64 m. ago Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27

Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightropeBritain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The yield, or interest rate, on 30-year UK government debt hit 5.714% on Tuesday. That is its highest level since 1998, indicating that it will cost the UK more to borrow from the markets, above the previous 27-year high of 5.649% set in April. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Shocking moment brazen US Open fan tries to STEAL from Jannik Sinner's bag while it's on his back

The Italian had just secured his spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament in New York City and packed up his tennis gear before heading back to the locker room.

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93 m. ago What TV audiences are saying about BBC's new thriller The Guest

Audiences flocked to social media to share their opinion on the show, and it seems that most reviews of the show had one word in common

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95 m. ago 'Tricky' – Alexander Isak sounds warning over Liverpool debut that fans won't want to hear

Alexander Isak has completed a move from Newcastle to Liverpool for a British record fee, but now all eyes will be on just when the Swedish superstar can make his debut for his new club

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1 hour ago Straight Circle review – boisterous border guard satire from a director to watch

Venice film festivalOscar Hudson’s feature debut, starring twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor as ritual-performing representatives of fictional warring nations, is an absurdist nightmareBritish documentary and ad director Oscar Hudson makes his feature debut in the Venice critics week sidebar with this high-concept anti-war satire, a through-the-looking-glass absurdist nightmare about realising that the otherness of your enemy is an illusion. There are some bold and ambitious images here, and some interesting split-screen work. Maybe there’s an issue about the style and substance ratio and perhaps the running time is indulgent, but this is a strong piece of work.Twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor play two soldiers of equal rank in opposing armies, called Pte Warne and Pte Arthur. They represent two nations of fictional Ruritanian weirdness, formerly at war but who have evidently concluded a tensely unstable peace treaty. Warne has a resplendent white uniform and, like the rest of his co...

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3 h. ago Police tape off beauty spot after man stabbed as hunt for knifeman continues

An investigation is underway

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3 h. ago The Wheel contestant dances in his seat after winning £72k from tricky animal question

In a recent installment of the show Anthony, from London, had to answer just one more question correctly to land a staggering £72,000.

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4 h. ago 'I'm a HR expert: I’ve seen these 4 common job etiquette mistakes damage new hires’ first impressions'

Starting a new role can be tricky - learn how to navigate early challenges with confidence 😅

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4 h. ago Geraint Thomas announces details of farewell party in Cardiff with 4,000 people invited

The 39-year-old will finish his illustrious career in Cardiff on Sunday

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11 h. ago Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT and in coming days... will YOU be able to spot the aurora?

Those in the Midlands and the north of the UK are best-placed to see an incredible display over the next two days, with the best viewing conditions predicted for Monday.

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13 h. ago Only 1% of people can solve brainteaser with hidden message leaves many baffled

A tricky brainteaser has left social media users scratching their heads as they try to make out the hidden message in the peculiar image - but can you solve it?

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13 h. ago Graham Greene dead: Dances with Wolves and The Green Mile actor passes away at 73

Graham Greene, who was nominated an Oscar for his role in the Western film Dances with Wolves in 1990, had an illustrious Hollywood career, which spanned nearly 50 years

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14 h. ago Coronation Street fans spot 'outstanding' hidden detail during emotional episode

Coronation Street fans spotted a subtle but poignant detail that was all about one surprising element regarding just how the drama was captured for the small screen

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15 h. ago Tom Rhys Harries is unrecognisable as he sports scary mask while filming DC film Clayface in Liverpool

Tom Rhys Harries was barely recognisable as he sported an odd mask while filming Clayface in Liverpool on Monday.

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16 h. ago Met Office issues rare Northern Lights alert for when Scots may spot phenomenon

Scots in these five areas will be able to see the 'best views' of the Northern Lights as the Met Office issues rare alert

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18 h. ago Emmerdale fans spot 'missing link' as they 'work out' Mackenzie Boyd's fate

As Mackenzie Boyd finds himself held captive, his attempt to charm John Sugden turned sour

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20 h. ago ‘They're scones though, right?’: American fried chicken spot in Manchester divides customer’s opinion with viral post

Some locals have had trouble comprehending the use of a different product

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21 h. ago How Blackadder’s sidekick Baldrick came to be the 'greatest genius who ever lived'

How well do you know Baldrick, the “pointless peasant” played by Sir Tony Robinson in BBC sitcom Blackadder? Our fascinating facts will soon have you overinformed

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22 h. ago Liverpool agree Marc Guehi deal ahead of £160m deadline day spree

The England centre-back has one year remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park and is now set to join the Premier League champions and compete with Ibrahima Konate for a starting spot

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22 h. ago Netflix star teases ‘difficult’ role in Suranne Jones thriller Hostage

Reach Screen Time spoke exclusively to Mark Lewis Jones about his 'tricky' role in Netflix's Hostage

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