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Labour MP Id vote against inheritance tax changes if real vote held today
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced Labour pressure to amend her inheritance tax changes for farmers as a backbencher made clear his opposition to the current proposals..
Multibillion dollar money laundering system used by criminals and spies exposed
A multibillion-dollar money laundering network run by two Russian millionaires and used by UK drug dealers to hide criminal cash has been brought down in an international sting..
Starmer to hail 1bn climate investment as he hosts Emir of Qatar
The Prime Minister faces pressure to raise human rights issues as he meets the Emir of Qatar to agree a £1 billion investment in climate technology on Wednesday..
Hundreds of thousands of children in England may be missing education
Up to 300,000 children in England could be missing from education, a report has suggested..
Drivers to enjoy cheapest Christmas fuel prices since pandemic
Drivers are set to enjoy the cheapest Christmas fuel prices since the pandemic, despite a slight rise in November, figures suggest..
Trump tariffs could hit UK goods trade as hard as Brexit says think tank
Donald Trumps threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has said..
Prison plans could cost extra 4bn and be short of 12400 cell spaces by 2027
Government plans to boost prison capacity could fall short by thousands of cell spaces within two years and cost the taxpayer billions of pounds more than anticipated, Whitehalls spending watchdog has warned..
King Charles and Camilla host the Emir of Qatar on his two day state visit
The Princess of Wales joined the King and her husband in welcoming the Emir of Qatar to the UK during a rare public appearance since completing her cancer treatment..
Reeves insists public services will have to live within their means
Rachel Reeves has again declined to repeat her promise not to raise taxes or borrowing in future budgets, but insisted she would not have to top up her spending plans either..
MasterChef Christmas shows pulled from BBC schedule amid Gregg Wallace furore
Two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBCs schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cooking show, a BBC spokesperson said..
Queens chest infection was form of pneumonia
The Queen has told guests at the state visit that her chest infection was a form of pneumonia..
NHS will get much worse over winter ministers warned as major reform urged
Scotlands NHS will become much worse over the winter, the head of the doctors union has warned after a report said fundamental reform in the health service is needed..
Emir of Qatar to begin two day state visit to UK
The Emir of Qatar will begin a two-day state visit to the UK hosted by the King..
More protection for victims as Government vows crackdown on stalking
Victims of the horrendous crime of stalking are to be given better protection including the right to know the identity of their online stalkers, the Government has said..
Christmas unlikely to be bumper one for all as consumers focus on budgeting
Spending on cough and cold remedies was a bright spot in November as weak consumer confidence and rising energy bills caused anxiety for retailers in the all-important run-up to Christmas..
Camilla to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit
The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit after suffering significantly diminished reserves of energy following her chest infection..
Ruud van Nistelrooy astonished by offers after Man Utd spell
New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was astonished by the amount of managerial offers he received on the back of his spell as Manchester United interim manager..
No 10 brands Gregg Wallaces response to claims inappropriate and misogynistic
Downing Street has said Gregg Wallaces response to the accusations being made against him was inappropriate and misogynistic..
Landlords face jail if they fail to act on cladding by new 2029 deadline
Building owners who fail to remove dangerous cladding have been warned we are after them and they could face jail as ministers set a 2029 deadline for action..
NHS reforms stand no chance if recruitment issues are not tackled nurses warn
Top nurses have warned that planned Government reforms for the health service stand no chance if issues with recruitment and retention in the profession are not addressed..
Local News
Bar gets makeover ahead of relaunch event
A vinyl bar will re-open after a makeover.
Large scale search for man in water
A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched following concerns for a man in the water.
Recap: Search for person in water underway
HM Coastguard has reported that concern for a person in the water has sparked a search and rescue operation.
Routes for £1 bus journeys revealed as cap comes into force today
Details of the new £1 bus fare cap have been revealed as it comes into effect today.
Hundreds object to 400 homes which may destabilise cliffs and use contaminated land
Plans to build up to 400 new homes in Newhaven are set to go in front of Lewes councillors next week.
Zoo welcomes flamingo chicks and adults to flock
A zoo has welcomed 10 new flamingos to its enclosure.
Life-saving equipment stolen from seafront promenade
Parts of lifesaving equipment have been stolen leaving people’s safety at risk.
Photos capture stunning sunset and swirling starling murmurations
A stunning sunset was the perfect backdrop for the incredible starling murmurations in Brighton.
Game of Thrones star visits pub for launch of new beer
A local pub has launched a beer honouring a Game of Thrones actor who happens to be one their regulars.
'We're living in forgotten land' say London council tenants living in Sussex town
Tenants who suffer with mould, damp and broken fixtures feel like they are living in “forgotten land” because their landlord is a London borough council.
Teenagers complete triathlon in memory of 'kind and intelligent' friend
Two college students completed a triathlon in memory of their friend.
5 pets from RSPCA Brighton who are on the lookout for their forever homes
There are a few pets from the Sussex North & Brighton RSPCA branch who are looking for new homes
Children and parents march against 'shameful' proposed closure of school
Around 100 school children and parents marched in protest against the closure of a school.
Man dies and five injured in three-car crash on A27
A man has died following a three-vehicle crash.
Recap: Serious crash on A27 closes road
A serious crash on the A27 in Fontwell, near Chichester, has closed the road eastbound.
Girl, 9, needs 'gift of life' to cure potentially fatal blood disorder
A girl diagnosed with a rare and possibly fatal blood disorder needs a stem cell transplant.
Sussex hospitals account for biggest proportion of national wait times
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust had the highest number of patients waiting a year and a half for care in the country.
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Fatboy Slim surprises children with DJ set at hospice
Fatboy Slim surprised children, nurses and carers at a hospice.
Our farmers are battling to keep us fed every day
Bought your advent calendar yet? I don’t need to. My mum always buys me one – Lindt this year. I’m afraid I’ve already opened more windows than I should have. I just can’t resist a chocolate. One window had a picture of a donkey, another an angel. But how long will there be sheep or cows to keep the baby Jesus company in his manger? – their shepherds and cowherds up in London protesting or laid off.