23 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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23 m. ago The island paradise that rarely dips below 21C that Brits are choosing over Spain

For anyone dreading the increasingly gloomy weather that autumn brings, this destination promises Brits plenty of sunshine, good vibes and memorable experiences

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24 m. ago Shop Stacey Solomon’s exact drawers that are ‘perfect’ for adding warmth to a bedroom

Stacey Solomon is always the one to watch for homeware finds, and last week she showed off her stylish oak drawers that are 'perfect' for adding warmth to a bedroom

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25 m. ago When does Fallout 76 Season 22 start and how long is server maintenance? What you need to know

Fallout 76 Season 22 is set to start today, Tuesday, September 2, and will bring a host of new items and the ability to build your C.A.M.P. without restrictions

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25 m. ago Queen Camilla cuts a stylish figure in polka dot gown as she marks 25 years of disaster relief charity during visit to Cornwall

Queen Camilla looked effortlessly elegant in a polka dot gown as she arrived for a slew of royal engagements in Cornwall on Tuesday. She paid a visit to headquarters of ShelterBox

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31 m. ago Alison Hammond suffered medical issue on set as Bake Off crew performed 'surgery'

Great British Bake Off presenter Alison Hammond has been hit hard by hay fever this year and producers have taken drastic action to help the Birmingham-born host

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34 m. ago Famous sports star made hideous demand of wife before burning entire family to death

Hannah Clarke was married to former New Zealand rugby player Rowan Baxter, who was 11 years her senior, and the couple shared three children - but their relationship was far from perfect

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35 m. ago Frankie Bridge 'can't get over' how expensive her faux leather jacket looks for under £60

Frankie Bridge has shared her new favourite leather jacket that's perfect for transitioning into autumn, and you can snap it up from the high street for under £60

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36 m. ago Edinburgh Northern Lights 2025: The 10 best places to catch the Aurora Borealis in and around Scotland's Capital this autumn

You may not have to even leave Scotland’s Capital to witness one of nature’s greatest light shows in the coming months.

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47 m. ago Dunelm's new £10 'enchanting' lamp already has shoppers 'obsessed'

Shoppers loved the fun light from the home and furniture shop that has a mesmerising impact on any room

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67 m. ago Best small compact umbrellas for braving autumn showers, tried and tested

Chic shelters that reign supreme when dark clouds gather

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75 m. ago 'I pawned 100 DVDs and couldn't believe how much I was offered'

Armed with a sack full of DVDs of popular films and television series, Cayle Marklew was left staggered by the amount a high street pawn shop offered him for his goods

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76 m. ago This eyebrow pencil gives me perfect arches in just 10 seconds

Benefit’s precisely brow pencil is a number one bestseller for good reason

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79 m. ago Where to see the Northern Lights in Scotland 2025: 11 of the best places to catch the Aurora Borealis this autumn

The next few months are likely to present plenty of opportunities to see the Northern Lights.

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1 hour ago Furious business owner cracks down on sneaky shoplifters after releasing CCTV of rubber ducks, bath bombs and chocolate being swiped

A fuming business owner is cracking down on thieves who repeatedly raid his gift shop - to steal rubber ducks.

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1 hour ago Scotland braced for 'autumn washout' after hottest summer on record

One village was hit with almost 40mm of rain in just 24 hours as we marked the start of the new season.

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1 hour ago Weatherproof raincoat is 'lightweight' and 'perfect for rainy spells'

Originally priced at £79, the Lands' End jacket is on sale for £44 in selected colours

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2 h. ago Spiders won't crawl into your home and mate if you follow these 2 rules

Keep spiders out of your home this autumn by sticking to these guidelines.

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2 h. ago Susanna Reid rushes to Rylan Clark's defence after Good Morning Britain co

The 54-year-old and co-host Ed Balls, 58, returned to our screens to update viewers on the latest newsworthy headlines with correspondents Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce.

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2 h. ago Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson baffles fans as he ‘looks like Gregg Wallace’ in slim snaps

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's dramatic weight loss left fans baffled, with many joking the Hollywood star now looks more like MasterChef host Gregg Wallace than a wrestler

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