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We dive into the UK's economic challenges as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a tough autumn budget needing to raise £20 billion, with controversial "sin taxes" on the table and housing market concerns mounting. The Premier League returns with VAR controversies, while Lewis Hamilton prepares to leave Mercedes after 12 years and 84 victories to join Ferrari for the 2025 season.

• Chancellor Reeves facing £20 billion fiscal gap with potential "sin taxes" on alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks
• Government plans to train 40,000 new construction workers to address housing crisis
• Conservatives proposing tougher measures on illegal workers including deportation and wage seizures
• Weather maps predict a 600-mile wall of rain and temperatures dropping to 4°C
• VAR controversy in Premier League's opening weekend with Liverpool fans upset over handball decision
• King Charles and Queen Camilla moved by 105-year-old veteran's impromptu tribute
• Liverpool defending their Premier League title with Chelsea tipped as surprise challengers
• Lewis Hamilton ending 12-year Mercedes partnership with 84 victories before joining Ferrari
• Crystal Palace predicted for potential European qualification with 7th place finish
• Cotswolds pub reportedly refused to serve US Vice President JD Vance

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