62 m. ago Farage accused of betraying pensioners after triple lock hint in speech Tories say was rambling and incoherent – UK politics live

Reform leader refuses to commit to keeping mechanism that guarantees how pensions are increasedFarage is speaking now. He says another “depressing budget hoves into view”. It will be a budget that “doesn’t have the guts to cut public spending”.He says Britain has been living under an illusion.I think for some years we’ve actually been living under an illusion. We’ve not been prepared to face up to just how much of an economic mess we genuinely in.As we slipped down the global league tables, we kid ourselves that it’s OK, we’ve got GDP growth. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from New York if Mamdani wins mayor’s race: Live updates

New York City mayoral election is one of several closely-watched races that will provide insight into how voters are responding to Trump’s agenda

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2 h. ago Farage accused of betraying pensioners but praised for ‘fiscal discipline’ after triple lock hint – politics live

Reform leader refuses to commit to keeping mechanism that guarantees how pensions are increasedFarage is speaking now. He says another “depressing budget hoves into view”. It will be a budget that “doesn’t have the guts to cut public spending”.He says Britain has been living under an illusion.I think for some years we’ve actually been living under an illusion. We’ve not been prepared to face up to just how much of an economic mess we genuinely in.As we slipped down the global league tables, we kid ourselves that it’s OK, we’ve got GDP growth. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Rome: worker trapped and one injured after part of medieval tower collapses

Three others rescued at the Torre dei Conti, which was undergoing restoration worksEurope live – latest updatesA medieval tower in central Rome has partly collapsed twice during renovations, injuring one worker and trapping another.Falling debris from the initial collapse of the Torre dei Conti, just after 11.30am (0930 GMT), close to the Roman Forum ruins, hit a 64-year-old worker, the Ansa news agency reported. He was taken to San Giovanni hospital in a critical condition although Francesco Rocca, Lazio’s regional president, said his injuries were not life threatening. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Armed police shutdown UK street as homes evacuated with emergency services on scene

Emergency services have descended on a residential street this afternoon with several police vans, a fire engine and an ambulance all on the scene. Follow our live blog for updates.

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2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Amy Dowden to undergo second mastectomy after 2023 cancer diagnosis

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3 h. ago Huntingdon knife suspect appears at court charged over horrific train stabbings: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander praises a heroic rail worker who tried to stop the attack.

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4 h. ago Trump ramps up filibuster pressure on Republicans as shutdown threatens to become longest ever: Live updates

President Donald Trump reiterates demand for solution to government shutdown ahead of crucial Tuesday elections in many states that will provide telling early verdict on his policy agenda

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4 h. ago Live updates on crucial Welsh Government budget as key details emerge

What money will be available to spend on health, education and housing in Wales will become clearer today

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4 h. ago Farage claims Brexit opportunities have been ‘squandered’ and says he wants as many rich people as possible in the UK – politics live

Reform UK leader says he expects Labour to be forced into an austerity budget before the next electionFarage is speaking now. He says another “depressing budget hoves into view”. It will be a budget that “doesn’t have the guts to cut public spending”.He says Britain has been living under an illusion.I think for some years we’ve actually been living under an illusion. We’ve not been prepared to face up to just how much of an economic mess we genuinely in.As we slipped down the global league tables, we kid ourselves that it’s OK, we’ve got GDP growth. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Huntington knife suspect to appear at court charged over horrific train stabbings: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander praises a heroic rail worker who tried to stop the attack.

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Amy Dowden undergoing second mastectomy after 2023 cancer diagnosis

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5 h. ago Trump battles shutdown filibuster as millions prepare to vote in New York and California ballots: Live updates

President Donald Trump reiterates demand for solution to government shutdown ahead of crucial Tuesday elections in many states that will provide telling early verdict on his policy agenda

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6 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Tess Daly momentarily replaced as fifth celebrity leaves series

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6 h. ago Labour says Farage would revive austerity as he prepares to set out economic vision in speech – UK politics live

Reform UK leader expected to promise deregulation and spending cuts as Labour and Conservatives attack policiesThe Tories claim Reform UK are “leftwing” partly on the basis of Nigel Farage’s welfare policies. In particular, in their briefing overnight (see 9.34am), the Tories backed this up by saying that they would cut welfare spending by £23bn, when Reform’s plans (so far) only add up to £9bn, and that Farage would abolish the two-child benefit cap (but only for British parents working full-time, Politico reports).The “leftwing” description is even harder to sustain in the light of this report for Politico by Dan Bloom about Reform’s economic plans.Let’s be clear, we’ve said we don’t guarantee it. Everything’s up for review, because nothing’s affordable if we keep spending more than we’re earning. And we’ve said that consistently if we the country go bust, which is the direction of travel we’re heading, one way or the other, nothing’s affordable.You’re not asking about the much, m...

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6 h. ago ‘I can’t go on anymore’: Mazón resigns as Valencia leader and acknowledges mistakes during deadly 2024 floods – Europe live

Mazón faced daily calls for his resignation after flooding in October 2024 killed 229 peopleFor more on the anger towards Mazón and the calls for consequences after Spain’s worst natural disaster this century, it’s worth reading this report from our Spain correspondent, Sam Jones.Resigning his post, Mazón said “I can’t go on anymore” as he lamented “brutal” criticism he faced, while “acknowledging” mistakes made in an “unprecedented” situation. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Cumbria train derailment LIVE: Updates as Glasgow to London train derails in Cumbria causing major disruption

Avanti West Coast said all lines are blocked north of Preston.

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8 h. ago Cumbria train derailment LIVE: Updates as Glasgow to London train derails causing major disruption

Avanti West Coast said all lines are blocked north of Preston.

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22 h. ago Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Scottish League Cup result, match stream and latest updates today

Martin O’Neill wins first Old Firm derby for 20 years at Hampden Park as St Mirren now await in final

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