63 m. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s spending review: the chancellor tightened belts and loosened seams | Editorial

The government offers capital investment and fiscal prudence but real-terms department cuts and grand promises could strain political credibilityBrexit’s ghost haunts a Labour spending review intended to lay the foundations for a second term. Its headlines echo the twin themes of the referendum campaign: control immigration, fund the NHS. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she would end the use of hotels for asylum seekers “in this parliament” saving £1bn a year, while NHS spending will rise by 3% a year. Ms Reeves framed it as a politics of security and compassion. Yet it reads as Brexit’s populist promises, filtered through Westminster orthodoxy.The risk is that this is all slogan and very little solution. The asylum savings are speculative, and the annual increase in NHS budgets is below its historical average. There are also real-terms cuts or essentially flat budgets for key departments such as transport, education and local government. The Home Office faces cuts deeper than a...

Politics

79 m. ago Reuse shop selling signed Rolf Harris now fundraising to 'destroy it' after suggestions

One shop were conflicted after a painting signed by Rolf Harris came up for sale – but decided to consult their opinionated customers on what's best to do – including 'burn it'

Economics

2 h. ago Treasury minister dismisses claims spending review will lead to autumn tax rises – UK politics live

Darren Jones says such claims are ‘incoherent’ and the government is allocating money that has already been raisedSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists joined a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealth Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer declines to meet Bangladesh leader tracking down missing billions

Muhammad Yunus says UK should feel ‘morally’ obliged to support hunt for cash siphoned off during Sheikh Hasina era

Politics

3 h. ago Ofsted delays setting out final plan for school inspections until September

Unions have criticised the watchdog’s new proposed timetable for publishing its reforms as ‘ridiculous’ and ‘bordering on reckless’.

Politics

3 h. ago West Lothian summer holiday support will include free school meals

The money is part of the free school meals programme which ensures youngsters do not lose out during the six week summer holidays which start at the end of this month.

Politics

3 h. ago Mystery as British tourist, 29, who vanished on night out in Thailand is found on life support system and having brain surgery in hospital

A British tourist who vanished on a night out in Thailand has been mysteriously found on a life support system and having emergency brain surgery in hospital. 

Politics

4 h. ago Spending review winners and losers: How each department fares

Health, education and defence are all set to see a growth in spending.

Economics

4 h. ago Epileptic teenage girl's support dog who can tell when she is about to have a seizure is missing in the Scottish Highlands

An urgent search is now underway to reunite support dog Louie with 17-year-old Ellie Lynn, in Fort William. The two-year-old golden retriever has not been seen for a fortnight

Events

4 h. ago Teens brazenly swipe boxes of chocolates from Tesco as customer says 'oh my days'

Shocking footage captured the moment the boys grabbed the chocolate bars before legging it from the store without any deterrent or attempts to stop them in their tracks

Economics

4 h. ago UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’.

Politics

4 h. ago Reeves says use of hotels for asylum seekers to end ‘in this parliament’ – UK politics live

Chancellor delivers spending review, claiming asylum move will save £1bn and says health spending represents a record cash investmentSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists joined a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealth Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Welsh tourist vanishes on holiday and found on life support in hospital

It's thought 29-year-old Ashton Jones, from Cwmbran, was violently attacked after he became separated from his friends

Politics

5 h. ago Restaurants worth travelling for: The Joyful Deli, Yorkshire (when it reopens after the fire)

A devastating fire has left a beautiful independent cafe and restaurant in need of your support, writes local Dan Cullen-Shute

Events

5 h. ago Players undergoing fertility procedures to get protected ranking, says WTA

New rule aims to support women athletes to balance their family goals and career ambitions

Sport

5 h. ago Renfrewshire Council 'monitors' performance of digital adviser Millie and 'makes regular changes' to boost effectiveness

The local authority introduced artificial intelligence-powered technology to customer contact centre at the end of last year.

Politics

5 h. ago Voices: Securing more money for schools is only the start of what we need to do to fix the education system

The chancellor’s spending review focus on investment in schools gives Britain’s children the chance of the best possible start in life, writes Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson

Politics

5 h. ago Lubrizol Opens New London Office, Enhancing Customer and Employee Collaboration

Lubrizol Opens New London Office, Enhancing Customer and Employee Collaboration  Business Wire

Society

6 h. ago Teacher criticises parents for choosing 'worst' child name she's ever heard

An educator has taken to social media to share the 'worst' child's name she's ever heard while working at schools - and it's all thanks to the child's misbehaviour

Society