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1. ‘The answer is no’: Oscar Piastri reveals McLaren talks over Lando Norris favouritism

   Piastri, level on points with Max Verstappen, trails Norris by 24 points, but McLaren will not alter their approach

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4. Budget 2025 live: Starmer says ‘everyone must contribute’ as he defends Rachel Reeves’ tax rises

   Reeves admits Budget will mean working people will have to ‘contribute a bit more’ - but denies breaking manifesto pledge

5. Expert gives five tips on how to start investing – rather than relying on savings after cash ISA cut

   The Budget reduced savers’ allowance for cash ISAs to £12,000 a year – but would you be better off investing anyway?

6. Bulgaria withdraws 2026 budget proposal following street protests

   Bulgaria's government has withdrawn its 2026 draft budget after public protests over steep tax increases

7. ‘Passive’ UK government slammed by son of British couple held in Iran

8. The common foods that increase your risk of pre-diabetes

   Young people’s consumption of foods high in sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats is increasing their risk of diabetes, a study has found

9. Peter Kay makes rare TV appearance as comedian makes big show announcement

   Peter Kay has announced he will be donating all of the profits from his upcoming tour to 12 charities, in a rare live TV appearance.

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