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Rachel Reeves has admitted that her tax-grabbing Budget will hit the pay packets of working people, the death toll from flash flooding in Spain has soared to 158, and more than 400 people have come forward over the Mohamed al-Fayed abuse allegations.

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1| Rachel Reeves accused of 'undermining trust' as she says taxes will hit working people

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2 | Spain floods death toll soars to 158 and looting breaks out as more torrential rain expected

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3 | NHS sends vulnerable adults to private hospital accused of abuse allegations

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4 | More than 400 people have come forward over Fayed allegations, say lawyers

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5 | Starmer accused of lying to farmers with surprise Budget 'tractor tax'

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