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The Chancellor warned there would be ‘no quick solutions’ to fix Britain’s financial woes.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which represents the British car industry, urged the US and UK governments to strike a deal.

Residents were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared in the High Street, Godstone, on the night of February 17.

Figures show around 300 local titles have closed since 2005

MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.

Sophie and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips joined forces to highlight the need to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation online.

2nd Lieutenant Hugh Barr was one of three previously unknown soldiers whose graves were rededicated on Wednesday.

Ministers will launch a new cross-Government taskforce aimed at speeding up housing development on publicly-owned land.

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.

The bank has apologised to the Reform UK leader and the terms of the agreement are confidential, according to a joint statement.

The MP for Clacton said: ‘There are some of us that like a smoke. We do. We even go for a few pints at a pub.’

The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’.

Ekaterina Ovsiannikova told Southwark Crown Court she ‘did not have a clue’ that sanctions imposed on her husband would affect her family.

Her comments came after Wednesday’s Spring Statement.

Rachel Reeves announced some adjustments to key plans for benefits announced last week.

A plastic cigarette filters ban ‘will make a great deal of difference’ for swimmers in The Solent, Dame Caroline Dinenage said.