84 m. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

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3 h. ago Scottish budget: Business leaders say support measures do not go far enough

“Given the extent of the increases small businesses are facing, with rises of up to 400 per cent, this is effectively a drop in the ocean” – Guy Hinks, FSB Scotland

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4 h. ago UK snow maps turn purple in warning huge blizzard set to hit Britain this month

The UK is set for another Arctic freeze later this month where we could see around 30cm of snow falling as temperatures drop to -4C in parts of the country

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4 h. ago 'Being busy isn't enough': Viral bakery announces shock store closure

"Being busy is no longer enough to make most hospitality sites work, you have to squeeze so hard to the point where there’s no real fun left — record sales weeks become less of a joy, and more of a necessity."

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6 h. ago Huge blizzard set to hit UK cities next week with up to 10 inches of snow

The UK is set for another Arctic freeze next week where we could see more than 10 inches of snow falling as temperatures drop to -6C in parts of the country

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8 h. ago Afcon special: Morocco’s moment, Nigeria’s surge and more: Football Weekly – video

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four.On today’s pod: it’s an Afcon special as the final four are decided. Hosts Morocco look increasingly like favourites after seeing off Cameroon; the panel asks whether Brahim Díaz’s remarkable form is a surprise, and questions how far long-term investment has taken them. Nigeria, meanwhile, remain perfect so far as they brush aside Algeria to set up a heavyweight semi-final clash.Elsewhere, the panel discusses Egypt's chances as Mohamed Salah looks to enter African football folklore by winning the tournament, after Egypt beat Côte d’Ivoire. The panel ask if Senegal overthink their midfield after they squeezed through against Mali to tee up another chapter in the Salah v Mané rivalry.Plus, a wider look at CAF’s decision to move Afcon back to a four-year cycle, the impact of winter scheduling, infrastructure in Morocco before the 2030 World Cup, and more C...

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8 h. ago RAC tells all drivers to use 1 button to defrost frozen car windows

As temperatures drop across the UK, one thing people are having to try and battle with is waking up to frozen cars during the mornings. However, a simple button can help to defrost car windows, according to the RAC

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12 h. ago Brits warned of blizzard hitting nation with 60mph gales and more snow as temperatures drop

Weather maps show snow is forecast across Wales, the Midlands and Northwest England from Thursday night into Friday morning, with 60mph gales and plunging temperatures expected

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13 h. ago People love the adorable way these huge animals are protected from the cold

Temperatures in some parts of India can drop to freezing in the winter. And women living near a wildlife rescue centre have come up with an incredible way to keep animals warm.

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19 h. ago Businesses sound the alarm over the 'devastating' impact of Labour's tax hikes and soaring energy bills

As confidence collapses to the lowest level since the pandemic, the financial squeeze means jobs are being cut and investment plans have stalled, a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said.

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21 h. ago Neil McCann vows to use old transfer tricks to Kilmarnock's advantage in bid to beat Premiership drop

McCann recently stepped back into management for the first time in five years

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21 h. ago Katherine Jenkins slips curves into plunging gown for Marilyn Monroe moment

Singer Katherine Jenkins looks drop dead gorgeous in recent snaps, which show her wearing a slinky black dress with a low-cut neckline at the Golden Globes

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25 h. ago Tell Me Lies season 3 episode release schedule as fans begin countdown

The hit drama is returning for its third series in just a few hours, with the rest of the season set to drop over the coming weeks

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28 h. ago 'I spent £10 on charity shop book haul and real value of items made my jaw drop'

A woman who spent less than £10 on a book haul from a charity shop was left floored when she realised how much the books were worth, as she said she'd found 'treasure'

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31 h. ago Stan Wawrinka: ‘I really believe that I squeezed the lemon until the last drop’

The 40-year-old is nearing end of his career and has no regrets after winning three grand slams in Big Three eraIn the first week of the final year of his life as a professional tennis player, Stanislas “Stan” Wawrinka found himself in the familiar position of staring down an opponent nearly half his age. Wawrinka, now 40, had tussled with the talented 23-year-old Flavio Cobolli for nearly three hours before offering himself a shot at a monumental victory.Just a few tense errors deep in a tense final set tie-break saw those chances slip away. In theory, deciding that 2026 will be the final year of his career should provide Wawrinka with an opportunity to swing for the fences and completely empty his tank, playing without inhibitions. Life, however, is far more complicated than that. “Of course I would love to play more freely. And sometimes I tell myself: ‘Just play freely,’” sighs a frustrated Wawrinka. “But I care so much that it’s not that easy.” Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Some UK filling stations to stop selling diesel thanks to 2023 rule

The number of diesel cars is set to drop from 15.5million to 350,000 within 10 years

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56 h. ago Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins thrown into chaos as FIVE contestants drop out amid brutal tasks

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins has been thrown into chaos after five contestants pulled out amid the show's brutal conditions.

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56 h. ago Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins descends into chaos as five stars drop out of Channel 4 show

Five celebrities have dropped out of Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins, with four voluntary withdrawals and one medical exit

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57 h. ago Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins chaos as five stars exit Channel 4 show

The Channel 4 show has been thrown into chaos as a number of the famous recruits drop out of the intense course with another sent home for medical reasons

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59 h. ago Households urged to leave taps dripping this week as temperatures drop

Leaving taps dripping during the winter could help prevent bigger issues as the temperatures drop

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