10+ min ago (96+ words) Lucy Leeson | Sunday 30 November 2025 10:31 GMT A defiant Rachel Reeves has said she will be Chancellor for years and is "determined to defy her critics" following her controversial Budget. The Chancellor denied lying about the scale of the Budget black hole to justify her "26bn tax hikes, when she appeared on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (30 November). Kuenssberg asked the Chancellor: "You said you'll be here this year, next year, and the year after and the year after. Are you sure?" Reeves replied: "Yes, I'm sure and I'm determined."...

14+ min ago (1174+ words) Thousands of former Afghan special forces soldiers are being brought to the UK after a campaign by The Independent. Holly Bancroft speaks to one family about the reality of starting a life in Britain The walls have been newly-painted a bright white and the floors are clean. But despite it being a grey cold winter's day outside, all the windows at this two-bed flat in west London are wide open. There is no visible mould but Abdul's family, including his pregnant wife Aisha, have been struggling with their breathing due to damp in the property ever since they moved in in October. The windows are open in a desperate bid to get some fresh air into the flat. His 11-year-old son's asthma, which is usually controlled, has become much worse, he said. When he struggled to breathe in one particular…...

16+ min ago (426+ words) Porro appeared to clash with Bergvall over whether the Tottenham players would applaud the fans after some supporters booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario during the 2-1 defeat to Fulham A furious Pedro Porro appeared to row with Tottenham team-mate Lucas Bergvall before storming down the tunnel following Spurs" 2-1 home defeat to Fulham in the Premier League. Tottenham were booed off after falling to their fourth Premier League defeat in six games, while some Spurs fans also directed their frustration at goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after his error led to Fulham doubling their lead after just six minutes. Porro looked to be angered by Bergvall applauding the Spurs supporters at full-time. The right back could be seen screaming Bergvall"s name as the 19-year-old started to walk around the pitch and show his appreciation to the remaining home supporters. Porro did not appear to…...

21+ min ago (150+ words) Joe Root weighs in on Ashes pink-ball debate - England faces a significant challenge to turn around the Ashes series after falling 1-0 down, particularly at the Gabba, a venue where they have not secured a victory since 1986. - England batter Joe Root expressed his personal view that the Ashes series does not require a pink-ball Test, despite one being scheduled in Brisbane, after former England star Stuart Broad branded pink-ball matches a "lottery. - Root acknowledged Australia's strong record in pink-ball Tests and at the Gabba, noting their success in this format. - Addressing his recent batting form, Root admitted disappointment after his struggles in the first Test but maintained confidence in his ability to score centuries again. - Mark Wood is expected to miss the upcoming pink-ball Test due to a sore knee, which is considered a major setback for England given the importance…...

23+ min ago (385+ words) The American tourist went missing over a week ago An American woman whose mysterious disappearance from a cruise excursion in the Caribbean sent authorities on a frantic search was finally found Friday following an eight-day search, authorities said. Ann Evans, 55, was reported missing after she didn't return to the Holland America Line cruise ship docked in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, on November 20, according to a missing person alert. "Following coordination between [police] and other partners, contact has been made with the individual in question," the Police Force of Sint Maarten wrote in an update Friday. "In accordance with the laws governing privacy and the protection of personal data, no additional information will be released about the individual or their circumstances," authorities added. Evans disembarked the ship last week and took a bus to Marigot, French Saint Martin, but "did not return…...

25+ min ago (381+ words) Anderson and Lee were married from 1995 to 1998 The safe that once held the infamous Tommy Lee-Pamela Anderson sex tape has been sold. Included as part of Julien's Auctions' "Played, Worn & Torn" event, Lee's safe was estimated to sell for between $5,000 and $7,000, but ultimately went for just $2,560. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization MusiCares. Personally owned by Lee, the safe was sold with a note from the musician, penned in silver ink on the front: "This is the safe that ruined my life! Tommy Lee." Anderson and Lee met in 1994, married in early 1995, and went on to have two sons before divorcing in 1998 when Lee was sentenced to six months in jail for assaulting her. The safe was a pivotal part of the Baywatch star and M'tley Cr'e drummer's sex tape saga. The video was reportedly made…...

25+ min ago (258+ words) The make-up artist's self-titled brand is putting on a strong offering this Black Friday Follow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals Earlier in November, Charlotte Tilbury fans were treated to buy-one-get-one-free deals on favourites like the contour wands and magic creams. While that deal has now ended, you can still save up to 50 per cent over the sales weekend, and you'll unlock free gifts with purchase as your basket rises in price (more on that below). To help you decide what is worth your money, I've curated a list of the best Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday deals below, including a handful of finds from third-party retailers like John Lewis. Seeking a sun-kissed look for less? Get 35 per cent off this tanning drops duo now. Named best beauty gift in our round-up of best 18th birthday gifts, writer Siobhan Grogan noted…...

26+ min ago (457+ words) I need to get home straight away," football pundit said Alex Scott has prematurely left Australia after becoming the first star to be eliminated from I"m a Celebrity 2025. The contestants usually stay Down Under for the duration of the series to attend the finale as well as a wrap party, but the Football Focus pundit and former Lioness has headed straight back to the UK to be with her girlfriend, singer Jess Glynne. Scott revealed the decision was based on the news that Glynne"s mother suffered a major stroke requiring urgent brain surgery, which occurred shortly before she entered the jungle. "It's been a tough time for us and obviously her family, and it was a tough decision to come into the jungle, but then Jess never wanted me to step away from not doing it," Scott told…...

28+ min ago (364+ words) F1 pundit Brundle is famous for his pre-race grid walks and amusing encounters with drivers and celebrities Martin Brundle is set to conduct the grid walk for Sky Sports F1 at the Qatar Grand Prix this Sunday. The Sky F1 broadcaster was not present at the last race in Las Vegas, with Jenson Button instead acting as co-commentator alongside David Croft. Button also took part in the grid walk alongside Ted Kravitz. Brundle is contracted to work 16 of the 24 F1 races for Sky per season and, with the veteran broadcaster missing Vegas, he is set to return for the final two races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Brundle could be interviewing the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand and Novak Djokovic, who are all expected to be present at the Lusail International Circuit on Sunday. Lando Norris can claim his maiden championship…...

29+ min ago (155+ words) Thomas Frank hits out at Spurs fans' 'unacceptable' booing of Guglielmo Vicario after goalkeeper's horror show against Fulham SOURCE: PA Thomas Frank calls out Tottenham fans for turning on their own player in loss to Fulham - Tottenham manager Thomas Frank criticised home supporters who booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario during their 2-1 defeat by Fulham on Saturday. - Vicario was jeered by some Spurs fans after his error led to Fulham doubling their lead inside six minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. - Frank stated that booing a player during the game was "unacceptable" and that such fans "can't be true Tottenham fans", though he accepted frustration after the final whistle. - Vicario apologised for his mistake, acknowledging it is "part of football" and that players must remain calm despite fan reactions. - The defeat further highlighted Tottenham's dismal home record, as they have not won…...