and relinquish its claims to full control of four Ukrainian regions, according to the FT

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26 m. ago The dignitaries, politicians and royalty attending Pope Francis’ funeral

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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30 m. ago Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash 'clash' as they share relationship struggles in therapy

A new teaser for Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's BBC series sees the couple open up about their relationship struggles during a therapy session

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32 m. ago Exasperated Joe Swash swipes 'I've heard nothing but negative stuff!' at Stacey Solomon as pair clash in tense first look at couple's therapy session

The TV personality and the soap star opened the doors of their beloved home, Pickle Cottage, for cameras to film a 'Kardashians-style' TV show, titled Stacey & Joe, focused on their family life.

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32 m. ago New tax rises warning as borrowing jumps in UK hit by Donald Trump tariff wars

Public sector net borrowing rose to £151.9 billion in the year to the end of March, says the ONS

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35 m. ago Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts, new reports claim

Airstrike information was shared by the Defense Secretary with family members

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42 m. ago Keir Starmer urges public to reclaim English flag from Southport rioters

Sir Keir Starmer has urged the public to reclaim the English flag, sharing his worries about the far-right claiming ownership of it during a Downing Street reception held to mark St George’s Day.

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45 m. ago Pope Francis’s coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica ahead of lying in state

Mourners are gathering ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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46 m. ago Road rage driver assaulted dad in Wishaw after striking windscreen of car with child onboard

Kristopher Lorimer punched and kicked the victim at Tesco in Belhaven Road

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51 m. ago Emmerdale fans rumble Kim Tate's 'master plan' and say 'she's back'

Kim Tate may have made an alliance with Joe Tate, but viewers think she's got a few tricks up her sleeve

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74 m. ago Chinese PM writes to Japan stressing need to jointly fight Trump’s tariffs

China has reportedly urged Japan for a coordinated response to tariffs imposed on both nations by US president Donald Trump.

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76 m. ago UK government borrowing spikes as Rachel Reeves scrambles to strike US trade deal to dodge Trump tariffs and revive economy in Washington TODAY

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed to 'defend Britain's interests' as she prepares for talks with American counterpart Scott Bessant during the three-day IMF summit.

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83 m. ago UK annual borrowing nearly £15bn above official forecast; stocks rise as Trump rows back on Fed attack – business live

UK government borrowed £151.9bn in year to March; investors cheered by hopes of US-China trade dealEuropean stocks have also opened higher, as a wave of relief spread across markets.The UK’s FTSE 100 index is up by 1.2% at 8,430, while the Italian FTSE MiB rose by 1.4%.Bessent threw a lifeline to fragile US sentiment with conciliatory remarks on the US-China trade war. Bessent said the current tariff situation is “unsustainable” and expects a de-escalation in the near term.We could witness a period where the dollar is tossed around by headlines of Fed independence risk and market-friendly news on US tariff policy. What is clear by now is that no other G10 currency has a higher positive beta to trade news than the dollar. Continue reading...

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91 m. ago JK Rowling shares post calling Nicola Sturgeon 'Pontius Pilates' for her gym workout snap and hits out at 'shameless' Keir Starmer and other politicians over their trans women U

Rowling, who has become a figurehead for gender-critical campaigners, attacked Sir Keir Starmer for his embarrassing U-turn and mocked Nicola Sturgeon over her deafening silence.

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92 m. ago Russian drone strike kills nine as Putin's forces launch fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine ahead of peace talks in London

Ukraine could be forced to swallow a bitter pill under ceasefire terms reportedly being ironed out between the US and Russia

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96 m. ago Which football managers have followed legends with instant success? | The Knowledge

Plus: footballers who put parenting first, title playoffs in Italy, and relegated Golden Boot winnersMail us with your questions and answers“Arne Slot is going to win the Premier League in his first season after taking over from Jürgen Klopp,” writes Hannah Mitchell. “What examples are there of managers who have had instant success after succeeding a legendary manager?”It’s not unusual for a new Liverpool manager to win the league in their first season. Matt McQueen (1922-23), Joe Fagan (1983-84) and Kenny Dalglish (1985-86) all did so, – but they were established figures at the club, whether in the boardroom, the boot room or the dressing-room. Arne Slot was new to English football, never mind Liverpool, and was succeeding one of the most charismatic figures in the club’s history. In that context, winning the Premier League with (potentially) four or five games remaining is a remarkable achievement. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Chancellor in Washington for major Trump trade deal talks

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

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1 hour ago Disputed Kashmir has witnessed worst attack on civilians in years, sparking fear of rising tensions

At least 26 people have been killed and 17 others wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the worst assault in years targeting civilians in the restive region that has seen an anti-India rebellion for more than three decades

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