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Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor gives stark warning of tax rises

Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor gives stark warning of tax rises

Blackwall and Rotherhithe tunnel closures spark traffic chaos

Blackwall and Rotherhithe tunnel closures spark traffic chaos

Does John Lewis have the solution to the male loneliness crisis?

Does John Lewis have the solution to the male loneliness crisis?

Fireworks let off on bus and in block of flats in Halloween horror

Fireworks let off on bus and in block of flats in Halloween horror

London council can vaccinate baby against mother's wishes, court rules

London council can vaccinate baby against mother's wishes, court rules

Investing with confidence: How to make your money work harder

Investing with confidence: How to make your money work harder

Jake Paul cancels fight with 'human piece of garbage' Gervonta Davis

Jake Paul cancels fight with 'human piece of garbage' Gervonta Davis

Cold War bunker near Bristol to be auctioned for £20,000

Cold War bunker near Bristol to be auctioned for £20,000

London Bridge station evacuated over 'suspicious man on train'

London Bridge station evacuated over 'suspicious man on train'

Health & Fitness

Can you really 'eat your collagen?'

Can you really 'eat your collagen?'

Energy alchemist Amy Russell Taylor can help budge your energy block

Energy alchemist Amy Russell Taylor can help budge your energy block

Paddington pandemonium: How to buy the hot tickets to the new musical

Paddington pandemonium: How to buy the hot tickets to the new musical

The skinny on Jennifer Aniston's new man

The skinny on Jennifer Aniston's new man

Boots Christmas ad review: Puss in Boots has a west country accent?

Boots Christmas ad review: Puss in Boots has a west country accent?

Business

Top City Economist: My ten point guide to what the Budget will deliver

by Paul Dales

Paul Dales

David Duchovny fell in love with London – then he saw Naked Attraction

David Duchovny fell in love with London – then he saw Naked Attraction

Victoria Beckham's gift to husband David as he receives knighthood

Victoria Beckham's gift to husband David as he receives knighthood

London council to fine rickshaws for playing loud music and speeding

London council to fine rickshaws for playing loud music and speeding

Ex-Labour councillor in court over Westminster 'honeytrap' charges

Ex-Labour councillor in court over Westminster 'honeytrap' charges

'Mad brewer' to open £3,000 bottle of beer from 1875

'Mad brewer' to open £3,000 bottle of beer from 1875

Baby boy died in dog attack after 'fireworks panicked family pet'

Baby boy died in dog attack after 'fireworks panicked family pet'

Three ways Arsenal could line up without Gyokeres after injury setback

Three ways Arsenal could line up without Gyokeres after injury setback

Trent makes feelings clear on Liverpool return with one-word message

Trent makes feelings clear on Liverpool return with one-word message

Real Madrid XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

Real Madrid XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

Liverpool XI vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

Liverpool XI vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

Tottenham XI vs Copenhagen: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

Tottenham XI vs Copenhagen: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

The cosiest duvet sets to see you through even the coldest winter

The cosiest duvet sets to see you through even the coldest winter

The weather has turned, so of course you need Abha Shah’s guide to the best new-in duvet sets

Save big on Black Friday deals from these top brands

Save big on Black Friday deals from these top brands

Claudia Winkleman's 'Traitors' outfits: Get the look

Claudia Winkleman's 'Traitors' outfits: Get the look

Best nail recovery treatments for post-gel damage

Best nail recovery treatments for post-gel damage

Best collagen serums for firmer skin

Best collagen serums for firmer skin

SLS Barcelona: Is this the city's most exciting new hotel?

Travel SLS Barcelona: Is this the city's most exciting new hotel?

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Great gifts, foodie delights and experiences for the festive season

Great gifts, foodie delights and experiences for the festive season

The best destinations and activities to book this winter

The best destinations and activities to book this winter

Frieze season in London: here’s what not to miss

Frieze season in London: here’s what not to miss

Discover The Broadley, Marylebone's newest luxury development

Discover The Broadley, Marylebone's newest luxury development

Get ahead with expert services designed to boost business development

Get ahead with expert services designed to boost business development

Sport

Football Rugby Cricket Boxing F1

How to watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid: TV channel and live stream

How to watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid: TV channel and live stream

Arsenal XI vs Slavia Prague: Gyokeres injury latest, predicted lineup

Arsenal XI vs Slavia Prague: Gyokeres injury latest, predicted lineup

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV

Tottenham vs Copenhagen: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV

Tottenham vs Copenhagen: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV

Business

Business news Markets Economy Tech & Media Money

AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits fall

AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits fall

Emergency planning reforms only scratch the surface of housing crisis

Emergency planning reforms only scratch the surface of housing crisis

First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads

First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads

Tax rises at Budget ‘inevitable’, think tank with close Labour links claims

Tax rises at Budget ‘inevitable’, think tank with close Labour links claims

Scale of workplace violence and abuse ‘shocking and unacceptable’, says charity

Scale of workplace violence and abuse ‘shocking and unacceptable’, says charity

Lifestyle

Fashion Travel Wellness Beauty Shopping

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Claridge's announces this year's Christmas tree designer

Claridge's announces this year's Christmas tree designer

Click-clack! Killer heels are back

Click-clack! Killer heels are back

Is this Gen Z's most toxic dating trend?

Is this Gen Z's most toxic dating trend?

Mary Earps revels identity of her girlfriend ahead of memoir release

Mary Earps revels identity of her girlfriend ahead of memoir release

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Investing with confidence: How to make your money work harder

Investing with confidence: How to make your money work harder

Enjoy seamless living with these innovative gadgets and products

Enjoy seamless living with these innovative gadgets and products

Boost your child’s education to help them excel

Boost your child’s education to help them excel

Luxury all-inclusive escapes at Riu Turquoise and Riu Palace Mauritius

Luxury all-inclusive escapes at Riu Turquoise and Riu Palace Mauritius

Running a business: 5 expenses you might be overlooking

Running a business: 5 expenses you might be overlooking

Standard Shopping

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HMD FUSE review: Is this the ultimate safe smartphone for kids?

HMD FUSE review: Is this the ultimate safe smartphone for kids?

Best alternative advent calendars of 2025

Advent calendars

Best alternative advent calendars of 2025

Best budget beauty advent calendars: Affordable bargains under £100

Best budget beauty advent calendars: Affordable bargains under £100

The best beauty advent calendars to buy before December

Advent calendars

The best beauty advent calendars to buy before December

47 Skin: The Secret to Blemish-Free Skin?

47 Skin: The Secret to Blemish-Free Skin?

Culture

Theatre Music Film TV Exhibitions

Martin Scorsese leads tributes to ‘great improvisational actor’ Diane Ladd

Martin Scorsese leads tributes to ‘great improvisational actor’ Diane Ladd

Will Ferrell’s Elf costume could fetch up to £200,000 at auction

Will Ferrell’s Elf costume could fetch up to £200,000 at auction

Paul McCartney ‘didn’t really know how to be in a band’ after The Beatles split

Paul McCartney ‘didn’t really know how to be in a band’ after The Beatles split

Lidl Christmas advert 2025 review: festive, or dire social commentary?

Lidl Christmas advert 2025 review: festive, or dire social commentary?

Asda Xmas ad: Doesn't this betray Dr Suess' original Grinch message?

Asda Xmas ad: Doesn't this betray Dr Suess' original Grinch message?

Going Out

Restaurants Food & Drink Pubs & Bars Things to Do Live Events

National Sandwich Day: 10 of the very best sandwich shops in London

National Sandwich Day: 10 of the very best sandwich shops in London

Gaucho's 'invalid' sustainability rating published for over a year

Gaucho's 'invalid' sustainability rating published for over a year

Borough Market stopping influencers without filming permits

Borough Market stopping influencers without filming permits

Where to celebrate Bonfire Night and watch the fireworks

Events and Things To Do

Where to celebrate Bonfire Night and watch the fireworks

The Necropolis Railway is London's creepiest hidden treasure

Events and Things To Do

The Necropolis Railway is London's creepiest hidden treasure

Homes & Property

Property News Buying & Mortgages Renting Celebrity Homes Interiors

'I swapped a Walthamstow three-bed for a rented townhouse in Mallorca'

'I swapped a Walthamstow three-bed for a rented townhouse in Mallorca'

As William and Kate move home, here’s where the all royals live

Celebrity homes

As William and Kate move home, here’s where the all royals live

Ant McPartlin moving out of £6m Wimbledon home after neighbour row

Ant McPartlin moving out of £6m Wimbledon home after neighbour row

Average mortgage rates fall below five per cent in November

Buying & Mortgages

Average mortgage rates fall below five per cent in November

Oldest surviving house in Hendon to be auctioned for £1.4 million

Oldest surviving house in Hendon to be auctioned for £1.4 million

Showbiz

New David Attenborough docuseries ‘almost Shakespearean’ in feel, says producer

New David Attenborough docuseries ‘almost Shakespearean’ in feel, says producer

Leona Lewis and Suranne Jones among stars to support Christmas Jumper Day

Leona Lewis and Suranne Jones among stars to support Christmas Jumper Day

Kate Garraway says she is ‘very excited’ for The Celebrity Traitors finale

Kate Garraway says she is ‘very excited’ for The Celebrity Traitors finale

Jack Whitehall says he felt typecast playing comedic roles

Jack Whitehall says he felt typecast playing comedic roles

Keanu Reeves and Cypress Hill join Download Festival 2026 line-up

Keanu Reeves and Cypress Hill join Download Festival 2026 line-up