20 h. ago Canada’s Liberal party says budget of ‘sacrifice’ needed to avoid recession

Country set to unveil PM Mark Carney’s spending plan as it battles trade war with US and protracted cost of living crisisCanada’s ruling Liberal party has said a budget of “sacrifice” is required to confront both a trade war with the US and a protracted cost of living crisis that threatens to push the country into a recession. But with opposition parties signalling they won’t support the fiscal plans of the prime minister, Mark Carney, a failed parliamentary vote on the budget could plunge the country into another federal election in the coming weeks.The country’s finance minister, François-Philippe Champagne, will on Tuesday unveil a spending plan his government has signalled will include both steep deficits and spending cuts. Few details have leaked ahead of the announcement, which will mark the first substantive look at how Carney plans to avoid a recession while locked in a trade war with the US, Canada’s biggest economic partner. Continue reading...

Economics

41 h. ago Disgraced Andrew faces 'special bush' removal in latest blow to ex

The foliage had been planted to mark a major anniversary for local residents, but its future is now in doubt following Andrew's downfall as the Epstein scandal rumbles on

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56 h. ago Liverpool news: Marc Guehi transfer plan grows clearer as alarming Mo Salah message sent

It's been far from the start to the season reigning Premier League champions Liverpool would've been hoping for with Arne Slot tasked with turning the ship around

Events

3 d. ago Palace staff 'in tears' after closely guarded Meghan and Harry plan was exposed

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a secret plan just before quitting royal life for good. They were so concerned about the details leaking that they didn't even tell their nanny about the plans, according to a royal author

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3 d. ago Inside Michelle Keegan’s Hollywood plans after rise from Corrie ‘chav’ to TV darling – & why Mark’s sweet promise is key

LOOK out, Hollywood - the Keegan-Wrights are coming for you. And this time, they’re headed for the top. As The Sun reported earlier this week, Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are quietly considering their options in La-La land, with Michelle’s rocketing acting career promising big things. It might be a big leap - and a...

Culture

4 d. ago Les Deux opens first store outside Scandinavia in Paris's Marais district, London also planned

Les Deux opens first store outside Scandinavia in Paris's Marais district, London also planned  FashionNetwork USA

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4 d. ago ‘We must protect and we must understand’: using shipwrecks to rebuild fish populations

Research by marine scientists in Thailand is revealing how shipwrecks can benefit the undersea environmentSitting at the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand about 20 metres below the ocean surface is the HTMS Hanhak Sattru. Snappers, yellowtail fusiliers and bannerfish swim through the ship’s corridors,while barnacles, algae and young coral cling to the iron ladders and machine-gun on deck. Nearby is another wreck, the HTMS SuphairinBoth were intentionally submerged by the Royal Thai Navy in 2023 to create artificial reefs and dive sites. Their planned scuttling has enabled marine scientists to produce some of the first research on how much shipwrecks change the marine environment.There is already plenty of existing research that shows that shipwrecks create a new ecosystem. But whether they pull fish from natural reefs or promote production of new fish (known as the attraction-pollution hypothesis) has historically been hard to say. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene hurls firebomb at MAGA world with plan to spend Election Day on left

The right-wing firebrand congresswoman will go on the liberal-leaning ABC talk show to chat about the government shutdown and push for release of the Epstein files as her break with House GOP leadership deepens

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4 d. ago New cafe plan for Kilmarnock town centre approved at former marriage suite

East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action, previously lodged a planning application, seeking permission for a change of use at the former marriage suite within the Civic Centre North building.

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4 d. ago Brendan Rodgers changed my life & career, I’ll be forever grateful says Celtic star who speaks for first time after exit

JOHNNY KENNY will never forget Brendan Rodgers. Now Celtic’s new striker-for-fame plans to make sure Martin O’Neill always thinks of him for the starting line-up - with Rangers next up in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final. Kenny certainly made the best possible impact for the legendary returning boss - brilliantly pouncing twice in the 4-0...

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4 d. ago Meta readies $25bn bond sale as soaring AI costs trigger stock sell

Social media group sheds $200bn in market value as Mark Zuckerberg’s investment plans spook investors

Economics

5 d. ago Santander demands Government action over FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme

SANTANDER UK has scrapped its third-quarter results — demanding Government action over the FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme. Boss Mike Regnier warned the plans could hit the car finance market and wider automotive sector, risking significant job losses. He called for changes to address “concern in the industry and market to the proposed Financial...

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6 d. ago Santander scraps results and calls for Government action on motor finance

The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector.

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6 d. ago Trump says he will cut fentanyl tariff on Chinese goods and expects ‘great deal’ with Xi – business live

Most Asian stock markets rally on trade deal optimism, ahead of expected US interest rate cutAston Martin has slashed £300m from its investment plans after the British sportscar maker reported a bigger than expected loss in the third quarter because of Donald Trump’s tariffs and weak demand in China.The carmaker said on Wednesday that losses before tax were £112m in the third quarter of 2025, a ninefold increase from £12m a year earlier.This year has been marked by significant macroeconomic headwinds, particularly the sustained impact of US tariffs and weak demand in China.Work is under way to review our future product cycle plan with the aim of optimising costs and capital investment while continuing to deliver innovative, class-leading products to meet customer demands and regulatory requirements. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Aston Martin pleads for more government support as losses widen

Aston Martin said it was reviewing plans for upcoming car models in a bid to cut costs.

Politics

6 d. ago Santander halts results and calls for Government action on motor finance

The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector.

Politics

6 d. ago Michaela Strachan, 60, reveals how her breast cancer battle changed her outlook on life and why she has no plans to marry her partner of 20 years

The Springwatch presenter, 60, was diagnosed with breast cancer over a decade ago at the beginning of 2014 and went on to make a full recovery.

Events

7 d. ago Jennifer Lawrence wants boob job as body 'didn't bounce back' after second baby

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, who gave birth to her second child in March with husband Cooke Maroney, says she's planning on getting the surgery later this year

Society

7 d. ago The UK's 8 best Christmas markets you must visit this winter —including one near Manchester

As the festive season approaches, many people will be planning to head to a Christmas market to immerse themselves in the magic and pick out unique, handmade presents for their loved ones

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7 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca confirms Liam Delap return as Carabao Cup rotation planned

The striker is back after two months out as boss plans changes

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