28 m. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves' prestige in tatters as she prepares to ditch her strict 'fiscal rules' designed to safeguard Labour's economic credibility

In an attempt to avoid a Liz Truss-style market meltdown, the Chancellor promised at the outset of the Labour Government that public finances would be in balance or surplus by 2030.

Economics

3 h. ago The moment I knew: I was complaining about my mum, and his tender response changed my life

TV presenter Matty Mills was attracted to Danny’s compassionate nature from the outset, but one difficult conversation sealed their futureFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn September 2022 my brother was murdered. A couple of months later my relationship of six years broke down. That summer was the darkest period of my adult life. It felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me and I was self soothing in ways that I’m not proud of. My mental health was spiralling. My morals were out the door and I hardly recognised myself.By the next April things were turning around. I was seeing a therapist and working on getting my mental and physical health back. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago DWP update on major PIP cuts issued by Liz Kendal after £47 a week warning

The Labour Government has defended plans to cut around 400,000 claims from the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) by tightening the qualifying criteria of the benefit

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7 h. ago Paedo caught after man found sick messages on his MySpace account

Alex Case was stuck at home during lockdown in Melbourne, when he came across graphic messages from AFL “cult icon” Jeffrey Corfe, who knew Case was just 14 at the time

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8 h. ago Formula One 2025: Lando Norris takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix – qualifying live

Qualifying from 3pm BST around the famous circuitSign up for The Recap newsletter | And email JohnNorris takes it at 1.11 536. Seems like a huge lap already. The bottom five are Gasly, Stroll, Colopinto, Hulkenberg, Hadjar and Lawson.Stroll has caused am issue with Gasly, cutting across the chicane. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago How a tourist was chained up, electrocuted, and menaced with a CHAINSAW inside man's apartment

John Woeltz, 37, was arrested in New York on Friday after the unnamed tourist escaped the house of horrors and informed a police officer that he had been kidnapped and tortured for weeks.

Society

10 h. ago Sheffield United v Sunderland: Championship playoff final – live

Updates from the 3.01pm kick-off at WembleyGet in touch! You can email Rob hereBoth managers make two changes from the semi-final second leg. Sheffield United bring in Rhian Brewster, so impressive in the first leg against Bristol City, and Tyrese Campbell in place of Andre Brooks and Tom Cannon.Chris Rigg, 17, and Romaine Mundle start for Sunderland instead of Wilson Isidor and Patrick Roberts. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Formula One 2025: Monaco Grand Prix qualifying updates – live

Qualifying from 3pm BST around the famous circuitSign up for The Recap newsletter | And email JohnMonte Carlo, the most symbolic and glamorous GP of them all. As a race the tight streets of Monaco mean passing moves are low on success rate so perhaps qualifying is where the real juice is, and the principality sees its best, speediest racing.The news from practice is that Lewis Hamilton has had a late prang – that will keep the Ferrari mechanics busy. Charles Leclerc was quickest so they may be on the right lines though Max Verstappen looks menacingly in form.1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1:10.9532. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.280 (medium)3. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.2944. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +0.4455. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +0.5636. Alex Albon (Williams) +0.7157. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) +0.8618. Carlos Sainz (Williams) +0.9409. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) +0.99910. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +1.06011. George Russell (Mercedes)12. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)13. Nico Hulkenber...

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11 h. ago Labour's new EU deal is full of 'promises but no detail,' as ex

EXCLUSIVE: Dehanna Davison served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up between 2022 to 2023 under both Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, and has warned the Daily Star over the new EU deal

Economics

15 h. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Klopp disappointed with boos for Alexander

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Email EmilliaManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago NSW floods: estimated 10,000 properties damaged after deadly flooding as communities face ‘mammoth task’

SES warns the ‘worst impacts that people feel are often after the event’ as areas reel from ‘devastating’ floodsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn estimated 10,000 properties may have been damaged in record-breaking flooding in New South Wales and thousands remain isolated, as communities begin to clean up after “devastating” impacts.Flood waters have begun to subside in some areas and weather conditions have improved on the mid-north coast, where severe weather warnings were cancelled on Friday night.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Inside Spain's 'zombieland' airport dubbed 'hidden city' as homelessness takes over

Madrid-Barajas Airport - the second-largest airport in Europe by physical size - handles more than 60million tourists every year, including passengers on Ryanair and Iberia flights

Society

22 h. ago JEREMY HUNT: Liz Truss called me into a boudoir she'd created in No 10 and told me she had to quit. I urged her to go quickly

A message from an unrecognised number jumped out at me from my phone: ' Liz Truss here. Please can you give me a call.' Was the Prime Minister really trying to contact me? Surely not.

Politics

23 h. ago Is the inquest into the Bondi Junction murders further stigmatising schizophrenia?

Sandy Jeffs, first diagnosed in 1976, says ‘I just don’t know how we’re going to come back from this’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Sandy Jeffs was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1976, “it was an absolute death sentence because schizophrenia and recovery weren’t spoken of in the same sentence back in those days”.“To have your future taken away from you like that, at 23 years of age, was just awful,” she says, “and I bought into the pessimism of my diagnosis because that’s what I was told by all those clinicians.”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Serie A title decider: Napoli win the Scudetto to deny Inter – live reaction

Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku scored the goals against Cagliari that claimed a second title in three yearsAny comments? You can email John your thoughtsCaledonia’s Simon McMahon gets in touch: “Gilmour and McTominay starting for Napoli and on the verge of winning Serie A is just insane, John. Really hope they do it, got the pizza and beers in, COME ON NAPOLI!!!”Naples is getting game ready, too. Mathías Olivera is being given a penant for his 100th game. The sound of Live Is Life can be heard at the Diego Armando Maradona. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Key moments from the second week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

The second week of Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial featured a dozen witnesses who described the music mogul's physical attacks on others or who provided testimony addressing the government's charges

Politics

27 h. ago Graeme Shinnie sick of Celtic growing his Aberdeen collection nobody gets to see thanks to bogieman Brendan Rodgers

Shinnie has been on the losing end in three finals against Celtic and is desperate to buck his personal Hampden trend this Saturday

Politics

29 h. ago Serie A title decider: Napoli and Inter battle it out for the Scudetto – live

Como v Inter, Napoli v Cagliari kick off at 7.45pm BSTAny comments? You can email John your thoughtsThe setting of the game at Como is breathtaking. The players are warming up now, as the teams warm up. This is supposed to be Pepe Reina’s last game before retirement. As ever, Thunderstruck is pumping.To further clarify, via permutations guru, ESPN’s Dale Johnson: “If the two teams finish on the same points -- this will happen if Napoli lose and Inter draw -- there will be a one-legged playoff, hosted by the club with the best goal difference (Inter), to decide the title.” Continue reading...

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30 h. ago England v West Indies: second women’s T20 international – live

Updates from the second match of the series, at HoveDunkley launches new era | Sign up for the Spin | Email RobEngland are unchanged. West Indies bring in Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle for Realeanna Grimmond and Janillea Glasgow.England Wyatt-Hodge, Dunkley, Sciver-Brunt (c), Knight, Jones (wk), Capsey, Arlott, Wong, Dean, Smith, Bell. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Billy Joel cancels tour after diagnosis with brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus

The 76-year-old singer has canceled all concerts owing to diagnosis, which can lead to ‘problems with hearing, vision and balance’Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming concerts after he was diagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), the singer announced on Friday.The condition “has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance”, according to a statement posted to the 76-year-old singer’s official Instagram. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.” Continue reading...

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