2 h. ago House prices rise in November despite Budget uncertainty, says Nationwide

It follows on from last week's Budget in which Rachel Reeves announced tax hikes on landlords and owners of expensive homes.

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16 h. ago White House insists Trump’s recent physical shows ‘perfectly normal’ health

US president, who is 79, had October exam amid concerns over his cognitive abilities and mental fitnessUS politics live – latest updatesThe White House on Monday released details of Donald Trump’s recent “comprehensive executive physical” after the president admitted Sunday night he had “no idea” what part of his body had been the subject of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.Trump, the oldest-ever US president, underwent the procedure during a surprise “semiannual physical” on 10 October and faced questions about it from reporters on Air Force One as he traveled back to Washington DC after a Thanksgiving break in Florida. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago White House defends Hegseth’s ‘legal’ Venezuela drug boat strikes: Live updates

Congress has opened inquiries into the reported ‘double tap strike’ on the alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean

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17 h. ago FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals

Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’US politics live – latest updatesThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is “in over his head” and leading a “chronically under-performing” agency paralyzed by fear and plummeting morale, according to a scathing 115-page report compiled by a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI special agents and analysts.The leaked assessment, obtained by the New York Post and prepared for both congressional Senate and House judiciary committees, is based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago OBR chairman resigns after damning report into leak of Reeves’ Budget

The report said the leak was ‘the worst failure in the 15-year history of the OBR’

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21 h. ago Trump says he’ll release MRI results but has ‘no idea’ which body part was scanned

US president, who is 79, spoke about scan amid concerns over his cognitive abilities and mental fitnessUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump said he will release the results of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan conducted during his surprise “semiannual physical” in October – but was unable to tell reporters what part of his body was under investigation.The oldest-ever US president faced questions over the procedure on Air Force One as he traveled back to Washington DC on Sunday night after a Thanksgiving break in Florida. It is the latest episode of recurring concern about the cognitive abilities and mental fitness of the 79-year-old, who insisted he had “aced” earlier tests relating to his brain functioning. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela

US president sent a ‘blunt message’ to his South American counterpart, sources sayHow US campaign against Venezuela has unfoldedUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump reportedly gave Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum to relinquish power immediately during their recent call – but Venezuela’s authoritarian leader declined, demanding a “global amnesty” for himself and allies.On Sunday, the US president confirmed the call had taken place, telling reporters: “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly, it was a phone call.” Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Watch: Keir Starmer defends Budget after claims Rachel Reeves misled public over tax hikes

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves after she has come under heavy criticism following last week’s Budget.

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24 h. ago Trump backs Hegseth amid report of repeated strike on boat – US politics live

Calls from Congress for an immediate investigation into reports that war secretary ordered a second strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat Senator Mark Kelly: “We’re going to have a public hearing. We’re going to put these folks under oath. And we’re going to find out what happened. And then, there needs to be accountability.”He also told CNN: “If what has been reported is accurate, I have got serious concerns about anybody in that chain of command stepping over a line that they should never step over.” Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Starmer raises pressure on head of OBR by saying budget leak was ‘serious error’

PM says he is ‘very supportive’ of spending watchdog but breach was a ‘massive discourtesy’ to parliamentUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has increased pressure on the head of the government’s spending watchdog over the budget leak by saying that while he was “very supportive” of the institution, a “serious error” had been made.The prime minister said the breach of market-sensitive information, shortly before Rachel Reeves delivered her statement last week, was a “massive discourtesy” to parliament. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Watch live: Keir Starmer defends Budget after claims Rachel Reeves misled public over tax hikes

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves after she has come under heavy criticism following last week’s Budget.

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26 h. ago How much will the Budget cost YOU? Our calculator shows the EXACT impact of tax hikes and benefits boosts

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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26 h. ago Keir Starmer speech LIVE: PM vows to go after welfare amid Rachel Reeves 'lies' accusations

In a major speech in London, Keir Starmer will call for sweeping welfare reforms - but he is likely to face questions about whether Rachel Reeves misled the public ahead of the Budget

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27 h. ago Trump defends Hegseth as secretary faces questions over Venezuela boat strike ‘war crime’: Live

The House and the Senate have opened inquiries into the reported ‘double tap strike’ on the alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean

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29 h. ago Starmer to back embattled Rachel Reeves as he launches defence of Budget tax hikes – UK politics live

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declared on Sunday that she was ‘determined’ to remain in her position for years

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35 h. 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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45 h. ago Sultana attacks the monarchy, Israel and ‘pathetic’ Labour in Your Party speech – UK politics live

MP speaks to delegates in Liverpool after boycotting conference yesterdayKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR had told her the complete opposite. She was raising taxes to pay for welfare.The only thing that was unfunded was the welfare payments which she has made and she’s doing it on the backs of a lot of people out there who are working very hard and getting poorer. And because of that, I believe she should resign.The shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, has written to the FCA (the Financial Conduct Authority). Hop...

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46 h. ago Sultana addresses Your Party conference after securing ‘collective leadership’ victory – UK politics live

MP speaks to delegates in Liverpool after boycotting conference yesterdayKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR had told her the complete opposite. She was raising taxes to pay for welfare.The only thing that was unfunded was the welfare payments which she has made and she’s doing it on the backs of a lot of people out there who are working very hard and getting poorer. And because of that, I believe she should resign.The shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, has written to the FCA (the Financial Conduct Authority). Hop...

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46 h. ago Rachel Reeves denies lying about Budget black hole to justify £26bn tax hikes

Calls for investigation into accusation Labour chancellor misled the public

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48 h. ago Reeves drags Starmer into Budget lie chaos and says he approved her false warnings that justified monster tax raid

Amid rising fury at the way she softened up the public for monster tax hikes, Rachel Reeves initially dodged a straight question before insisting she had not lied.

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