Juliet in Stroud gets rare 10/10 from Times critic Giles CorenThe Times restaurant critic Giles Coren (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The)A Cotswolds eatery has earned "tens across the board" from food critic Giles Coren, as the beloved venue secures yet another glowing review. Juliet, located in Stroud, has emerged as a sought-after destination and continues to garner widespread acclaim from both critics and patrons. ‌Taking to X (formerly Twitter) he remarked: "In 25 years as a restaurant critic I have given a 10/10 score only four or five times. But I've given one to Juliet in Stroud." She continued: "Juliet is seriously worth a schlep to Stroud, but you had better book well in advance.

Leading doctors have urged Reform leader, Nigel Farage, not to put lives in danger by handing Malhotra – who claims that mRNA COVID vaccines did more harm than good – a prime conference slot. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attends a meeting alongside the leader of Kent County Council, Linden Kemkaran, on July 7, 2025. They also promote the false claim that COVID vaccines cause “turbo cancers”. It went on to describe him as a “leading cardiologist” who has “risen to serious prominence”, and quoted him claiming COVID vaccines had “done more harm than good”. In a casual interview last year, Farage backtracked from his previous support for COVID vaccines, saying he started to become suspicious when he was offered a booster.

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Angela Reyner (File - AP)UK deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after an independent inquiry concluded that she failed to meet ministerial ethical standards in relation to a property purchase, reported news agency AP.Rayner admitted earlier this week that she had underpaid tax on an apartment she bought in Hove, on England’s south coast. She added, the report found that she acted in good faith, but that, crucially, she should have sought more specific tax advice.In her letter of resignation addressed to British PM Keir Starmer, Reyner said she "deeply regrets" her decision not to seek additional specialist tax advice given her position in the government and her "complex" personal situation. "I take full responsibility for this error," she continues. "I would like to take this opportunity to repeat that it was never my intention to do anything other than pay the right amount. She had often criticised Conservative leaders for failing to ensure tax compliance, a position that added scrutiny to her own case.She also resigned as deputy leader of the Labour Party, meaning party will conduct election to replace her

Rayner's 'judgement day' and 'Dorries quits Tories'16 hours ago Share Save Share SaveThe fallout from Angela Rayner's stamp duty admission continues to dominate Friday's papers. The paper reports the PM is "prepared to sack" Rayner if his ethics adviser's findings go against her in his investigation. The paper says Rayner's stamp duty row has deepened after lawyers denied giving her tax advice and the PM refused to rule out firing her. The Daily Telegraph, which first reported the story about Angela Rayner's stamp duty underpayment, uses its editorial to say she "has to go". The i newspaper calls this "judgement day", while the Daily Star - with a nod to the graffiti outside Angela Rayner's flat - says "the writing's on the wall".

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Britain’s beleaguered prime minister, Keir Starmer, suffered a gut punch on Friday, as his deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, resigned after admitting that she had failed to pay adequate taxes on the purchase of a seaside apartment. Ms. Rayner, a plain-spoken politician who is popular on the left wing of the Labour Party, stepped down after an independent ethics adviser concluded she had breached the code of conduct for cabinet ministers. She underpaid the tax as part of a complex transaction involving another house that she had owned with her former husband, but then only remedied the error after weeks of public scrutiny. “I accept that I did not meet the highest standards in relation to my property purchase,” Ms. Rayner said in a letter to Mr. Starmer. You have been a trusted colleague and a true friend for many years.”

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Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! "I take full responsibility for this error," she said in her resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer Rayner referred herself to the independent adviser on ministerial standards, Laurie Magnus, on Wednesday, who delivered his report to Starmer on Friday.In the U.K., levies are charged on property purchases, with higher charges due on more expensive homes and secondary residences. Reports have suggested that Rayner saved 40,000 pounds by not paying the appropriate levy, known as a stamp duty Rayner, who holds the housing brief in the Labour government and has forged a reputation as one of its most forthright speakers, has often railed against those who deliberately underpay tax, particularly those in the preceding Conservative administration, which Labour replaced in July 2024.Starmer said Rayner had made the right decision but said he was "very sad" to see her leave his government. "I have nothing but admiration for you and huge respect for your achievements in politics ," Starmer wrote. The handwritten letter signed off "with very best wishes and with real sadness."

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South Africa's Matthew Breetzke (Adam Davy/PA via AP)Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. South Africa secured their ODI series victory against England with a 5-run win in the second match at Lord's on Thursday. After being asked to bat first, South Africa posted 330-8 in their allocated 50 overs. Jos Buttler contributed with a quick 61 off 51 balls before being bowled by Lungi Ngidi's slower delivery. The final over required 16 runs with one wicket remaining.Jofra Archer's late surge of 27 runs off 14 balls, including two fours and two sixes, wasn't enough as England finished at 325-9.

A RECENT move by Israel to freeze the bank accounts of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has been criticised by Christian advocacy organisations linked with the Patriarchate. Protecting Holy Land Christians, another group close to the Patriarchate, said that the issue relates to a long-standing conflict over Arnona, a property tax. For decades, Christian bodies with property in the city of Jerusalem have been exempted from tax. The exemptions were overhauled in 2018, when a narrower definition of tax-exempt activities was applied to churches only — properties used for prayer activities or religious education. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the Orthodox Times last month that freezing the Patriarchate’s accounts constituted “a blatant violation of the centuries-old rights of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem”.

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