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Prince William picked up and cradled a young 10-month-old baby as he greeted crowds on the Brazilian island of Paqueta, located in Guanabara Bay.Arriving in style via a small Brazilian naval speedboat, the Prince of Wales spoke with locals and met with representatives from the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, who manage the local mangrove biome.William spoke to the crowd of around 350 people, stopped for selfies and picked up a 10-month-old baby boy named Joaquin Monteiro, who was with his grandmother, Cristina.The prince asked the boy’s grandmother: “What’s his name?” and “How old is he?” as he engaged…

The Resolution Foundation has urged the Chancellor to implement significant fiscal measures in the upcoming Autumn Budget, including tax increases totalling £26billion and a doubling of fiscal headroom to £20billion.The think tank’s preview, released today, recommends decisive action to stabilise public finances while addressing cost of living pressures.Their proposals include measures to reduce poverty and lower energy bills, despite anticipated downgrades to Britain’s productivity growth forecasts.Central to their recommendations is a restructuring of personal taxation.James Smith, research director at the Resolution Foundation, said: “The Chancellor should look to make sensible tax reforms to car taxes, dividends and capital gains. Switching…

The BBC is “doing everything it can not to earn trust” and has demonstrated “terrible unprofessional journalism” with its Panorama documentary scandal, it has been claimed. Speaking to GB News, journalist Stephen Pollard said the decision by the broadcaster is “deliberate deception” to BBC viewers.In its flagship Panorama programme, Mr Trump appears to say: “We’re gonna walk down to the Capitol and I’ll be there with you and we fight. We fight like hell and if you don’t fight like hell you’re not gonna have a country any more.”However, the US President instead told the crowds that “everyone here will…

Eager to get your Christmas shopping done early? Boots has kicked off its Early Black Friday Sale, bringing major deals on everything from Dyson tech and Shark beauty gadgets to luxury perfumes and skincare must-haves.For instance, Dyson has slashed £100 off its popular Airwrap i.d. multistyler, a great option for salon-quality hair at home. Beauty fans can also score more than 50% off designer fragrances, including favourites from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and more. And Boots has slashed up to £463 off its popular gift sets, ranging from high-end beauty brands to camera bundles. If you’re looking for a specific…

The suspected attempted murder of 10 people on a train in Cambridgeshire is being linked with three more knife incidents, police have confirmed.Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed abode, has been charged over the mass stabbing which took place on the Doncaster to London King’s Cross service on Saturday.British Transport Police, which has taken the lead on the inquiry, said it was being linked with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Peterborough on Friday evening.Two incidents in which a man entered a barber shop in the city – on at least one occasion holding a knife – were also…

Gold bars and jewellery valued at more than £2m has been seized in an investigation into money laundering.Greater Manchester Police uncovered the haul – thought to be the biggest seizure of gold in the force’s history – while investigated a suspect car late on Thursday at Manchester Airport. They discovered seven gold bars valued at about £700,000 in the vehicle.Following an investigation over the weekend, two suspects were identified and arrested when they landed in the UK on Monday evening.GMP said a subsequent search of their luggage revealed a further estimated £1m in gold and jewellery.Further searches of the suspects’…

French Open champion Gauff reset admirably following her scrappy display against Pegula and reasserted herself as a title challenger with this solid performance.She produced just three double faults and reduced her total unforced errors by over half (30), with her more consistent serving in particular providing a significant confidence boost before her meeting with Sabalenka.Displaying calmness and confidence from the back of the court, Gauff appeared largely in control after taking charge of the opening set.After breaking world number eight Paolini to love at the first opportunity, Gauff withstood three break points to establish a commanding 3-0 lead – and…

Drivers of motorhomes and campervans could be slapped with fresh parking restrictions along a popular tourist region under new proposals.Scotland’s world-famous North Coast 500 route could see larger vehicles banned from overnight parking outside approved sites after a landmark petition was launched.Robin Pettigrew, from the pressure group NC500 The Dirty Truth, has submitted a petition to the Scottish Parliament calling for a law to explicitly ban camping in vehicles anywhere other than designated zones.If adopted, the move would effectively end the current freedom to park overnight along much of the iconic route — a practice that has fuelled the explosion…

Sir Keir Starmer has “full confidence” in the BBC’s director-general despite the broadcaster doctoring Donald Trump’s January 6 speech to make it appear the US President was encouraging supporters ahead of the 2021 Capitol riot. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman today addressed allegations of bias published in The Telegraph.MORE TO FOLLOW… LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Sir David Beckham paid a touching tribute to King Charles after receiving a knighthood at Windsor Castle.Beckham was joined by his wife Victoria and his parents, Sandra and David at the royal residence.Victoria, who received an OBE in 2017 for services to the fashion industry, designed and made the suit that her husband wore at the castle.Sir David paid tribute to the King’s style following the ceremony.Sir David Beckham paid a touching tribute to King Charles after receiving a knighthood at Windsor Castle. | GETTY”[King Charles] was quite impressed with my suit,” said Beckham.”He’s the most elegantly dressed man that…