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Hoyle rebukes Chancellor Rachel Reeves over ‘premature disclosure’ of Budget
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Oil prices tumble as ‘hopes of de-escalation’ in Middle East rise
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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
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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
Watch live: Starmer warns Britain faces ‘unprecedented challenges’ ahead of Budget
Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer warns that Britain faces “unprecedented challenges” in a speech on Monday, 28 October, ahead of Labour’s first Budget for 14 years. The prime minister’s speech in the West Midlands — a region in which Labour swept away the Tories in the general election —Continue Reading