1 hour ago Rachel Reeves strikes 11th hour deal with Angela Rayner to break cabinet civil war deadlock

Exclusive: The Treasury agreed a late deal with Angela Rayner’s Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government on Sunday evening, just days before Rachel Reeves publishes the spending review

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5 h. ago Rachel Reeves in crisis as cabinet civil war blocks spending review plans

The Treasury is scrambling to reach an eleventh-hour deal with Yvette Cooper and Angela Rayner as they push back against budget cuts

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10 h. ago Minister refuses to rule out cuts to police and housing budgets in spending review

As the Treasury continues to lock horns with Angela Rayner and Yvette Cooper over housing and police force budgets, Cabinet minister Peter Kyle sends a strong signal of the government’s intent

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20 h. ago White House warns Downing Street against letting China build 'super embassy' near sensitive financial sites

The Oval Office has urged Downing Street against giving a China's 'super embassy' the green light to be built near London financial centres. 

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32 h. ago Warning UK’s housing crisis will deepen if Reeves makes further cuts in spending review

Exclusive: Building new social housing is facing a ‘cliff edge’ because of a lack of funds, experts say – as Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner battle over budget plans

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57 h. ago Urgent fridge warning to UK households over 'concerning' trend

The organisation of your fridge might not be a priority, but experts say it should be

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3 d. ago Reeves hits back at spending review critics claiming ‘my choices are Labour choices’

Exclusive: As a cabinet civil war heats up over her spending review, Rachel Reeves has written for The Independent defending her motivations and choices as chancellor

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3 d. ago UK households warned of 'pretty' summer plant that can be 'just as dangerous' as Japanese knotweed

Experts say the little-known invasive plant can 'wreak havoc' on UK homes if left uncontrolled

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4 d. ago Labour ‘at war’ over Reeves’ spending review amid fears manifesto pledges will be ditched

Chancellor is facing a push to consider wealth taxes instead of cuts before she publishes her spending review next week

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4 d. ago Police warn Starmer of ‘stark choices’ on investigating crimes if faced with cuts under spending review

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley among senior police officers who reportedly issued direct warning in letter to prime minister ahead of spending review

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6 d. ago Fire risk warning to households after UK sees hottest spring on record

Experts are urging people to remain vigilant when it comes to fire safety - with the average fire claim involving a garden amounting to nearly £16,000

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6 d. ago Urgent warning to any UK household with artificial grass this summer

Artificial turf is convenient at best, but anyone with fake grass in their garden is urged to take extra precautions before lighting the barbecue this summer

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6 d. ago Fire risk warning to households after UK basks in sunny spring

The average fire claim involving a garden amounts to nearly £16,000, Aviva said.

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1 week ago Householders warned over £5,000 fine for breaking 9am gardening rule

Gardeners should avoid mowing their lawn very early in the morning or late at night to avoid any complications.

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1 week ago Escape to the Country host issues warning after buyer's disappointing house update

Escape to the Country host Nicki Chapman was left lost for words as a first-time buyer shared her reaction to a property on the BBC show

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves should refine fiscal rules to avoid emergency spending cuts, IMF says

The organisation, which has been assessing the UK economy, upgrades its growth forecast this year to 1.2%Rachel Reeves should refine her fiscal rules to prevent the need for emergency spending cuts, the International Monetary Fund has suggested in its annual review of the UK economy, as it upgraded its forecasts for UK growth this year.Adding to the clamour from backbench Labour MPs incensed by the government’s proposed welfare cuts, the Washington-based organisation said the chancellor should examine ways to avoid having to make short-term savings when there is a downturn in economic forecasts. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK households warned to check on blackbirds when they enter your garden

Scientists warn that a deadly disease has been culling blackbird populations - here's what you need to know and the signs that blackbirds in your garden may be infected

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2 w. ago Households warned over common mistake that will damage hanging basket blooms

The days are warming up, the nights are balmier but don't get complacent, even a cool night could damage an uncovered hanging basket...

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to households after Ofgem energy price cap update

Martin Lewis has explained what happens next after it was confirmed the Ofgem energy price cap will fall by 7% from this July, taking the typical household bill from £1,849 to £1,720 a year

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2 w. ago Experts issue warning to households that have certain type of toaster

Experts have urged UK households to heed their warning.

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