15 h. ago DWP to send huge payouts to thousands on Universal Credit as lawyers urge further action

The DWP failed to adequately protect the income of disabled people who were transferred from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, according to lawyers

Politics

39 h. ago National guard arrives in DC as mayors warn of Trump power grab

The US president deployed troops after taking control of DC police, sparking fears of similar moves elsewhereUS politics live – latest updatesNational guard troops began to arrive at their headquarters in Washington DC on Tuesday as Democratic mayors warned Donald Trump against expanding his law and order power grab in other major cities.The US president announced on Monday that he was sending the national guard into the nation’s capital and putting city police under federal control, even though the violent crime rate is at a 30-year low. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago US gold futures hit record high after Trump tariff blindsides global market

Unexpected levy from Trump administration could redraw trade in the metal, analysts and investors warn

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5 d. ago US gold futures surge to record high after Trump tariff blindsides global market

Unexpected levy from Trump administration could redraw trade in the metal, analysts and investors warn

Politics

7 d. ago Kate Garraway reveals Celebrity Traitors saved her from £8k bank scam

The broadcaster revealed how a phone call she received while en route to filming almost cost her thousands

Economics

9 d. ago Kremlin warn Trump to be 'very cautious' over nuclear sub threat ahead of Moscow visit

The Kremlin has warned US President Donald Trump to be 'very cautious' with nuclear rhetoric as it played down the decision to move two submarines closer to Russia

Events

9 d. ago Trump contorting justice department into his ‘personal weapon’, experts warn

Critics say DoJ has been ‘politicized like never before’ and the main job requirement is now ‘loyalty to Donald Trump’As Donald Trump’s Department of Justice expands investigations of his foes and ousts dozens of lawyers and staff who worked on cases targeting himself and his allies, scholars and ex-prosecutors say the rule of law is under siege in the US as the department morphs into Trump’s “personal weapon”.The justice department’s politicization to please Trump was underscored by an announcement on 23 July of a new “ strike force” to investigate unsubstantiated charges that ex-president Barack Obama and top officials conspired to hurt Trump’s 2016 campaign and his presidency with inquiries into Russian influence operations to help Trump win, say critics. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Trump’s push to change Coke: Is cane sugar better for you than corn syrup?

Coca-Cola has not yet said it would use real cane sugar in regular Coke — even if Trump says the company agreed

Politics

3 w. ago US corn growers warn Trump’s push for cane sugar in Coke will cost thousands of American jobs

The Corn Refiners Association added the move would also lower farm income and boost imports of foreign sugar ‘all with no nutritional benefit’

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4 w. ago Trump says he scored major new deal with Coca Cola that could change the taste of Coke

The president posted on his Truth Social account that he had spoken to Coca-Cola execs about putting cane sugar back in its U.S. Coke. The product currently contains corn syrup.

Politics

4 w. ago Calls for all UK pensioners over 66 to get a free TV licence

A petition calling for pensioners to get a free TV licence to help with the cost of living has gained thousands of signatures online

Politics

4 w. ago UK WhatsApp users warned to make call if they receive this message

The message has already cost unsuspecting consumers hundreds of thousands of pounds

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