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Catch the latest Financial News EventsRachel Reeves promises to ‘grip the cost of living’ in autumn budget
Chancellor admits economy ‘feels stuck’ for many as she signals intention to freeze income tax thresholdsRachel Reeves has promised to “grip the cost of living” in the budget as she prepares to scrap the two-child welfare limit and freeze rail fares, while putting...
Why Trump’s lavish Saudi courtship leaves Israel on the backfoot
Pageantry and trillion-dollar promises reveal how Washington’s loyalties may be tilting toward the GulfThe White House welcome bestowed on the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was the most lavish of the Trump presidency, and a gaudily clear statement of its...
158 Christmas presents, chosen by Guardian columnists
Struggling with gift ideas? The Guardian’s expert columnists are here to help, with everything from Yotam Ottolenghi’s favourite pans to the only nail polish brand Sali Hughes uses• 305 best Christmas presents for 2025Are you in the festive spirit yet? Or, just,...
The Shaston Arms, London W1: ‘Just because you can do things doesn’t mean you should do them’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
A pub that wants to be a old-school boozer and a cool restaurant both at the same timeWhile perched inside what felt like a repurposed bookshelf at the draughty back end of the Shaston Arms, sitting next to the dumb waiter and waiting for the ping to herald the...