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Starmer intervenes in ‘working people’ Budget row with grim warning
Sir Keir Starmer has issued a grim warning on a Budget later this week that is expected to feature record-breaking tax rises. The prime minister used a major speech in Birmingham on Monday to pave the way for “tough decisions” on Wednesday when Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget. WithContinue Reading
Hoyle rebukes Chancellor Rachel Reeves over ‘premature disclosure’ of Budget
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sir Lindsay Hoyle has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of acting with “supreme discourtesy” towards MPsContinue Reading
Oil prices tumble as ‘hopes of de-escalation’ in Middle East rise
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Top UK stocks made some afternoon gains after a slow start to trading on Monday,Continue Reading
Archaeologists find ‘tiny’ house filled with intricate artwork in ancient city of Pompeii
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered intricate artwork inside a small Pompeii house that was buried in ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. The “tiny” house, the Pompeii Archaeological Park said, was found during excavations at the Insula dei casti Amanti construction site, whichContinue Reading
Matthew Perry’s family issue fiery warning to star’s doctor ahead of trial
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Matthew Perry’s family have issued a warning to the people accused of supplying the FriendsContinue Reading
Swinney calls for end to strikes targeting schools in his constituency
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Budget 2024: Keir Starmer wrongly announces five new freeports in comms ‘cock-up’
Sir Keir Starmer mistakenly announced that Rachel Reeves would unveil five new freeports at Wednesday’s budget, in what officials have reportedly dubbed a “total cock-up”. The prime minister told reporters that while freeports were a scheme inherited by the new Labour government, it plans to “maximise their potential”, saying theyContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz called out as Jannik Sinner makes complaint at Paris Masters
Jannik Sinner has candidly admitted that Carlos Alcaraz has ‘something more’ in their rivalry. The pair have been the standout players on the ATP Tour this year and most recently competed in the final of the Six Kings Slam. Sinner got the better of Alcaraz that day but believes theContinue Reading
Evri and Yodel the worst parcel firms at helping their customers – Ofcom
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Fertility rate for England and Wales plummets to lowest level since 1930s
The fertility rate in England and Wales has dropped to its lowest level since records began in the 1930s, new government data shows. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the total fertility rate – the average number of children a woman has in her lifetime – wasContinue Reading