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Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine's "decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Moscow vowed retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian...
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The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.
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The rate is now far below the national average for urban neighbourhoods, which sits at 27 per cent
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In March, City Hall stated it needed to save about £10 million through cuts to staffing posts
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Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May
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The inspectorate raised concerns over Police Scotland's conduct, discipline and whistleblowing systems.
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The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.
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The fire started in an area of vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel.
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Former SNP chief also blew chunks of the stolen £400,310 on posh coffee machines and a robotic lawnmowerPeter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000The list of luxury items bought by Peter Murrell using the £400,310 he stole from the Scottish National party runs to about 100 pages, and reads like a Harrods mail order catalogue.As well as...
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Peter Murrell was chief executive of the SNP for 22 years.
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The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.
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The area was recently named as one of the most dangerous junctions for cyclists
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Killarney and Clonmel automatic climate stations recorded 28.8C at about 3pm on Monday.
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The flight carrying 180 passengers was forced to divert after one confessed to leaving a charging phone in their checked luggage
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A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the talks.
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A German YouTuber and local Guinness World Record holder battled it out as they chased the 7lb double Gloucester wheel
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An assistant chief constable at Police Scotland defended aspects of Operation Branchform.
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The blaze forced the closure of Hackney Central station on Sunday night
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Officers were called to the scene at 2.45am on Monday morning following reports of a shooting outside the One Four One bar on West Street, South Yorkshire
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Reform UK claimed Moscow was behind knowledge of a £5 million gift the party leader received from a crypto tycoon.
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The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.
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The former first minister of Scotland said she was not aware of many of the items being purchased by Peter Murrell.
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Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more daysMore than 20 towns in France have recorded their highest ever May temperatures and the UK set a national heat record amid an extreme early-summer heat event that could see the mercury climb to 40C in parts of Spain by the end of the week.The...
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Ciaran Martin says Reform UK leader's allegation over Guardian report on £5m gift 'entirely unsubstantiated'Nigel Farage's claim that a Russian hack was behind a Guardian report on the £5m gift he received from a crypto billionaire has been described as "without any merit” by a former head of the National Cyber Security Centre.Ciaran Martin,...
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Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum, while Russia says it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile for only the...
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Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be "disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development....
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The former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from his party over a period of 12 years.
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Two other small British children who stayed at same hotel fell critically ill from same condition months earlierThe travel company Tui is under scrutiny over its safety protocols after a British baby girl died from a gastric illness following a stay at an Egyptian hotel – the same resort where two other children were left critically ill from the...
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Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.
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Sandra Watson suffers from primary biliary cholangitis which causes chronic itching and can lead to liver failure.
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Researchers hope the findings could reduce the need for liver transplants.
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On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeared to be an effort to encourage dialogue between AI...
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The UK recorded its all-time hottest May temperature as a part of London hit 33.5C on Monday.
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The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister spoke about his 'level of personal horror' over Peter Murrell's actions.
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A series of bodycam footage videos have been released by the Met to 'improve transparency and trust in policing'
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Tom Kopke's tip for winning the contest: 'Stay on your feet as long as possible'.
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Heathrow, west London, reached 33.5C on Saturday.
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Charing, Challock and Molash worst affected, as South East Water says 'technical failure at pumping station' to blameHundreds of homes in Kent and Sussex have been left without water by a company that MPs recently accused of incompetence.South East Water said the hot weather and extra demand for water meant it was having to pump more drinking water...
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Former minister also tells Hay festival that the UK's female leaders have not necessarily made things better for women The Labour MP Jess Phillips has described her party as sexist for having no permanent female leaders in its history.Asked at the Hay literary festival why Labour has never had a UK-wide female leader, Phillips responded that "like...
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Footage shows passengers at Streatham station trying to make sense of the chaos
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The former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from his party over a period of 12 years.
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Long spells of sunshine are expected throughout the country.
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The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister spoke about his 'level of personal horror' over Peter Murrell's actions.
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Heathrow, west London, reached 33.5C on Saturday.
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Alan Milburn, who is leading review commissioned by government, says current strategy 'going in wrong direction'Labour has failed to tackle soaring youth unemployment and must launch a "system reset” involving a fresh attempt to overhaul health and disability benefits, a report commissioned by the government is to warn.Alan Milburn, who is...
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Figures raise questions over ministers' plans to raise qualifying period for settled status from five years to 10Higher-earning immigrants are less likely to remain in the UK long-term and could be further deterred from staying by the government's planned crackdown on settlement rights, analysis has revealed.A report from the Migration Advisory...
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John Healey is latest government figure to be affected by suspected Russian electronic attack
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Temperature records are usually broken by points of a degree, not several degrees.
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The seafront was closed following reports of concern for a man's welfare on Sunday morning
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Heathrow, west London, reached 33.5C on Saturday.
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Reform's Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon appears to have backed an offensive social media post about the broadcaster.
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Tom Kopke's tip for winning the contest: 'Stay on your feet as long as possible'.
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The former party chief executive admitted the charges when he appeared in court on Monday morning.
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Danny Kruger says matter is 'private', after party leader claimed hack was behind Guardian story about £5m giftA senior Reform UK figure has refused to call on the party's leader, Nigel Farage, to hand evidence to the UK's security services to support his claim he was hacked by Russian agents.Farage has come under mounting pressure to substantiate...
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Exclusive: Research shows cost of crime for each affected business was on average £83,000 in past yearNine in 10 retailers based in rural locations have been victims of crime in the past 12 months, according to research, underlining the widespread impact of the rise in shoplifting and theft even in more remote parts of the UK.Rural retailers...
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Dominic Grieve says people are 'perfectly entitled' to ask Richard Hermer for review of teenagers' sentencesAppeal judges would be unlikely to criticise the attorney general, Richard Hermer, if he asked them to review "unusual” non-custodial sentences handed to three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls, one of his predecessors has...
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Former party chief executive and ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon will be detained until sentencing on June 23
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As concerns continue to grow over artificial intelligence, national security and digital sovereignty, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a proposed $50 million contract between the Metropolitan Police and AI giant Palantir. The company had been expected to provide advanced tools to help police process intelligence in criminal investigations. To...
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 25 May 2026: First, papers discuss whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost support from his backers. Next, a police raid of opposition party headquarters in Turkey is getting considerable coverage. Also, the Enhanced Games do not lead to the many breakthroughs that were expected, with only one new world...
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The SNP's long-standing chief executive was once half of Scotland's most influential power couple.
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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 in party funds.
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Temperature records are usually broken by points of a degree, not several degrees.
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Traders at the festival took to social media to complain of lost profits over bank holiday weekend at Diddly Squat farm
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Restore Britain, set up by the former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, appears to be taking some support from Nigel FarageAndy Burnham is unlikely to be Elon Musk's first pick to be prime minister of the UK. But an intervention by the US tech billionaire on behalf of a far-right offshoot of Reform UK is one of several signs that a divided right wing could...
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Reform's Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon appears to have backed an offensive social media post about the broadcaster.
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The former party chief executive admitted the charges when he appeared in court on Monday morning.
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Bonus scheme that could hand CEO a £60m windfall is 'significantly out of line' with market, says proxy adviserInvestors in Metro Bank are being urged to vote against the lender's pay report next month, in protest of a complex bonus scheme that shareholder advisers say is "significantly out of line” with market standards.Institutional...
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Luncheon event at 11th-century castle comes after rightwing populist party made gains in local elections
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Long spells of sunshine are expected throughout the country.
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Deller is one of more than 100 officers who have been referred by the controversial Palantir software
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Temperature records are usually broken by points of a degree, not several degrees.
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Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as UK braces for 'super El Niño' summerTemperatures are expected to hit 35C in parts of England on Monday, in an "unprecedented” May heatwave.The Met Office is already predicting that records will be broken. A spokesperson said: "Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in...
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Experts say some social media advice could obscure underlying health problems or create risk of unintended pregnanciesA growing number of women are seeing misleading information about perimenopause on social media – prompting concerns that some could be led to false conclusions that obscure real underlying health difficulties or even create the...
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Dangers include unintended pregnancies, taking unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, say expertsMisinformation about perimenopause is putting women at risk of unintended pregnancies, unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, experts have said.Awareness of menopause and treatments such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been raised...
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The mullet hairstyle is enjoying a revival, with around 2,000 fans gathering in Belgium for the European Mullet Championship. Beyond the haircut itself, participants described the mullet as a symbol of freedom, individuality and resistance to conformity.
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Hitting government's target of getting 80% of workers into jobs would reduce cost of universal credit by £10bnTackling the root causes of joblessness, instead of cutting benefits, is the best way to get the welfare bill down, and polling shows voters support that approach, according to research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.In a forthcoming...
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The former SNP chief executive was first arrested in April 2023 as part of the police investigation into the SNP's finances.
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Radiologists say 'ballooning' costs reflect staffing failures, forcing a reliance on lower-quality private scan reportsThe NHS is paying private firms record sums to analyse diagnostic scans because hospitals are too busy and understaffed to do the work themselves, research has revealed.The amount being spent on outsourced the interpretation of CT...
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The tax office is quick to demand money owed and threatens fines, but is slow when giving refundsWhen my mother died, there was a four-year delay in achieving probate owing to financial complexities. During this time my father paid inheritance tax (IHT) on the advice of his solicitor, to prevent interest accruing.It turned out that the...
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Rail minister Peter Hendy says fast rollout shows reforms are working as questions over reliability remainSouth Western Railway's newest train, wrapped in union jack-inspired Great British Railways livery, may divide opinion on aesthetics, but the interior is certainly an upgrade: air-conditioned carriages, more space and greater passenger...
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Under government's price cap typical gas and electricity bills are forecast to rise by £209 from this summerMinisters face growing calls to cut utility bills as millions of households in Great Britain face energy cost "anxiety,” with gas and electricity costs forecast to rise to almost £1,900 from this summer.The typical dual-fuel bill is...
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Most people have joyful memories of playing outside as children – and now wildlife charities are urging people to 'rewild their inner child'Climbing trees, squelching in mud, paddling in ponds or making dens in the woods – people's memories of playing outside as children are often vivid and, a new poll has found, overwhelmingly positive, even...
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As more PhD holders compete for limited university jobs, many are reconsidering the appeal of industry careers
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Weak economic growth and tighter regulation hit credit for small and medium-sized companies
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'Soft left' faction backs Andy Burnham for prime minister, while Blairites lend support to Wes Streeting
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Higher spending likely to raise questions about taxpayer-funded body's approach to long-delayed railway
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Political stability is needed if the country is ever to solve its problems
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Andy Burnham's vision for nationalisation exposes the gap between ambition and affordability with the bond markets quietly deciding what's really achievable, writes Chris Blackhurst
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Can Andy Burnham do a better job than Keir Starmer? Is Makerfield more important for Reform than Labour? Can the UK rejoin the EU? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey answer your messages and emails Continue reading...
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Er war jahrzehntelang das Gesicht großer Fußballturniere im deutschen Fernsehen, aber heute sorgt Waldemar Hartmann vor allem mit politischen Kommentaren für Aufmerksamkeit. Im Gespräch mit Gordon Repinski geht es um die tiefe Enttäuschung eines langjährigen CSU-Wählers über den Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und die Zukunft der Union....
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Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church's response to the technology's ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited "Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts after having...
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The former SNP chief executive is expected to appear at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to pollVice-chancellors have said they may need to cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities aimed at disadvantaged groups if the dire funding struggles at universities continue.The anonymous poll of...
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Definition of green facilities made in 2022, before release of ChatGPT, says Action to Protect Rural ScotlandA Scottish government policy designed to encourage datacentres to build in Scotland could lead to a massive volume of carbon emissions being ignored, according to an analysis by a Scottish charity."Green datacentres” are at the heart of...
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'Very sharp downturn' in enrolments risks hitting economic innovation and academic pipeline, lobby group says
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It features artwork inspired by McTominay's superb goal against Denmark in a World Cup qualifier in November.
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Alice Cowieson, 75, has backed the Scottish Bridge campaign to encourage more people to try the game.
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Some of the world's biggest and most powerful companies collect and monetise personal data to power the internet, Web3 Foundation found in a report.
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Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet extract up to £1,000 annually from a single user's personal data, according to the report
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The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday.
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Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in EstoniaAn RAF jet carrying the defence secretary, John Healey, had its signal jammed for the entire three-hour flight after it flew near the Russian border.Healey had been visiting British soldiers in Estonia and was travelling back to the UK...
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The Tesla boss posted a series of messages backing Restore Britain on his social media platform X.
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Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens
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The atmosphere was electric inside and outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Announcement comes after former minister Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected a generation of young peopleMinisters are expanding youth work-experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work.Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary,...
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Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens.
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Actor recounts three alleged approaches by intelligence services, including through senior BBC executiveRiz Ahmed, the Oscar-winning actor, has claimed that Britain's intelligence services tried three times to recruit him, including one occasion involving a senior BBC executive.Ahmed, 43, said: "Well, it's happened three different times and they're...
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Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-onsBridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns parents are being hit with extra charges, despite the government's expansion of funded childcare hours.Phillipson...
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In just over three week's time voters will go to the polls in the Makerfield by-election.
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Order by education secretary Bridget Phillipson set to come as ministers seek to tackle rising living costs
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Government assessment comes as Rachel Reeves champions district as driver of economic growth
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Cost to taxpayer for operating London Stadium to escalate as West Ham are relegated
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Home Office releases update as Starmer claims he's delivering on promise to 'restore control to our borders'
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The atmosphere was electric as thousands of Tottenham supporters made their way to the ground
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