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Budget 2025: Raft of tax hikes expected today - as more policies confirmed
A raft of tax rises is expected in the budget this lunchtime - with the chancellor acknowledging that voters are "angry at the unfairness in our economy".
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Why seven household names - including Prince Harry - are suing one of Britain's biggest media groups
Prince Harry and six other household names are suing the publishers of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged unlawful information gathering dating back 30 years.
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Families of women who died after violence demand reform
Bereaved families of black, minorities and migrant women who died after suffering violence and abuse have called on the prime minister to help end femicide.
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There's a new Bobbi on the beat - and they're powered by AI
Forget "ello, ello, ello" - modern policing's now about "AI, AI, AI".
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Army pauses use of Ajax armoured fighting vehicles after dozens of soldiers fall ill
The British Army has paused the use of its new Ajax armoured fighting vehicles after "around 30" soldiers suffered vibration and hearing problems following a training exercise at the weekend.
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Ministers briefed on major curbs to jury service, Sky News understands
Ministers have been briefed on major curbs to the jury service which could see juries only used to decide on cases of murder, rape or manslaughter, Sky News understands.
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London councils hit by 'cyber attack' with data potentially compromised
Multiple London councils have been hit by a cyber attack, with the potential for residents' data to have been compromised.
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Man arrested in connection with massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire
A man has been arrested in connection with the large-scale illegal tipping of waste in Oxfordshire, police have said.
Local Headlines
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Exclusive first look at rehearsals for Wolverhampton Grand's Sleeping Beauty
Rehearsal photography for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty has been released ahead of opening night on Saturday 29 November.
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75th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap to open at The Alexandra
Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour, opening at The Alexandra theatre next September.
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Have your ‘elf a merry day out at Acorns Christmas Fete
Families across the Black Country are being invited to jingle all the way to Walsall this December to experience the magic of Christmas in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice.
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OFSTED report shows progress for Dudley Council children’s services
Dudley Council’s Children’s Services has been commended for its continued progress in a recent Ofsted report, following a focused visit by the government department last month.
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Man arrested following Stourbridge burglary
Police have arrested a man following an armed burglary in Stourbridge yesterday.
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Council is prepared for winter
Dudley Council chiefs are prepared for the coming winter period, with more than 2,500 tonnes of salt now stocked ready for icy conditions.
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Plans submitted to knock down Bilston’s Lidl for new supermarket
Supermarket chain Lidl has submitted plans to replace its ‘outdated’ Bilston store with a new building.
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Rent rise revealed but budget could add more
Dudley Council tenants look set to pay an extra £4.76 per week in rent next year but the bill could rise further.
Entertainment News
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Why seven household names - including Prince Harry - are suing one of Britain's biggest media groups
Prince Harry and six other household names are suing the publishers of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged unlawful information gathering dating back 30 years.
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Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassment against a trans activist but guilty of criminal damage to their phone.
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Reports of BBC coup 'complete nonsense', board member tells MPs
Reports of a "board-level orchestrated coup" at the BBC are "complete nonsense", non-executive director Sir Robbie Gibb has told MPs.
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Rapper Ghetts facing new charges after allegedly causing death by dangerous driving
The rapper Ghetts, who allegedly caused the death of a man in a hit-and-run collision, is facing further charges.
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Jimmy Cliff: Reggae singer and actor dies
Jimmy Cliff, a musical artist who helped bring reggae to an international audience, has died aged 81.
National Sport
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Arne Slot: Liverpool boss says poor form 'ridiculous' and 'unbelievable' as he admits he 'feels guilty for it'
Liverpool boss Arne Slot feels guilty for his side's "ridiculous" and "unbelievable" slump this season.
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Idrissa Gueye: Everton midfielder sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane against Manchester United
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane just 13 minutes into the Toffees' remarkable Premier League win at Manchester United.
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World Cup 2026 draw: New FIFA seeding and pot system explained ahead of 48-team tournament
FIFA has introduced a new system for the 2026 World Cup knockout stages that will see the top four seeded teams avoid each other until at least the semi-finals of next summer's 48-team tournament.
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Leandro Trossard: How Arsenal winger won back his sceptics after scoring vital goals in Mikel Arteta's trophy charge
He got Arsenal up and running in the north London derby having scored the winner in the one before and while Eberechi Eze stole the headlines with his stunning hat-trick against Spurs, the importance of another big goal by Leandro Trossard cannot be understated.
Business News
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Budget 2025: Raft of tax hikes expected today - as more policies confirmed
A raft of tax rises is expected in the budget this lunchtime - with the chancellor acknowledging that voters are "angry at the unfairness in our economy".
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Budget 2025: What is a freeze on income tax thresholds - and will you pay more?
A headline tax-raising measure expected in today's budget is an extension of the freeze on income tax thresholds for another two years beyond 2028, which should raise about £8bn.
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Budget 2025: Three things Rachel Reeves's speech boils down to - and two tricks the chancellor will fall back on
This is going to be a big budget - not to mention a complex budget.
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Salary sacrifice is in Reeves's sights at budget. Here's why experts are sounding the alarm
Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a smorgasbord of tax rises at the budget today but one decision in particular has really got people talking: a reported tax raid on salary sacrifice schemes.
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Candy Kittens owner to Graze on Unilever snack brand
The owner of Candy Kittens, the vegetarian sweet brand, is in talks about a cut-price deal to buy Graze, the snacks range owned by FTSE-100 consumer goods giant Unilever.
Politics News
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Budget 2025: Raft of tax hikes expected today - as more policies confirmed
A raft of tax rises is expected in the budget this lunchtime - with the chancellor acknowledging that voters are "angry at the unfairness in our economy".
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Budget 2025: What is a freeze on income tax thresholds - and will you pay more?
A headline tax-raising measure expected in today's budget is an extension of the freeze on income tax thresholds for another two years beyond 2028, which should raise about £8bn.
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Budget 2025: Three things Rachel Reeves's speech boils down to - and two tricks the chancellor will fall back on
This is going to be a big budget - not to mention a complex budget.
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Tourist tax to be introduced across England
Mayors will be able to introduce tourist taxes across England, the government has announced.
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Ministers briefed on major curbs to jury service, Sky News understands
Ministers have been briefed on major curbs to the jury service which could see juries only used to decide on cases of murder, rape or manslaughter, Sky News understands.
World News
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Trump's peace plan had Russian fingerprints all over it - and now we know why
If there was much surprise and confusion about the origins of a US-backed peace proposal for Ukraine that had Russian fingerprints all over it, there is less now.
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Four people killed in fire in high-rise block in Hong Kong
Four people have died in a fire which has engulfed a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong.
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Taiwan to prepare for combat by 2027, president says - as he warns China is preparing to take the country by force
Taiwan will prepare itself for combat within the next two years amid "intensifying" threats from China, the nation's president has declared.
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Venezuela: Maduro brandishes sword and vows to defy any US attempt to overthrow his government
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to defy any US attempt to overthrow his government - telling crowds that "failure is not an option".
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New Zealand 'suitcase murders': Woman jailed for life for killing her two children
A woman has been jailed for life in New Zealand for murdering her two children, whose bodies were found in suitcases in an abandoned storage unit more than three years ago.
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Teenagers ask judges to block Australia's ban on social media for children
Two teenagers have asked judges to block Australia's ban on social media for children younger than 16.
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Four more arrests made over Louvre heist as £76m haul remains missing
Four more arrests have been made by French police investigating the Louvre museum heist.
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'Dead' Thai woman sent to crematorium wakes up in coffin
A woman brought in for cremation at a Thai temple was found alive in her coffin.
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Controversial US and Israeli-backed aid operation the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to close
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a controversial US and Israeli-backed aid distribution group, has said it will permanently cease operations.
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Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has started a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 presidential election.
Weird News
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'Dead' Thai woman sent to crematorium wakes up in coffin
A woman brought in for cremation at a Thai temple was found alive in her coffin.
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First treasures from 'holy grail of shipwrecks' recovered
An 18th century Spanish galleon dubbed the "holy grail of shipwrecks" for its storied cache of 11 million gold and silver coins - worth an estimated $20bn (£16bn) - has yielded its first treasures.
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Ukrainian sumo wrestler makes history in Japan
A Ukrainian sumo wrestler who left his homeland after Russia's full-scale invasion has made history in Japan.
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Marks & Spencer defends £195 beef wellington
M&S has defended the price of a £195 beef wellington made by chef Tom Kerridge.
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.




