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Jeremy Hunt hints he could make it easier for local authorities to increase council tax

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has hinted he could let local authorities increase council tax as he looks to fill a £60bn fiscal black hole. Mr...

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Matt Hancock on I’m A Celebrity: Could the former health secretary actually win? The contestants – and public – seem to be thawing

If a week is a long time in politics, a few days in the I’m A Celebrity jungle is almost a lifetime. Former health...

Politics

Rishi Sunak refuses to apologise six times for Truss’s economic turmoil

Rishi Sunak has refused to apologise for the economic turmoil Liz Truss’s short-lived government caused the British people. The prime minister, who is in...

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I’m A Celebrity: Rishi Sunak suggests Matt Hancock’s appearance is not ‘noble’

The prime minister has suggested that Matt Hancock’s appearance on I’m A Celebrity is not “noble” because the former health secretary is failing to...

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Rishi Sunak to meet Chinese president at G20

Rishi Sunak will meet the Chinese president on Wednesday after declaring that his country poses a “systemic challenge” to the values and interests of...

Rishi Sunak to meet Chinese president at G20

Rishi Sunak will meet the Chinese president on Wednesday after declaring that his country poses a “systemic challenge” to the values and interests of...

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Roberta Flack diagnosed with ALS ‘making it impossible to sing’

Singer Roberta Flack, 85, has been diagnosed with ALS – commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or motor neurone disease – and can no...

US midterms: Trump-backed candidate Kari Lake loses bid to become Arizona governor

Kari Lake, who backed Donald Trump’s false claims of voter fraud in 2020, has lost her bid to become the next governor of Arizona. The...

University of Virginia shooting: Suspect caught after three football players shot dead

A suspect has been taken into custody after a shooting at the University of Virginia left three members of the football team dead. Authorities...

Business

Wages rise by more than expected but unemployment also grows, Office for National Statistics figures show

Wage growth picked up by more than expected over the three months to September, according to official figures also showing a rise in the...

Family of Awaab Ishak killed by mould in Rochdale flat say racism played part in his death

A two-year-old boy’s death was caused by “extensive” mould in his family’s flat, a coroner has concluded in a case that should be “a...

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expected to announce rise in national living wage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will announce a rise in the national living wage this week, Sky News understands. Mr Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak...

Science

NASA Artemis I Moon Mission Countdown Begins Ahead of November 16 Launch

Third time’s the charm? After two failed attempts, NASA plans to launch its new mega Moon rocket early Wednesday from Florida, less than a...

Sports

Three UVA players killed; ex-player in custody

9:34 AM ET CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A former University of Virginia football player suspected of killing three football players and wounding two other students...

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Mariners star Rodriguez named AL Rookie of Year

6:52 PM ET 1 Related Only two other players since 1900 have accumulated at least 28 home runs, 25 stolen bases and 25 doubles...

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Harris edges Braves teammate Strider for NL ROY

7:53 PM ET The 1 Related Harris told the Braves: “I am a hitter.” Harris, however, hadn’t hit for much power in the minors,...

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Vladimir Putin’s regime to ‘hear the chorus of global opposition’, Rishi Sunak says ahead of G20 summit

Vladimir Putin’s regime “will hear the chorus of global opposition to its actions”, Rishi Sunak has warned as he prepares for the first day...

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NHS leaders more concerned about this winter than any previous one

Some 85% of NHS trust leaders say they are more concerned about this winter than any previous one during their career. The figure comes...

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MLB Awards Week: Reaction to Rodriguez’ and Harris’ ROY wins, previews for what’s to come

7:00 AM ET With the World Series in our rearview mirror — though the champion Astros are surely still reveling in their victory —...

Politics

Rishi Sunak ducks 3% defence spending commitment – but points to ‘track record’ on investment

Rishi Sunak has avoided sticking to his predecessor’s pledge to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP ahead of the autumn budget, set to...