21 m. ago Nigel Farage says Rachel Reeves must face sleaze probe over Budget lies: Ethics watchdog urged to act as PM is dragged into scandal

The Reform UK leader said Ms Reeves' conduct in the run-up to last week's Budget was of 'grave concern'.

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41 m. ago Owners of Molly the Magpie share a heartbreaking update: 'Does not feel real'

The owners of Australia's favourite animal duo confirmed Peggy has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.

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67 m. ago Benefits claimants in Britain's 'most deprived' seaside town are 'absolutely delighted' with Rachel Reeves' £16billion Budget giveaway

Unemployed people in Jaywick, Essex, are celebrating after the Chancellor ceded to Labour MPs' demands for more benefits handouts.

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75 m. ago How much will the Budget cost YOU? Our detailed calculator shows you the EXACT impact of tax hikes and benefits bumps

Our comprehensive calculator allows you to enter your personal income, outgoings, bills and more to find out the impact the Budget will have.

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95 m. ago Blow for Reeves as business confidence at near record low after Budget

Labour chancellor under pressure to do more to improve the prospects for economic growth

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99 m. ago Report says world's biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level

A new report says that the world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries’ rising military spending

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1 hour ago Salmon farmers hit back at study which suggests economic benefits ‘exaggerated’

The study was published in the wake of research for Salmon Scotland which found the salmon farming industry is worth £1 billion a year

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1 hour ago Half of young investors ‘check accounts at least once a day’

Nearly three-quarters of 25 to 34-year-olds said they are active investors, according to a survey for HSBC UK.

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1 hour ago Deck the paws! Big Issue tabards help vendors’ dogs keep warm this Christmas

The social enterprise said it recognises the contribution of dogs who endure spells in wet and cold weather to provide companionship to their owners.

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1 hour ago The Oura ring has taken my fitness to new heights — and it’s hit a record low price for Cyber Monday

As a long-time fan of Oura, the new ring didn’t disappoint

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2 h. ago Promise of ten thousand jobs as Welsh Government stages International Investment Summit

The summit will be attended by companies and investors from 27 countries

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2 h. ago Defiant Starmer to defend Budget after Reeves forced to deny lying about black hole to justify tax hikes

Calls for multiple investigations following accusations that the chancellor misled the public

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2 h. ago The best fitness tracker I’ve ever used has hit its lowest ever price

The price is in the middle of the road for fitness trackers, but the features are top-notch

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3 h. ago Starmer signals fresh push on welfare reform in bid to move on from Budget row

The Prime Minister will make the case for a welfare system shake-up after the axing of the two-child cap in the Budget was welcomed by Labour MPs.

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3 h. ago 'Black hole lies' leave Reeves fighting for her job in worst crisis so far for Starmer Government

The Prime Minister was rallying to support his Chancellor after she had to deny on live TV that she had misled the public over the nation’s finances

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3 h. ago British father unlawfully killed by suspected Iranian drone on empty Middle East oil tanker, inquest finds

A BRITISH father was unlawfully killed by an Iranian drone while on an oil tanker, an inquest found.  Adrian Underwood, 44, was working as a security officer on the empty vessel near Oman when the device hit.  The Army veteran, of Andover, Hants, joined a maritime security agency in 2020.  The motive behind the strike on...

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3 h. ago There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer

Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EUKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomReport: Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer saysAt the budget last week, we made the right choices for Britain, cutting the cost of energy with £150 off bills, protecting the NHS and tackling the scourge of child poverty by removing the two-child limit. We also ensured that the revenue we raised through taxes was done fairly, with everyone contributing but those with the broadest shoulders contributing their fair share. As a result of the choices we made, the budget created a more stable economic environment, driving down inflation and government bond yields. This is vital for protecting our public services, when £1 in every £10 spent by government goes on debt interest.The budget builds on the action we have already taken to improve the e...

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3 h. ago Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Keir Starmer says

Exclusive: PM hits back at critics as he insists Rachel Reeves right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises at budget• Keir Starmer: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewalLabour’s economic plan will take years to deliver in full, Keir Starmer has said as he tries to regain the narrative after a turbulent response to last week’s budget.In an article for the Guardian, the prime minister hit back at his political opponents, insisting the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer sets sights on welfare again as Rachel Reeves battles 'lies' claim

Keir Starmer will hit out at a 'poverty of ambition' as he once again sets his sights on welfare spending - as Rachel Reeves battles accusations that she misled the public before the Budget

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3 h. ago I’m A Celebrity fans call out star for ‘fake’ laugh after campmate’s opens up with emotional story

I’M A Celebrity fans have called out a star for her ‘fake’ laugh, after a campmate opened up with his emotional story.  During Sunday night’s episode, a handful of the celebs gathered together and listened to how comedian Eddie Kadi got his big break in the industry.  Eddie shared on I'm A Celeb that doing...

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