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David Deans Political reporter, BBC Wales News Matthew Horwood/Getty Images Rachel Reeves: “We already spend more per head in Wales than we do in England” The chancellor has defended the way the UK government funds Wales despite calls within her own party for changes. Welsh Labour Party members voted in …

I’ve been trying to use my iPhone as a gaming handheld for years but I often hit the same roadblocks when trying to have it replace my Nintendo Switch when I travel. And it’s not for lack of Apple and other companies trying, as there’s tons of gaming content available …

The chancellor has declined to rule out raising taxes on gambling after a thinktank said the move could raise £3.2bn for the public coffers and cover the cost of lifting 500,000 children out of poverty. According to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), hiking taxes on online casinos and …

Alex McIntyre BBC News, West Midlands Mr Singh Birmingham Airport’s runway was closed after a plane made an emergency landing Passengers continue to face hours of delays following the closure of Birmingham Airport’s runway, after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing. The runway was shut on Wednesday …

It could be diplomatic dynamite. The first meeting between a sitting US and Russian president in more than four years, following one of the bleakest periods in the history of their countries’ bilateral relations. But a Putin–Trump summit does not necessarily mean there will be a ceasefire. Ukraine war latest: …

Councillors have given the green light for the introduction of a 7% visitor levy for Aberdeen. The “tourist tax” will not come into force until at least April 2027, but it is expected to generate millions of pounds a year that will be reinvested back into the city. The charge …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An herbal supplement billed as a “feel-good tonic” is sparking concerns about potentially dangerous health effects. Some users claim that Feel Free, a plant-based product made by Botanic Tonics in Oklahoma, is highly addictive. The tonic, which is also available in capsule …

Bemand has made substantial changes for the match against the Canadians, who won the WXV fixture between the sides last year. Props Niamh O’Dowd and Linda Djougang will join Jones in the front row, while the second row consists of Ulster’s Fiona Tuite and Ruth Campbell. The back row of …

The backer of one of Britain’s biggest home improvement specialists is plotting a sale that would close the door on one of the longest ownership periods in the private equity industry’s history. Sky News has learnt that Alchemy Partners is preparing to appoint investment bankers to sell Anglian Home Improvements, …

If you’re dealing with jaw, tooth, ear or head pain, especially in the morning, you may have sleep bruxism, which means you’re grinding or clenching your teeth when you sleep. If you have a mild case, you can try to treat it and soothe your symptoms at home. If you …

An agreement has been reached for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet “in the coming days”, a Kremlin aide has said. After the US president touted a “very good prospect” of the leaders meeting for Ukraine ceasefire talks, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday that Russian and American …

Migrants who crossed the English Channel have been detained for deportation to France under the new “one in one out” returns deal. The first detentions came after pictures showed people on small boats headed for the UK on Wednesday, the day the pilot scheme came into force. The government has …

Alice Cunningham & Laura Foster BBC News, Suffolk Suffolk Police Anita Rose died after she was attacked in July last year while walking her dog in Brantham An investigation into the murder of a mother of six was one of the biggest ever undertaken by one police force – but …

Only one in 50 homes in the US currently uses a Wi-Fi 7 router, but the next generation of wireless routers is already on the way. New details on Wi-Fi 8 were just released by Qualcomm, with the standard expected to be finalized in 2028. While Wi-Fi 7 is all …

Prosecutors have formally charged a suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC in May with hate crimes and first-degree murder. Along with the nine-count federal indictment against Elias Rodriguez, 31, the US Department of Justice filed legal findings that could allow the death …

Councils in inner London are set to become the biggest losers under a government plan to update council funding rules, a think tank says. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found some London boroughs could see their funding levels drop up to 12% once inflation is taken into account. But …

Manchester United make contact with Brighton over Carlos Baleba, Everton open talks with Manchester City for Jack Grealish, and Alexander Isak trains alone amid Liverpool pursuit. Manchester United have contacted Brighton through intermediaries to explore a potential move for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21. (Athletic – subscription required), external Everton …

It’s still the NFL preseason, but ahead of the official 2025-2026 regular season kickoff in September, Verizon, a long-term partner of the league, is offering NFL Sunday Ticket to new and existing mobile and internet customers. You don’t even need a paid subscription for YouTube TV or YouTube Primetime Channels. …

Jonathan Josephs Reporting fromLa Rochelle, western France BBC Solvay’s rare earths processing facility in western France is one of only two in Europe For almost 80 years rare earth metals have been pumped out of this industrial plant in La Rochelle on France’s west coast. But as the materials become …

Katie McEvinney BBC Disclosure BBC The nicotine pouches are being sold in packaging that looks like children’s sweets Extra-strong nicotine products designed to appeal to children – including some which have ripped off the logos of popular sweet brands – are being openly sold in shops, BBC Scotland has found. …