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EXCLUSIVEReeves must go for her Budget lies, say voters: Poll delivers damning verdict on Chancellor as No 10 admits that PM also knew there was no 'black hole'

Rachel Reeves should resign as Chancellor for 'lying' about the state of the nation's finances in the run-up to her tax-raising Benefits Street Budget , voters have declared. A Mail on Sunday poll found a majority of more than two to one in favour of her quitting after the fiscal watchdog revealed it told the Chancellor months ago that there was no hole in the public finances, as she had claimed. As business leaders called for Ms Reeves' head and Labour MPs concede the Chancellor's days may be numbered, the Prime Minister also became embroiled in the growing political storm.

Heartbroken family of promising footballer, 14, who died after being hit by a train say they will 'miss him forever' - as emotional tributes pour in from clubs

The family of a 14-year-old boy with 'an infectious and mischievous smile' who died after being struck by a train have paid tribute to him, saying they will 'miss him forever'. Joshua Travis died on Wednesday evening after being hit by a train on the railway line shortly after 7pm.

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'I thought my painful mouth ulcer was caused by stress... then I discovered I had tongue cancer': This is the sinister ulcer symptom you must get checked out immediately - and the common triggers behind your agonising sores

It's estimated that one in five people in the UK - about 14million - are affected by mouth ulcers at various points throughout their lives.

Defence chiefs told to 'get on with it' and strip Andrew's last title amid long delay despite King's request

The former Prince Andrew is still a vice-admiral in the Royal Navy, the final title he retains after his brother, King Charles, formally stripped him of his prince title on November 6.

Strictly fans left 'gutted' for Alex Kingston after her dance

Alex Scott almost didn't make it for I'm A Celebrity

Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega wow in ball gowns

The secret to Ruby Wax's 'unconventional' marriage

Esther Rantzen gives update on cancer battle

Jess Glynne reveals why she wasn't able to greet Alex Scott

Strictly fans left 'gutted' for Alex Kingston after her dance

Alex Scott almost didn't make it for I'm A Celebrity

Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega wow in ball gowns

The secret to Ruby Wax's 'unconventional' marriage

Esther Rantzen gives update on cancer battle

Jess Glynne reveals why she wasn't able to greet Alex Scott

Strictly fans left 'gutted' for Alex Kingston after her dance

Alex Scott almost didn't make it for I'm A Celebrity

Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega wow in ball gowns

The secret to Ruby Wax's 'unconventional' marriage

Esther Rantzen gives update on cancer battle

Jess Glynne reveals why she wasn't able to greet Alex Scott

'I was told about the hair loss but I never expected this': The brutal Mounjaro side-effect that only affects women - and doctors aren't warning them about it

Common side effects of weight loss injections are well-documented - nausea, hair loss and even 'Ozempic face'. But increasingly, women are reporting a side effect not listed on the packaging.

Trump declares airspace above Venezuela is 'closed' as he ramps up lethal strikes

Warships and military personnel have moved into position near the Caribbean country in recent months, raising fears that Trump is preparing military action.

ANDREW NEIL: Starmer's shape-shifting has left Britain with a government we didn't vote for. A reckoning is coming - and it will be devastating

To break one manifesto promise may be regarded as unfortunate. To break two in one week is not so much careless - as Oscar Wilde would have it - as par for the course.

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88: Oscar winner for Shakespeare In Love screenplay dies peacefully at home

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, has 'died peacefully at home'.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers left 'gutted' for Alex Kingston as actress makes numerous mistakes during latest performance: 'I just want to give her a hug!'

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left 'gutted' for Alex Kingston following the actress' week ten perfomance on Saturday. The Doctor Who actress, 62, was clearly disappointed after making numerous mistakes as she opened the show with a disco themed cha cha alongside pro partner Johannes Radebe, 38. Despite her previously outstanding perfomances Alex blamed her latest lacklustre dance on 'fatigue' which saw the judges score them just 24 points out of 40.

PETER HITCHENS: Kate's comments on drug addicts are proof of the wicked, destructive movement that has smashed our moral system. She and the royals must stay out

The Royal Family has keenly joined the side of the liberal Left, starting with the global warming frenzy and now moving on to the disastrous appeasement of the drugs lobby.

The cruel truth behind Bianca Wallace's loving hospital snap of her and Ioan Gruffudd's new 'angel child'... and who I feel most sorry for in this sickening saga: AMANDA PLATELL

Bianca Wallace, the new much younger wife of Ioan Gruffudd, posts pictures of them kissing in the maternity room, welcoming what they call their 'angel child'.

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EXCLUSIVEDubai royal's ex-wife begs for help as ex-husband wins custody of their daughters 'because she is instilling un-Islamic western behaviour' in them

Earlier this month, Zeynab Javadli livestreamed what she claimed was an abduction attempt by the girls' father, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who she divorced six years ago.

Now Labour donors turn on Reeves: Union boss says voters are 'unable to trust' the party - as Chancellor faces calls to resign after 'lying' about Britain's finances

Unite boss Sharon Graham criticised the watering-down of the Employment Rights Bill and the decision to hit 'ordinary' people with stealth taxes

EXCLUSIVEEye-popping truth about what really happens at a Butlin's adults-only weekend. There's so many whispers among middle-aged of what the cheerful camps have become notorious for. Now ANDY JONES's investigation reveals ALL... prudes, look away

It's 2 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon at Butlin's in Skegness and I'm about to sample one of the site's famed group activities - but I'm not about to play bingo or join a round of pitch 'n' putt.

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Was Charles' secret Cotswolds meeting with King of Bahrain a summit on his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's future?

The meeting was at Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's Oxfordshire estate on November 11, less than a fortnight after Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and home.

I tried 48 supermarket champagnes. These are the seven best that'll make your party the talk of the town... including the one that tastes like Taittinger for just £13.99

Not so long ago, opening a bottle of supermarket champagne felt a bit… naff. Like a knock-off Prada, it sparkled from afar but close up, it never fooled anyone. These days it's a different story.

Avanti to run Manchester to London morning commuter train without passengers - after watchdog refuses to let them sell tickets for it

A ruling by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) means the service from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston will still depart each weekday but will carry only staff for up to five months.

More than 6m current accounts have a £10,000 balance earning no interest - here's the maximum amount you should keep in yours

There are around 6.4m current accounts containing a balance of £10,000 or more earning no interest.

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EXCLUSIVETrench warfare breaks out between neighbours as digger arrives unannounced to carve 15ft hole in front garden

EXCLUSIVE: Melanie Abbott, 48, was left horrified after returning to her home in Milton Keynes this week to find piles of mud from where the lengthy hole had been filled in. But it was only after she checked her CCTV cameras that she realised the scale of the job that had taken place behind her back. Doorbell footage shows a worker in high-visibility overalls pulling up a section of Ms Abbott's grass using a digger on Tuesday afternoon.

Shadow Chancellor demands FCA inquiry into possible market abuse over Reeves' 'misleading black hole' claims

Mel Stride said it had become 'increasingly clear' that the Chancellor had given an 'inaccurate picture of the economic and fiscal context' driven by 'political considerations.'

German hard-right party sets up new youth wing as thousands of furious protesters descend on town

The meeting began more than two hours late after activists blocked or attempted to block roads into the city, delaying the arrival of many delegates.

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The secret to Ruby Wax's 'unconventional' 33-year marriage to English public school boy Ed - and how her children are following in the funnywoman's footsteps

She's reaching a whole new audience with her appearance down under in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! The American-British comedy icon, 72, hasn't held back on the show as she discussed her lack of sex drive, 'layers of Botox' and even told her campmates 'I wish I was a lesbian'. And while she may be playfully flirting with Aitch and Angry Ginge in between trials, away from the spotlight the star has been married to her husband Edward Richard Morrison Bye for 33 years.

Russian drone and missile blitz on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leaves more than 600,000 in Kyiv without power

Three people were killed and more than 30 injured in the overnight air assault, involving more than 600 drones and 36 ballistic missiles. Among the wounded was a 13-year-old boy.

Romeo Beckham showcases his toned and tattooed physique as he goes shirtless for mirror selfie

The son of David and Victoria Beckham , 22, took to his Instagram Stories with the snap while flashing his a glimpse of his black BOSS underwear which could be seen over the waist of his joggers.

Slash your cholesterol by a third in just a month... hundreds of thousands are on a new diet that's transforming lives. Here are the exact foods you need to avoid a life on statins: MEIKE LEONARD

High cholesterol causes a sticky form of fat to build up in the arteries, blocking blood flow. Left untreated, it can raise the risk of a heart attack, stroke and even dementia.

LIZ JONES: Sorry, but it's now time for Kate to stop making excuses

What a blabbermouth! Off with her head! The actress Su Pollard has broken the circle of trust upon meeting a royal and now? Well, all hell has broken loose.

This little-known skin condition ruined my life. It's not acne, eczema or even rosacea - but a combination of all three that appears out of nowhere and affects thousands. These are the signs to watch for - and how I finally treated it

That favourite Kiehl's face oil of yours? Bad. That silky Elemis cleansing balm you have been using for years? Worse.

'She's a diva brat - and he's grubby!' TV insiders tell KATIE HIND just why 'ruthless' Stacey Solomon and 'tawdry' husband Joe Swash are the most annoying couple in showbiz, plus her 'fallout' with Mrs Hinch...

It was outside a photographic studio one December night that I got a glimpse of the real Stacey Solomon, the side her fans don't get to see because of her carefully orchestrated persona.

STRICTLY COME DANCING

Strictly fans left in hysterics as show collapses into 'chaos' during first ever instant dance challenge: 'This is carnage and I love it!'

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in hysterics during the show's 'chaotic' first ever Instant Dance challenge on Saturday. The couples learned live on air which of their previous dances they would perform and a frantic dash to pick out a costume, in what fans branded 'carnage'. The celebs and their partners were band from speaking and were only given ten seconds to discuss their routine once on the dance floor ahead of the music starting, with the judges points added to each couple's main core.

EXCLUSIVEInsider reveals how Shirley Ballas insists on soldiering on with Strictly despite run of bad luck including choking on fishbone, love split and caring for sick mother

With a kick of her leg and flick of her skirt, Shirley Ballas made her way over to the Strictly Come Dancing judges' desk where she took her seat and threw her head back in laughter.

Strictly's Balvinder Sopal at risk of being eliminated as bookies predict who will be sent home

The EastEnders actress, 46, who is paired with pro dancer Julian Caillon, currently has 2/7 odds after receiving the lowest scores for the past two weeks.

Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward wrap up warm to enjoy a day at the races - as it emerges he only pays peppercorn rent on their 120-room Surrey mansion

Prince Edward , 61, and his wife Sophie, 60, stepped out at Newbury Racecourse this morning to officially reopen the Royal Box as the day's races got underway. Sophie wrapped up warm as she donned a full-length green tweed coat, tan boots and wide-brimmed hat with pink ribbon, accessorising with a personalised purple leather pouch. Meanwhile, Edward opted for a throwback look, wearing a grey double-breasted suit, brown brogues matched with a brown fedora and a fitting green tie patterned with white horses.

POLL OF THE DAY: Should Rachel Reeves resign after 'lying' to the nation in the run-up to her Benefits Street Budget?

Rachel Reeves faced angry calls to resign last night after being accused of 'lying' to the nation in the run-up to the Budget - have your say in The Daily Mail's Poll of the Day.

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LIZ JONES: David 2.0 came to stay. It was all very nice... until he made this comment about my weight - and showed me this X-rated text at the dinner table

David 2.0 came to stay for the weekend. I had put him off but caved as I thought he could give me insider info on Neil, as he was the one who introduced us.

'I'll be lonely this Christmas because I FORGOT to have children': Woman, 53, says the fast-pace of London life distracted her until it was 'too late' - and insists so many women are the same

Nadiya Bekar, from London , said partying, living a fast-paced life in the city and a 'bad string of exes' distracted her from making an active decision to become a mother.

Beauty influencer dead at 31 after being found strangled and dumped in forest

Influencer Stefanie Pieper, 31, has been found dead in a remote Slovenian forest.

BREAKING NEWSVanessa Hudgens gives birth! High School Musical star welcomes second child with Cole Tucker

Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker have officially expanded their family. The High School Musical star, 36, shared the joyful news on Instagram Saturday, posting a sweet snapshot of herself in a hospital bed holding hands with her professional athlete husband. She captioned the post, 'Well…. I did it. Had another baby!!! What a wild ride labor is. Big shout out to all the moms. It's truly incredible what our bodies can do.'

EXCLUSIVE'No WAGs, no celebs, no drama... it's all been shattered': Inside the Vardys new life in Italy as locals tell KATIE HIND rumours plaguing 'ghost' Jamie and truth about horror robbery... and friends reveal fresh war brewing with the Rooneys

Just weeks in to their grand Italian 'fresh start', everything has been tainted for the Vardys, I'm told, by a burglary on the couple's new Lake Garda villa.

Prostate cancer boss who said screening programme should not be expanded to all men reveals he has disease himself

Professor Sir Mike Richards, chairman of the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC), said his own prostate cancer had been picked by up a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test.

Alex Scott reveals she almost didn't make it out to Australia for I'm A Celebrity after girlfriend Jess Glynne's beloved mum suffered a major stroke

She was the first I'm A Celeb contestant to be booted out of the jungle. But former Lioness Alex Scott has revealed that she almost didn't make it to the Australian Outback.

Jack Fincham 'caught kissing Married At First Sight UK star' after Chloe Brockett split

Jack Fincham was spotted kissing Married At First Sight star Leisha Lightbody at Tulleys Farm's Christmas light festival on Friday night.

Moment deadly sea drones destroy two tankers from Putin's shadow fleet in dramatic fireballs in major victory for Ukraine

This is the astonishing moment two tankers from Russia's 'shadow fleet' were blasted by Ukrainian sea drones and erupted into towering fireballs. Extraordinary footage shows the unmanned craft - deployed by Ukraine's secret service - skimming across the Black Sea before slamming into the hulking vessels. The impacts triggers huge explosions that send flames and thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

Alex Scott gives her verdict on best friend Shona McGarty's romance with fellow campmate Aitch

Romance rumours between the two started last week when the rapper, 25, admitted he had a 'soft spot for Shona' and they have been seen growing closer since.

George Clooney's FIRST WIFE doesn't look like this anymore as she steps out with Mad Men star husband... see her now

George Clooney's first wife Talia Balsam continues to turn heads at 66, stepping out recently with her Mad Men star husband John Slattery at the Museum of Modern Art for the Nuremberg screening.

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