And a special programme on the oscars at half past one and reaction to the fashion and the moments from the ceremony. Good afternoon. The princess of wales has admitted sometimes editing pictures. It comes after questions about this picture released yesterday of her with her three children. Several News Agencies had withdrawn the photo, over concerns it had been digitally manipulated. In a statement, the princess said like many amateur photographers, i do occasionally experiment with editing. And she apologised for any confusion. Kensington palace says it wont release the original, unedited photograph. Heres helena wilkinson. The photograph of a smiling princess of wales with her three children, which is now at the centre of a royal controversy. It was released to mark mothers day. But some suggest the image has inconsistencies, in particular the alignment in charlottes wrist. In a rare move last night, four major Picture Agencies withdrew the photograph. The Associated Press issued wh
Vaping products will come in october 2026 and the existing tax on tobacco will increase. The chancellor says thats in order to maintain the financial incentive to choose over smoking. Windfall tax on the profits of energy firms draw will be extended into 2029 even that was previously scheduled to end in 2028. Increase in flight duty for Business Class tickets, non dom tax free dream on People Living overseas and didnt that it will be replaced with new rules from april 2025. Bigger picture the uk economy now. The obr, office of budget responsibility predicts the economy is going to grow and add 1. 9 we are currently on a technical recession. Inflation rate forecast to fall below 2 target this year but the underlying debt. But the underlying debt, excluding Bank Of England debt, is forecast to be 91. 7 of gdp this year, rising to 92. 8 next year. The government also kept a freeze on alcohol duty, there is a lot to chew over and we have tried to bring up to date on the main headlines but
Known as Super Tuesday as millions of People Choose who they want as their preferred president ial candidate. Will vernon reports. Another triumph for trump. The former president cruised to victory on Super Tuesday, securing his position as the unassailable frontrunner in this race. They call it Super Tuesday for a reason. This is a big one. And they tell me, the pundits and otherwise, that theres never been one like this, theres never been anything so conclusive. Officially he hasnt won the nomination yet. But with results like these, total victory seems certain. As expected, President Joe Biden also swept the board in the democrat primaries. Nikki haley was trounced by donald trump. Its not clear whether she will continue her campaign. President ial election day is still eight months away. But Many Americans already seem wary of the campaign, and of an increasingly polarised political climate. We cant hear any other voices but those two now. I mean, nikki haley is still out there and
Economy and help families with permanent tax breaks. Labour will argue that any reductions will still leave people worse off because of the freezing of Tax Thresholds. Ben king reports. The background to todays budget has been gloomy, with the economy in recession. But it looks like the chancellor will still find room to cut taxes. The conservatives are trailing labour in the polls, and looking Forjeremy Hunt to give them some cheer in places like this, winchester, a seat the Lib Dems Hope to win. So what do people here think about tax cuts . I think it would be a good idea because it gives people more money to spend on what they want to buy. Realistically, people arent going to save that much money from a tax cut, whereas more money in Public Services means Better Health care services. Itsjust much more important. I would prefer not to have a tax cut, but to see more money invested in the community. If the Public Services were properly organised, theres more than enough money to do it
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