Mitch McConnell says legislation will pass – but many independent analysts say Republican plan will overwhelmingly benefit corporations and the wealthySenate Republicans are on the brink of passing a sweeping overhaul of the US tax code, after a night of high-stakes negotiations that left the party’s leadership scrambling for votes.Mitch Read more
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Cat Deeley enjoyed a break from her busy schedule in the run-up to Christmas as she stepped out with husband Patrick Kielty and son Milo, 23 months in London on Wednesday. Via: Cat Deeley joins Patrick Kielty and son Milo in London
Prime minister has moved to slash royal’s €380,000 endowment after he was criticised for appearance at Chinese state eventA wayward brother of the king of Belgium has claimed the government is violating his human rights after the prime minister moved to cut his annual €308,000 (£280,000) government endowment.The prime minister, Read more
Russia 2018 groups decided at draw in Moscow, from 3pm GMTStadium guide | Create your own draw | How the draw worksAnd feel free to email Simon or tweet him @Simon_Burnton 1.56pm GMT A remarkable statistic: there were a total of 871 matches played in 2018 World Cup qualifying, which Read more