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23 h. ago Bucs sign 464lb ‘unicorn’ Desmond Watson as undrafted free agent

Florida tackle impressed teams with size and strengthWatson would have been heaviest-ever draft pickFormer Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6ft 6in, 464lb prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.Watson, who grew up in Plant City about 20 miles east of Tampa, announced the move on social media. He had been hoping to get selected in the later rounds of the draft on Saturday, where he would have become the heaviest pick in NFL history. But no team gambled on the run-stopper. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Reeves says she wants young Brits to be able to work freely in the EU in latest sign Labour will do reciprocal deal allowing under

The Chancellor said she wanted young people from Europe and the UK 'to be able to work and travel overseas' amid claims a youth mobility deal could be announced as early as next month.

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31 h. ago Kevin McCloud: ‘I never get enraged, though inside I might be seething’

As he gears up for the annual Grand Designs Live event, the Channel 4 stalwart speaks to Adam White about Margaret Thatcher, Rachel Reeves and Britain’s ‘shameful and appalling’ housing standards, his eagerness to keep his private life private, and how he wishes people didn’t fancy him

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50 h. ago Betfair offer: Bet £10 on Eubank Jr vs Benn get £50 free bets

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51 h. ago Betfred Offer: Bet £10 on Eubank Jr vs Benn get £50 free bets

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60 h. ago Rachel Reeves says EU more important to Britain in 'gaffe' that could harm her chances of securing a US trade deal to avoid Trump's punishing tariffs

Rachel Reeves has been criticised for saying trade with the EU is more important than with the US just ahead of meeting American counterpart Scott Bessent in a bid to secure a trade deal.

Economics

2 d. ago Reeves says Britain’s trade ties with EU ‘even more important’ than US

Chancellor’s comments comes as UK balances trade talks with both regions

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3 d. ago Erling Haaland surprises young fans at free football camp launch

Parents can sign their children up for free football lessons across the country

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3 d. ago China ‘may exempt some US goods’ from tariffs; British retail sales beat forecasts – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsRachel Reeves used a brief speech to US investors at the British ambassador’s lavish residence in Washington last night, to acknowledge some of the downsides of globalisation, in a nod to Donald Trump’s stance.As she prepares to meet Treasury secretary Scott Bessent today, Reeves said China’s entry into the global trading system 25 years ago had created “huge benefits in terms of cheaper goods, more innovation and more opportunities to trade”.“They voted for change because they didn’t think that the economy worked well enough for them and their families. They saw the erosion of good jobs that paid a decent wage. They saw industries that once powered their towns disappear. And as elected politicians we have to respond to that”.“Some may say that under this very consequential president we have at the moment, this is a rollercoaster period and therefore a challenge to us all. But we would say that a rollercoaster is fine, as lon...

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3 d. ago 'Ukraine must decide': Starmer stands by Zelensky in a challenge to proposals by Trump just hours after taking thinly veiled swipe at US President

UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has challenged US president Donald Trump by explicitly stating that Ukraine must be allowed to decide the terms of a peace deal with Russia. 

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4 d. ago Reeves moves to block cheap imports undercutting British high street

The Chancellor announced the move amid the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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5 d. ago Sign up for free Manchester United updates for transfer latest amid bid for Europa League glory

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5 d. ago UK borrowing surges, Rachel Reeves to "defend Britain" in US tariff talks while Elon Musk shifts Tesla focus

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5 d. ago UK government borrowing spikes as Rachel Reeves scrambles to strike US trade deal to dodge Trump tariffs and revive economy in Washington TODAY

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed to 'defend Britain's interests' as she prepares for talks with American counterpart Scott Bessant during the three-day IMF summit.

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves drops huge tax bomb on 8.3 million Brits – check if you've been hit

Experts said the 8.3 million individuals who will be dragged into or pushed up to higher tax thresholds over the next five years is due to successive government's freezing the ladder

Events

5 d. ago 13 free agents Celtic, Rangers and Premiership rivals could sign in summer 2025

Here are 13 EPL and EFL players that Celtic, Rangers and other Scottish Premiership clubs could target for transfer when they become free agents this summer.

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5 d. ago UK economic growth forecast slashed as Trump’s tariffs hit Britain harder than Europe

The downgrade to Britain’s growth forecasts heightens the importance of Rachel Reeves securing a trade deal for the UK

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6 d. ago Brexit 'reset' or Brexit surrender? Keir Starmer 'bows to French demands on fishing and food standards to get defence and security deal with EU'

The Prime Minister is said to be ready cut a deal allowing companies like BAE Systems and Babcock to bid for contracts under the €150billion scheme.

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8 d. ago 31 works axed from No 11 as Rachel Reeves joins wokerati art vandals

Portraits of Sir Isaac Newton and former prime ministers including William Pitt and Henry Pelham have been replaced by baffling abstract paintings depicting 'Covid anxiety' and social distancing.

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