26 m. ago Spending review live: Reeves to pledge £39bn to tackle housing crisis with boost to NHS and defence expected

Chancellor is set to unveil plans for all department funding today

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28 m. ago Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ some of his posts about Donald Trump; US

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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31 m. ago Rachel Reeves says she ‘chooses investment’ ahead of unveiling Labour’s spending review – UK politics live

Chancellor will reveal how the government plans to spend almost £1.4tn in 2026-27, rising to almost £1.5tr in 2028-29Good morning. The government plans to be spending almost £1.4tr in 2026-27, rising to almost £1.5tr in 2028-29. Those annual limits are already agreed. Today, when Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, stands up at 12.30pm to present the spending review, she will explain how she has decided to divvy up that money between government departments over the next three years.This is not a budget, and she will not be announcing changes to tax policy. But it will feel like a budget because, like a budget, it will involve decisions that affect the public services people rely upon. And it is bound to intensify speculation about whether taxes will have to go up in the next budget, in the autumn.This government is renewing Britain. But I know too many people in too many parts of the country are yet to feel it.This government’s task – my task – and the purpose of this Spending Review – i...

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31 m. ago M60 traffic LIVE updates amid long queues after vehicle overturns

Traffic is tailing back for miles

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61 m. ago Live spending review updates as chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce plans

Wales' First Minister said she hopes 'something positive' will be announced for Wales

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75 m. ago Escaped prisoner LIVE: Liam Slater on the run as public warned 'do not approach'

Liam Slater, 33, escaped from prison and was last seen boarding a train to Leeds just hours after he fled - police have warned the public not to approach the fugitive

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80 m. ago Elon Musk UPDATES as Tesla tycoon announces he regrets war with Donald Trump

The billionaire has signalled his regret following a very public falling out between the US 'First Buddy' and the President, who he claims could not have gained power without him

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87 m. ago Stock markets rise after US and China agree framework deal to restore trade war truce – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsRichard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, says this week’s talks in London between the US and China “represent progress”, despite the lack of detail about what was agreed:“Apparently constructive talks between the US and China have put markets on a firmer footing, as investors hope that the worst of the tariff turbulence may have passed.Details of the framework which has been agreed in principle were patchy and in any event yet to be signed off by both Presidents. Chinese exports of rare earth minerals are likely to have been high on the agenda, although at this stage it has not become apparent what China may have negotiated in return.“Markets will likely welcome the shift in tone from confrontation to coordination. But with no further meetings scheduled, we’re not out of the woods yet. The next step depends on Trump and Xi endorsing and enforc...

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92 m. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool make Wirtz breakthrough, Man Utd’s swap deal, De Bruyne chooses club

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs despite the end of the summer’s first transfer window

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96 m. ago Business news – live: FTSE 100 close to record high as stock markets open

Market reaction and business news on Wednesday ahead of the government’s spending review

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1 hour ago London travel news LIVE: Minor delays on the Circle and District lines

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2 h. ago Spending review latest: Reeves to pledge £39bn to tackle housing crisis with boost to NHS and defence expected

Chancellor is set to unveil plans for all department funding on Wednesday

Economics

2 h. ago LA protests: LAPD says it has made ‘mass arrests’ after mayor issued curfew for downtown – live

Mayor Karen Bass issues curfew for one square mile area in downtown, beginning at 8pm local time on Tuesday until 6am local time on WednesdayWelcome to the Guardian’s continued coverage of the protests in Los Angeles. If you are just tuning in, here is a handy summary to bring you up to speed.The LAPD says it has made ‘mass arrests’ in downtown LA after the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for the city’s downtown area following several days of intense protests against Ice raids. The protests have been marked by clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, widespread vandalism and some looting. The curfew began at 8pm local time on Tuesday and will last until 6am local time on Wednesday. It will apply to a one-square-mile area in downtown.California governor Gavin Newsom delivered a searing rebuke of the Trump administration on Tuesday evening, accusing the government of “pulling a military dragnet” across LA and warning democracy is “under assault before our eyes”....

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2 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal medical, Sesko rejection; Wirtz fee agreed; Mbeumo to Man Utd; Chelsea latest  

Summer window is now closed until next week

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3 h. ago Austria school shooting latest: Death toll rises to 11 as police reveal gunman to be a former pupil

Police say some of the 12 people injured in serious condition

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3 h. ago Spending review latest: Reeves to say she’ll prioritise working people as NHS and defence boost expected

Chancellor is set to unveil plans for all department funding on Wednesday

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3 h. ago Los Angeles protests: arrests as curfew begins in downtown LA; Newsom decries Trump’s ‘assault’ on democracy

LA police issue warning to groups that continue to congregate in curfew area after California governor launches blistering attack on US presidentTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Opinion split over Police Scotland's use of contentious live facial recognition tech

Survey reveals split in public support for AI-powered strategy

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4 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool 'close' to Wirtz move, striker rejects Man Utd, Man City seal TWO deals

Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea all managed to seal a host of deals during the first transfer window of the summer but there could be more to come with Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko and more linked with Premier League switches

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5 h. ago Greta Thunberg news latest: Climate activist breaks silence after being deported by Israel over Gaza aid boat

Greta Thunberg says the world ‘needs more angry young women’ after criticism from Donald Trump

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