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Tory Anger as Badenoch's PMQ Attack on Labour Tax Fails

Conservative MPs express deep frustration after Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's attempt to confront Angela Rayner and Keir Starmer over their tax details falls flat during a heated Prime Minister's Questions session.

Top economist warns Hunt's tax cuts could create £30bn hole

Exclusive: Leading economist Julian Jessop issues a stark warning that the Chancellor's planned tax cuts could destabilise the UK economy, creating a £30bn fiscal black hole and forcing the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer.

Reform UK councillor in ice cream vote scandal

A Reform UK councillor in Hartlepool is under investigation by police after allegedly offering free ice creams to residents in exchange for their postal vote applications, in a shocking case of electoral malpractice.

Royal Mail Profits Double Under Kretinsky's Takeover

Under Daniel Kretinsky's ownership, Royal Mail reports a dramatic profit surge to £348m, marking a stunning turnaround for the former state monopoly and silencing critics of the controversial acquisition.

Trump's VA Abortion Ban Threatens Veterans Healthcare

Exclusive: Donald Trump's proposed ban on abortion services within Veterans Affairs threatens healthcare access for millions of US veterans and their families, sparking outrage among medical professionals and advocacy groups.

Louis XIV's Harem: 18 Mistresses Exposed in New Podcast

A new historical podcast reveals the astonishingly debauched private life of France's 'Sun King', Louis XIV, whose 18 official mistresses and countless affairs dwarfed the exploits of England's Henry VIII.

Royal Mail's Parent Firm Secures Major US Postal Contract

Exclusive: Royal Mail's parent company, IDS, secures a pivotal 7-year contract with the US Postal Service to handle stateside parcel deliveries, aiming to reverse fortunes after a bruising year of losses and industrial disputes.

Prabowo Decree Expands Indonesian Military's Civilian Role

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signs a decree granting the military a greater role in civilian affairs, raising fears of a return to a militarised government and drawing sharp criticism from human rights groups.

Royal Mail Chaos: Major Delays Hit UK Parcel Deliveries

Royal Mail customers in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Nottingham, and Edinburgh face significant parcel delays and disruptions due to operational issues at key mail centres. The service provider apologises and works on a resolution.

Iranian diplomats flee Canberra embassy in sudden night exit

EXCLUSIVE: Iranian diplomatic staff have been seen abruptly vacating their Canberra embassy in a hurried overnight operation, loading vehicles with sensitive equipment and personal effects, sparking intense speculation about a mass expulsion by the Austra

Crime boss Kazem Hamad ordered out of Australia after attack

Notorious crime figure Kazem Hamad is at the centre of an international incident after Australia orders him out following a suspected anti-Semitic assault. The Iranian-born boss, linked to a violent gang war, is suspected of a brutal attack on a Jewish ma

UK Study Reveals Professions Most Likely to Cheat

A new UK data analysis uncovers the professions with the highest rates of infidelity, with finance and trades topping the list. Discover the surprising jobs linked to cheating and the reasons why.

Albanese's Secret Iran Prisoner Negotiations Revealed

Exclusive insights into the secret diplomatic efforts by Australian PM Anthony Albanese to secure the release of academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert from an Iranian prison. Discover the high-stakes negotiations and her courageous survival story.

US Postal Service Halts All Deliveries: UK Impact

An in-depth look at the unprecedented suspension of US Postal Service deliveries, the reasons behind the crisis, and what it means for international mail, UK businesses, and online shoppers.

US Triggers Global Mail Crisis, Halts All Inbound Packages

Exclusive: The United States Postal Service has triggered an international mail crisis by ordering a halt on packages from Britain and other nations. This drastic move comes in response to former President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw from a key glob

Global Visual Journey: The Guardian's Week in 20 Pictures

Embark on a stunning visual journey across the globe with The Guardian's latest photographic round-up. From Westminster's political dramas to serene global landscapes, this collection captures the defining moments of our time in 20 powerful images.

Royal Mail Misses Targets as Kretinsky Takeover Nears

Royal Mail faces a delivery crisis, missing crucial performance targets for the second year. As Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group finalises its acquisition, concerns mount over the future of the UK's postal service and potential regulatory act

Police Chief quits over affair with aide in Bay Area scandal

A Californian city is reeling after a bombshell investigation revealed its married female Police Chief engaged in a clandestine and 'inappropriate relationship' with a senior male aide, prompting her abrupt resignation amid allegations of abuse of power a

Labour's rewilding plans a 'tinderbox' risk, warn farmers

Exclusive: Labour's ambitious rewilding policy faces a fierce backlash from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which warns the plans could turn the British countryside into a dry, flammable tinderbox, dramatically increasing the risk of deva

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