71 m. ago Zelenskyy sets out Ukraine’s red lines in press conference with Macron – Europe live

Ukrainian president says focus remains on security guarantees, maintaining sovereignty and territory UK prime minister Keir Starmer is delivering a major economy speech this morning.You can follow all the key lines on our UK live blog with my colleague Andrew Sparrow, but there’s a particular line of argument that will no doubt reasonate in Europe, too.“Let me be crystal clear, there is no credible economic vision for Britain that does not position us as an open, trading economy.So we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have significantly hurt our economy and so for economic renewal, we have to keep reducing frictions. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Nine things to know from Keir Starmer speech including Reeves defence and Brexit damage

Keir Starmer told audiences in London today that the Budget was a 'moment of personal pride' as he defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she comes under fire.

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3 h. ago Man City handed another Rodri injury blow as Pep Guardiola opens up on Erling Haaland chat

Here are your latest Manchester City headlines after Pep Guardiola's pre-Fulham press conference.

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4 h. ago OBR chief could be forced to quit TODAY as Starmer swipes at 'serious error' after Budget leak and revelations over when it told Treasury there was no hole in public finances

Keir Starmer used a press conference to jibe at the 'significant error' over the Budget leak and question the judgment of the independent body.

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4 h. ago Did Rachel Reeves lie to justify her £26billion Budget tax raid?

The Chancellor is facing calls to resign over misleading the public and Cabinet minister over the state of Britain’s finances

Economics

5 h. ago What lies beneath: How Rachel Reeves and her Treasury warned of a Budget black hole to justify tax rises

There are calls for the Chancellor to quit after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) watchdog revealed it had privately told her there was no huge black hole in the nation's books.

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5 h. ago Did Rachel Reeves really lie to justify her £26billion Budget tax raid?

The Chancellor is facing calls to resign over misleading the public and Cabinet minister over the state of Britain’s finances

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6 h. ago We didn't mislead anyone, claims Starmer as he desperately defends Reeves's Budget lies... and she now admits Cabinet WASN'T shown true OBR figures

Keir Starmer is holding a press conference defending the Budget and begging Labour MPs to stick with his 'long term plan' amid recriminations at Rachel Reeves.

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7 h. ago Keir Starmer speech LIVE: PM vows to go after welfare amid Rachel Reeves 'lies' accusations

In a major speech in London, Keir Starmer will call for sweeping welfare reforms - but he is likely to face questions about whether Rachel Reeves misled the public ahead of the Budget

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8 h. ago Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE: Man City team news vs Fulham and injury latest

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be addressing the media today ahead of Tuesday night's trip to Fulham in the Premier League.

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8 h. ago How can lying Rachel survive? PM to hold press conference TODAY defending Chancellor Reeves's lies as even ministers say they were 'kept in dark' about OBR's positive figures

Keir Starmer is holding a press conference defending the Budget and begging Labour MPs to stick with his 'long term plan' amid recriminations at Rachel Reeves.

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16 h. ago Nigel Farage says Rachel Reeves must face sleaze probe over Budget lies: Ethics watchdog urged to act as PM is dragged into scandal

The Reform UK leader said Ms Reeves' conduct in the run-up to last week's Budget was of 'grave concern'.

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16 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Weak Rachel Reeves' serial gaslighting of the British people is now clear for all to see. She is on her last legs... and Starmer will not be far behind

'Of course I didn't lie,' claimed Rachel Reeves on Sky News yesterday morning, though the Chancellor had to be pushed three times to say it. But how can we be sure that itself is not a lie?

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19 h. ago Keir Starmer sets sights on welfare again as Rachel Reeves battles 'lies' claim

Keir Starmer will hit out at a 'poverty of ambition' as he once again sets his sights on welfare spending - as Rachel Reeves battles accusations that she misled the public before the Budget

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21 h. ago Enzo Maresca press conference: Chelsea boss on Moises Caicedo red card, Arsenal draw

Enzo Maresca press conference: Chelsea boss on Moises Caicedo red card, Arsenal draw  Football London

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22 h. ago Enzo Maresca press conference LIVE: Chelsea boss on Moises Caicedo red card, Arsenal draw

Enzo Maresca press conference LIVE: Chelsea boss on Moises Caicedo red card, Arsenal draw  Football London

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25 h. ago Rachel Reeves forced to deny she lied before the Budget as calls grow for her to quit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing growing criticism over her comments ahead of the Budget, after it emerged the watchdog told her privately there was no structural black hole

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26 h. ago Sultana attacks the monarchy, Israel and ‘pathetic’ Labour in Your Party speech – UK politics live

MP speaks to delegates in Liverpool after boycotting conference yesterdayKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR had told her the complete opposite. She was raising taxes to pay for welfare.The only thing that was unfunded was the welfare payments which she has made and she’s doing it on the backs of a lot of people out there who are working very hard and getting poorer. And because of that, I believe she should resign.The shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, has written to the FCA (the Financial Conduct Authority). Hop...

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27 h. ago Sultana addresses Your Party conference after securing ‘collective leadership’ victory – UK politics live

MP speaks to delegates in Liverpool after boycotting conference yesterdayKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR had told her the complete opposite. She was raising taxes to pay for welfare.The only thing that was unfunded was the welfare payments which she has made and she’s doing it on the backs of a lot of people out there who are working very hard and getting poorer. And because of that, I believe she should resign.The shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, has written to the FCA (the Financial Conduct Authority). Hop...

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27 h. ago Rachel Reeves denies lying about Budget black hole to justify £26bn tax hikes

Calls for investigation into accusation Labour chancellor misled the public

Economics