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High inflation rather than the scale of flexibility provided by fiscal “headroom” is the key challenge facing John Healey, economists said as they warned against a “steady-as-she-goes” Budget. Analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found that while the war in the Middle East means inflation will be higher than expected in the coming years, rising prices will also boost tax revenues. This means the fall in the financial […]

Donald Trump has claimed that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an “energy ceasefire” to immediately halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. It comes after the US president’s deal to obtain diesel from Russia opened a fresh rift with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday: “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do […]

300 injured in missile attack on the site in a major escalation of the war between Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and the Gulf kingdom. An attack on the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh is a “dangerous escalation” by the Houthi rebels, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said. A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport on Saturday afternoon struck a complex housing terminals for domestic flights, killing 12 people […]

Leo announces he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung The Pope has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. Leo said it was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed”. The 71-year-old made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing. A Vatican spokesman said surgery is planned in the coming week, […]

Andy Burnham has assured Britain’s Jewish community “we stand with you” against antisemitism on the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. The Prime Minister described a rise in antisemitic behaviour in the UK since 2023 as “disturbing”, but pledged his Government is “committed to protecting our citizens from vile hatred”. Mr Burnham referenced an attack just over a year ago, when Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, drove into the gates […]

Ikea has launched a second-hand marketplace for its own furniture and homewares as it takes on the likes of eBay and Vinted. The Swedish retail giant said the platform would provide greater access to affordable Ikea products, with prices on average 60% lower than new items. Members of the firm’s loyalty scheme Ikea Family will be able to list home furnishing products, with the exception of mattresses, appliances and food. […]

Two police officers who used a Taser and synthetic pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee have been sacked for gross misconduct. Pcs Stephen Smith and Rachel Comotto used “excessive force” on Donald Burgess, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said. The officers arrived at a care home in St Leonards, East Sussex, on June 21 2022, after responding to a report that a resident had a knife and was […]

England captain Harry Kane marked his record-equalling 125th appearance with a brace as Thomas Tuchel’s men all but secured their place in the Nations League knockouts with a 3-0 win against Czechia. The 33-year-old has achieved all manner of milestones during his remarkable international career and tied Peter Shilton as the country’s most-capped men’s player as he clocked up another on Tuesday. Kane celebrated this latest landmark with a standout […]

Harry Kane will become England’s joint highest cap winner after being named in the starting XI for the Nations League clash with Czechia at Wembley. The 33-year-old will join Peter Shilton on 125 appearances as he captains a side featuring four changes from the 7-0 win over Croatia on Saturday. Kane will also be looking to edge closer to the magical 100-goal mark, after moving his total to 89 goals […]