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1 hour ago Damned by her own words: All the promises Rachel Reeves made on tax as Chancellor prepares to break them in Budget

Ms Reeves is widely expected to freeze income tax thresholds when she addresses the Commons at lunchtime, a move criticised as a 'stealth tax' that hits strivers on the quiet.

Economics

3 h. ago Sir Ed Davey's wife 'sat on the loo and prayed' as one of husband's constituents 'tried to enter their home', court hears

Inigo Rowland allegedly turned up at the address more than once between June 1 and October 6 this year.

Events

4 h. ago Going Dutch: How Liverpool inadvertently became the Netherlands’ best team

The steady stream of Dutch players and backroom staff to Anfield is proof of how the Netherlands has made football one of its greatest exports

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4 h. ago Dick Van Dyke says avoiding two common things is the key to a long life as he nears 100

‘I’ve always thought that anger is one thing that eats up a person’s insides,’ admitted the star as he closes in on landmark birthday

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5 h. ago The three financial ghosts haunting Rachel Reeves’ crucial Budget

Three issues have fundamentally shaped the UK’s money woes, writes Renaud Foucart of The Conversation

Economics

5 h. ago Roman amphitheatre older than Colosseum gets accessible facelift for Winter Paralympics

Verona venue to host Milano-Cortina opening ceremonyCritics see changes to 2,000-year-old arena as blasphemyA 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatre is to be made fully accessible to people with disabilities before the Winter Paralympic Games in Milano‑Cortina, as organisers prioritise legacy with 100 days to go.The conversion of the Arena di Verona, which will host the Paralympics opening ceremony, includes the addition of a lift and toilets to a structure older than the Colosseum. Described by the Milano-Cortina 2026 chief executive, Andrea Varnier, as “the symbol of our Paralympic Games”, he admits the conversion has also been considered as an act of “blasphemy” by some traditionalists. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Estêvão outshines Lamine Yamal to show why he is Chelsea’s rare diamond | Jonathan Wilson

Brazilian teenager’s goal in win against Barcelona was a classic and the winger could end up as one of the very best Everything Lamine Yamal does oozes quality. Even when he is strolling about looking dejected, which he did quite a bit at Stamford Bridge, he does it with the nonchalant grace of a star. He caresses the ball rather than kicking it, generating remarkable power from limited back-lift. He plays on the balls of his feet, always alert, always able to go either way. He glides rather than runs, but does so at speed. He has already finished as runner-up in the Ballon d’Or. But he was not the best 18-year-old right-sided forward on the pitch on Tuesday, not even close.In Estêvão, brought in from Palmeiras for a fee that could rise to £52m, Chelsea have recruited a player who could end up as one of the very best. He has been making more and more of an impression since scoring the late winner against Liverpool last month. His last four starts for Chelsea have brought four goals,...

Politics

14 h. ago Trump envoy reportedly told Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for peace deal

Steve Witkoff told Yuri Ushakov in October phone call that peace would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a senior Kremlin official last month that achieving peace in Ukraine would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk and potentially a separate territorial exchange, according to a recording of their conversation obtained by Bloomberg.In the 14 October phone call with Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal

Steve Witkoff spoke to Yuri Ushakov on territorial control and suggested congratulating Donald Trump and framing talks more optimistically, audio recording suggestsDonald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a senior Kremlin official last month that achieving peace in Ukraine would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk and potentially a separate territorial exchange, according to a recording of their conversation obtained by Bloomberg.In the 14 October phone call with Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago 'Mum, 'I'm scared...': Parents raise concerns after rumours see pupils pulled out of school

The school has addressed requests for further information

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16 h. ago Dick Van Dyke names the two things to avoid to live a long life as he nears 100

‘I’ve always thought that anger is one thing that eats up a person’s insides,’ admitted the star as he closes in on landmark birthday

Politics

16 h. ago Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk decisions questioned as Liverpool sent clear transfer message

Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has questioned Liverpool's question to hand new contracts to Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk

Politics

16 h. ago Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui

Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly I had thought my Dulwich days were well behind me and that I’d never again have to think about the antisemitic taunts I suffered from Nigel Farage at school. Then at some point in the late 2000s, a friend sent me a YouTube video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners.The instant I saw Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling the words “Hitler was right” and other odious remarks (“To the gas chambers”, “Gas them – ssssssssss”) which he now refers to, rather quaintly, as banter. The verb “trigger” is perhaps overused, but it’s the only word I can think of to describe the stomach-churning emotions I felt in that moment I laid eyes on him again on YouTube.Peter Ettedgui is a Bafta- and Emmy-winning director and producer. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago Liverpool winger reveals ‘honest’ conversations had after Nottingham Forest ‘embarrassment’

Gakpo was speaking ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League game against PSV on Wednesday

Politics

17 h. ago Anna Wintour addresses Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Met Gala sponsorship after outcry

Wintour has been the longstanding chair of the Met Gala since 1995

Politics

17 h. ago Stranger Things star addresses Marvel rumours with cryptic four

A major star from Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things has addressed the wild theories about her next role in a highly-anticipated blockbuster

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17 h. ago Ukraine and US edge towards peace deal as Trump says ‘We’re getting very close’

Kyiv has said it supports “the essence” of a peace plan while stressing there were still issues to address

Politics

18 h. ago Barry Ferguson addresses Rangers sporting director job with Andrew Cavenagh 'clear on what he wants to do'

The Ibrox icon has been touted as a potential successor to axed Kevin Thelwell in the role

Politics

19 h. ago ‘I feel like I’m about 13’ – Dick Van Dyke reflects on turning 100

The Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star is not worried about being remembered but hopes children will continue to sing the films’ songs.

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