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1. The language skill that could help keep your brain younger into old age

   Researchers believe that multilingualism keeps people to stay sharp

2. Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves delivers £26bn tax rises after OBR leaks plan early

   Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in addition to ditching two-child benefit cap and changes to ISAs

3. OBR accidentally publishes part of Rachel Reeves’ Budget ahead of announcement

4. Seeking Sister Wife star Garrick Merrifield arrested for alleged domestic violence

   The reality star just welcomed his first child with his second wife

5. Hong Kong high-rise engulfed in flames leaving at least four dead

6. Trump envoy Witkoff coached Russian official on how to praise US president, leaked call reveals

   Steve Witkoff is facing calls to be sacked after a transcript of a call discussing the Ukraine peace plan with Vladimir Putin’s senior aide was released

7. Knives Out 3 receives rave reviews ahead of Netflix debut

8. Tax hiked and growth downgraded as details of Budget released early

   The OBR confirmed Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘raises taxes by amounts rising to £26 billion in 2029-30’.

9. What we have learnt from the Budget after OBR document is published early

10. Ben Chilwell motivated by doubters as he eyes England World Cup spot after Chelsea woes