6 h. ago Tens of thousands of homeowners could be hit by new council tax bands as Rachel Reeves sets her sights on higher

Affluent Londoners and those in the South East are expected to be the prime targets as Chancellor Rachel Reeves tries to find £42billion to balance Labour 's books.

Events

10 h. ago Lib Dems' bold election strategy to copy Tories' and Greens' success with Holyrood list vote push

Alex Cole-Hamilton’s party has its sights set on a triumph in the Highlands at next May’s Holyrood election.

Politics

10 h. ago Lib Dems' bold election strategy will copy Tories' and Greens' success with Holyrood list vote push

Alex Cole-Hamilton’s party has its sights set on a triumph in the Highlands at next May’s Holyrood election.

Politics

30 h. ago Reeves sets sights on Motability to save £1billion in Budget: Will Chancellor scrap tax breaks for disability car scheme users?

The Chancellor is considering scrapping tax breaks which spare Motability's 860,000 users from having to pay VAT or insurance premium tax on their leased vehicles.

Economics

42 h. ago ‘We want to inspire young girls and boys’: Lauren James on impact of Euro 2025 and Chelsea’s relentless success

The England and Chelsea forward had a triumphant season in 2024/25 and has her sights set on continuing that success

Politics

3 d. ago Harry Kane immediately sets sights on new record after clinching World Cup spot

Harry Kane was on target again in England's 5-0 thumping of Latvia and the Three Lions captain has a major international milestone in his sights along with World Cup glory

Politics

3 d. ago 'Top of the list': Harry Kane in Ballon d’Or form as England leader sets sights on World Cup

Kane is in the form of his life ahead of what could be the biggest year of his career

Politics

6 d. ago Man Utd put on red alert as Zinedine Zidane issues new statement on next job

Zinedine Zidane has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United but the legendary player admits he has his sights set on the France job once it becomes available

Events

7 d. ago We don’t need a Labour Government in Scotland that will look like UK, says Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader urged Scots to set their sights ‘so much higher’.

Politics

1 week ago Clifftop house belongs in the Hollywood Hills but you can book it for a seaside holiday in a stunning Welsh village

If you’re plotting an autumn escape with an architectural wow-factor, cinematic coastal views and five-star style in one seriously slick bolthold, set your sights on Ceredigion.

Culture

1 week ago Inspired and emotional: why a drunk Ray Winstone was exactly what the Star Wars prequels needed

The Sexy Beast star has said he was under the influence when he auditioned – unsuccessfully – for Attack of the Clones. George Lucas really missed a trickThe Star Wars prequels were not particularly enjoyable to sit through. All the matinee adventure serial action of the first three films were gone, replaced by long scenes about impenetrable galactic taxation systems, as performed by characters that seemed to have been designed purely for their potential to sell toys.So bad were the prequels in fact, that realistically there is only one thing that could have possibly improved them. Of course, I am talking about the sight of Ray Winstone tearing around the set in a silly costume, drunk off his face. Only now do we understand how close this came to be. Talking to Far Out recently, Winstone revealed that he auditioned for the part of Ruwee Naberrie, the father of Padmé Amidala, in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. And he would have got it, too, except for the fact that he t...

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1 week ago Married at First Sight UK exclusive look sees new couples meet for first time

New couples on Married At First Sight are set to shake up the show

Politics

1 week ago 'Big relief': Scot secures DP World Tour card for 16th season running

Jamieson hands himself timely boost and sets sights on producing a ‘few more highights’ in career

Politics

1 week ago Married At First Sight UK chaos as groom fumes 'don't antagonise me'

Married At First Sight UK is set to return to screens tonight for its second commitment ceremony, but it seems the drama is far from over

Events

1 week ago Trump sets sights on liberal megadonor George Soros: ‘A chilling message to other donors’

Billionaire ticks all the boxes on the antisemitic score card as Trump attacks Democratic contributors before midtermsPam Bondi, the US attorney general, said “everything is on the table” and left it there. But Donald Trump threw discretion to the wind and was far more specific about his choice of enemy to go after.“If you look at Soros, he’s at the top of everything,” the US president said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gogglebox legend eyes up Strictly spot after more cast members quit BBC show

EXCLUSIVE: Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt says she’s ready to swap the sofa for sequins as she sets her sights on a glittering Strictly Come Dancing debut

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2 w. ago Welsh football club placed up for sale in bid to 'take the next step'

The club has set its sights on ultimately winning the Cymru Premier

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Murray's honest thoughts on playing in The Open after incredible golf debut

Andy Murray has been making waves in the golfing world in recent months and the tennis icon has already set his sights on a major championship in the future

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2 w. ago 'I'd love to': Former world No 1 sets sights on Ryder Cup return at Adare Manor

Johnson opens with one of best rounds of day in Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

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2 w. ago Arsenal: William Saliba responds to Real Madrid links after signing new Gunners contract

The Frenchman has set his sights on silverware after extending his stay in north London

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