National News
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Reward of 20000 offered to help find grandmothers killer
A £20,000 reward is being offered to help find the killer of a grandmother found dead in her home.
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Three jailed for life for murder caught on doorbell camera
Three men have been jailed for life after an an innocent grandfather was shot through his living room window in a murder which was caught on a doorbell camera.
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Council deeply saddened by theft of more than 600 items from museum collection
A city council says it is “deeply saddened” by the theft of more than 600 artefacts from its museum collection.
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Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55 in one week figures show
The number of people in hospital in England with flu remains at a record level for this time of year and has jumped by 55% in a week, NHS figures show.
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Liverpool tops generous cities list in 2025 according to fundraising platform
Liverpool is the most generous city in the UK this year, according to figures from a fundraising platform.
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Targeted support could see 18 million savers offered help in next decade
At least 18 million people could be offered extra help with their investments and pensions over the next decade with the “game changing” introduction of targeted support, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said.
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Trump says US has seized oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Social media firms must do more to stop underage image sharing
Social media platforms must do more to stop explicit images of children being shared online, a police chief has said.
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Doctors strike over Christmas would have different degree of risk Streeting
The Health Secretary has warned that a resident doctors’ strike over Christmas would have a “much different degree of risk” than previous walkouts, adding that he “cannot think of a single other trade union in this country that would behave this way”.
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Ray Winstone very proud after receiving Freedom of the City of London
English actor Ray Winstone has said he is “very proud to be a Londoner” after receiving the Freedom of the City of London.
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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026
Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
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Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as once in a lifetime author and friend
Bestselling author Sophie Kinsella has died after being diagnosed with a form of aggressive brain cancer.
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PM warns of lost decade of kids as 10 year youth plan launched
Sir Keir Starmer said improving prospects for young people is “our generation’s greatest responsibility” as the Government launches its 10-year youth plan.
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Child neglect contacts from worried neighbours up by almost a third NSPCC
Contacts to the NSPCC from worried neighbours and community members concerned about child neglect rose by almost a third in a year as the charity warned that young people in danger must not “keep slipping through the cracks”.
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Flying taxis to take passengers to airports in minutes from 2028 company says
Electric flying taxis may become available to London airport passengers from 2028, a UK company has announced.
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Trains suspended and ferries cancelled in Scotland as Storm Bram sweeps in
Train services have been disrupted and ferries cancelled in Scotland as Storm Bram sweeps in with gusts of up to 90mph forecast.
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Bob Vylan launches defamation action against Irish national broadcaster
Members of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan have filed defamation proceedings against Irish national broadcaster RTE.
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Met police using facial recognition technology to stamp out illegal e bike use
The biggest police force in the country is turning to facial recognition technology to stamp out the use of illegal e-bikes.
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Mark Wood suffers series ending injury as Englands hopes of Ashes comeback hit
England’s hopes of launching an Ashes comeback in Adelaide have been hit by a series-ending injury to pace bowler Mark Wood.
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UK premiere of James McAvoys directorial debut to close Glasgow Film Festival
Hollywood star James McAvoy has said he is “delighted” the UK premiere of his directorial debut will close the film festival in his home city next year.
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Pre Budget shopper jitters dampen Black Friday sales
Pre-Budget “jitters” among shoppers dampened a much-needed Black Friday boost for retailers, figures show.
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Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale in UK
Balloons containing up to six times the legal limit of carcinogens are available to UK consumers through leading online marketplaces, according to an investigation.
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Trains to get Union flag paint job under nationalisation plans
Trains will be given a Union flag-inspired red, white and blue paint job as part of the Government’s rail-nationalisation plans.
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Changes in NHS maternity care too slow head of national review finds
Victims of NHS maternity failings received “unacceptable care” leading to “tragic consequences”, the head of a probe into maternity care in England has said.
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Met Office issues danger to life alerts for rain and wind amid Storm Bram
The Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings for rain and wind in parts of Scotland, Wales, and South West England amid Storm Bram.
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Allies discuss positive progress to use frozen Russian assets in Ukraine talks
European allies have discussed “positive progress” towards using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, Downing Street said, after hosting crisis talks over the country’s future.
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Guinness opening 73m London brewery venue this week
Guinness is to open its latest brewery in London later this week after a £73 million investment.
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We all miss her so much Queens tribute to Jilly Cooper on Rivals set
The Queen has met the cast and crew behind the dramatisation of her late friend Dame Jilly Cooper’s bestseller Rivals, expressing sadness that a woman who meant so much to her was not there.
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Magnitude 76 earthquake triggers tsunami off Japans northern coast
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan triggering a tsunami of up to 40 centimetres in coastal communities in the region, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.
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Mohamed Salah appears in good spirits during Liverpool training session
Mohamed Salah smiled and chatted to team-mates as he attended Liverpool’s first training session since his incendiary outburst at Elland Road on Saturday.
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Ariana Grande Paul Mescal and Jacob Elordi among Golden Globe Awards nominees
Wicked actress Ariana Grande, Hamnet actor Paul Mescal and Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi are among the nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
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Starmer says he wants apprentices at top of politics
Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to see more apprentices reach the Cabinet as he set out plans to boost the training schemes.
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Zelensky says Ukraine cant manage without US or European support
Crisis talks over the future of Ukraine have begun behind the black door of No 10 Downing Street, after the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London to meet European allies.
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Joey Barton spared jail over grossly offensive social media posts
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has been spared jail after sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
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YouTube star Angryginge scored more than half the vote in Im A Celebrity win
YouTube star Angryginge took more than half of the vote when he was crowned winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2025.
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Healthcare not always available when and where needed human rights report warns
Healthcare in Scotland is not always available when people need it, a report has warned.
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Defence Secretary unveils hi tech naval force to defend undersea cables
Defence Secretary John Healey has said the UK and its allies are ready to “track and deter” Russian submarines as he revealed plans for a new multi-million pound hi-tech force to protect undersea cables and pipelines.
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Mininster hails hugely important moment as UK marks 25 years of offshore wind
A minister has hailed offshore wind as the “backbone” of the country’s clean energy system as the sector marks 25 years since the UK’s first turbines were erected off the coast of Northumberland.
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Minister hails hugely important moment as UK marks 25 years of offshore wind
A minister has hailed offshore wind as the “backbone” of the country’s clean energy system as the sector marks 25 years since the UK’s first turbines were erected off the coast of Northumberland.
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Heathrow passengers stranded for hours at bus stops after pepper spray attack
Passengers arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 on Sunday said they faced hours waiting for buses after a number of people were attacked with a “form of pepper spray”.
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Sir Keir Starmer says former deputy Angela Rayner will return to Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer says the “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will return to his Cabinet.
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Protesters target Crown Jewels in Tower of London stunt
Crumble and custard hurled at display case containing the Imperial State Crown
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Tory peer defects to Reform UK
Lord Malcolm Offord is the latest defector to join the party
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18 migrants dead in Med
Inflatable dinghy capsizes south of the island of Crete
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Starmer has left millions of children languishing in poverty claims SNP
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has left millions of children “languishing in poverty”, the SNP has claimed.
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Trial for prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects launches in UK
A groundbreaking trial for a prostate cancer treatment with fewer side-effects has launched in the UK, researchers have said.
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England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil
England have been drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L for next summer’s World Cup finals in North America.
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Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw
United States president Donald Trump was given the first ever FIFA peace prize at Friday’s World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC.
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Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lando Norris admitted his world championship prospects are “looking good” after he stole an early advantage by dominating practice in Formula One’s hotly anticipated season finale in Abu Dhabi.
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Red squirrel range increases 25 in Highlands following reintroduction project
The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity.
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Better buses are finally on the way with multi year funding deal minister
Long-awaited multi-year funding for bus services in England has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Report identifies clear failings in care for frail adults
A significant number of elderly people with frailty are not getting follow-up support they need after diagnosis, according to a new review.
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David Tennant and Aidan Turner return in first look at second series of Rivals
David Tennant strides away from a helicopter in first-look pictures from the upcoming second series of Rivals.
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Reform UK handed biggest donation from a living person figures show
Reform UK recently received the biggest single donation in history to a political party from a living person, official figures show.
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Novichok victims family call for change as they criticise inquiry report
The family of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess have said “there must be reflection and change” as they criticised the lack of recommendations in a public inquiry’s final report.
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Reform UK handed biggest donation from a living person
Reform UK has recently received the biggest single donation in history to a political party from a living person, official figures show.
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Ellie Goldstein and Vicky Pattison join Strictly Come Dancing live tour
Model Ellie Goldstein and Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison are to join the Strictly Come Dancing live tour with their respective professional partners Vito Coppola and Kai Widdrington.
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Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost Englands Ashes hopes
Joe Root’s 13-year wait for a Test century on Australian soil finally came to an end as he breathed life into England’s Ashes dreams on a remarkable start to the day-night clash at the Gabba.
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Trent Alexander Arnold set for spell on sidelines with leg injury
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set for a spell on the sidelines after Real Madrid confirmed he has suffered a left leg injury.
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New electric car market suffers smallest growth since December 2023
November was the new electric car market’s weakest month of growth in nearly two years, figures show.
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TV and film performers to vote on strike action over AI scanning
TV and film performers are to vote on strike action over scanning for artificial intelligence
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UK sanctions GRU after Putin found morally responsible for Novichok death
Russian military intelligence agency the GRU has been sanctioned in its entirety by the UK in the wake of the Sturgess inquiry report, the Foreign Office has said.
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Household energy bills to rise after watchdog approves 28bn investment
Britain’s energy watchdog has given the green light to an initial £28 billion of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure, but revealed the move will push up network charges on household bills by £108.
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Poor harvest to cost arable farmers more than 800m in revenue analysis finds
Arable farmers in the UK are facing a reduction in revenues of more than £800 million following one of the worst ever harvests, analysis suggests.
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Starmer to visit RAF base with Norwegian PM as he heads to Scotland
Sir Keir Starmer will visit Scotland on Thursday, with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Store accompanying him to an RAF base as they meet military personnel.
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King and Queen greet German president at start of historic state visit
The King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales have given a warm welcome to the President of Germany at the start of his historic state visit.
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England to face Wales in group stage at 2027 Mens Rugby World Cup
England and Wales will clash in the group stage of the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup.
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Meghans Christmas cracker love letter to Harry as holiday special hits Netflix
The Duchess of Sussex’s Christmas special has premiered on Netflix, with Meghan sharing the UK’s “sweet” tradition of pulling crackers and revealing she puts a love letter inside the one she makes for the Duke of Sussex.
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Thames Water talks over rescue plan ongoing as bill hikes drive revenues higher
Troubled supplier Thames Water has said it remains locked in talks over its proposed rescue deal with creditors as it revealed soaring revenues and customer complaints due to bill hikes.
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Undrinkable water to be restored to 24000 homes in Kent
Water will be restored to thousands of homes in Kent after five days, but must be boiled before drinking, the water company has said.
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Officials lost opportunities to influence US on Dunn suspects immunity review
The Foreign Office failed to treat the Harry Dunn case as a crisis and lost “opportunities to influence” the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on behalf of the suspect, an independent review has concluded.
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Paedophile nursery worker admits filming himself abusing children
A nursery worker who filmed himself sexually abusing four children has pleaded guilty to 26 offences.
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Home hand painted by artist goes on the market as 2 million
British artist Emily Powell has transformed her terraced home into a lived-in artwork and is now putting it on the market with a guide price of £2 million.
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Britain must not shrink back from chaotic world says Starmer
Britain must not shrink back from a “chaotic world”, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he underlined his commitment to internationalism.
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First look at Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover shows explosive crash
A first look at the upcoming crossover between two ITV soaps has revealed that a multi-vehicle collision on a country road will be at the centre of the drama.
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Justice Secretary to set out reforms to tackle courts emergency
Plans to free up crown courts to deal with serious crimes swiftly and hand more support to victims are set to be announced by the Justice Secretary as part of efforts to tackle the “courts emergency”.
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Rock drilled from Great Glen Fault gives rare look into distant geological past
Geologists have been given a “one-of-a-kind” window into Scotland’s geological past as they analyse core rock drilled from the Great Glen Fault during investigations for a hydro-storage scheme.
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Ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 within reach thanks to action plan
The Government’s goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 is now within reach thanks to a new action plan, the Health Secretary has said.
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Last minute knee surgery cancellations cost millions and ramp up waiting lists
Cancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists.
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Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Actress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
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Lando Norris bid for F1 glory goes to decider as Max Verstappen takes Qatar win
Lando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix.
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West Ham pay moving tribute to Billy Bonds after club greats death aged 79
West Ham paid a moving tribute to former captain and manager Billy Bonds ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool following his death at the age of 79.
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Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Your Party opts for collective leadership
Jeremy Corbyn suffered a setback on Sunday as his new party’s founding conference rejected his preferred leadership set-up.
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Rachel Reeves defends Budget comments amid row over headroom
Rachel Reeves has defended her handling of the Budget as opposition figures claimed she misled the public over the size of the fiscal “repair job” she faces.
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Prince of Wales moved by courage of Gazan children brought to UK for treatment
The Prince of Wales was “moved by the courage” of the Gazan children he met who had been evacuated to the UK for specialist care.
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David Lammy to set out justice overhaul amid reports of more jury less trials
Major reforms to be announced this week will “put victims front and centre” of the criminal justice system, Justice Secretary David Lammy has said, amid reports that jury trials could be restricted to rape, murder and manslaughter.
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Gaelic and Scots gain official status on St Andrews Day
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day.
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Georgia Stanway treble helps England thrash China at Wembley
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a 8-0 thrashing of China.
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Police granted extra time to question man over synagogue attack
Police have been granted further time to question a man arrested in connection with the Heaton Park synagogue attack.
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Award winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died aged 88.
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Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seeker medical trips
Asylum seekers have been banned from using taxis for most medical journeys, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced.
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Corbyn and Sultanas party unveils name list as tensions simmer at conference
The left-wing party formed by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana will seek use its debut conference to decide on key issues, including a formal name, as tensions simmer between its main figures.
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Lando Norris qualifying error
F1 in Qatar
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Katie Melua and Fishermans Friends to play Kates carol service
Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey
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Higher business taxes to cost pub sector 150m and threaten jobs
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Disruption expected in airports
Software update issued for Airbus 320
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Aerosmith score first UK No1 album with Yungblud
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Zelenskys chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigation widens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the resignation of his chief of staff Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators.
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Prostate cancer screening Committee says no to testing all men
Prostate cancer screening should not be made routinely available for the vast majority of men in the UK, a committee advising the Government has said.
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Two child benefit cap a failed social experiment that had to go PM says
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the two-child benefit cap as a “failed social experiment” after Rachel Reeves announced the abolition of the limit in her tax-raising Budget.
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Housing market will bounce back into the new year after Budget uncertainty
Speculation around property taxes ahead of the Budget contributed to a fall in home buyer demand and sales agreed in recent weeks, according to Zoopla.
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Number of cars built in the UK sharply down following JLR cyber attack
The number of cars built in the UK fell last month, new figures show.
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Trump calls for Afghan refugees to be investigated after shooting
President Donald Trump called for the reinvestigation of all Afghan refugees who entered under the Biden administration after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC.
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Rachel Reeves insists tax on working people kept at absolute minimum at Budget
Rachel Reeves has insisted taxes have been kept at “an absolute minimum on ordinary working people”, even as an influential think tank said low-to-middle earners would have been better off with their tax rates rising than their thresholds being frozen.
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National emergency briefing to arm people with facts on climate change
MPs, peers, business leaders and celebrities are set to attend an “emergency climate change summit” on Thursday where they will hear how the UK is unprepared for rising temperatures.
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Councils warned they are not immune to cyber attack and urged to prepare
Councils have been warned of the “urgent need” to be prepared following an investigation into a “significant” cyber attack on Western Isles Council.
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Two National Guard members shot near White House
Two National Guard soldiers have been shot near the White House in Washington DC and a suspect is in custody, according to law enforcement sources.
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Reeves launches 26 billion tax raid as welfare spending rises
Rachel Reeves hiked taxes by £26 billion as she faced forecasts of weaker economic growth, faster inflation and higher unemployment.
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Sir Elton John Losing my eyesight is devastating
Sir Elton John has told how his celebrity friends such as Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Mick Jagger often check in with him as he deals with losing his sight in one eye.
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Taxes hiked to all time high by Reeves as growth forecasts cut
Rachel Reeves has announced tax rises amounting to £26 billion as she battles a downgrade in forecast economic growth.
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Driver sobs as he pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash charges
Paul Doyle has pleaded guilty on the second day of his trial to seriously injuring people when he drove into football fans celebrating Liverpool’s victory parade on May 26.
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Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hear opening statements
A public inquiry into disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel is to hear from core participants as they make opening statements.
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Reeves says she is pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth ahead of Budget
Rachel Reeves has promised to “push ahead with the biggest drive for growth in a generation”, and insisted she would not “lose control of public spending”, as she prepares to deliver the Budget.
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Police forces launch first AI virtual assistant called Bobbi
The country’s first AI police virtual assistant named “Bobbi” has been launched by two forces, in a trial to provide a new way for the public to contact them.
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William hugged by well wisher as he meets young marine conservationists
The Prince of Wales was hugged by a well-wisher when he stepped onto a Welsh beach to thank young marine conservationists for raising awareness about the important coastline.
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Ukraine talks moving in positive direction in allied meeting PM says
Sir Keir Starmer has said talks on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine were “moving in a positive direction” as he spoke to leaders of the war-torn nation’s allies.
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Major incident stood down at London warehouse fire
A major incident has been stood down after a London warehouse that may contain fireworks was engulfed in flames, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
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Increase in minimum wage rates announced
Minimum wage rates are to increase next year, giving a pay rise for millions of workers, the Government has announced.
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Firefighters battling large blaze at west London warehouse
Around 150 firefighters are battling a large fire at a warehouse in west London, with smoke plumes visible across the area, emergency services have said.
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Father Ted writer Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist on social media but found guilty of criminal damage of their mobile phone outside a conference in London last year.
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Cracking exhibition Gromit Aardman animation featured at Young VA
A new exhibition will explore the world of Aardman at the Young V and A – from Wallace and Gromit to Morph, Chicken Run, and Shaun The Sheep.
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Ofcom urges tech firms to step up to protect women and girls online
Technology firms are being urged to “step up” in their efforts to tackle trolling and toxic online abuse of women in new guidance published by the internet and communications watchdog.
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Women more likely than men to be in poverty due to public debt research finds
New research showing that women in Scotland are more likely than men to be at risk of being driven into poverty by public debt collection must be a “wake-up call for decision-makers”, a charity has said.
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BBC not institutionally biased says ex journalist who wrote impartiality memo
The BBC is not institutionally biased, the author of a leaked memo on impartiality at the corporation, has said.
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Muriel McKay would like to come home as family bid to scan garden for remains
The grandson of a woman who was kidnapped and killed more than 55 years ago has said “she would like to come home for Christmas” after the High Court heard her family believes her remains are in an east London back garden.
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Starmer dishes up as more free school meals set to be rolled out
The Prime Minister dished up meals to children as he visited their primary school and said the rolling out of free school meals to more youngsters will help drive down poverty.
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Two peers set to be suspended over conduct breaches following undercover sting
Two members of the House of Lords are set to be suspended over breaches of the code of conduct for potential financial gain.
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Chelseas Cole Palmer set to miss Barcelona and Arsenal games with toe injury
Cole Palmer is set to miss Chelsea’s games against Barcelona and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed.
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Alison Hammond and Jonathan Ross to star in new Hamleys documentary
A new documentary will feature celebrities including Alison Hammond and Jonathan Ross as they are given exclusive after-hours access to the toy shop Hamleys with their children.
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Brian May hints Queen will be stars of new Abba Voyage style AI hologram show
Queen guitarist Sir Brian May has hinted the band will be the stars of a new Abba Voyage-style AI hologram show.
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58 of last years Black Friday shoppers would have spent money differently
More than half (58%) of last year’s Black Friday shoppers would change how they spent their money if they had the chance, a survey indicates.
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Rangers make double sacking as chief executive and sporting director axed
Rangers have sacked chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell
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Chancellor urged to take hard choices rather than hit businesses with more tax
Rachel Reeves has been warned not to inflict “death by a thousand taxes” on British business in Wednesday’s Budget.
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Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81
Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, his family has announced.
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Tardis arrives at Stonehenge to mark Doctor Who Day
The Tardis has arrived at Stonehenge as part of the celebrations for Doctor Who Day.
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Reeves to extend benefit fraud crackdown in Budget
Rachel Reeves will extend a crackdown on benefit fraud in a bid to raise £1.2 billion as she seeks to balance the books in the Budget this week.
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Hundreds take to the streets over plan to house asylum seekers at barracks
Hundreds of people have protested against plans to house asylum seekers at an East Sussex army training camp on Sunday as speakers encouraged protesters to “form patrols” and stop paying council tax.
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Jailed ex leader of Reform in Wales is ancient history says Yusuf
Reform UK head of policy Zia Yusuf said the party’s former leader in Wales who was jailed for taking bribes “is a guy which, far as we’re concerned, is ancient history”.
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Lando Norris suffers blow to F1 title hopes
Lando Norris’ bid to win the world championship has taken an extraordinary setback after he was disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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MPs launch inquiry amid warning of generational shift in reading for pleasure
A “generational shift” in children reading for pleasure appears to be taking place, the chairwoman of the Education Select Committee has warned, as MPs launch an inquiry into reasons for the decline.
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NHS maintained 95 of planned care during resident doctor strike data shows
The NHS maintained more than 95% of planned care during the most recent round of doctors’ strikes, according to data from the health service.
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Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years
Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the Government has announced.
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Harvey Barnes bags brace as Newcastle beat Manchester City in thriller
Harvey Barnes fired Newcastle to a welcome 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester City with a quickfire double in a thrilling encounter at St James’ Park.
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Girl 13 arrested on suspicion of murder following womans death in Swindon
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman.
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Starmer and other Ukraine allies say US peace plan will require work
Sir Keir Starmer and other international leaders have called the US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine “a basis which will require additional work”, as they expressed concerns about the proposal to limit Kyiv’s armed forces.
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Princess Dianas former personal designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
Diana, Princess of Wales’s former personal designer Paul Costelloe has died aged 80, his label has confirmed.
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Young people need more state support to find employment
More than half of young people do not feel there is enough state support to help them get paid entry-level jobs with training and opportunities for progression, new research suggests.
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Sarwar outlines Scottish Labour plans for mental health emergency service
A Scottish Labour government would create a new emergency service to ensure people in mental health crisis get urgent and specialist care, Anas Sarwar has said.
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First hopeful saplings from felled Sycamore Gap tree set to be planted
The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are to be planted as National Tree Week kicks off, the National Trust has said.
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UK set to see warmer weather as cold snap comes to an end
The UK will see warmer weather this weekend as the cold snap which brought temperatures as low as minus 11C comes to an end.
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Dame Helen Mirren to appear on The Repair Shop for cello restoration
TV show The Repair Shop is throwing open its doors to Dame Helen Mirren, Julia Donaldson and Rob Brydon, who will visit the experts to get their special treasures mended and fixed in time for Christmas.
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Household energy bills to edge up next year despite falling wholesale prices
Household energy bills will rise slightly from January after increases to Government policy costs helped offset falling gas prices, Ofgem said.
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Cole Palmer ruled out of Barcelona and Arsenal games after accident at home
Cole Palmer faces another spell on the sidelines after fracturing his toe in an accident at home.
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Ukraine must determine its future says Starmer after call with Zelensky
Ukraine “must determine its future under its sovereignty”, Sir Keir Starmer has said following a call with Volodymyr Zelensky about a US-backed peace plan.
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Ex Reform leader in Wales jailed for accepting 40k for pro Russian statements
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after he was paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament in a “grave betrayal” of the British public.
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Ben Stokes leads brilliant England bowling response on wild first day of Ashes
England fought fire with fire as the Ashes began with low scores and high drama on a 19-wicket opening day in Perth.
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Kings of Leon and Neil Young to headline new festival in Essex
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts and The Lumineers will headline a new music festival in Essex.
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Wetherspoons to open first pub in Spain as chain eyes overseas expansion
JD Wetherspoon is to open its first pub in mainland Europe with plans for a bar at Alicante airport in Spain.
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60 of farmers at financial risk from supermarket buying behaviour survey
Some six in 10 farmers say they consider their farm to be at financial risk because of supermarket buying behaviour, with the industry branding the current regulatory scheme “unfit for purpose”.
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NHS facing huge holes in workforce if foreign doctors leave UK report warns
The NHS could be left with “huge holes” in its medical workforce if foreign doctors leave the health service, according to the medical regulator.
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Money laundering network active in UK bought bank to fund Russian war effort
A billion-dollar money laundering network which is active in the UK bought a bank to facilitate payments to support Russian military efforts, the National Crime Agency has revealed.
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Stone Roses and ex Primal Scream bass player Gary Mani Mounfield dies aged 63
Former Stone Roses and Primal Scream bass player Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died aged 63, his former bandmate Ian Brown has confirmed.
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Covid probe calls for reform to help the UK be better prepared for pandemics
The human and financial cost of the Covid-19 pandemic will be “in vain” unless lessons are learned from the crisis, the chairwoman of the pandemic probe has said.
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Wales to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying play off semi final
Wales will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup qualifying play-off semi-finals in March.
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Lily Allen announces new live dates to sold out tour
Singer Lily Allen has announced a string of new live dates to her sold-out tour.
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Asda to sell off stores for 568m to shore up finances
Asda has agreed to sell a raft of supermarket stores and a depot in order to bolster its finances.
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Coldest night of season recorded in most of UK as snow forces school closures
Hundreds of schools have been forced to close, roads are disrupted and homes left without power because of snow, after most parts of the UK recorded the coldest night of the season.
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Nandos opening 14 restaurants in UK as profits jump higher
Nando’s has said it is accelerating UK restaurant openings as the chicken chain reported stronger sales and profits for the past year.
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Peep Show cast to star in Great British Bake Off Christmas special
The cast of popular sitcom Peep Show are to star in a Great British Bake Off Christmas special.
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Lando Norris to go flat out in pursuit of world championship
Lando Norris said he wants to win the world championship in style – despite admitting his advantage at the top of the standings puts him in “control” of the title race.
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New stamps pay tribute to historic designs
Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps paying tribute to some of the most famous designs in British postal history, including the Penny Black.
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UK Covid 19 Inquiry to publish findings into decisions made by Boris Johnson
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its findings on Thursday into decisions made by former prime minister Boris Johnson and his senior advisers.
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Solar powered webcam set up to livestream Englands largest grey seal colony
A solar-powered webcam has been set up to livestream England’s largest colony of grey seals.
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Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files
President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts.
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Harry makes cameo in Meghans Netflix Christmas special
The Duke of Sussex has made a cameo appearance in the trailer for the festive edition of his wife’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
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Ben Stokes aiming to join lucky few England captains to win Ashes in Australia
Ben Stokes has set his sights on joining the “lucky few” England captains to bring home the Ashes from Australian soil.
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Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds ahead of Budget
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out freezing income tax thresholds at the Budget next week.
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Evri delivers millions more parcels this year as second hand economy booms
Evri has revealed it delivered nearly 50 million more parcels over the first half of this year as second-hand shopping and online marketplaces continue to boom.
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Ex Met officer David Carrick guilty of fresh charges dating back 35 years
Predatory ex-police officer David Carrick has been found guilty of molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping a former partner in a pattern of “horrific” offending dating back 35 years.
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Viral TikTok summer trend helps drive record Jet2 demand
The viral TikTok trend of the summer has helped Jet2 notch up record passenger numbers, as its tagline “Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” gathered more than 80 billion global views across social media.
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Russian spy ship directed lasers at UK military pilots Defence Secretary says
The Russian spy ship Yantar is operating on the edge of UK waters and has directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities, the Defence Secretary has said.
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October inflation fall raises hopes of pre Christmas interest rate cut
UK inflation fell to a four-month low in October, paving the way for interest rates to be cut before Christmas despite concerns about rising food prices, experts say.
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Alan Carr Katy Perry and Taylor Swift feature in Beano review of the year
Alan Carr’s Traitors triumph, Katy Perry’s trip to space and Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce are among the 2025 events to get the comic treatment in a special edition of the Beano.
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HPV jab protects against pregnancy complications
New study of schoolgirls
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Ads for Bookingcom and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices
Adverts for three hotel chains and the travel site Booking.com have been banned for misleading consumers about the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices.
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Dame Helen Mirren heartbroken as children face winter without warm clothing
Dame Helen Mirren has branded it “heartbreaking” that tens of thousands of children might be facing winter without warm clothing and that some families are “dreading” Christmas because of poverty.
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World Cup qualifying drama
Wins for Scotland and Wales
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US house votes to force release of Epstein files
Will now go to the US Senate
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La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials
Drag artist is injured
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We will not tolerate covert interference
Security minister on China spying risk
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Rugby star Ellie Kildunne to be voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas
Rugby World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne will be the voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas.
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Jab for common virus could be potential treatment for multiple sclerosis study
A new trial will test whether an mRNA jab to protect against a common virus found in almost all people with multiple sclerosis (MS) could treat the condition.
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Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable coins
Freddie Mercury is being celebrated with a new Royal Mint coin design, which the Queen singer’s sister said would have “meant the world” to him.
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Home Secretary sets out reforms to overhaul unfair asylum system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said the current asylum system is “out of control and unfair” as she announced reforms aimed at deterring illegal migration to the UK.
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Anthony Joshua to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in December
Anthony Joshua will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout in Miami on December 19, Matchroom Boxing has announced.
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Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here returns with overnight audience of nearly 7 million
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returned to ITV with an average audience of 6.6 million viewers.
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Trump says Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release files involving the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal.
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Post Brexit law failing to help fish stocks and communities Government warned
A flagship post-Brexit fisheries law is “failing” to deliver a promised revival of fish stocks and coastal communities, the Government has been warned.
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Working in an understaffed NHS is leaving nurses sick and broken
A poll for the union and professional body found workforce shortages are causing nightmares and panic attacks, while nurses feel forced to keep working when they are ill.
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Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from competition on their birthday
Reality TV star Vicky Pattison has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on her 38th birthday.
