ANDREW NEIL: The Budget will hammer pensioners, landlords and small businesses - and tax life's little pleasures. We will all be poorer for it
That there will be another substantial rise in taxes in November's Budget - for the second year in a row - is not in doubt, writes ANDREW NEIL.
3 Billion Users Now Use Instagram Monthly
CNBC: Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday on his Instagram account. "What an incredible community we've built here," Zuckerberg posted on his Instagram channel.
The figure is a major milestone for the photo-sharing app, which the social media company acquired in 2012 for $1 billion. Meta last disclosed Instagram's user figures in October 2022 when Zuckerberg said during an earnings call that the app had crossed 2 billion monthly users.
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Jelena Ostapenko reignites Taylor Townsend feud after racism dispute that rocked US Open
Jelena Ostapenko has reignited her feud with Taylor Townsend after the Latvian was accused of being racist during the US Open.
'God saved' Trump from assassin's bullet, Zelensky tells UN after US president's 'big shift' on Ukraine
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed at the UN that 'God saved' Donald Trump from assassination.
Why late night applause for Jimmy Kimmel's teary non-apology proves the Left really is living in an alternate universe: MARK HALPERIN
Kimmel did the throat-clearing, offering words that were just contrite enough to be replayed as penitence: 'It was never my intention to make light of a murder of a young man.'
Meghan Markle leaves royal fans baffled after revealing that Archie, six, asked her 'when his birthday is' during Disneyland trip
The Duchess of Sussex , 44, and her husband Prince Harry, 41, took their two children to the popular US destination in June for their daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday.
Strictly bosses are struggling to rein in Thomas Skinner as show nears breaking point before it even starts - after one very unhappy pro breaks ranks and two celebs quit
BBC bosses have been left frustrated over Strictly contestant Thomas Skinner's social media rants, insiders have revealed.
Feeling below par Rory? McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll look glum as they arrive at Ryder Cup welcome dinner while everyone else is all smiles
The 2025 Ryder Cup officially begins on Friday, September 26 at Bethpage Black in Long Island - one of the most demanding courses on the PGA Tour.
Sudanese immigrant accused of raping university student 'took her phone and messaged her friends to say she was with her boyfriend'
Samir Muhammad is accused of forcing the young woman to strip before raping her after dragging her out of the Cameo nightclub in Bournemouth.
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas reveals what was said during phone call with Dani Dyer after she was forced to quit show - and how producers are working to replace her
The head judge, 65, joined This Morning hosts Ben Shephard, 50, and Cat Deeley, 48, on Wednesday to discuss the shock departure of the TV personality after a devastating injury.
The world's best burgers REVEALED - and London bags nearly half of the top ten spots
The best burgers in the world have been revealed - with London restaurants taking four of the top 10 spots.
Shocking scenes as Trump's would-be assassin stabs himself in the neck with a PEN as guilty verdict is read
Ryan Routh has been found guilty on all charges related to his attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in September 2024.
Transgender prisoners are STILL in women's jail despite Supreme Court ruling, as activists accuse new Justice Secretary David Lammy of ignoring women's rights
The newly appointed Justice Secretary has been urged to shut down a special unit home to five biological males inside a female jail, in light of the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.
Boy, 17, is charged after 'machete attack on student' at Royal Leamington Spa college
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged following an incident at Royal Leamington Spa College, in Warwickshire
Politicos: 'There is a good strong case for government intervention' on JLR cyberattack
Covid-style financial support? Nothing to confirm yet, say MPs
The chair of the UK's business and trade committee says the situation at Jaguar Land Rover is likely to get "harder and harder over the next week or two," but stopped short of confirming that the government might intervene with financial support.…
Multiple dead after sniper opens fire on illegal migrants at Dallas detention center as cops reveal how killer carried out ambush
Three people were injured at an ICE facility in Dallas before a suspected sniper was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a nearby rooftop.
Isla Fisher reveals she was pressured into stripping off for men's magazines - as her best friend Kate Ritchie admits she was 'jealous' of her career
Isla Fisher has made an eye-opening confession about her time modelling for men's magazines, revealing that she 'didn't really have a choice'.
Antarctic scientist is convicted of raping female researcher while pair were 'resting in a tent' during 'extreme' conditions on expedition
An Antarctic scientist has been found guilty of raping a female researcher as the pair rested in a rent during 'extreme' conditions on an expedition.
US banking giant Citi pilots agentic AI with 5,000 staff
Financial services firm admits it may mean fewer staff
US banking giant Citi has revved the Stylus Workspaces AI platform it has been rolling out to employees, touting that it is "now powered by agentic AI."…
Inside fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger's forever home in Palm Beach, Florida
In Palm Beach, Florida, the celebrated fashion designer's latest residence is a slice of shorefront living - with a twist