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23 m. ago 'Starting to feel like childhood friend is stealing mates and ignoring me'

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27 m. ago Rachel Reeves says she ‘chooses investment’ ahead of unveiling Labour’s spending review – UK politics live

Chancellor will reveal how the government plans to spend almost £1.4tn in 2026-27, rising to almost £1.5tr in 2028-29Good morning. The government plans to be spending almost £1.4tr in 2026-27, rising to almost £1.5tr in 2028-29. Those annual limits are already agreed. Today, when Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, stands up at 12.30pm to present the spending review, she will explain how she has decided to divvy up that money between government departments over the next three years.This is not a budget, and she will not be announcing changes to tax policy. But it will feel like a budget because, like a budget, it will involve decisions that affect the public services people rely upon. And it is bound to intensify speculation about whether taxes will have to go up in the next budget, in the autumn.This government is renewing Britain. But I know too many people in too many parts of the country are yet to feel it.This government’s task – my task – and the purpose of this Spending Review – i...

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33 m. ago Minimum income requirement for family visas in UK should be lowered, review suggests

Campaigners call for ‘tax on love’ family visa income requirements to be scrapped

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58 m. ago Being called a 'weirdo' is discrimination, judge rules as man is awarded £17,000 at employment tribunal

The workplace was ordered to pay Nicholas James £17,154.86 in compensation, including £15,000 for injury to feelings

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60 m. ago “We built what we couldn’t find”: How Feeld’s CEO is redefining modern relationships

Ana Kirova took an unconventional path from designer to leading one of the world’s most progressive dating apps. As E2E launches the International 100 list, Ana tells us why authentic connection matters more than algorithms, and how her platform is challenging everything we think we know about love

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75 m. ago Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet set to leave Brazilian side on a free transfer amid sexual assault case after being accused of forcing ex

He joined the Brazilian outfit in 2023 after leaving Marseille, where he spent six years following his West Ham departure where he quickly earned himself Premier League cult icon status.

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81 m. ago Labour splashes the cash but who's going to pick up the bill? Brits warned of looming tax hikes as Rachel Reeves lays out 'unrealistic' spending plans TODAY

The Cabinet is set to sign off the spending review before the Chancellor announces the details in the Commons at lunchtime.

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1 hour ago Spending Review LIVE: Rachel Reeves to set out spending plans with more cash for NHS, housing and schools

There are fears the Chancellor’s spending review will see London miss out on key funding

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1 hour ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid shares 'concern' for co

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid was left feeling concerned for her co-star Richard Madeley on Wednesday

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2 h. ago Cash Isa battle cools as providers drop rates: Which are the REAL best buys now?

A heated battle to give savers the best headline cash Isa rate is winding down, with only two providers still offering boosted three-month bonuses.

Economics

2 h. ago Down by the river: a meditation on mental health – in pictures

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3 h. ago 'You’re only as old as you feel': How Scotland’s older adults are rewriting the rules of ageing

As Age Without Limits Day calls for a mindset shift on later life, new data reveals how movement, motivation and meaningful ambition matter more than age itself – and in Scotland, where older adults are among the most worried about staying in their homes, that mindset shift feels especially urgent.

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9 h. ago Real reasons Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin split after eight years laid bare

Actress Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin separated after nearly eight years together, which reportedly left the Fifty Shades film series star feeling "incredible pain"

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11 h. ago England player ratings vs Senegal: Kyle Walker has nightmare night but Eberechi Eze catches eye

England failed to impress again as Senegal came from behind to earn a deserved win

Sport

13 h. ago Manchester City seal move for Rayan Cherki in time for Club World Cup

Playmaker signs five-year deal for initial £30.5m feePepijn Lijnders appointed as new assistant coachManchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon, in time for the attacking midfielder to feature at the upcoming Club World Cup.The 21-year-old, who has made almost 200 appearances for Lyon and earned two France caps, has signed a contract until 2030. City will pay a reported initial fee of €36m (£30.5m) plus add-ons, with the move announced just in time for the 7pm (BST) deadline to register players for Fifa’s 32-team club tournament in the United States. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago ‘It felt impossible’: McIlroy struggles in practice at Oakmont before US Open

Masters champion admits struggle with motivationBryson DeChambeau to renegotiate LIV deal in 2026For an example of how fiendishly difficult Oakmont may play in this, the 125th US Open, take the testimony of Rory McIlroy. The Masters champion visited the venue just outside Pittsburgh at the start of last week on a scouting mission. On Tuesday, he gave a grisly definition of what unfolded.“Last Monday felt impossible,” McIlroy said. “I birdied the last two holes for 81. It felt pretty good, it didn’t feel like I played that badly. It’s much more benign right now than it was that Monday. They had the pins in dicey locations and greens were running at 15.5 [on the stimpmeter]. It was nearly impossible. This morning it was a little softer. The pins aren’t going to be on 3 or 4% slopes all the time. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Emma Raducanu takes 64 minutes to earn 'revenge' win as she begins Queen's charge

Emma Raducanu got her singles campaign at Queen's off to a winning start as she thrashed Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the WTA 500 event in west London.

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14 h. ago Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi has 'strange feeling' after seeing iconic band

Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning gig will features a Who’s Who of the rock world from Metallica to Guns N’ Roses but Tony Iommi probably won’t be watching them

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14 h. ago Emma Raducanu ‘really feeling it’ at Queen’s as she eases into second round

The 22-year-old secured an emphatic 6-1 6-2 victory over Spanish qualifier Cristina Bucsa.

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