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Rachel Reeves has been accused of “overlooking” an “obvious Budget win” following her statement to the nation today.Speaking to GB News, Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk Steff Aquarone criticised the Chancellor for not announcing a “5 per cent reduction in VAT on hospitality and retail businesses”.Expressing his frustration, Mr Aquarone told Political Correspondent Olivia Utley: “I’m really aghast that that obvious win was overlooked by the Chancellor today, it’s really frustrating. “Just like our policies to cut the impact of energy bills on households, this would have been hundreds of pounds a year within the next few years, overlooked.…

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet joined Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in serving their Los Angeles community, working alongside the Archewell team at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles to prepare meals for vulnerable residents.The charitable organisation brings volunteers together to cook and distribute fresh food to Angelenos facing hardship.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were joined by their two young children to help package meals destined for schools, shelters, senior centres and various community groups across the city.The nonprofit kitchen produces over 70,000 meals annually while creating connections between volunteers and those they serve.Food prepared during the Sussexes’ visit went…

Tony Botteley, owner of The Whippet Inn Micropub in Lichfield told GB News he is “barely breaking even” as he hit out at Rachel Reeves’s Budget.Speaking to GB News reporter Jack Carson, he said: “I think it’s sort of disappointment, but I’m not surprised by anything I’ve heard today.”I mean, there has been a bit of tinkering around the edges with business rate relief, but ultimately the liability for a place like this, to give you an example, I’ve tripled turnover since I took this place over three years ago, and I’m barely breaking even. “And it’s the liability, It’s…

Wall-to-wall coverage of the Budget dominates the daily papers, unpacking the tax and spend measures announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Commons. “High welfare, high tax” is the Times’s take, saying Reeves will “raise taxes to the highest levels in history”. The paper explains “one in four taxpayers, equivalent to 10.6m people, will be higher or additional-rate taxpayers by 2030”. It includes the Office For Budget Responsibility (OBR)’s forecast, which says “the rises would hit living standards and could ‘constrain economic activity'”.”Budget goes as billed” is the Metro’s take. “You’re paying!”, it adds, writing the chancellor “will make working…

Liverpool’s stellar start was followed by a run of six defeats in seven matches that sparked concern and talk of a crisis.Things started to look up earlier in November, with victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid lifting morale and offering hope of a return to form.But they ultimately proved not to provide a permanent change in their fortunes, but a momentary respite.A 3-0 defeat by Manchester City just before the international break was tough, but can happen against Pep Guardiola’s side. But a setback by the same scoreline to Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest left them 12th in the Premier…

Reform’s policy chief slammed Labour’s “appalling” decision to cut the Home Office’s budget to be “allocated to Digital ID”. Sir Keir Starmer announced the party’s flagship policy ahead of their Liverpool conference in October, causing Mr Yusuf to blast that the policy had “no electoral mandate whatsoever”. Speaking at a post-Budget brief putting Rachel Reeves’ Budget on blast, Mr Yusuf added: “And they are they are taking that £1.8billion out of the Home Office budget, which is the only Government department whose budget has been frozen in real terms, making a mockery, frankly, of Shabana Mahmood’s statements. “At a time…

Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall watched on as Prince William called on his own generation to take responsibility for protecting the natural world in a powerful speech, warning that the loss of wildlife and biodiversity must not happen “on our watch”.The Prince of Wales made the appeal during a keynote speech at the Tusk Conservation Awards in London this evening, where he praised frontline conservationists working across Africa and urged global leaders to accelerate support for locally driven environmental projects.His cousin, Zara, and her rugby legend husband, Mike, were in the audience and appeared extremely focused during the Prince of…

Pensioners are set for major changes to their income from April 2026 following Wednesday’s Budget — with payments rising under the triple lock while more retirees move into the tax bracket because of the freeze on thresholds. The reforms mean some will be better off, others worse off, and many will feel both effects at once.1) State Pension rises by 4.8 per centThe State Pension will rise by 4.8 per cent from April, taking the full new State Pension to around £12,548 a year, an increase of roughly £570 for those who reached retirement age after April 2016. Weekly payments…

Marks & Spencer’s Colin the Caterpillar has returned to Christmas trees as a festive ornament after sell-out success in previous years.At just £5, this hand-crafted blown glass bauble takes the form of a miniature Yule log inspired by the famous caterpillar cake.The ornament features hand-painted details and comes complete with a hanging loop for easy placement on the tree. It’s proving incredibly popular with shoppers and has even been named M&S’ “bestselling Christmas decoration”, with Britons moving fast to snap it up.Reminiscent of birthday parties and celebrations from years past, festive Colin has struck a chord with families seeking to…

An NHS resident doctor has been suspended by a medical tribunal for 15 months after posting alleged antisemitic comments on social media.Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, a 31-year-old trainee trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, was also alleged to have expressed support for “violent action and terrorist organisations”.The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) said Dr Aladwan’s posts “may impact on patient confidence” in both her and the profession, while patients could be “discouraged” from seeking treatment from her.Dr Aladwan, who is British Palestinian, denies making racist or hate speech.She is currently the subject of a fitness to practise investigation by the General Medical Council…