Spending cuts and tax rises both options to increase Budget ‘headroom’, Reeves says
Chancellor hints at tax and spend shift to cushion Budget 60 minutes agoSimon JackBusiness editor PA Media The chancellor has given the clearest indication yet that she wants to give…
Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned
Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui praised the ‘spiritual closeness’ between the two states. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin…
Hurricane Melissa: Where and when will it make landfall in Jamaica?
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Despite ceasefires, Israel continues attacks around the region
Despite ceasefires, Israel continues attacks around the region Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, but continues to attack its neighbours on multiple fronts. Smoke rises following an Israeli air…
Trump does not rule out seeking third term – but says he will not use VP loophole
Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bars him from running again.
Reform MP’s comments ‘ugly’ but intention was not racist, Farage says
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Could one of these royal houses be Prince Andrew’s new home?
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Unexploded Israeli bombs threaten lives in Gaza
Two Palestinian children were severely injured after an unexploded Israeli bomb detonated.
Romanian grooming gang jailed for raping 10 women in Dundee
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US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting 12 minutes agoMichael RaceBusiness reporter Reuters The US and China have agreed the framework of a potential trade…