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More than 800 objects unearthed near Melsonby show the north was 'definitely not a backwater' 2,000 years agoOne of the biggest and most important iron age hoards ever found in the UK has been revealed, potentially altering our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago.More than 800 objects were unearthed in a field near the village of...
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Schools combining incentives with sanctions saw better response than those relying purely on punishmentPizza parties and iPads are being offered to pupils as incentives to improve school attendance, according to a new report which says sanctions alone are less likely to work.While some schools in England are using fines, detentions and letters home...
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Watchdog finds forces are 'overwhelmed' by common offences, and victims are being failedOverworked police lack the resources, time and experience to investigate crimes properly, leading to victims being failed and an erosion in faith in law enforcement, an official report has found.The report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and...
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Victim died at the scene after being struck by a vehicle that failed to stop in EdgwareTwo men have been arrested after a fatal collision involving a car that was driving away from police.The Metropolitan police said the vehicle hit a pedestrian at about 2.10pm on Tuesday in Edgware, north-west London. Continue reading...
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Labour is braced for a backlash from its MPs over welfare cuts called 'appalling' by a food bank charityRachel Reeves was accused of balancing the books at the expense of the poor in her spring statement, as official figures showed three million households could lose £1,720 a year in benefits.The chancellor confirmed welfare cuts of £4.8bn, but...
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Backbenchers express anger as impact assessment shows 3.2 million households will be worse off Spring statement 2025: key points at a glanceLabour MPs have accused the chancellor of making "devastating” and "unacceptable” welfare cuts after the government's own analysis showed they would leave more than 3 million households worse off and push...
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Axa and Scottish Widows back ShareAction campaign for chains such as Next to pay at least £12.60 an hourMajor investors including Axa and Scottish Widows are backing shareholder resolutions pressing retailers Next, Marks & Spencer and JD Sports to increase pay for thousands of workers.More than 100 individuals and eight institutional...
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Yvette Cooper says change needed in England and Wales after concerns over marches near synagogues and mosquesThe government plans to give police in England and Wales powers to change the route or timing of protest marches planned outside places of worship in order to give greater protection against intimidation.The government is to include the...
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UK chancellor sets out welfare cuts and departmental spending squeeze, but she may be forced to raise taxes in autumn
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation says forecasts rely on 'sleight of hand' to underestimate true impact of reforms
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Residents were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared in the High Street, Godstone, on the night of February 17.
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Chancellor promises 'compensation' for information on tax-dodgers, based on US model, in move to close £1bn 'tax gap'Whistleblowers who inform HMRC about tax-dodging will get a cut of any money collected as a result, the government confirmed, as Rachel Reeves announced plans to raise an extra £1bn a year by closing the "tax gap”.At her first...
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Woman tells high court incident happened when she was working in entry-level position on actor's Brotherhood filmA young runner on a Noel Clarke film left the industry for three years after the actor followed her into the women's toilets, pulled out a condom and propositioned her, the high court has heard.Philippa Crabb, now a production manager,...
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Chancellor says new money will help turn Britain into a 'defence industrial superpower'New money for drones and laser weapons to "revolutionise” Britain's armed forces has been announced by Rachel Reeves as part of a £2.2bn rise in defence spending.Vowing to turn the UK into "a defence industrial superpower”, the chancellor used her spring...
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Reform UK leader threatened legal action after political views cited as reason for closure of Coutts accountNigel Farage has settled his high-profile dispute with NatWest Group, nearly two years after the bank closed his accounts and triggered a row that ended with the resignation of the lender's chief executive.Dame Alison Rose stood down from the...
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Deon De Groot, 26, was spotted stuffing eggs worth £220.50 into a duffel bag at a Tesco Express in Peterborough A man who stole 325 Cadbury Creme Eggs from a petrol station has been banned from Cambridgeshire for three months.Deon De Groot, 26, was spotted when he stuffed £220.50 worth of the eggs into a duffel bag at a Tesco Express in...
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Figures show around 300 local titles have closed since 2005
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Charles said the press at its best was a 'cornerstone of our democracy', ahead of a reception for regional UK media at Buckingham Palace
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Double Olympic gold medallist Adlington, 36, made a plea to UK Government
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'The only ones who would, at that moment, trigger a conflict, a bellicose situation, would be the Russians if they decided again to launch an aggression', says French leader
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Residents were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared in the High Street, Godstone, on the night of February 17.
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United Airlines jet performs U-turn at more than 18,000ft
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But government risks backlash over welfare cuts that will push tens of thousands into poverty
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Official forecasts show how easily Reeves' plan could run into trouble
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Move triggers fears about job losses at company's flagship Scunthorpe site
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UK chancellor forced to make last-minute savings to shore up the nation's finances
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Chancellor makes cuts to welfare spending as economic forecasts slashed
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The world is changing, said Rachel Reeves - though the fact it is Donald Trump who is forcing a rise in defence spending and provoking a global trade war was left unsaid.
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Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi has been drilling down into the details of today's Spring Statement.
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Conservative MP Richard Fuller is the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
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Katie Schmuecker is from anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
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We're joined by Richard Tice, who is deputy leader of Reform UK, and by Liberal Democrat MP Calum Miller.
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The tribunal ruling will have massive implications for those who sit on trust boards across England.
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Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also 'categorically' rejected the opposition's accusations of partiality.
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The Chancellor said to be at the 'mercy of events' by not building up a bigger fiscal cushion
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Royal Free hospital makes move as number of women having babies in borough declines by almost 30%NHS chiefs have decided to shut the maternity unit at a major London hospital in response to a dramatic fall in the birthrate in its area in recent years.The Royal Free hospital will lose its unit because the number of women having a baby in Camden, the...
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The Foucast breaks down a huge day for the UK economy and British politics, as Rachel Reeves delivers her Spring Statement with cuts to welfare and a new forecast from the OBR slashing the UK's prospect for growth.
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2nd Lieutenant Hugh Barr was one of three previously unknown soldiers whose graves were rededicated on Wednesday.
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Locals say catalyst was one young female sharing details of the location on social media, which mobilised teenage boys from Harold Hill and Hackney
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Sophie and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips joined forces to highlight the need to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation online.
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Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.
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Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also 'categorically' rejected the opposition's accusations of partiality.
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MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.
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Amid poor economic growth forecasts and global instability, Rachel Reeves is trying to balance the books by cutting spending on benefits. So why is a Labour government choosing this path? John Harris is joined by the Guardian's political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent Kiran Stacey to unpick what was in the spring statement, and...
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Insiders cite cultural differences after Harry steps down as patron of Sentebale over 'untenable' leadershipIn a message to supporters on Wednesday afternoon, the Sentebale charity, founded two decades ago by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, tried to put a brave face on an extraordinary 24 hours. "While trustees are key for governance and...
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OBR says average income of 3.2 million families affected by benefits cuts will drop by £1,720 a year in real termsThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her spring statement, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has published its latest report on what the plans will mean for the wider economy and individuals. Here's what it means...
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Company suspends dividend payouts after shares dip by 8% with profits down by more than a thirdProfits at the UK housebuilder Vistry Group have slumped by more than a third in what it described as a "disappointing year” but it is pinning hopes of a turnaround on the government's promise this week to inject £2bn into affordable homes.After three...
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Despite the gloom, Labour has another shot at changing the narrative through its promised industrial strategy
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History suggests the OBR may, once again, have been persuaded to be too optimistic at a time of global turmoil
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Penalties will rise with the aim of netting £1bn over the next four years
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No tax changes in the Spring Statement, but if the search for growth proves fruitless they'll soon be back on the agenda
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The government needs to make bold choices ahead of the autumn Budget
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Agreement brings to an end the politician's threat of legal action against the lender
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Fact that chancellor swerved climate crisis and net zero targets suggests sector has avoided the axe for nowThe climate crisis, the UK's target of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions and the green economy received not a single mention in Rachel Reeves's spring statement on Wednesday.To green experts, this absence came almost as a relief,...
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Chancellor says tougher measures required to plug fiscal hole after Treasury watchdog halves 2025 growth forecastSpring statement: key pointsAnalysis: Reeves does reasonable job of justifying fiscal prudence but welfare cuts cast shadowRachel Reeves blamed "global uncertainty” as she announced swingeing cuts to welfare and other public spending...
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Bill, which passed committee scrutiny on Tuesday, has 'insufficient protections' for most vulnerableLabour MPs opposed to assisted dying have called the bill "irredeemably flawed and not fit to become law” in a letter to their parliamentary colleagues, saying "significant new risks” emerged during the scrutiny process.The letter from six...
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Already one of the most impoverished towns in the UK, withdrawal of support has left many unsure how to cope"It's not very helpful really,” says Owen Sandford, 27, of the government's spring statement. "I understand they've got a tough job, but we've got a tougher job trying to survive.”Sandford is in receipt of universal credit and has been...
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A disabled man considers the potential impact that losing disability benefits could have on his lifeIt's just hours since the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her spring statement, which slashed disability benefits. Lee, a 43-year-old man with autism, is weighing the damage."I stand to lose so much,” he said. "If all these cuts happen, I...
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After nine weeks of scrutiny and 150 amendments, there are still huge unknowns over legislation for England and WalesWhen the assisted dying bill returns to the Commons in a month's time, MPs will vote on a very different piece of legislation than they were presented with on the first reading.Though the government is still technically neutral,...
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Universities UK says ruling raises concerns about how to prevent harassment and hate speech on campusA landmark freedom of speech ruling against the University of Sussex that resulted in a fine in excess of half a million pounds has prompted fears other institutions could face investigation and even bigger penalties.The record £585,000 fine, the...
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Households affected forecast to lose an average of £1,720 a year, according to official government analysisSpring statement: key points at a glanceMore than 3 million households will lose out as a result of the government's sweeping cuts to welfare, according to the official analysis, with an extra 250,000 people falling into relative poverty by...
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Bigger-than-forecast decline in annual rate in February is positive news for Rachel ReevesThe odds of the Bank of England cutting interest rates in May have been strengthened after inflation cooled by more than forecast last month.In a boost for Rachel Reeves on the day of her spring statement, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said...
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Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissionerThousands of patients or their loved ones have sought a second opinion about their NHS care as result of hospitals adopting Martha's rule, MPs have heard.This includes more than 100 patients taken to intensive care "or equivalent” since the...
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Treasury watchdog halves growth forecast to 1% for 2025 in report issued alongside spring statementReeves blames cuts on 'global uncertainty'Key points at a glanceRachel Reeves must cope with lower growth and higher borrowing costs this year, as the Treasury's independent forecaster said the global economic situation was more unpredictable and...
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More than 3 million families will lose out as a result of sweeping cuts to welfare, official analysis shows. This live blog is closedSpring statement 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves will not be raising taxes in the spring statement today, even though there are many people on the left who would prefer taxes to rise as an alternative to...
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At Guardian Live event, health secretary says Israel's decision to break Gaza ceasefire is 'soul-destroying' and 'cannot be justified' Israel's attacks on Gaza are "unjustifiable” and "intolerable”, Wes Streeting has said, as the health secretary expressed discomfort at images of bombs shattering the region that has been under threat by the...
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Ekaterina Ovsiannikova told Southwark Crown Court she 'did not have a clue' that sanctions imposed on her husband would affect her family.
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The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor's decisions amounted to 'austerity on stilts'.
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Confidence in the Met is at an all-time low, but mayoral officials argue there has been a 'wider decline' in confidence in police nationally
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Ireland's deputy premier raised the case of Private Sean Rooney in a meeting with ministers ahead of a visit to troops currently serving in Lebanon.
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Charles said the press at its best was a 'cornerstone of our democracy', ahead of a reception for regional UK media at Buckingham Palace.
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Rachel Reeves' adherence to fiscal rules will lead to speculation about tax hikes in the autumn budget.
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The MP for Clacton said: 'There are some of us that like a smoke. We do. We even go for a few pints at a pub.'
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A plastic cigarette filters ban 'will make a great deal of difference' for swimmers in The Solent, Dame Caroline Dinenage said.
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Prince of Wales jokes with stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland as he meets them to discuss mental health
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Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country's deputy premier has announced.
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Rachel Reeves' adherence to fiscal rules will lead to speculation about tax hikes in the autumn budget.
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Exclusive: Standard investigation uncovers 120 injuries and 3 deaths in the capital linked to vehicles catching alight
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Bottles of Tel Italy shampoo have tested positive for Klebsiella oxytoca in the US, in a second recall for a Tec Italy product
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Activision announces an early launch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3, featuring a revamped Verdansk map with improved graphics and free access for players
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GDP and productivity are not likely to grow at the pace that ministers had hoped
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Sir Martyn Oliver told parents at a Q&A in London that he had walked into schools in 'utter chaos' where phones were rife.
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Mayor takes control of planning application after councillors concluded it would harm neighbours' daylight levels and create a 'sense of enclosure'
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Northern Ireland's First Minister said Chancellor Rachel Reeves had adopted a 'turbo-charged Tory approach' in her spring statement.
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The body of the newborn boy was discovered in a Marks & Spencer shopping bag on Tuesday.
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Smoking outside schools, children's playgrounds and hospitals will be prohibited under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
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The Cranston Inquiry is set to hear accounts from victims' family members in the last two days of hearings.
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Charities had already reported a surge in calls and visits to their advice pages following welfare reform announcement
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A plastic cigarette filters ban 'will make a great deal of difference' for swimmers in The Solent, Dame Caroline Dinenage said.
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Rachel Reeves announced some adjustments to key plans for benefits announced last week.
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Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year's Day 2023 after taking a poisonous substance.
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Her comments came after Wednesday's Spring Statement.
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Chancellor was able to point to glimmers of hope in spring statement despite economic growth forecasts being slashedReeves announces deep cuts to welfare and public servicesSpring statement 2025: key points at a glancePolitics live – latest updatesThe bruising row over welfare cuts in the run-up to Rachel Reeves's spring statement led to the...
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Rachel Reeves has delivered her economic update – here are the main points, with political analysisReeves announces deep cuts to welfare and public servicesAnalysis: Reeves does reasonable job of justifying fiscal prudence but welfare cuts cast shadowOBR halves 2025 growth forecast to 1%Rachel Reeves says Labour was elected to "bring change to...
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OBR forecasts 305,000 more new homes a year by 2029 as a result of changes
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From another crackdown on tax collection, to Isa threats and investing in defence stocks
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Chancellor confirms £2.2bn military funding rise next year in Spring Statement
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Safety ban on e-bikes on Tube won't apply to new buses under Thames
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Income tax and national insurance contributions are the main drivers behind the jump in the overall tax burden.
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Stormont's former finance minister Conor Murphy gave evidence on Wednesday to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
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Jo Farrell expects the roll-out of the bodycams to be completed within 12-18 months.
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Medical student Mohammed Farraj had been exercising at the gym at the University of East Anglia.
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The actor is suing the publisher of the Guardian over a series of articles that allege misconduct.
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The Scottish Finance Secretary addressed MSPs after the Chancellor's spring statement on Wednesday.
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A fall in the cost of clothes was the main reason for a drop in the rate of inflation; however, imminent increases to the cost of services mean people may not feel any better off
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Users of the mobile operator's network had reported being unable to get phone signal and make calls on Wednesday morning.
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The Yoshino cherry, chosen by renowned landscape artist Christopher Bradley-Hole, was planted in 2018.
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Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year's Day 2023 after taking a poisonous substance.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said such a change in law is completely unnecessary and the 'emerging battle' is over content.
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Northern Ireland's First Minister said Chancellor Rachel Reeves had adopted a 'turbo-charged Tory approach' in her spring statement.
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The Office for Budget Responsibility said regulations which 'affect the flexibility of businesses and labour markets' can have undesirable effects.
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Rachel Reeves confirmed the Office for Budget Responsibility had revised the UK's growth forecast for 2025 from 2% in the autumn to just 1% today
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented her first highly-anticipated Spring Statement to parliament.
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Disposable income growth will vary significantly around the 0.5% five-year average, the OBR said.
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The Cranston Inquiry is set to hear accounts from victims' family members in the last two days of hearings.
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Lathaniel was shot dead in broad daylight close to Stockwell Tube station in south London on March 4
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Medical student Mohammed Farraj had been exercising at the gym at the University of East Anglia.
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The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.
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The shadow chancellor described Ms Reeves as a 'gambler' who has 'clobbered' businesses.
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A committee of MPs has finished scrutinising the Bill, which will return to the Commons next month.
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The Scottish Finance Secretary addressed MSPs after the Chancellor's spring statement on Wednesday.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her spring statement to announce plans for more investment in AI technology for the public sector and defence.
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Metroid Prime 4 and Pokemon Legends Z-A could lead the surprise showcase
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Charles also unveiled a plaque in the newly refurbished Salt Stair to mark the visit and the 25th anniversary of Somerset House.
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Charities had already reported a surge in calls and visits to their advice pages following a welfare reform announcement last week.
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East Thanet Labour MP Polly Billington says reports by charity Oasis show 'coercion and exploitation'.
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Overall, day-to-day spending will drop by £6.1 billion by 2029/30 and will now grow by an average of 1.2% a year above inflation, the Chancellor said.
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Cool Britannia is closing its Oxford Street flagship store, marking another challenge for the high street amid retail struggles
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Plans include a new running track, full size basketball court, 4G football pitch and climbing wall
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Managing to do anything that could add to GDP is welcome, but it will not get the government off the hook
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Rachel Reeves has confirmed deep cuts to welfare and public services, along with billions of pounds in long-term investment aimed at growing the economy, as she delivered a spring statement to ensure her fiscal targets were still being met. The chancellor said her measures would ensure a predicted £4.1bn hole in the public finances within five...
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Met police says it is investigating 'intimidation where money was owed' to loan sharks in WalthamstowOrganised crime gangs trying to intimidate people in debt to loan sharks are being investigated as the possible culprits for mysterious red paint and graffiti attacks on homes.Families in London have expressed concern after a spate of incidents in...
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Maeve Bradley, who worked for Citibank in Belfast, lost out on expected promotion after having a babyA former Citibank employee has received £215,000 in a discrimination settlement after she lost out on an expected promotion when she returned from having a baby.Maeve Bradley, who had worked at the American bank's offices in Belfast as an assistant...
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Wes Streeting said he felt "powerless” as he spoke about Israeli violence against the Palestinian people
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Verona Murphy faced criticism for her handling of an acrimonious sitting on Tuesday when contentious changes to speaking rights were voted through.
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Protesters gathered outside Downing Street to demonstrate against Labour's cuts to welfare
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Here's everything you need to know about Meta AI, including its availability, settings, data-sharing policy and user reaction
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The Chancellor blamed 'increased global uncertainty' as the watchdog warned she would have missed her goal of balancing the books without action.
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The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year.
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The UK continues to seek exemptions from US tariffs due to come into effect next week.
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Kerri Pegg, a governor at HMP Kirkham, denies misconduct and possession of criminal property.
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The Office for Budget Responsibility has forecast that Labour's planning reforms will boost housebuilding by 170,000 over the next five years.
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Liam Ainslie, 35, fled into fields after almost driving into traffic on the A19 last July.
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Verona Murphy faced criticism for her handling of an acrimonious sitting on Tuesday when contentious changes to speaking rights were voted through.
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The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.
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People will need to stock up on food and drink for the four-day Easter weekend. Here are revised supermarket opening hours for April 17 to April 20
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The Chancellor slashed billions off her spending plans after blows to the public finances
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A committee of MPs has finished scrutinising the Bill, which will return to the Commons for a further debate and vote.
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A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai landed in San Francisco after two hours because of the blunder
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Magazine's editor Jeffrey Goldberg was added to Signal group chat in extraordinary security blunder
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Maia Walsh, 13, was found dead at her home in Hertford on October 6 2022.
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Demiesh Williams, 29, of Croydon, has been charged with murder of Andrew Clark, 43
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The Office for Students issued a record high fine to the University of Sussex after an investigation found it had failed to uphold freedom of speech.
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The Chancellor blamed 'increased global uncertainty' as the watchdog warned she would have missed her goal of balancing the books without action.
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Explore the key events in Amanda Knox's case, from her arrest to acquittal, and the release of her 2025 memoir Free: My Search for Meaning
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A summary of the key policy announcements and official forecasts
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