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Chancellor pledges extra £500m for social homes in budget as part of the Treasury’s plans £5bn total investment in housing supply and a reduction in discounts under the right-to-buy scheme. The extra £500m for social homes in the budget, in what appears to be a compromise with the housing department, led by Angela Rayner, over the scale of ambition required in the sector. The promise of an additional £500m for the government’s affordable homes programme (AHP) is intended to add up to 5,000 extra social homes. The Treasury said it will bring total property investment in housing supply to £5bn.…

Campaigners call for steeper cuts to UK greenhouse gas emissions Climate Change Committee advised Ed Miliband to cut level by 81% but activists want bigger promises. Climate campaigners have urged ministers to make steeper cuts in the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions after the government’s statutory adviser on the climate gave its verdict on new targets. The Climate Change Committee, which advises the government, has written to Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, to advise cuts of 81% in the UK’s emissions, compared with 1990 levels, by 2035, if emissions from aviation and shipping are excluded. Campaigners call for steeper cuts to…

Lazio’s Loum Tchaouna racially abused in Europa League win over Twente. The Lazio winger was substituted after being racially abused by fans during his side’s Europa League win against FC Twente on Thursday. Lazio’s Loum Tchaouna racially abused Tchaouna, 21, was clearly incensed when he was taken off in the 89th minute of Lazio’s 2-0 win in the Netherlands. The France Under-21 international appeared to imitate monkey noises when explaining to referee Nikola Dabanovic and the Lazio bench what had angered him. The referees need to do more to protect players from racial abuse and the clubs also must take…

Reeves set to increase employers’ national insurance contributions Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailRachel Reeves is set to increase employers’ national insurance to help fund the NHS and balance the books, reports suggest.The chancellor will increase the tax by up to 2 percentage points, as well as cutting the earnings threshold at which businesses start making national insurance contributions.The combined measures will raise about £20 billion and represent the ­biggest tax rise in Labour’s first budget in 15 years.The burden will fall entirely on the…

Rachel Reeves to slash discount for ‘right to buy’ council homes in Budget Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailRachel Reeves is to slash the ‘right to buy’ discount given to those purchasing their council house in next week’s Budget. Ministers say the move is designed to “protect” existing stock so thousands more homes remain for rent. But the cut risks accusations that it is an attack on aspiration. The move is part of a wider housing package that has been hailed by the deputy prime…

Tommy Robinson latest: Right-wing activist charged with terror offence ahead of extremist demo at weekend Tommy Robinson outside Folkestone Police station (Yui Mok/PA Wire)For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsRight-wing activist Tommy Robinson will miss his own planned march for thousands of people after being remanded into custody by police.The 41-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is accused of being in contempt of court following the airing of a film at a protest in central London.He attended Folkestone Police station on Friday where he was…

The North Wales roads that could change speeds under 20mph review These roads could change under new guidance https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-roads-could-change-30230384

'Eyesore weeds' on Gwynedd beach are actually wildflowers that stop it washing away Some people complain the plants are unsightly but experts say they have a valuable role https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/eyesore-weeds-gwynedd-beach-actually-30197376

The cheapest and most expensive places in North Wales to buy a home in 2024 Seaside and rural places dominate the most expensive list https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-most-expensive-places-north-30211829

There are just 10 days until the 2024 US presidential election when either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump will be elected to the White House. Here’s some of today’s top Democratic news – check out the Republican news as well. Top Democratic news today  – Harris to deliver speech in Texas with Beyonce, latest polls tight Harris to deliver address on reproductive freedom at Texas rally featuring Beyoncé Vice President Kamala Harris will give a speech on reproductive freedom in Texas on Friday, according to a senior Harris campaign official. In the closing days of the election,…