44 m. ago Does Trump truly care about Nigerian Christians? Of course not – he just knows faith sells | Simon Tisdall

In a bid to exercise absolute power, today’s crop of authoritarian leaders is recruiting – and exploiting – believersDonald Trump’s crusading threat to invade Nigeria and save Christians from Islamist terrorists is typical attention-seeking. Surely even he must realise that unilateral US military intervention would invite disaster. And he’s got his facts wrong. The threat of Islamist terrorism is real, but it affects Nigerian Muslims as much, if not more, than Christians. There’s no evidence of genocide, contrary to the alarmist claims of US far-right internet warriors. Trump’s intervention was about politics, not faith.In speaking out, he was massaging a key domestic constituency, not acting from genuine, God-fearing concern for “our cherished Christians” in a land he’s never visited. Christian nationalist votes helped clinch Trump’s two presidential victories despite the obvious insincerity of his professed beliefs. His support among white evangelical Protestants is much higher th...

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45 m. ago Christmas gift guide 2025: Presents for her, him and kids from £5

Your ultimate guide to Christmas gifting– packed with brilliant buys for her, him and the little ones, no matter your budget or style

Economics

1 hour ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago As Britain’s biggest budget airline turns 30, what did easyJet ever do for us?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Captain of first-ever easyJet flight was on secondment from British Airways

Politics

3 h. ago Whistleblowers could earn millions as HMRC targets tax fraud

US-style incentive scheme expected to be announced at Budget later this month

Economics

4 h. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

8 h. ago Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Economics

10 h. ago The best paid jobs... and which careers saw the biggest pay rises this year: See how your profession and salary compare with our new calculator

Our exclusive analysis of official ONS data reveals which occupations far exceeded the average pay rise, with some scoring growth into the double-digit percentages.

Economics

10 h. ago MICHAEL GOVE: In the shabby twilit days of Starmerism, faith and pride in our country is now the love that dare not speak its name

MICHAEL GOVE: This Tuesday, for two precious minutes, the country will be united. The memory of our war dead, and the sacrifices they made, will compel solemnity and silence.

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17 h. ago Royals' Christmas service is under threat as choir goes on strike after unholy row between vicar and director of music

For generations, the church of St Mary Magdalene has been inextricably linked with the Royal Family who worship at the church when they are in residence on the Norfolk estate.

Events

18 h. ago How could Rachel Reeves increase income tax in her Budget – and what would it mean for you?

Chancellor reportedly tells watchdog she intends to increase personal tax in one of several ‘major measures’ planned for Budget at end of month

Economics

19 h. ago Pensioners could pay £380 a year EXTRA in tax under Rachel Reeves’ Budget plot

MILLIONS of pensioners face paying an extra £380 a year in tax under Rachel Reeves' Budget plans. The Chancellor is expected to increase income tax by 2p in her Autumn Budget, while cutting National Insurance (NI) payments by 2p for earnings under £50,270. This would ease the burden on workers, as the income tax hike...

Economics

20 h. ago Brit drug mule Lindsay Sandiford's final moments in Bali death row jail revealed

Lindsay Sandiford spent 12 years awaiting execution in a notorious Bali jail after she was caught with drugs, which she claimed she'd only smuggled under threat

Events

21 h. ago 1.1million pensioners missing out on £110 weekly DWP benefit

The money is paid to those over state pension age who need help with everyday tasks due to illness or disability - but many are missing out

Economics

21 h. ago DWP benefit worth 110 a week helping people with common conditions

The attendance allowance is a tax-free benefit paid to people over state pension age who need help with everyday tasks due to illness or disability

Politics

21 h. ago Carney survives two confidence votes on budget, quashing fears of winter election

Minority government benefitted from opposition members voting across the aisle, paving way for billions in spendingCanada’s prime minister Mark Carney’s minority government has survived two confidence votes on its budget, quashing fears – for now – of a winter federal election.The Liberals managed to pass the second of three votes on the plan on Friday, paving the way for tens of billions in new spending. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago How does salary sacrifice work and is this handy pension perk under threat in the Budget?

Reeves looks set to cap the sum workers can pay into pensions via salary sacrifice without incurring national insurance contributions.

Economics

22 h. ago Arne Slot not fussed by age as Andy Robertson continues to prove Liverpool worth

Robertson has thrived when called upon despite seeing his starting position come under threat

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23 h. ago ‘My son took a carpentry job and vanished’: How Putin is luring 20,000 troops from Caribbean with promise of 100x salary

ON Ukraine's bloody frontline, Russian soldiers face certain death as they are poured into Vladimir Putin's meatgrinder war every day. But as his population dwindles amid increasingly barbaric attacks, he looks abroad to replenish his ranks - by trafficking foreign workers and using them as frontline fodder. In Cuba, families face being ripped apart as...

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24 h. ago How millions of workers on minimum wage can get secret extra pay rise worth £277k – anyone above 22 can do it

MILLIONS of minimum wage workers could bag an additional secret pay rise, the Sun can reveal. With the minimum wage set to increase, workers can get extra cash from employer by boosting their retirement income. Anyone aged between 22 and state pension age, who earns more than £10,000 a year with a single company is automatically signed...

Economics