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Prince Andrew 'has visited the Queen at Balmoral for crisis talks over billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein'. The Duke of York, 60, left lockdown at Windsor in Berkshire to rush to the Scottish Highlands castle to see his mother for the first time since July. He has been accused of failing to help US prosecutors in their investigation into the financier and Ghislaine Maxwell. A source told the Sun: 'The Queen and Andrew will have lots to discuss. So much has come out over the summer. 'The Queen wants to be kept informed and she will not be back at Windsor until early October.'  The Duke of York (left, in July), 60, left lockdown at Windsor in Berkshire to rush to the Scottish Highlands castle to see his mother (right, in Norfolk at Christmas) for the first time since July Prince Andrew, Virginia Roberts, aged 17, and Ghislaine Maxwell at her townhouse in London on March 13, 2001 Prince Andrew has been accused of failing to help US prosecutors in their investigatio

Australia's first recession in almost 30 years could see income tax cuts of up to $2,565 brought forward to early 2021. A record seven per cent plunge in gross domestic product during the June quarter, as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, was even more severe than what economists were forecasting. The stark plunge in GDP marks Australia's first recession since mid-1991, with young people feared to be the most affected as they struggle to find work. Now Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hinted tax cuts originally planned for July 2022 could be fast tracked to the start of next year to help give hardworking Australians more spending power. Scroll down for audio  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hinted tax cuts originally planned for July 2022 could be fast tracked to the start of next year, with Australia now officially in recession  'That is one of the issues we're considering in the context of the budget, recognising that tax cuts put money in people's pockets,' he

Hairdressers and beauty salons are among a swathe of businesses suffering at the hands of the coronavirus pandemic, with footfall dropping by a third and leaving thousands at risk of shutting their doors. COVID-19 restrictions closed businesses in a range of industries including beauty, hospitality and entertainment in March, which lead retail services to drop 17.6 per cent in the June quarter. Claire Hudson is the owner of the The Lash Studio beauty parlour in Sydney and has seen trade has fallen by 35 per cent since the coronavirus pandemic set in. Ms Hudson noted salon services were left behind as customers became cooped up in isolation with widespread loss of income. Claire Hudson said her beauty parlour in Sydney has lost 35 per cent of business due to coronavirus 'People aren't going to functions – they are not even going into the office,' she told AFR. 'I guess when you are behind the Zoom screen things are a bit more pixelated.'   Beauty services in Victori

A dad-of-three has taken advantage of his live appearance on national television to propose to his long-term partner in front of their kids. Rhys Scott appeared on the Today show on Thursday morning and took the traditional approach of getting down on one knee and asking: 'Will you marry me Natasha Leigh?' The mother to Brooklyn, Harlon and Weston beamed with excitement as she embraced Mr Scott and kissed him. The couple then hugged as Ms Leigh said 'yes', and the children held a sign in the background saying 'Mummy marry daddy'. The sweet moment was caught at Sirromet Wines at Mount Cotton, Queensland, while the family was among the on-site guests for the breakfast program's weather forecast. Weatherman Tim Davies caught up with the couple moments later to clarify how long they had known each other and how soon they would be getting married. Rhys Scott got down on one knee to ask Natasha Leigh if she would marry him on the Today show about 7.30am on Thurs

A drunk driver has admitted to killing four young children when he ploughed into seven cousins on their way to buy ice cream.  Samuel William Davidson, 30, pleaded guilty to four counts of manslaughter and three other charges on Thursday over the crash in Oatlands, in Sydney's north. Davidson was drunk and speeding at up to 130km/h along a suburban road when he lost control of his 4WD and mowed down the group in February. Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna Abdallah, 9, and their cousin Veronique, 10, died instantly, and a fifth cousin, Charbel Kassas, spent months in hospital.  Samuel William Davidson , 29, is due before the Parramatta Local Court on Thursday where he is charged with 20 offences over a tragic drink driving crash at Oatlands, in Sydney's north, on February 1 Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna Abdallah, 9, (all left) and their cousin Veronique Sakr, 10, were allegedly mowed down by a drunk Davidson as they walked to get ice cream on a 40C day Davidson was th

The raging pensioner who tried to hurl a 60lb rock at a father-of-three is being investigated by police for alleged racism after calling his victim a Scottish c***, it was claimed. Christopher Woodward, 73, was caught on camera picking up the boulder and aiming it into the cab of the digger where his neighbour Alan McTear was sitting. Father-of-three Mr McTear, 51, dodged the rock which could have caused serious injury if it had hit him. Alan McTear, 53, from Tavernspite in south-west Wales, was inside a mini-digger laying a new fence when he was confronted by 73-year-old neighbour Christopher Woodward, who hurled a large rock at him  Neighbours Christopher Woodward and Alan McTear have installed CCTV cameras at their homes as a result of the dispute. (pictured Mr Woodward's house)  Mr Woodward has warnings that CCTV is in operation at his home in Pembrokeshire  The two neighbours live on either end of this laneway in Tavernspite, Pembrokeshire  The bodycam he wears in the grounds

With six of the Strictly Come Dancing line-up already unveiled this week, the remaining list of contestants has supposedly been leaked. On Tuesday and Wednesday, DJ Clara Amfo, boxer Nicola Adams, NFL player Jason Bell, actress Caroline Quentin, news anchor Ranvir Singh and pop star Max George were announced as the first set of stars vying for the 2020 glitterball trophy. And on Wednesday night, The Sun has leaked the names of the supposed other contestants. Contestants complete? With six of the Strictly Come Dancing line-up already unveiled this week, the remaining list of contestants has supposedly been leaked pictured L-R Maisie Smith, Jamie Laing and Jacqui EastEnders wild-child Maisie Smith, stand-up comic Bill Bailey, ex-Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Invictus Games star JJ Chalmers are said to be taking part, as well as Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing who was confirmed for Strictly 2019 before having to drop out due to a foot injury. Rounding things off is a 12th celebrity - s