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The EU on Wednesday moved a step closer to sealing the world's largest free-trade zone, giving final approval to its long-delayed pact with South America's Mercosur bloc while assuring 'robust' protections for farmers to win over a skeptical France. The pact, set to create the world's largest 700-million-strong trade area, is key to Brussels' push...
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The broadcaster is leaving the hit BBC programme after presenting more than 1,000 episodes and having 'enriched the lives of millions'Melvyn Bragg has announced that he will be leaving BBC Radio 4 show In Our Time after hosting it for 27 years. He launched it in October 1998, after being asked to present a programme during what was known as "the...
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Nigel Farage criticised for Trumpian tactics as he prepares to speak to Congress members about free speech, critics say
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Nigel Farage addresses US Congress on free speech
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Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison hit out after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed she will outline her fiscal plans on November 26.
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Mohamed Abdi, 21, was allegedly stabbed by Awad Abdel Samad, 24, during an outbreak of violence on central London's bustling Edgware Road.
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Nearly 2,500 families are involved in an independent review of maternity care in Nottingham after alleged harm to babies and mothers.
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Several hundred protesters are set to take action in London, Belfast and Edinburgh this weekend.
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The image on its site appeared to show the man accused of murdering the UnitedHealthcare boss wearing a short-sleeved shirt, priced at £7.50.
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The cosmetics giant operates more than 100 shops across the country, including 12 in London
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PCS members have gone on strike today for 24 hours and will do so again on September 10
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The First Minister urged the UK Government to recognise the state of Palestine as well as withdraw from its trade deal with Israel.
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Opening the Conservatives' opposition day debate, Sir Mel insisted 'nothing is safe from the tax man' under Labour.
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The UK prime minister has backed his deputy after she admitted that she underpaid stamp duty on her £800,000 seaside flat. Rayner referred herself to the PM's ethics adviser, with experts estimating the bill could run to as much as an extra £40,000. In light of the controversy, the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, asked Starmer why Rayner...
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Machines in five of supermarket's stores use infrared technology to allow shoppers to analyse fruit before buyingIt is the millennial's perennial problem: returning home after spending a small fortune on an avocado only to find the green fruit is either too squishy to slice for a salad or too hard to smash on toast.One UK retailer, however, is...
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Labour politician refers herself to government's ethics adviser over £800,000 Hove flat
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The work on the West Highland Line will start in November.
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The Deputy Prime Minister said she received incorrect legal advice that led to her paying less stamp duty
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The discussion, which aired on August 27, garnered 576 complaints according to the regulator following a discussion about immigration in the UK.
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The Deputy Prime Minister once described herself as 'John Prescott in a skirt'.
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An employment tribunal brought by Sandie Peggie has been taking place in Dundee.
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Defend Our Juries said the arrests of five alleged supporters of the banned group had encouraged more protesters to come forward.
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The Deputy Prime Minister has referred herself to the independent adviser on ministerial standards.
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Christopher Joell-Deshields says he is the victim of a witch hunt and rejects the new board's authority to oust him from post
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TfL writes to all Tube staff to warn that RMT demand for shorter working week would cost "tens of millions of pounds”
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Angela Rayner has admitted she underpaid stamp duty on her £800,000 seaside flat, after coming under intense pressure to be more transparent about her property arrangements. The deputy prime minister has referred herself to the prime minister's ethics adviser after confirming she will have to pay more of the property tax. She had incorrectly paid...
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Report from Live shows spending £2bn higher than before Covid-19 shutdowns, although grassroots venues are still closing at an increasing rateUK consumer spending on live music events reached a record-breaking total of £6.68bn in 2024, up 9.5% on the previous year, fuelled in part by Taylor Swift's blockbuster Eras tour.The report from Live (Live...
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Retailer says leather jackets and denim will resonate with younger shoppers and create a 'family day out'John Lewis is to host Topshop in 32 of its 36 stores from February as the clothing brand's only national stockist on UK high streets, in a drive to attract younger shoppers and their mothers.Peter Ruis, the managing director of the staff-owned...
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Rowley says officers should not be 'policing toxic culture wars debates' and are in an impossible positionThe Metropolitan police have declined to drop their investigation into the comedy writer Graham Linehan for tweets about trans issues, and said that the law used by officers to detain him needs reviewing.The Met commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley,...
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Plumber James Anderson became an internet sensation after fixing vulnerable customers' boilers for free.
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Ministers plan to tighten the use of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Knives and drugs were hidden inside drinks cartons for the drone flights into prison
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The Conservative leader pressed the Prime Minister on borrowing costs, unemployment, and future tax rises, at PMQs.
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Elton Skenderi, 29, Gjovalin Toma, 31, and Eduard Daja, 39, admitted drug offences after their cultivation was found in a former shopping centre.
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Rene Graham, 15, was gunned down at Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park in 2024
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Anne Lorraine Dyson died on February 24 after being monitored for lung disease since September 2021.
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The public health minister was also quizzed over plans to improve the quality of baby food.
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The Office for National Statistics said there were an estimated 15,330 centenarians alive last year.
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Yousif Al-Maliki, 31, is accused of raping and sexually assaulting the woman at the Astor Hostel in South Kensington on August 1
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JK Rowling and Elon Musk among high-profile critics of arrest of Irish comedian, 57, by armed officers after stepping off flight at Heathrow
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If another government disappoints, voters might accept that painful reform of the state is needed
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Shabana Mahmood's remarks come after a period of sustained public criticism of judges
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Elton Skenderi, 29, Gjovalin Toma, 31, and Eduard Daja, 39, admitted drug offences after their cultivation was found in a former shopping centre.
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The foundation set up by the former England manager has already raised £20 million of the cost.
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The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Housing Secretary, said she had considered resigning over the issue.
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Plumber James Anderson became an internet sensation after fixing vulnerable customers' boilers for free.
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An employment tribunal brought by Sandie Peggie has been taking place in Dundee.
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Head of the Met Police Sir Mark Rowley said his officers should not be 'policing toxic culture wars' and are in 'an impossible position'.
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The case against Parviz Jafari was withdrawn after prosecutors reviewed evidence and accepted they could not prove he acted dishonestly.
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The Deputy Prime Minister has referred herself to the independent adviser on ministerial standards.
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Sir Mark Rowley says officers should not be 'policing toxic culture wars debates' - and calls for a change in the law
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Gavin Stephens says rows over asylum seekers have raised community tensions and put pressure on officersPoliticians should work to "reduce and defuse tensions” instead of stoking division, a senior chief constable has said.Gavin Stephens, who chairs the National Police Chiefs' Council, was speaking after weeks of demonstrations against asylum...
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Described as inscrutable and smart, the PR man has a job on his hands to turn around No 10's communications effortTim Allan once acknowledged that under Tony Blair's No 10 press operation it was a mistake that "spin doctors became the story”.Now he is returning to Downing Street more than 25 years later at the request of Keir Starmer, and will be...
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New consortium says infrastructure projects must be cut back to make beleaguered company viable againThames Water customers are set to get less bang for their buck if a consortium of creditors wins approval for its rescue plan.The development was revealed in the outline of a business plan – without some key spending details – published on...
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Health secretary criticises Tory policing record after Father Ted co-creator arrested over posts on transgender issuesKeir Starmer wants the police to "focus on policing streets and not tweets”, Wes Streeting has said, after the co-creator of TV's Father Ted was arrested at Heathrow over three social media posts on transgender issues.Graham...
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As date set, chancellor acknowledges UK economy is 'not working well enough for working people'Business live – latest newsRachel Reeves has acknowledged that the UK economy is "not working well enough for working people” as she announced that her autumn budget will take place on 26 November, amid mounting speculation over tax increases.The...
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The first St George's Cross was removed, but another was sprayed on the bank and reported to police the same day
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Anne Lorraine Dyson died on February 24 after being monitored for lung disease since September 2021.
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Charge your EV for free at Legoland, the pub, or a shopping outlet centre on World EV Day on 9 September
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The bus driver reported to police that a passenger had rubbed his crotch against the teenage girl
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The sanctions follow reports that Moscow has forcibly deported almost 20,000 Ukrainian children to Russia and Russian-held territory.
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Gardai said they are investigating the disappearance and whereabouts of the boy, who would be seven years old if still alive.
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The Father Ted creator is heard being told to 'calm down' by police, as he responds: 'I won't calm down'
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The Windmill in Soho is believed to be the first venue in London to show naked women on stage and famously kept its doors open during the Blitz
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The case against Parviz Jafari was withdrawn after prosecutors reviewed evidence and accepted they could not prove he acted dishonestly.
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The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Housing Secretary, said she had considered resigning over the issue.
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The Office for National Statistics said there were an estimated 15,330 centenarians alive last year.
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Russia fired a massive barrage of drones and missiles at targets across Ukraine on Wednesday, wounding several people in regions south and west of Kyiv and leaving thousands without power in the north. The attacks came as UK Defence Secretary John Healey arrived in Ukraine for talks on security cooperation.
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Stronger demand and lower borrowing costs helped drive improvement
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The Health Secretary said he was really concerned about the rising costs of the jabs.
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The female rapper's testimony went viral as she changed wigs and outfits each day
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It came a day after his landslide victory in the Green Party leadership election.
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Met Office yellow weather alert set to kick in at 11am on Wednesday and run through to 8pm
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Journeys on the M25 were disrupted by a major collision causing a lane closure and severe delays
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Rachel Booth was initially reported missing on July 19.
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Everything you need to know about sickle cell disease
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Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he believes they're 'close to being in a position to announce an agreement'.
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The closely-watched survey pointed to a rebound in output and new work for businesses in the sprawling services sector.
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The Chancellor is facing pressure to steady the UK economy and plug a £41 billion black hole in public finances
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The European Union needs to close a loophole in its legislation governing stablecoins or risk importing a major risk to financial stability, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday. In opening remarks to the European Systemic Risk Board's annual conference, Lagarde urged legislators to improve its current regulation on...
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Exclusive: Whistleblowers claim food vouchers for volunteers were spent on perfume and Apple devices insteadThe head organiser of the LGBTQ Pride parade in London is under internal investigation over claims he abused his position, including by buying luxury perfumes with food and drink vouchers donated by a sponsor.Christopher Joell-Deshields, who...
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Research on local economies suggests Labour's higher education policy is at odds with growth agenda
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Zack Polanski promises to challenge Keir Starmer while Tories fear Reform is a fatal disease that could kill them off
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UK chancellor will present fiscal plan on November 26, a month later than last year, amid market uncertainty
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There is widespread appetite for radicalism among my generation to reform a creaking bureaucracy
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The Government wants to keep people safe by 'policing streets, not just policing tweets', Health Secretary Wes Streeting said.
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The technology, called the One Third Avocado Scanner, can measure the ripeness of an avocado in seconds.
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Tia Langdon, 25, was found with significant injuries at the scene in Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, and later died in hospital.
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Long-dated gilts hit fresh highs not seen since 1998 and the pound fell further amid worries over public finances in the UK and globally.
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Many users are struggling to access the popular AI chatbot
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The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport over three tweets about trans issues
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Leftist would need to see 'very strong arguments' before agreeing a deal with party launched by ex-Labour leaderThe new Green leader, Zack Polanski, has said he would need to see "very strong arguments” before agreeing any electoral pact with Jeremy Corbyn, arguing that there is enough space on the left of British politics for both to...
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Afghan man seeking asylum and permission to bring wife to Britain describes shock at home secretary's announcementThe hopes of asylum seekers aiming to be reunited with their loved ones in the UK have been shattered after the home secretary announced on Monday that new applications to the family reunion scheme were to be suspended. The prospect of...
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'Almost perverse' measure conflicts with aim to transfer freight movements to rail, says John Smith of GB Railfreight
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Tax rises alone will not be enough to meet chancellor's fiscal rules in Budget, say leading bond market figures
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Earlier this week the Tanaiste said he had received 'direct threats' at the weekend, targeting his family.
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The outdoor area of the primary school attended by Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King was transformed after a fundraiser.
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A witness said she saw a woman 'strongly gripping' the little boy at Miami International Airport
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Major supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda have already stopped sales of the drinks to youngsters
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Sir Mark Rowley and London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan announce there were no killings of under-25s in July and August
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With tiny cameras disguised as everyday objects freely available, Anna Moore looks at the sinister ways they can be used – and the worrying rise in voyeurism cases in the UKWhen Heidi Marney moved into the home of a family friend, she was thrilled to find a cheap place to live with someone she trusted. But she began to feel as though she was...
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Esther Ghey urges government to implement legal ban and says current guidance creates 'postcode lottery'Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, and the Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet are calling on Keir Starmer to legally ban smartphones in schools, warning current guidance against allowing phones has created a "postcode...
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The university sector, which is reliant on overseas students for a quarter of income, is key to economic activity in cities like Leicester and HullA crackdown on international students in Britain could hurt struggling cities where universities help power the local economy, the government has been warned.Tens of thousands of overseas students are...
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The date for the budget will be confirmed today - so Sam and Anne look at the options for Rachel Reeves’ diary with a backdrop of more market jitters. They also go over the ways she could plug the hole in the public finances - estimated to be between £20-£50 billion -while still meeting her […]
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The PC was accused of sexual assault on a tourist during a night at Heaven nightclub
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Thousands of Londoners face delays on their way to work as trains are unable to run on a key section of the London Overground
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6,004 union members voted in favour of industrial action before hearing about 3.4% pay rise — while 4,196 did not bother to vote
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'Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America,' Trump posted on Truth Social
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The former prime minister declined to rule out a return to frontline UK politics and would not be drawn on whether she wanted to join Reform UK.
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Heute Abend tagt der Koalitionsausschuss – und die Stimmung zwischen Union und SPD ist nicht die beste. Nachdem SPD-Chefin Bärbel Bas die Warnungen zum Sozialstaat des Kanzlers als „Bullshit" bezeichnet hat, steht vieles auf der Kippe. Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert, was auf der Agenda steht und ob eine Einigung überhaupt möglich ist. Im...
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Ahead of a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, Pedro Sanchez said the US was ending the international order established after the Second World War.
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Yvette Cooper has announced several tough policies after a summer dominated by Farage and Reform UKAfter a summer recess dominated by headlines about Reform UK's hardline immigration proposals and protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, the home secretary returned to parliament seeking to wrest back control of the narrative.Yvette Cooper...
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Government to ban sale of energy drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine, citing concerns over obesity and lack of concentrationUnder-16s in England will be banned from buying energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster because they fuel obesity, cause sleep problems and leave them unable to concentrate.Health experts, teaching unions and dentists...
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Deputy PM may have to pay tens of thousands of pounds more if tax officials judge she paid incorrect rate on property purchaseAngela Rayner faces having to pay tens of thousands of pounds more in stamp duty if tax officials judge she incorrectly paid the lower rate on her Hove flat, tax experts have warned.The deputy prime minister could be slapped...
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Yield on 30-year gilts hit highest level since 1998, indicating it will cost UK more to borrow from marketsRising bond yields leave Reeves with no choice but to plan a 'muddle-through' budgetRachel Reeves was hit by a fresh sell-off in government bond markets on Tuesday, underlining the formidable challenge facing the chancellor in the run-up to...
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Watchdog's report says government is unable to calculate exact cost of response to data breach, raising doubt over £850m estimateMore than 7,300 Afghans are expected to be resettled in the UK as a result of a major government data breach, according to a National Audit Office report that raises doubts over officials' claims of a £850m cost.The...
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Labubu dolls have been promoted by celebrities across the globe.
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Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering ending the exemption from capital gains tax for more expensive homes.
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Macmillan Cancer Support said too many patients feel they need to be 'in the right place, at the right time'.
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The mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has vowed to continue building on work to tackle violence across the capital.
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Brianna's mother has launched a campaign calling for the Government to provide funding and implement a statutory phone ban in schools
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Scottish ministers discussed potential action at the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from midnight until 2pm on Wednesday for south-west England and much of South Wales.
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Chairman of the National Police Chiefs' Council Gavin Stephens said public figures should avoid sowing division amid a climate of increased tension.
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