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My wife and I have decided to separate but we have two youngsters with special educational needs
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New charges to fund the building of electricity pylons and Sizewell C nuclear power station will be added to bills from April
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Josh Simons will look at expanding contentious scheme to be a catalyst for reforming public services
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UK rule changes and other initiatives this year will aim to help savers spread their investing wings
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The UK tax system is an irrational mess, but that suits the politicians
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Nicolás Maduro's seizure by US reopens question of who controls country's reserves held in the UKTrump suggests US taxpayers could reimburse oil firmsBusiness live – latest updatesVenezuela live – latest updatesDeep under London's streets, thousands of miles from Caracas, Nicolás Maduro's seizure by the US has reopened a multibillion-dollar...
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The fate of the woman who left the UK at 15 in search of Islamic State raises wider questions about citizenshipWhile many aspects of UK political polling have shifted drastically since 2019, the public's view on Shamima Begum has remained largely fixed: a big majority do not want the now 26-year-old woman back in the UK.In 2019, Sajid Javid, then...
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Force refers itself to police watchdog over mistake in identifying two boys, one who survived and one who died, in December collisionThe family of a teenager badly injured in a car crash were told that he had died after a mistake in identifying him and another victim, police have said.South Yorkshire police said it had referred itself to the...
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Fresh warnings across parts of England and Wales will follow days of delays and closures from Oxford to OrkneyThe UK is braced for further disruption as heavy snow and strong winds are forecast to hit swathes of England and Wales on Thursday, with the arrival of Storm Goretti.Many parts of the country are already reeling from days of travel chaos...
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Exclusive: Morgan McSweeney says Labour needs emotion, empathy and evidence, sources sayUK politics live – latest updatesThe government must find ways to reconnect emotionally with voters, Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, is said to have warned cabinet ministers, in a meeting where the prime minister said they were in "the fight...
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Bronze instrument or carnyx dug up in Norfolk in area inhabited by Celtic tribe led by warrior who fought RomansAn "extraordinary” iron age war trumpet that may have links to the Celtic tribe led by Boudicca in the period they were battling the invading Roman army has been discovered by archaeologists in Norfolk.The bronze trumpet or carnyx is...
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MPs criticise 10-year deal struck in 'blind panic' to rent Dartmoor prison, where high levels of radon had been detectedA "catastrophic” decision by the Ministry of Justice to sign a 10-year lease on a prison where high levels of a poisonous gas had been detected is expected to cost the UK taxpayer more than £100m, parliament's spending watchdog...
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Meera Naran, whose son inspired 'Dev's Law', said the measures proposed by the government would save livesGovernment signals tougher motoring rules to reduce casualties on Britain's roadsFor Meera Naran, the new road safety strategy is a long-awaited milestone after years of campaigning since her eight-year-old son Dev was killed in a motorway...
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Trilateral declaration of intent signed after 'coalition of the willing' summit in Paris with plan to establish military hubsBritain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace deal, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for months, although one which Russia is likely to block...
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Friedrich Merz signalisiert erstmals Bereitschaft, einen möglichen Waffenstillstand in der Ukraine auch mit der Bundeswehr abzusichern. Hans von der Burchard ordnet ein, was „grundsätzlich nichts ausschließen" für deutsche Soldaten bedeutet und warum die Stationierung in Polen oder Rumänien der erste Schritt in eine neue Ära...
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Senior insider says 'limbo' at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has hit morale and disrupted vital researchA shake-up of the government's defence science powerhouse at Porton Down has severely damaged morale and harmed work on critical science that supports national security, a senior whistleblower has told the Guardian.The...
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Lady Julia Amess and Katie Amess are set for talks with Shabana Mahmood on Wednesday.
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Three activists awaiting trial are refusing food and their health is failing rapidly. Will the government intervene? Haroon Siddique reportsKamran Ahmed was arrested in a dawn raid, 19 November 2024. Now he is one of 24 prisoners awaiting trial for allegedly causing more than £1m worth of damage to a research centre in Gloucestershire owned by the...
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On the heels of the US attack on Venezuela, leaders from major European powers and Canada are rallying behind Greenland amid threats of a US takeover. Nick Morgan, Director of the Centre for Latin American and the Caribbean at Newcastle University, warns of the consequences of an "extremely weak" and divided Europe he deems "woefully unprepared...
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High radon levels shut Dartmoor but government must still pay rent to Duchy of Cornwall and maintenance costs
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Safety strategy proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and a lower drink-driving limit in England
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Britain is a diagnostic market for carmakers such as the Chinese company
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Conservationists highlight 'truly extraordinary' wildlife and the challenges they face.
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The animal-headed bronze instrument, called a carnyx, was used by Celtic tribes across Europe to inspire their warriors in battle.
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New board members told to walk, cycle or catch the bus - and not to put taxis or flights on their expenses
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The Prime Minister said British forces would be placed in 'military hubs' in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts once the war is over.
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The Met Office said up to 20cm of snow could fall on higher ground in northern Scotland on Wednesday.
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It comes amid an Arctic air mass which has brought wintry showers across the country.
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Using the US military is 'always an option' for the president to consider, a statement released by the White House also said.
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Sector criticises prime minister's assertion that higher business rates can be offset by licensing reforms
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The last strike took place on New Year's Day and was described as 'hugely successful and disruptive'
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The development will see a 'sympathetic' 430sqm extension added to the east wing of Dumfries House in Cumnock, East Ayrshire.
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Using the US military is 'always an option' for the president to consider, a statement released by the White House also said.
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Science secretary says the deepfake content being produced on the platform is 'unacceptable in decent society'In her Today programme interview this morning Kemi Badenoch tried to outflank Nigel Farage on net zero scepticism by claiming (wrongly) that she started talking out this before he did.Asked by the presenter, Nick Robinson, to give an...
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South East Water's David Hinton said lifestyle changes stretched 'resilience' of system in Kent spa town
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Party controls nine English councils and leads three minority administrations after last year's local election wins
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It comes after an Arctic air mass brought wintry showers across the country
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US military forces have been preparing for a possible mission to capture the vessel
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Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement alongside Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky
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Keir Starmer said on Tuesday the UK and France will establish military hubs in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia. Starmer spoke following a meeting in Paris with the leaders of the 'Coalition of the Willing' of allies of UkraineEurope - live updates Continue reading...
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Paul Patterson questioned by MPs as firm continues to make millions from UK government contractsFujitsu's European boss has told MPs the company is "not a parasite”, after being criticised for continuing to make hundreds of millions of pounds from UK government contracts while refusing to give a compensation figure for victims of the Post Office...
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Deaths in France and Bosnia as icy conditions disrupt travel in countries including UK and the NetherlandsSix people have died as snow, ice and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across parts of Europe.Authorities in the Landes region of south-west France said three people died and 15 were injured in road accidents on Tuesday, while two...
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The European boss of Fujitsu Paul Patterson has faced criticism from MPs over the company's refusal to name a compensation figure for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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The West Midlands police chief has been questioned by MPs over the decision to prevent fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv attending a match in Birmingham against Aston Villa.
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European and US allies of Ukraine on Tuesday agreed "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv to come into force after an eventual ceasefire in Russia's war against the pro-Western country that would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism, French President Emmanuel Macron said. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from the Elysée Palace.
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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, James J. Townsend Jr, Senior Advisor at the Atlantic Council, says that the presence of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Ukraine peace talks in Paris was 'very important' in light of developments in Venezuela, to assuage allies' concerns about the US' commitment to Ukraine, by highlighting 'the...
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The foreign secretary faces a tight balancing act between keeping the US involved in peace talks, and trying to maintain international order Anyone trying to understand why Yvette Cooper studiously avoided saying whether the UK viewed the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro as a breach of international law only needs to look to what was planned in Paris...
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Ukraine's key European allies on Tuesday signed security guarantees for Ukraine, including the deployment of a multinational military force in the event of a peace deal with Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron said the agreement was a "significant step” that would dissuade further aggressions on Ukraine.
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Ireland is not taking a 'softly softly' approach over US intervention in Venezuela, the Irish deputy premier has said.
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Huge disruption was caused between the UK and the continent by a power supply fault last week
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America is set to provide security guarantees to the peacekeeping force assembled by the so-called Coalition of the Willing.
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Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said: 'What we have been seeing online in recent days has been absolutely appalling.'
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The Marinera has been making its way north through the Atlantic, with media reports suggesting it had avoided a naval blockade of Venezuela.
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Lesma-Rose Wibier died in hospital following the blaze in Rusholme, Manchester, on March 2 last year.
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'It's possible that they could end up withdrawing parts of the service,' John Evans of the Irish media regulator said.
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The 54-year-old was the subject of an international manhunt after fleeing Colombia last year
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Aberdeenshire Council said there is a 'good chance' some rural communities will be cut off and there may be power cuts.
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Songsmith's comments come after his brother Liam stoked rumours Oasis had been courted for the roleNoel Gallagher has said that he would "absolutely” write the theme song for the next James Bond film if asked, saying that doing so would be an honour.Speaking to TalkSport, the Oasis songwriter revealed that while there had not been any contact...
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Heba Muraisi having muscle spasms and Kamran Ahmed losing hearing, with both 'well into critical phase'Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners taking part in a hunger strike have shown an alarming deterioration in their health as one of them has entered the third month of refusing food, supporters have said.Heba Muraisi, 31, who is on day 65 of her...
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Problem at water treatment centre left 24,000 Tunbridge Wells homes without drinking water for two weeksA failure at a water treatment centre that left tens of thousands of Kent households without water was foreseen weeks before it happened and could have been stopped, the regulator has said.Twenty-four thousand homes in the Tunbridge Wells area...
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Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue, while reaffirming its readiness to support mediation.
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The former international footballer died in 2023 after developing dementia.
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Angela Constance faced calls to quit after independent advisers found she inadvertently breached the ministerial code.
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Labour backbenchers have rounded on Sir Keir Starmer and his cabinet after their refusals to criticise President Donald Trump for his military intervention in Venezuela
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UK health secretary declines to criticise Donald Trump directly but suggests he is disturbed by events of recent daysUK politics – live updatesVenezuela crisis – live updatesA senior British cabinet minister had warned of the "disintegration” of the international rules-based system in the aftermath of the US capture of the Venezuelan...
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Retailer warns that growth this year will be slower amid continuing pressures on UK employmentBusiness live – latest updatesThe high street retailer Next expects its annual profits to top £1.1bn after it rang up much stronger sales than expected over Christmas – but it has warned that 2026 will be tougher amid "continuing pressures on UK...
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A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe's position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
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US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner travelled to Paris for the meeting of the coalition, launched last year by France and Britain. They were welcomed at the Elysee Palace in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a one-on-one meeting before the...
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European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys are meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on January 6, in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour. The summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" comes despite no ease up in fighting. Almost four years into the war, what...
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The summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" is focused on security guarantees Ukraine requires in the event of a ceasefire to deter further Russian aggression. According to a draft statement before the talks started, Washington would commit to "support" a European-led multinational force -- deployed in Ukraine after any ceasefire -- "in...
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Five people died in France and one in Bosnia in weather-related incidents as ice and snow swept across swathes of Europe for a second day on Tuesday. Below-freezing temperatures caused flight and train cancellations in the Netherlands, the UK and France and brought dangerous conditions for drivers.
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Volodymy Zelensky is meeting the "Coalition of the Willing", those European leaders who support Kyiv against Russia, as well as top US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The goal is to discuss what could happen in terms of security guarantees in case a ceasefire is put in place on the ground. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali updates us from the...
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The stocktake, which lasts around a week, is a condition of the zoo's licence.
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'It's possible that they could end up withdrawing parts of the service,' John Evans of the Irish media regulator said.
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The investigation recommended a 'reprove' for Angela Constance and urged her to make a statement to Holyrood.
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The striking wardens say they won't hand out penalty charge notices to motorists violating parking regulations
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Aberdeenshire Council said there is a 'good chance' some rural communities will be cut off and there may be power cuts.
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South Yorkshire Police told the family of a 17-year-old who was badly injured in a crash in Rotherham last month that he had died.
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The writer was best known for his accounts of cultural icons, including filmmaker Francis Ford Coppolla and musician Eric Clapton
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Discover how to save up to 50% on train travel with the Great British Rail Sale happening this week
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Prime minister urges cabinet to focus on issues that matter to voters in start-of-year meeting
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After years of campaigning, Mahmod's sister Bekhal hopes UK government is finally ready to bring in Banaz's law"I'm always looking over my shoulder. I'm never going to let my guard down,” Bekhal Mahmod said.For two decades she has been in hiding, living under a new identity, away from her Iraqi-Kurdish family. In 2007 Bekhal testified in the...
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Shoppers hit by rising bills switch to discount chains, supermarket own-label products and buying fewer items Business live – latest updatesThe discounters Aldi and Lidl grabbed their biggest share of Britain's Christmas grocery market to date, while Asda and the Co-op lost out as shoppers sought out bargains to help offset rising household...
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Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their winter encounters with natureOnce again, the Young Country Diary series is open for submissions! Every three months we ask you to send us an article written by a child aged 8-14.The article needs to be about a recent encounter they've had with nature...
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Ms Badenoch said 'what happens in Greenland has got to be up to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark'.
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The 41-year-old football boss received a fine and penalty points after fog thwarted his attempt to avoid a criminal conviction
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Icy weather will continue to grip Scotland into Wednesday.
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Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said: 'What we have been seeing online in recent days has been absolutely appalling.'
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Andrew Bowie has written to First Minister John Swinney urging him to 'mobilise all available resources' as snow and ice causes major disruption.
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The DUP rejected John O'Dowd's spending proposals as 'deeply flawed'.
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Sir Keir Starmer has been reluctant to criticise the US action directly.
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China's controversial plans to build a mega-embassy next to the Tower of London are expected to be approved by ministers this month
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Icy weather will continue to grip Scotland into Wednesday.
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Below is a guide to school closures, including how decisions are made, and any rights parents have if their child's school is closed.
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The former international footballer died in 2023 after developing dementia.
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Independent advisers to Scotland's First Minister have now concluded an investigation into whether Angela Constance breached the ministerial code.
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The incident happened on the District Line on a Wednesday evening in November
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Members of Unite walked out on January 6 last year and have been on all out strike since last March.
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US president Donald Trump has said taking over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, is vital for his country's national security.
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Damage to overhead electrical wires west of London Paddington means fewer trains are able to run on all lines including to Heathrow
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The 41-year-old football boss received a fine and penalty points after fog thwarted his attempt to avoid a criminal conviction.
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Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said: 'What we have been seeing online in recent days has been absolutely appalling.'
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Planned legislation could hand ministers significant powers to forge closer regulatory ties with BrusselsKeir Starmer is set to face fresh battles over his EU "reset” as the government plans to lay a bill which could hand ministers significant powers to forge closer ties with BrusselsThe legislation aims to introduce an alignment mechanism for...
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'Aim to permit' rule places legal duty on licensing authorities to err on the side of allowing new bookmakers or 24-hour slot machine shops Keir Starmer has been urged to abolish an "outdated” rule that limits the power of communities to prevent bookmakers and 24-hour slot machine shops from opening on high streets.In a letter to the prime...
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Key European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on January 6 in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour. At the same time, several attending European leaders pushed back on U.S. President Donald Trump's comments seeking an American takeover of...
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President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington's influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump's plans, saying it won't be cheap or easy.
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Labour faces a difficult set of elections in May in English local authorities and the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
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Storm Goretti is expected to bring snow and strong winds to the UK this week after temperatures plummeted to minus 12.5C overnight on Monday.
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London Stansted Airport reveals new destinations for 2026, with flights to Paris, Malmö, and more
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US president Donald Trump has said taking over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, is vital for his country's national security.
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He stressed to his senior ministers that Labour would be judged on whether it had tackled the cost-of-living problems faced by many households
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Wimbledon Concert Hall Trust moving forward with plans despite death of project's legendary architect
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Snow showers fall over London as Storm Goretti threatens to bring 'disruptive' wintry weather to southern England
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Denmark has long been hailed as a digital champion, with online public services, digital IDs and tablets in schools as early as 2011. But authorities are now shifting course in the education and social sectors, following alarming figures on children's mental health and school performance. A massive return to analogue life is underway: mobile phones...
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Swiss authorities on Tuesday said that fire safety inspections had not been carried out since 2019 at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana where 40 people died and 116 where injured in a New Year's Eve blaze. The law requires the municipal fire department to conduct annual inspections in establishments open to the...
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Sheffield was once the UK's centre of steelmaking. Now a rising tide of defence spending promises revival
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