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The 2021 Budget will feature everything from booze, fuel and cigarettes to wages, housing and Britain's Covid response. Rishi Sunak is set to focus on four themes - "support, vision, recovery, honesty" - when he addresses the nation in his annual statement next Wednesday. The Tory Chancellor is tipped to extend furlough, the Stamp Duty cut and other Covid support by three months, and the £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift by six months. He will unveil grim financial projections on Britain's economy and begin to sketch a vision for how it'll be made better post-vaccine - with grants of up to £18,000 for lockdown-battered firms to reopen. He could announce a string of other measures to help the economy recover - though some of these, like schemes to push people back into shops and restaurants, may not come until later. And aides promise he'll be "honest" about the need to claw back £280bn of Covid spending - as corporation tax could be hiked and income tax allowances … [Read more...] about When is the 2021 Budget – and what will be in it? Stamp duty, furlough and more

Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke to Oprah Winfrey about life in and out of the Royal Family. The interview with Winfrey, who lives near the couple's new home in Montecito, California, will be screened in the UK on 8 March, a day after it airs in the US. CBS Presents Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A Primetime Special in one week. #OprahMeghanHarry pic.twitter.com/WCyoHDMCaP — CBS (@CBS) March 1, 2021 In one of two 30-second promo clips released by CBS on social media, Harry says: "I'm just really relieved and happy to be sitting here talking to you with my wife by my side." As a photo was shown of him as a child with his mother, Princess Diana, he continued: "Because I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like for her going through this process by herself all those years ago, because it's been … [Read more...] about Prince Harry tells Oprah Winfrey his ‘biggest fear was history repeating itself’ in reference to Diana’s death

New York governor's has admitted some of his behaviour towards women "may have been insensitive or too personal" as he agreed to cooperate with a harassment investigation. Andrew Cuomo said he had teased people about their personal lives to be "playful" but denied propositioning anyone or any inappropriate touching. Two women have made claims against Mr Cuomo, one of America's most prominent state governors. Former aide Charlotte Bennett told The New York Times on Saturday that he had asked about her sex life, including whether she had ever had sex with older men and if she was monogamous in her relationships. Ms Bennett, 25, said she took it as gauging her interest in an affair. Advertisement Lindsey Boylan, a former economic adviser, has also claimed Mr Cuomo unwantedly kissed her on the mouth and made comments about her appearance. The 63-year-old Democrat governor has denied any wrongdoing in both cases, but amid growing criticism from his … [Read more...] about Andrew Cuomo: New York governor admits he may have been ‘too personal’ as sexual harassment probe launched

The eagerly-awaited royal wedding is almost here as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to tie the knot on Saturday. But where is the ceremony? What time does it start? And what are the couple's plans after the service? Advertisement Here, we look at the full schedule for the couple's upcoming nuptials. 6am Roads closures near Windsor Castle will be enforced. Some routes will be shut from 10pm the previous night. 9am A total of 2,640 members of the public who have been invited inside the castle grounds for the wedding will begin to arrive. 9.30am-11.30am Wedding guests will arrive by coach at the castle's Round Tower and walk into St George's Chapel through the south door and take their seats. 11.20am Members of the Royal Family will begin to arrive and enter the chapel via the Galilee Porch, with some on foot and others arriving by car. Harry and his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, who is best man, will most likely arrive at … [Read more...] about Royal wedding 2018: Full schedule of Harry and Meghan’s big day

The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy, Prince Harry has announced. Speaking in the grounds of the royals' Windsor estate, he said: "It was amazing. Absolutely incredible. I'm so proud of my wife. "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined. "How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. "We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful for all the love and support from everybody out there, it's been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody." Advertisement Prince Harry, who was present at the birth, said the couple were "still thinking about names" for their son. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Landmarks including the National Theatre, the London Eye and the BT Tower have lit up in honour of the new Royal baby He said: "The baby was a little bit overdue so we've had a little bit of time to think about it. More from UK … [Read more...] about Meghan gives birth: Prince Harry says he is ‘so proud’ of his wife after son’s arrival