11 h. ago Tourists fear sinking European holiday destination will end up 'like Atlantis'

Europe is a popular tourist destination for many people around the globe, but one common travel destination is sinking, and people fear it will 'end up like Atlantis'

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12 h. ago RACHEL REEVES: 'I will fight every day to put more money in working people’s pockets'

In an article for The Mirror, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she recognises the 'cost of living crisis is still weighing down on families' - but promises to fight for working people

Economics

16 h. ago One third of people back restoring winter fuel payments to all pensioners – poll

The Prime Minister said this week that he wanted to look at widening eligibility for the payments worth up to £300.

Economics

18 h. ago 'Rush' to buy Easter eggs fuels strongest jump in retail sales for four years in boost to Rachel Reeves

Overall retail sales volumes increased by 1.2% in April, says the ONS

Economics

21 h. ago A Paris court will deliver the verdict in Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial

A decade after robbers stormed Kim Kardashian’s luxury residence and tied her up at gunpoint, a Paris court will decide on Friday the verdict in one of the most audacious celebrity heists in modern French history

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25 h. ago Angela Rayner 'urges Rachel Reeves to strip child benefits for middle

The Labour Deputy Prime Minister urged the treasury to 'claw back' the benefit from families where the top earner's annual salary was somewhere between £50,000 and £80,000, The Telegraph first reported.

Politics

37 h. ago Sky News forced to apologise as 'problem' makes Rachel Reeves sound like chipmunk

Sky News was hit with an awkward technical glitch this wee during the broadcast of the channel's daily news programme

Politics

40 h. ago More blows for Rachel Reeves as government borrowing hit highest outside Covid in April despite huge NICs raid... with signs the economy is still stalling

Embattled Rachel Reeves saw the public sector rack up £20.2billion of borrowing last month, far more than the £17.6billion analysts had expected.

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42 h. ago UK government borrowing rises to £20.2 billion as pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves

The latest figure showed that the Chancellor had to borrow more money than expected over the month

Economics

43 h. ago Another hammer blow for Rachel Reeves as government borrowing soared to highest outside Covid in April despite huge NICs raid on firms

Embattled Rachel Reeves saw the public sector rack up £20.2billion of borrowing last month, far more than the £17.6billion analysts had expected.

Politics

44 h. ago UK borrowing rises to £20.2bn, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves

April figure more than expected and comes despite increase in employer national insurance contributionsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed more than expected in April, underscoring the challenge for Rachel Reeves to fix public services and grow the economy while meeting her fiscal rules.With the chancellor under pressure on Labour’s tax plans, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing rose to £20.2bn in April, £1bn more than the same month a year earlier. City economists had forecast borrowing of £17.9bn. Continue reading...

Economics

44 h. ago Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

A statement to the Chancellor is signed by dozens within the sector including the Local Government Association, representing councils providing care.

Events

48 h. ago Martin Lewis warns savers of 'different restriction' despite Reeves backing down on Cash ISA shakeup

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has appeared to back down on plans to slash the cash Isa allowance, but money expert Martin Lewis has warned that savers shouldn't get too comfortable

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49 h. ago Angela Rayner 'calls for migrant benefits to be slashed' and urges Rachel Reeves to make changes

Bold proposals, outlined in a leaked memo revealed by The Telegraph, also suggested making it harder for immigrants to receive Universal credit.

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50 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: What a day for the Chancellor to be away... she's in a scrap with Rayner, then PM does the dirty!

Where was the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves ? Her customary position next to Sir Keir was occupied by Yvette Cooper, radiating all her customary gaiety.

Politics

52 h. ago I don’t feel I’ve completed the job yet – Postecoglou keen to stay on at Spurs

The Australian has delivered Tottenham a first trophy in 17 years but his future at the club remains unclear.

Politics

56 h. ago Stormont Communities Minister calls for full restoration of winter fuel payment

Gordon Lyons welcomed the statement by Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday but said it did not go far enough.

Politics

57 h. ago Rachel ‘Lettuce 2.0’ Reeves blew £65,000 of taxpayers’ cash on three

As UK borrowing hit a record 16-year high and the value of the pound plummeted, the Chancellor jetted east as part of an 11-strong delegation - all in business class

Economics

61 h. ago Acorn: Scotland's carbon capture project in doubt as Labour minister to 'bid' Rachel Reeves for funds

A UK minister has admitted having to ‘bid’ for funding from the Chancellor to finally get Scotland’s carbon capture project up and running.

Politics

62 h. ago UK's Starmer suggests that a policy which denied retirees fuel subsidies will be changed

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested that an unpopular measure which deprived millions of retirees of an annual winter fuel subsidy will be changed

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