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No 10 denies Reeves misled over black hole as OBR letter challenges warnings

The Chancellor was told in October by the Budget watchdog that her spending plans would no longer incur a black hole.

The Independent UK

Reeves vows state pensioners won’t have to pay tax despite alarm over Budget changes

Chancellor says Treasury won’t go after ‘tiny amounts of money’ and pledges they won’t pay any tax in this parliament

The Independent UK

Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends

The steep fall in the latest figures is part of a downwards trend that has been under way since 2023.

The Independent UK

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Wednesday briefing: What may be in – and out – of Rachel Reeves’s ‘hokey cokey’ budget

In today’s newsletter: As the chancellor prepares to deliver one of the most heavily briefed budgets ever, tax rises, the two-child benefit cap and a ‘mansion tax’ are all on the table

The Guardian - UK

Army pauses use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill during war game

It follows defence minister Luke Pollard’s recent claim that the Ajax had ‘left its troubles behind’

The Independent UK

US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains

Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer

The Independent UK

Reform breaks silence on ‘treacherous’ Nathan Gill over taking Russia bribes

Zia Yusuf has become the first senior figure in Reform to comment on the party’s former leader in Wales after he was jailed for taking money from the Kremlin

The Independent UK

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Marseilles for families: How to have a perfect break in the hip French city

Marseilles is the new hip capital of Europe but hey, families can be cool too, right?

Evening Standard

Paul Costelloe death: Princess Diana’s former personal designer dies, aged 80

‘We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness,’ announced his label

The Independent UK

Dundalk crash victims forever united together, funeral hears

Funerals for two of the victims of last weekend’s crash in Co Louth were held on Saturday.

Evening Standard

As Trump bends to Putin’s will again on Ukraine, it is time for Europe to go it alone

COMMENT: A new deal cooked up by the Trump administration will benefit only Moscow and Washington. Sam Kiley, world affairs editor, says it is time for Europe and other allies to establish military and intelligence independence from the US

The Independent UK

Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader

The Independent UK

First saplings grown from iconic Sycamore Gap to be planted after tree was illegally felled

More than half of the 49 ‘trees of hope’ from the sycamore will be planted over the course of National Tree Week

The Independent UK

‘No words to express this sorrow’: Funerals held for two Dundalk crash victims

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funerals of Alan McCluskey in Co Meath, and Dylan Commins in Co Louth.

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France investigates Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot over Holocaust denial claims

French officials previously raised concerns that the platform’s algorithm could be used for foreign interference

Evening Standard

Nathan Gill: Key ally of Nigel Farage jailed for more than ten years over Russia bribes 'betrayal'

Nathan Gill admitted taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence ‘bleak’ as public braces for Budget

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell by two points to minus 19 in November.

The Independent UK

David Beckham to design King’s Foundation garden at Chelsea Flower Show

The former Manchester United and England footballer said he wants to ‘inspire people to get outside into nature’

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French police plan to use nets to stop small boats ‘risks turning Channel into a graveyard’

France has been under mounting pressure from the UK to intercept migrant vessels at sea amid growing public anger over illegal migration

Evening Standard

This Morning star reveals she needs brain surgery after ‘cysts’ were discovered during MRI scan

The author told her followers ‘it’s business as usual’ until her surgery

The Independent UK

Warning over fibermaxxing trend that can lead to gross side effects if you make simple mistake

Experts say people should increase their fiber intake gradually and drink plenty of water

The Independent UK

Asylum seekers will only be allowed to stay in the UK temporarily under radical reforms

Shabana Mahmood promises ‘the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times’ in Monday speech

The Independent UK

Income tax – live: Markets spooked after Reeves U-turn on major Budget tax increase

Chancellor reported to have abandoned plans over fears they could anger both voters and backbench Labour MPs

Evening Standard

Peter Andre: Jack Osbourne may find I’m A Celebrity… like ‘therapy’

Andre, who came third on the ITV show in 2004, said contestants have a lot of opportunity to spend time on their own, giving them a chance to reflect.

The Independent UK

Prince William steps in to resolve pothole nightmare for non-league club

The Prince of Wales was mobbed by grateful youth players and staff

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