Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – hit its highest December level for four years. Read More
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Surge in vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals
Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020. Read More
Government digital document app launching in summer
Veteran cards and driving licences will also be incorporated into a gov.uk wallet. Read More
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget Read More
HMRC denies ‘deliberately poor’ phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC’s helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes. Read More
India investigates 17 ‘mysterious’ deaths in same village
At least 17 people, mostly children, have died unexplained deaths in the same village in Jammu. Read More
Nepal hits Everest climbers with higher permit fees
The price to climb the world’s tallest peak will soon increase for the first time in almost a decade. Read More
Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
The out-of-control wildfire spans more than 10,000 acres after just a few hours, fuelled by winds. Read More
Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts
The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders. Read More
The long road to legalise same sex marriage in Thailand
LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple – the culmination of a decades-long campaign. Read More