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Labour backtracks on £28bn green prosperity plan

Labour backtracks on £28bn green prosperity plan

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Opposition would not give a ‘final set of numbers’ until a further fiscal statement from the Government.

Odey hedge fund in talks with brokers amid misconduct allegations

Odey hedge fund in talks with brokers amid misconduct allegations

Odey Asset Management said it does not ‘recognise the picture of the firm that has been painted by the Financial Times’.

Neighbours prepare for annual 80-metre Pride march in housing estate

Neighbours prepare for annual 80-metre Pride march in housing estate

Batt Close Pride in Rugby will also feature a men-in-heels race, a couples’ ‘quick drag’ contest and a local DJ.

Government to scrap windfall tax if oil and gas prices fall further

Government to scrap windfall tax if oil and gas prices fall further

The current rate on North Sea oil is 75%.

Sunak praises Biden’s experience on China as ‘valuable to someone newer at this’

Sunak praises Biden’s experience on China as ‘valuable to someone newer at this’

At 43, Mr Sunak is the youngest leader in the G7 group of industrial democracies, while Mr Biden is the oldest at 80.

Joseph Fiennes on playing Gareth Southgate: He has a steel spine

Joseph Fiennes on playing Gareth Southgate: He has a steel spine

The actor is due to step into the role of the England football manager in a new play at the National Theatre.

Man City fans party on streets of Istanbul ahead of Champions League final

Man City fans party on streets of Istanbul ahead of Champions League final

The first wave of fans could be seen wandering the centre of the city on Thursday, setting off sparklers and singing club songs.

Curators ‘delighted’ to add Chanel’s 1926 little black dress to exhibition

Curators ‘delighted’ to add Chanel’s 1926 little black dress to exhibition

The silk crepe dress is on loan to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh from the Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin.

Seven in 10 holidaymakers ‘bust their budget on most recent trip abroad’

Seven in 10 holidaymakers ‘bust their budget on most recent trip abroad’

Some people said they had felt ‘ripped off’ by prices for excursions, attractions and meals and drink, according to Post Office Travel Money.

Actress Nikki Sanderson to give evidence in High Court hacking trial

Actress Nikki Sanderson to give evidence in High Court hacking trial

The 39-year-old actress is suing Mirror Group Newspapers claiming journalists at its titles used unlawful information-gathering methods.

Broadcasting veteran Anne Diamond reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Broadcasting veteran Anne Diamond reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The GB News presenter said she had been diagnosed with cancer the same day as finding out she was to be made OBE.

What the papers say – June 9

What the papers say – June 9

Playground stabbing in France dominates the newspaper front pages.

London Assembly objects to push to move English National Opera

London Assembly objects to push to move English National Opera

Arts Council England previously announced plans to remove the English National Opera because it is a national portfolio organisation.

Unclear Tesco pricing could be ‘unlawful’, warns Which

Unclear Tesco pricing could be ‘unlawful’, warns Which

The consumer group said it has reported the supermarket giant to the UK competition watchdog.

Suspect in playground attack denied French asylum, minister says

Suspect in playground attack denied French asylum, minister says

A three-year-old British girl was injured in the stabbings in Annecy, according to reports.

Two Tory MPs cut from Johnson’s honours list to avoid by-elections – report

Two Tory MPs cut from Johnson’s honours list to avoid by-elections – report

Nadine Dorries and Sir Alok Sharma are said to have been struck from the list which could be published as soon as Friday.

Government amendments to legacy bill dismissed as ‘tinkering round the edges’

Government amendments to legacy bill dismissed as ‘tinkering round the edges’

Victims campaigner Raymond McCord said the only acceptable move would be to scrap the bill entirely.

US looking to UK to lead the effort on AI regulation talks, Biden says

US looking to UK to lead the effort on AI regulation talks, Biden says

The US president said there was no-one ‘we have greater faith in being able to negotiate this’ than Rishi Sunak.

Teenage boy dies after collision involving e-bike and ambulance

Teenage boy dies after collision involving e-bike and ambulance

The incident had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Joe Biden keeping options open on new Nato boss with UK politician touted

Joe Biden keeping options open on new Nato boss with UK politician touted

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been linked with the post.

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