7 h. ago Sleaze watchdog launches investigation into Rachel Reeves over Christmas theatre ticket freebie worth £276

It follows criticism of Rachel Reeves - including by fellow Labour MPs - for accepting free VIP seats at a pop concert while planning massive cuts to benefits and public spending.

Economics

9 h. ago British woman found beaten to death with 'five deep wounds' in French village

A murder investigation has been launched after the 65-year-old was found by her friend in Tremolat, a village in the French Dordogne region, on Tuesday evening.

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12 h. ago Rachel Reeves faces watchdog probe over 'failure to declare theatre freebie properly'

Rachel Reeves is being investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner after allegedly failing to register a gift of four theatre tickets worth £276 on time

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13 h. ago Rachel Reeves under investigation by parliament’s standards watchdog

Probe into UK chancellor opened on Tuesday over registration of gift

Politics

18 h. ago Starmer faces growing calls to give MPs ‘final say’ on any UK

Liberal Democrat MPs have developed proposals to give Parliament a chance to scrutinise any agreement.

Politics

22 h. ago Iconic department store holds 'Rachel Reeves closing down sale' as it closes its last outlet after 144 years with boss blaming Chancellor's budget hikes

Large yellow posters with the Chancellor holding her red Budget box have been splashed all over the windows of the Beales store in Poole, Dorset.

Economics

24 h. ago Major UK high street store launches 'Rachel Reeves closing down sale' as it shuts for good

Having been a mainstay for 144-years, the Beales name will disappear for good on May 31, and its bosses have had a dig at Chancellor Rachel Reeves on its way out

Politics

24 h. ago Masked gunman kills three people in ‘brutal’ Sweden attack before fleeing on scooter

Swedish police launch investigation into ‘brutal act of violence’ in Uppsala near Stockholm

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38 h. ago Spain power outage: First deaths emerge including tragic family

Many parts of the Iberian Peninsula were plunged into darkness on Monday with officials now launching an investigation to establish the cause of the major blackout

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40 h. ago First picture of cyclist killed in collision with car at Loch Ness bike race

An investigation has been launched into the tragedy, with police appealing for any information or witnesses who have not yet come forward.

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45 h. ago Senior Labour council leader says Government must do more to counter Reform UK

Sir Stephen Houghton, chairman of the body representing metropolitan district councils, questioned benefits changes and investment strategy.

Politics

55 h. ago Now Labour is facing a summer of discontent: Nurses, teachers and council staff issue strike threats as Tories say Rachel Reeves is soft on unions

The Chancellor put the Government on a collision course with unions by warning that any inflation-busting rises would have to be funded by cuts to services.

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55 h. ago Reeves warned employment rights law has already led to hiring freeze and loss of business confidence

The chancellor has found herself under siege as two surveys of businesses reveal a loss of confidence

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60 h. ago Sugar tax to be extended to milkshakes and dairy substitute drinks

The Treasury confirmed plans to press ahead with the changes on Monday.

Politics

66 h. ago No10 hints at more spending cuts to fund bigger splurge on public sector pay

Pay review bodies have recommended 4 per cent for teachers and 3 per cent for NHS workers - significantly more than the 2.8 per cent the government has proposed.

Economics

69 h. ago Police launch investigation after string of quad bike thefts across rural Stirling

Officers are appealing for information after crooks swiped quad bikes from properties in Callander, Drymen and Kippen in less than 48 hours.

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2 d. ago Tax hike fears mount as Rachel Reeves faces calls to splurge even MORE on public sector pay

Pay review bodies have recommended 4 per cent for teachers and 3 per cent for NHS workers - significantly more than the 2.8 per cent the government has proposed.

Economics

2 d. ago Rachel Reeves told how much millions of NHS staff and teachers' pay should increase by

Chancellor Rachel Reeves last year proposed a pay hike of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers - leading one union to describe the offer as an 'insult'

Economics

3 d. ago Keir Starmer is reported to sleaze watchdog over claim he broke election 'purdah'

The Prime Minister has been accused of breaking the ministerial code by making political remarks at a police HQ during the local election campaign.

Politics

3 d. ago Otley Run attack latest with road closed for second day as counter terror police launch investigation

Two women have been seriously injured

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