Soaring NHS medical negligence bill quadruples to £60billion, with nuclear decommissioning the only larger liability on the government's balance sheet
A rising number of claims, larger payouts and spiralling legal fees have all fuelled the rise, the National Audit Office says.
Raising VAT would cut spending power TWICE as much as raising income tax, Rachel Reeves is warned
The Chancellor has been warned that raising VAT in the Autumn Budget would have a more detrimental effect on the economy than income tax hikes.
Celebrity Traitors viewers left 'gutted' as another Faithful is banished from the show during heated roundtable
During Thursday night's episode, the remaining celebrities gathered around the round table to cast their votes on who they believed was secretly working as a Traitor.
You're in spy territory now: What alleged parliamentary infiltrator told his co-accused after the lowly academic 'was summoned to meet one of the most powerful men in China'
In travel blog posts the then 24-year-old told of his bemusement at aggressive Chinese pensioners on the metro and poorly behaved children jumping on the beds in a branch of Ikea.
Major rare earth firm scraps plans for £190m UK plant in favour of US - dashing Britain's hopes of breaking free from Chinese dependence
UK-listed firm Pensana had planned to build the £190million Saltend site near Hull, to process raw materials used in technologies such as electric cars and wind turbines.
So who the hell's side are you on? Challenge to Starmer by 'victim' of China spy scandal - as prosecutors told Labour was anxious to woo Beijing
A huge political row broke out yesterday over evidence given by adviser Matthew Collins, who told prosecutors that Labour wanted to pursue a 'positive relationship' with Beijing.
Diane Keaton's death certificate reveals heartbreaking new details about icon's final days
Diane Keaton's newly-released death certificate has shed light on the star's decline in her final days.
Celebrity Traitors' Celia Imrie leaves viewers in stitches with VERY X-rated remark and dramatic wailing as they brand her 'the highlight of the series' after also accidentally breaking wind
The actress, 73, was called 'the highlight of the series' during the task which saw the contestants try and increase their prize fund.
Victoria Beckham puts on a VERY leggy display in a pencil skirt as she steps out shopping in New York City after sharing her life in her new Netflix documentary
Victoria Beckham put on a leggy display in a black pencil skirt as she arrived at Balenciaga for shopping in New York City on Thursday.
The dangerous truth about the Olympian who claims he can treat his son's autism: Anthony Fowler has roped in stars like Katie Price and Ricky Hatton to promote his Supreme CBD 'miracle' fix... but this is what we uncovered when we confronted him
Team GB Olympian Anthony Fowler walked down a street in Italy with his young son last month claiming that he has found a miraculous answer to the child's autism.
BBC set to cut its evening news programming as number of licence fee payers plummets
The corporation is grappling with a steep decline in its funding, with 300,000 households ditching the licence fee last year.
Celebrity Traitors: Latest star to be brutally murdered is revealed - leaving co-stars confused and fans 'gutted'
The Celebrity Traitors returned on Thursday night and in the opening minutes one star was brutally murdered by the Traitors.
Rachel Reeves plans to help struggling households in the Budget 'by cutting VAT on fuel bills'
Rachel Reeves (pictured) said she was planning 'targeted action to deal with cost of living challenges' as she battles to reduce soaring inflation while balancing the books.
Trump issues chilling threat to Hamas as Gaza descends into bloody civil war: 'We will have no choice'
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning Thursday to Hamas, as the Palestinian terror group has been caught executing fellow Palestinians amid the ceasefire with Israel.
Kevin Federline's latest shock claim: Britney Spears did cocaine while still breastfeeding her sons... which was 'final straw'
The 47-year-old dancer made the bold allegation about his 43-year-old pop star ex-wife - who blasted him on social media Tuesday night - in his upcoming memoir You Thought You Knew.
Claudia Winkleman reveals she was scolded by BBC bosses for glaring mistake during filming of Celebrity Traitors and shares her favourite contestant
Speaking to the Daily Mail in association with the National Lottery ahead of Thursday night's episode, the presenter, 53, admitted that hosting a celebrity edition has tested her discipline.
Eric Dane's ALS decline laid bare as he appears visibly frail while struggling into wheelchair with aide's help
Grey's Anatomy heartthrob Eric Dane made a rare public appearance amid his battle with ALS, spotted in a wheelchair at Toronto Pearson Airport on Thursday.
I'm a 100-year-old competitive bodybuilder... here is how I've stayed fit and healthy for a century
He's 100 years old, and still lifting weights. But the centenarian credits a surprising feature for helping him live this long.
Sweet moment Prince William reassures Kate with secret gesture during Northern Ireland trip
A video clip has shown how the Prince of Wales used a subtle gesture to reassure his wife while attending one of their outings during their recent Northern Ireland trip.
Mother, 34, who died along with her newborn baby after opting for home birth against medical advice shouted 'I am a warrior!' as she struggled to deliver her daughter
Jennifer Cahill, 34, an international export manager, had made it clear she wanted a completely 'physiological' birth for baby Agnes Lily, with no drugs and minimal outside interference.
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