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 | 24/04/2009 2:50 pm

  • Reeves backs away from income tax rates rise after improved economic forecasts - The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.
  • Man admits lacing sweets with sedatives and assaulting boys at summer camp - Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to a series of charges including sex offences against two young boys.
  • Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event - Police said a naval uniform and a selection of medals were seized from the man's home.
  • Trump to order investigation into Epstein's alleged ties with Clinton and banks - Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Clinton, Larry Summers as well as JP Morgan and other major banks.
  • 'Astonishingly lethal': BBC reports from site of Russian strike in Kyiv - The BBC's James Landale reports from the east of the capital where a drone struck a multi-storey residential building.
  • Crowds brave heavy rain as King Charles makes birthday trip to south Wales - The King has visited south Wales as a new photo is published for his 77th birthday.
  • Amber warnings come into force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to UK - Storm Claudia is bringing heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK. Amber warnings have been issued and there is a risk of flooding and disruption as Simon King explains.
  • Several killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop - Several others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.
  • South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians - It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
  • 'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term - "Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.
  • Fly-tippers bury field in 'shocking' mountain of waste - The enormous pile of rubbish is called an "environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight".
  • Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary - Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".
  • 'Tired, exhilarated and proud'- old friends complete 17,000-mile bike challenge after 40 years - Three friends returned to Chile to finish a leg of a 17,000-mile cycling trip they did in 1985.
  • Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands - The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.
  • What taxes could go up in Budget if income tax rates are not rising? - Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
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