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Phil Foden Scores Hat Trick At Home As Manchester City Thump AEK Athens
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City got their Champions League campaign back on track with an emphatic 5-1 win over AEK Athens..
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Extraordinary Plans For New Beatles Attraction Announced
The former Radio City tower in Liverpool is to be transformed into a Yellow Submarine-themed viewing experience as part of plans for an “extraordinary” new Beatles attraction, it has been announced..
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Man Accused Of Murdering Woman More Than 30 Years Ago Faces Trial
A man accused of murdering a woman more than 30 years ago is to go on trial in January 2028..
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Google To Investigate Cloud Outage After UK Businesses Hit By Disruption
Google has said it will investigate an incident that caused major disruption to its cloud network after confirming most services are back up and running..
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Celebrity Traitors Launch Watched By More Than 15m People
More than 15 million people watched the first episode of this year’s Celebrity Traitors in the seven days following its transmission, figures have shown..
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Pakistans Arafat Minhas Is An All Round Hit As England Collapse In Rawalpindi
England were undone by the all-round excellence of Arafat Minhas as they started their winter and one-day international tri-series in Pakistan with an 87-run defeat in Rawalpindi..
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Unai Emery Says Aston Villa Can Make No Excuses Despite Growing Injury List
Aston Villa have been hit with several injury problems but boss Unai Emery is keen not to use them as an excuse ahead of their Champions League home tie against Viking on Wednesday..
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King Queen William And Kate Welcome Sultan Of Oman For State Visit
The King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed the Sultan of Oman to a rainy Windsor for his state visit to the UK..
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Banks And Courts Affected By Disruption As Google Apologises For Cloud Outage
Google has apologised after an outage in its cloud network disrupted a host of online services, including banks and the courts..
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Lisandro Martinez And Marcus Rashford Miss Training Before Man Utd Head To Como
Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the trip to Como as Manchester United’s injury problems continued to mount..
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Matt Hancocks Care Home Protective Ring Claim Unfounded Covid Report Finds
The care sector was “an afterthought” during the Covid-19 pandemic with failings allowing the virus to “spread like wildfire” and resulting in thousands of deaths despite the claim there was a protective ring around care homes, the inquiry has found..
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Strictlys Anton Du Beke Its A Dream Come True To Release Christmas Single
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has said it is a “dream come true” to release a Christmas single..
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First Named Storm Of The Season To Bring Strong Winds To Parts Of UK
A weather warning for strong wind has been issued by the Met Office ahead of the arrival of the first named storm of the season..
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UK Unemployment Falls To Lowest In A Year But Vacancies Slide Further
The UK’s unemployment rate has fallen to the lowest level in more than a year despite the number of vacancies sliding for another month, new figures show..
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Drivers To Get New Rights To Challenge Rip Off Private Parking Charges
Drivers are set to get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges, including a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park, the Government has announced..
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Leading AE Medics Sound Alarm Over NHS Winter Pressures
Leading A&E doctors across the UK have raised concerns about the pressures emergency departments will face this winter, with just 3% saying they are well prepared for the colder months..
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Esther Rantzen Laid To Rest As Family Share Final Message From Late Broadcaster
Dame Esther Rantzen has been laid to rest in an “incredibly beautiful” funeral, but told how she felt “deprived of any choice over my own death”, in a newly-published note written before she died..
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Tottenham Beat Coventry To End Wait For A Win And Climb Out Of Relegation Zone
Tottenham climbed off the bottom of the Premier League after James Maddison’s superb 14th-minute opener inspired a 3-1 home win over Coventry..
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Police Issue Overnight Curfew In Parts Of Paris To Try And Curb Further Disorder
Paris police said in a statement they had issued an overnight curfew in two areas of the French capital “to protect people and property from the violence and looting”..
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UEFA Gives FIFA Two Weeks To Provide Details About Controversies Under Infantino
UEFA has given FIFA two weeks to provide answers and supply documents related to a series of controversies during Gianni Infantino’s presidency..
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Staff At Britains Grid Operator Did Not Cover Up Blackout Risks Probe Finds
Staff at Britain’s electricity grid operator were not involved in a cover-up to avoid blackout risks becoming public this summer, but the organisation should address cultural and governance issues, an investigation has found..
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Manchester Citys Antoine Semenyo Ruled Out For Eight Weeks With Knee Problem
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for around two months with a knee injury, manager Enzo Maresca has revealed..
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Bon Jovi Hails Full Circle Moment As Band To Headline BST Hyde Park In 2027
Bon Jovi have been announced as the first headliner for the British Summer Time (BST) festival in Hyde Park in 2027..
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French PM Calls For Localised Curfews In Cities To Curb Rioting And Looting
The French prime minister said he had instructed prefects to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews in cities to prevent more rioting and looting..
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Met Office Issues Yellow Wind Warning For Parts Of England And Wales On Friday
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office this week for parts of the South East, South West and Wales..
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Four Arrested After Police Officer Shot In Nottingham City Centre
Four people have been arrested after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre..
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Islamist Bomb Threat Sent To 160 Northern Ireland Schools Education Minister
More than 150 schools in Northern Ireland have received an “Islamist” bomb threat, Stormont’s education minister has said..
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Sarina Wiegman Signs Two Year Contract Extension As England Head Coach
England head coach Sarina Wiegman will lead the Lionesses through to the end of the 2029 European Women’s Championship after signing a two-year contract extension..
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Newly Agreed Rents Rise At Fastest Pace In Nearly Two Years Index Shows
Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm..
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Davina McCall 59 Reveals She Has Cardiovascular Disease In New Health Update
Davina McCall has revealed she has cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a new health update after her battles with breast cancer and a brain tumour..
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Tim Minchin On Composing For Cat In The Hat Im Best At Making People Cry
Tim Minchin said he is “best at making people cry” as he reflected on writing music for the new The Cat In The Hat film, which he described as a story about “never letting go of the joy of innocence”..
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Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen Says Screens Have Been Her Familys Lifeline
Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has said screens have been her family’s “lifeline” and that it would be “incredibly hypocritical” to ban them for her children..
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Luke Littler Targets Full Throttle Show Against Amateurs Aiming For A Big Payday
Luke Littler will not be going easy on the amateur players who will be trying to beat him in next week’s Netflix show..
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Harry Maguire Hails Manchester Uniteds Togetherness After Draw At Leeds
Harry Maguire declared “you can’t question the togetherness” after Manchester United won a hard-earned point in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Roses rivals Leeds..
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David Raya Hails Arsenals Incredible Response To Brighton Setback
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has praised his side’s response to their pre-international break humbling at Brighton..
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Burnham Vows To Tackle Moral Failure Of Young Britons Not In Work Or Training
The scale of youth unemployment is an “economic catastrophe and a moral failure”, Andy Burnham said as he pledged action to get young people off benefits and into work..
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UK Profit Warnings Jump To Highest Since 2024 Ahead Of Budget
Profit warnings by UK-listed firms jumped to their highest level for almost two years in the latest quarter, according to new data..
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Playing Music On Buses Without Headphones Could Result In 100 Fine
People who play music out loud on buses could face £100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour..
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Streeting Offers Deepest Condolences Over Blaze At Canadian Military Base
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has sent his “deepest condolences” to those affected by the deadly fire at a Canadian military base which killed four people..
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Southport Killer Due In Court Over Alleged Prison Officer Attack
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana will return to court on Monday for allegedly throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer..
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Tommy Robinson To Go On Trial Over Alleged Harassment Of Two Journalists
Political activist Tommy Robinson will appear in court on Monday for the start of his trial on charges of harassing two journalists by allegedly telling one “I’m coming to get you” and the other “I’ll be knocking at your door”..
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Sonay Kartal Falls Short As Maja Chwalinska Lifts Wuhan Open Title
The British tennis star missed out on winning the biggest title of her career as her brilliant run ended in a final defeat .
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French President Emmanuel Macron Will Address The Nation Following Violent Clashes As Demonstrations Took Place
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France as around 550,000 took part in protests against rising living costs.
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Pope Leo Tells Faithful He Will Gradually Resume Duties After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was in hospital for an operation to remove a malignant tumour, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties..
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Paris Police Make 855 Arrests After Violent Clashes And Looting During Protests
Paris police said on Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during a protest march that drew about 110,000 people who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools..
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Police Officer Injured In Nottingham City Centre Shooting
A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre..
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Major Fire Breaks Out In Alberta After Deadly Incident At Military Base
Canada’s defence minister has said a number of people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire..
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Polanskis Polling Numbers Plummet After Bruising Month
Zack Polanski has slumped to his worst poll rating as Green leader amid the row over his party’s “Zionism is racism” policy..
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Yvette Cooper Warns NHS Faces More Challenging Winter Than Normal
The NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal, the Health Secretary has warned as she announced a £140 million boost for urgent care in England..
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Daniel Dubois Retains WBO World Title With Brutal Second Round Stoppage
Daniel Dubois retained his WBO world heavyweight title with a brutal second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley as their fight of the year rematch at The O2 Arena ended in a furious assault from the champion..
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Pope Leo Returns To Vatican Four Days After Lung Cancer Surgery
“I am better, thank you,” the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV.
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Tear Gas Used In Paris As Protesters Rally Across France
Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in the French capital.
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Harry Styles Shares Song Written For Liam Payne On Two Year Anniversary Of Death
Harry Styles has shared an unreleased song written for late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne on the two-year anniversary of his death..
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Sonay Kartal Reaches Maiden WTA 1000 Final As Brilliant Wuhan Run Goes On
Sonay Kartal’s dream comeback continued as she beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open..
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Boy Aged 16 And 80 Year Old Man Killed In Light Aircraft Crash
A 16-year-old boy and a man aged 80 have been killed during a light aircraft crash in Scotland..
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Trump Waives Russian Sanctions As US Ukraine Relationship Frays
Donald Trump has waived new sanctions on Russia, as the UK prepares to join a major wargame intended to demonstrate support for Ukraine..
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Teenage Gunman Who Killed Four At Oregon School Was Former Student Police Say
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon primary , then tackled and fought with him – probably saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said on Friday..
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More Than Half Of Shoppers Recently Encouraged By Businesses To Pay In Cash
More than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned by ATM and cash access network Link..
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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Is Leaving The Job After Rocky Start
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists..
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PM Offers Scotland More Powers In Bid To Move Past Old Politics Of Conflict
Andy Burnham said he wanted to “move beyond the old politics of conflict” as he offered to work with the SNP to deepen devolution in Scotland..
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Teenage Hitman From Norway Locked Up For Plotting UK Murder For Iran Backed Gang
A teenage hitman from Norway has been locked up for 20 years for plotting a murder on British soil for an Iran-backed international crime gang for a “thrill”..
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England Driven By Memory Of Semi Final Loss Ahead Of Tonga World Cup Opener
England captain George Williams is convinced his squad have learned the lessons of their heartbreaking 2022 semi-final defeat as they prepare for a potentially crucial opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against Tonga in Perth on Saturday..
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Sonay Kartal Claims Victory Over Elina Svitolina To Reach Wuhan Open Semi Finals
Sonay Kartal claimed one of the best wins of her career as she sunk world number six Elina Svitolina to reach the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open..
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Ofgem Planning Action To Cushion Energy Firms From Wholesale Price Swings
Britain’s energy watchdog has launched a consultation on plans to reintroduce a measure to help protect suppliers from big swings in gas and electricity prices as the Iran war continues to impact wholesale markets..
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Government Being Cautious About Public Announcements On Jackdaw And Rosebank
The UK Government is being “cautious” about making public announcements over its decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in order to avoid the “mistakes” of the previous government, the Scottish Secretary has said..
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Bank Shares Drop On Reports Chancellor Planning Budget Tax Raid
Banks have seen their shares sink lower amid mounting speculation the Chancellor is planning to hike taxes on the sector in his upcoming Budget..
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Visitors Return To Yorkshire Wildlife Park Six Days After Man Killed By Tiger
Visitors have returned to a wildlife park nearly a week after a young man was mauled to death by one of its tigers..
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Father Should Never Have Gone To Court Over Death Of Son In Cyprus Says Lawyer
The case of a British man who admitted recklessly causing the death of his son after the boy fell nearly 40ft from the fourth floor window of a hotel in Cyprus should have “never gone to court”, his lawyer has said..
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Equalities Watchdog Writes To Green Party To Probe Impact Of Zionism Policy
Britain’s equalities watchdog has written to the Green Party about its “Zionism is racism” policy, in a bid to assess its impact..
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Three Children And A Teacher Killed In US School Shooting Police Say
A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities said..
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Marco Rose Privileged To Lead Bournemouth To Victory In First Home European Tie
Marco Rose said it was a “privilege” to lead Bournemouth to victory in their first-ever home match in Europe after Sturm Graz were beaten 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium..
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Murdered Celebrity Traitors Contestant Happy To Leave I Missed The Kids
Rob Beckett has said he was “happy” to be murdered on the Celebrity Traitors as he felt he had “done almost all of it”..
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Parts Of England In Severe Drought As Water Supplies Under Immense Pressure
Severe drought has been declared in parts of England, amid concerns over dwindling reservoirs as extremely dry conditions continue..
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Meghan Reunited With Grenfell Ladies On First Engagement Since Return To UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an emotional reunion with their Grenfell “ladies” as they staged their first joint engagement since returning to the UK..
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Plans Aim To Help People With Terminal Illness Unlock Private Pension
Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by the Government..
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TUC Calls For Action To Tackle Spiralling Household Bills
Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills..
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British Cycling Launches Action Plan In Response To Negative Survey Feedback
British Cycling said it has launched an action plan in response to a survey which found there had been a significant fall in morale among several elite riders, with some reportedly calling the environment “toxic”..
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Everyones Together In This Marc Guehi Praises Man Citys United Front
Marc Guehi hailed Manchester City’s unity in the face of adversity after a spirited fightback in the club’s first home match since being found guilty of multiple breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations..
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Former England Boss Sir Gareth Southgate Casts Doubt On Return To Management
Sir Gareth Southgate has cast doubt on ever returning to management, revealing he has not even visited a football stadium in nearly 18 months..
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Meghan Says Its Great To Be Back At First Joint Engagement Since UK Return
The Duchess of Sussex declared “it’s great to be back” as Meghan and the Duke of Sussex were cheered at their first joint engagement on British soil since their return to the UK..
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Ex DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Given 15 Year Jail Term For Sex Offences
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children..
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Andy Burnham Avoids Saying Trump Has Betrayed Ukraine Over Starlink Limits
Andy Burnham would not back suggestions that the US has betrayed Ukraine, and insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with Donald Trump..
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Healey Warned Bank Taxes Will Stifle Growth As He Faces Competing Budget Demands
Chancellor John Healey is facing competing demands to raise billions in extra taxes – including on banks – and to cut business costs as he prepares to deliver the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s Government..
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Increases To Real Living Wage Hourly Rates
Almost half a million people are set to receive a pay rise thanks to increases in the voluntary Real Living Wage announced today..
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Blondie To Release First Album In Nine Years
New wave band Blondie will release their first album in nine years, featuring the final recording of drummer Clem Burke..
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Met Police Confirms Complaint Over Graham Linehan Arrest Will Be Reopened
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will be reopening a complaint over the arrest of Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan after a watchdog found failings in its handling of the case.
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Aston Villa Victory More Important Than Personal Glory For Nicolas Jackson
Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson is enjoying his Unai Emery reunion as he continues his impressive start at his new club..
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Manchester City Slip To Paris St Germain In Etihad Thriller
Pep Guardiola’s return ended in thrilling defeat as Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris St Germain in their first home match since being found guilty of serious financial irregularities..
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Inquest Into Death Of Man Killed By Tiger At Wildlife Park To Be Opened
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday.
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Harry And Meghan Ready For First Joint Appearance Since Return To UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to carry out their first joint engagements since their return to the UK..
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UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows 01 In August
The UK economy reported surprise growth in August on the back of strong factory production, according to official figures, in a boost to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget..
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Mahmood Threatens Complete Visa Ban On Eritreans Over Migrant Returns
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned Eritrea could face a complete visa ban unless it agrees to accept the return of more small boat migrants and convicted criminals..
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Andoni Iraola Hopes Bradley Barcola Takes Confidence From Hat Trick
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola hopes Bradley Barcola’s first Champions League hat-trick will provide the confidence boost the winger needs to settle into life at his new club..
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Moses Itauma Set For January Return After Loss At The Hands Of Filip Hrgovic
Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January in time to launch his bid to become king of the heavyweight division by the end of 2027..
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UKs Support For Ukraine Will Not Change Burnham Tells Zelensky
Andy Burnham pledged that Britain’s support for Ukraine “will not change” as he welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street .
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Barbie Honours Celine Dion With Signature Doll
Barbie has honoured Celine Dion by creating a new signature doll in her image..
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Murder Investigation Continues Into Fire That Killed Four In Waterford
Multiple properties have been searched as part of a continued Garda investigation into the Waterford fire that claimed the lives of two adults and two children, but no arrests have been made..
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Head Of Energy Regulator Warns Of Difficult Winter Ahead
The head of the energy regulator has warned of a “difficult” winter ahead as he raised concerns that “people are going to struggle” without help..
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Andy Burnham And Kemi Badenoch Trade Blows Over Defence At PMQs
Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch traded blows over defence at Prime Minister’s Questions, as he criticised Tory plans for an Iron Dome style air defence system..
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Andy Burnham Man City Owners Did Not Raise Premier League Charges With Me
Andy Burnham has said Manchester City’s owners and directors did not raise the Premier League’s charges against the club when he met with them..
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Hollywood Star Jason Momoa Admits Acting Is Not My Cup Of Tea
Hollywood star Jason Momoa has admitted “acting is probably not my cup of tea” and said he “fell into” his career path..
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Heathrow Boss Calls For Burnham To Get Behind Third Runway Scheme
The boss of Heathrow has hit out at the uncertainty over the airport’s planned expansion after Andy Burnham declined to back the scheme..
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Water Firms Set To Return 240m To Customers By 2030 For Poor Performance
Households are set to see £240 million taken off their water bills by 2030 because of poor supplier performance, regulator Ofwat has announced..
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Burnham To Meet Zelensky In Wake Of Trumps Diesel Deal With Moscow
Andy Burnham will welcome Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday in a show of support after Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia..
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Family Pays Tribute To Bright Young Man Killed By Tiger At Wildlife Park
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have described the 23-year-old as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”..
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Sir Ian McKellen Leads UK Premiere Of Mixed Reality Theatre Show An Ark
Sir Ian McKellen will star in the European premiere of a mixed-reality theatre production in Manchester this year, with audiences watching pre-recorded videos of the actors onstage..
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William Joins Cricket Stars On The Mall To Mark Mumbai Hosting Earthshot Prize
The Prince of Wales played cricket on The Mall with England and India stars to celebrate Mumbai hosting his Earthshot Prize..
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Teenager Thomas Rew Called Up By England For Australia T20 Series
England have handed teenager Thomas Rew his first international call-up for next month’s T20 series against Australia, with uncapped seamer Eddie Jack also included..
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Prisoners Cheer As Second Phase Of Early Release Scheme Begins
Inmates cheered and punched the air as they were released early from jail as the second phase of a scheme to free up prison places began..
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AI Could Give Terrorists Access To Bioweapons If Guardrails Fail MI5 Chief
AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons or generate new pathogens if guardrails on the technology fail, the head of MI5 has said..
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Murder Probe Launched After Four People Die In Arson Attack On Waterford House
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after an arson attack on a house in Waterford City claimed the lives of two adults and two children..
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UK Households To See Higher Than Expected Inflation As Energy Prices Jump IMF
UK households are set to face a sharper rise in inflation than previously forecast as the conflict in the Middle East propels food and energy costs higher, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)..
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Hays Sees Weakening Permanent Jobs Market Keep Trading Under Pressure
Global recruitment chain Hays has revealed ongoing pressure on fees as permanent hiring weakens amid warnings the jobs market remains “as tough as ever”..
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Man United Pair Luke Shaw And Kobbie Mainoo Doubtful For Atletico Madrid Trip
Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are doubts for Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid after missing training..
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Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Zizou Bergs In Shanghai Masters
Carlos Alcaraz was on the end of a Shanghai surprise after he was knocked out in the third round by Zizou Bergs..
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Sarina Wiegman Wants A More Clinical England In Second Leg Of World Cup Play Off
Sarina Wiegman wants England to be more clinical in the second leg of their World Cup play-off with Greece at the King Power Stadium..
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Pupil Detained After Suspected School Shooting In France
Police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a suspected school shooting in southern France that left the principal and another staff member injured..
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Resident Criticises Reaction To Death Of Man In Wildlife Park Tiger Enclosure
A woman who lives near the wildlife park where a man was killed by a tiger has said she was concerned over reports the victim may have had additional needs and that people “seemed to care more about the tiger”..
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Second Couple Sent Home From Strictly After Low Leaderboard Finish
Melanie Walters has become the second celebrity eliminated from this season of Strictly Come Dancing..
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Stephen Fry And Miriam Margolyes Join Calls For Burnham To Fund Comedy In Budget
Sir Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes and Bill Bailey are among comedians calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritise comedy in the upcoming Budget..
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Man City More Together Than Ever After Chants About Charges Elliot Anderson
Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson admits the criticism the club has suffered in the wake of being found guilty of financial irregularities has galvanised the players..
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IFS Warns Against Steady As You Go Budget As Inflation Not Headroom Is Key
High inflation rather than the scale of flexibility provided by fiscal “headroom” is the key challenge facing John Healey, economists said as they warned against a “steady-as-she-goes” Budget..
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Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Estimated To Fetch Up To 8m At Auction
A Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture is expected to sell for up to £8 million when it goes up for auction this month..
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Parents Driving Up Sales Of Screen Free Toys This Christmas
Parents are driving up sales of screen-free toys this Christmas, retailers have said, following a year of heightened scrutiny around the effect of technology on children..
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PM Says UK Backs Energy Ceasefire After Claims Ukraine And Russia Had Agreed One
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK would back an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after Donald Trump claimed one had been agreed..
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Mayor In Urgent Safety Warning After AI Spots Nearly 19000 Driving Offences
Motorists have been urged to belt up and switch off mobile phones after an AI-powered road safety trial captured images of almost 19,000 driving violations in just two weeks..
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Major Hollywood Star To Headline Quentin Tarantino West End Play
Sacha Baron Cohen will headline Quentin Tarantino’s The Popinjay Cavalier when it premieres on the West End in London in March 2027..
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Enzo Maresca Challenges His Manchester City Players To Make Our Own Noise
Enzo Maresca challenged Manchester City to continue making their own “noise” after a comprehensive victory in their first match since the club was found guilty of breaching financial regulations..
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Russell Brand Due In Court For Start Of Rape And Sex Assault Trial
Russell Brand is set to appear in court on Monday for the start of his trial over charges of rape and sexual assaults against six women..
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Expected To Open After Fatal Tiger Attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has said it will remain closed on Monday as investigations continue into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger when he entered its enclosure on Saturday..
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Trump Says Russia And Ukraine Have Agreed To Energy Ceasefire
Donald Trump has claimed that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an “energy ceasefire” to immediately halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure..
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Twelve Killed In Attack On Riyadh Airport
300 injured in missile attack on the site in a major escalation of the war between Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and the Gulf kingdom..
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Pope To Undergo Surgery
Leo announces he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung.
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Man Dies After Entering Tiger Enclosure At Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Emergency services were contacted after the man entered the enclosure and was “attacked” by the tiger shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday.
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20 Arrests Have Been Made As Thousands Of People Descended On London For A Pro Palestine Protest
Earlier, a two-minute silence was held to reflect on lives lost in the conflict in Gaza since October 2023..
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Russian Attacks Kill 17 In Ukraine After Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin
It comes a day after the US President announced a deal to buy Russian diesel which Kyiv warns will help bankroll Moscow’s war.
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Teen Dies In Staffordshire Four Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
Officers were called to the Meir area of Stoke-on-Trent late on Friday night.
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Give Mental Health Equal Priority In NHS Reforms Psychiatrists Urge
Psychiatrists have urged the Scottish Government to give mental health “equal priority” to physical health in its NHS reform agenda, amid an increase in demand for services..
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Queen Says King Loves Biographies And Will Roar With Laughter While Reading
The Queen said the King loves reading biographies and will “roar” with laughter occasionally when they read before dinner..
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NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant Bans Drumcree Parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has announced that he is to ban the contentious Drumcree parade..
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England Win In Crete To Take Healthy Lead Into Return Play Off Against Greece
England will take a comfortable lead into the second leg of their Women’s World Cup play-off semi-final after they earned a 3-1 victory over Greece in Crete..
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Lib Dem MP Quits Front Bench In Bid To Topple Sir Ed Davey
A senior Liberal Democrat MP has quit the party’s front bench in what is reported to be an effort to topple leader Sir Ed Davey..
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King Privately Funded Andrews Royal Lodge Repair And Restoration Costs
The King has privately made funds available for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s repair and restoration costs on the Royal Lodge..
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Everton Put Up For Sale Less Than Two Years After Friedkin Group Took Charge
Everton’s owners have put the club up for sale after less than two years in charge to plunge the club into another period of uncertainty..
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Drought Declared In Yorkshire Amid Low Reservoir And River Levels
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced..
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OpenAI Sacks Three Safety Researchers For Breach Of Trust
OpenAI said it has sacked three safety researchers for a “breach of trust”, defending the dismissals after the trio accused the company of putting its corporate interests before safety as the reason for removing them..
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Andrew Granted 302000 Compensation After Royal Lodge Lease Surrendered
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted £302,000 in compensation after the lease on his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor was officially surrendered..
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Striking And Personal Self Portrait By David Bowie Up For Auction
A “striking and personal” self-portrait by David Bowie is expected to sell for up to £55,000 after coming to auction for the first time..
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Enzo Maresca Has Complete Trust In Man City And Says Achievements Not Tainted
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca rejected suggestions the club’s achievements have been tainted after they were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
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Retailers Suffer Sharp Year On Year Decline In Footfall
Retailers have suffered a sharp year-on-year decline in footfall as inflation, fuel and household bill rises kept shoppers at home, figures show..
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Celebrity Traitors Contestant Speaks Out After Banishment
Richard E Grant was “convinced” his fellow traitor James Acaster would not vote to banish him on The Celebrity Traitors..
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We Trust Completely The Club Says Man City Boss Enzo Maresca Despite Verdict
Enzo Maresca insists his players and staff “trust completely” in Manchester City after the club were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
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ADHD And Autism Review Highlights Risk Of Misdiagnosis As Cases Rise
The nation has reached a “tipping point” where people are at risk of being misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, according to a new review which calls for “radical reform” to support people..
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Andy Burnham Unveils 48m Partnership In Bid To Defeat Dementia
Andy Burnham has pledged to make dementia research a national priority as he announced a £48 million industry partnership to accelerate the search for a cure..
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Labour Win Holborn And St Pancras By Election
Sagal Abdi-Wali had a majority of 3,364 over Zack Polanski.
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Polls Close In By Election To Replace Keir Starmer As Holborn And St Pancras MP
Polls have closed in a by-election to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP, with results expected to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning..
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Aleksander Ceferin To Stand For A Fourth Term As UEFA President
Aleksander Ceferin has announced he will stand for a fourth term as UEFA president..
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Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Trespassing At An RAF Base
Two Latvian men have been arrested for breaching the perimeter fence at an RAF base used by US military intelligence, the Met Police have said..
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US Indictment Charges Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro With Torture
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged by US authorities with torture and other crimes in a new unsealed indictment that adds pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking offenses..
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Thames Valley Police Agree Search Warrants For Andrew Mountbatten Windsors Properties Were Unlawful
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police have agreed that search warrants that allowed officers to raid two of his properties earlier this year were unlawful, a High Court judge has said..
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Navy Sailor Accused Of Plotting To Leak Intelligence To Russia Appears In Court
A Royal Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court for the first time..
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UK Open To Germany Joining Next Generation Fighter Jet Programme
The UK is “open” to Germany joining an international coalition to build the next generation of fighter jets, Andy Burnham has announced..
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Britons To Have Marginally Healthier Christmas With Less Alcohol Tesco Says
UK consumers will be keen to celebrate Christmas this year given an uncertain global environment but will likely opt for “marginally healthier” choices with less alcohol consumption, Tesco has said..
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Cost Of Living Crisis Has Left Families 2900 Worse Off Think Tank Says
Five years of a near-constant cost-of-living crisis have left households almost £3,000 worse off than they would have been, a think tank has said..
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Simon Pegg Reveals ADHD Diagnosis It Confirmed Stuff Id Been Wrestling With
Simon Pegg has revealed he has been diagnosed with ADHD, which he said “confirmed a lot of stuff that I’d been wrestling with”..
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HearSay And Liberty X Reunite For Joint Tour To Mark 25 Years Since Popstars
Hear’Say and Liberty X are to reunite for a joint arena tour of the UK and Ireland as they commemorate 25 years since the groups were formed on TV talent show Popstars..
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Barry Hearn Praises Son Eddie For Ensuring Fury V Joshua Fight Happens In The UK
Matchroom president Barry Hearn believes Anthony Joshua’s ‘Battle of Britain’ with Tyson Fury “belonged in the UK” and has praised son Eddie Hearn for taking a stand to make it happen..
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Police Recorded Religious And Race Hate Crimes Hit Record High
Police-recorded hate crime in England and Wales has risen 7% year-on-year, including record highs in both those that were racially and religiously motivated..
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Royal Navy Sailor Accused Of Spying For Foreign Power
A serving member of the Royal Navy has been charged with spying, police said..
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Burnham To Visit Berlin For Talks With Merz And To Launch Security Partnership
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to Berlin on Thursday for his first face-to-face meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz..
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Special Stamps Mark 100th Anniversary Of Winnie The Pooh
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 100th anniversary of children’s favourite Winnie the Pooh..
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Drivers Can Check Prices At Nearby Fuel Stations On Google Maps For First Time
Drivers are now able to see fuel prices on Google Maps in a move hailed by the Government as a “game-changer” amid rising petrol and diesel costs..
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Healey Urged To Tax Online Sales To Reduce High Street Costs Ahead Of Budget
Chancellor John Healey should impose a 2% tax on online sales to support bricks and mortar businesses on the UK’s high streets, an influential think tank has said..
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Christa Pike Angry And Confused After Surviving Execution Says Lawyer
Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after regaining consciousness almost six days after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, one of her lawyers has said..
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Southampton Boss Tonda Eckert Given Suspended Six Week Ban And Fine Over Spygate
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has avoided major punishment for his role in ‘Spygate’ after the Football Association issued a six-week ban suspended until the end of next season..
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Sir Kevin Sinfield Rob Burrow Would Laugh But Be Really Proud At Knighthood
Sir Kevin Sinfield said his late friend Rob Burrow would be “laughing” but “enormously proud” to see him receive a knighthood..
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Mikel Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract which will keep him with the Premier League champions until the summer of 2030..
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Clashes And Arrests Amid Demos On Anniversary Of October 7 Attacks
Demonstrators clashed and police made arrests amid protests in London on the anniversary of the deadly October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel..
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Man Accused Of Farage Terror Plot Researched Prominent People And Institutions
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe allegedly carried out research into a number of prominent people and individuals before a terror plot at Nigel Farage’s home..
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Badenoch Vows To Slash Inheritance Tax In Battle For Soul Of The Nation
Kemi Badenoch vowed to slash inheritance tax and put growth at the heart of her plans for government as she pitched the Conservatives as the “no-nonsense” party to take on Andy Burnham’s Labour..
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Edward Enninful Hopeful Government Will Push The Arts More
Former editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful has said he hopes Prime Minister Andy Burnham will “push the arts more” than his predecessors, similar to how Tony Blair’s New Labour had done in the 1990s..
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Russell Brand Says God Bless You While Leaving Court After Pre Trial Hearing
Russell Brand said “God bless you” as he left court on Tuesday after a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial..
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Gathering Dark Clouds For The Property Market With 0 Growth For House Prices
UK house prices stalled in September, with 0% growth on both a monthly and an annual basis, according to an index..
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Widdecombe Murder Suspect Faces Court Over Alleged Terror Plot Against Farage
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe will appear in court charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage..
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Andy Burnham Tells Britains Jews We Stand With You On October 7 Anniversary
Andy Burnham has assured Britain’s Jewish community “we stand with you” against antisemitism on the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel..
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Ikea Launches Second Hand Marketplace For Its Own Furniture And Homewares
Ikea has launched a second-hand marketplace for its own furniture and homewares as it takes on the likes of eBay and Vinted..
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Asos Apologises To Customers After Unauthorised Activity
Asos has apologised to customers who were sent a phone alert saying the online retailer had been hacked..
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Two Police Officers Who Used A Taser And Baton On 92 Year Old Amputee Sacked
Two police officers who used a Taser and synthetic pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee have been sacked for gross misconduct..
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Harry Kane Inspires Win Over Czechia On Record England Appearance
England captain Harry Kane marked his record-equalling 125th appearance with a brace as Thomas Tuchel’s men all but secured their place in the Nations League knockouts with a 3-0 win against Czechia..
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Harry Kane Starts For England Against Czechia To Land Record Equalling 125th Cap
Harry Kane will become England’s joint highest cap winner after being named in the starting XI for the Nations League clash with Czechia at Wembley..
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Asos Says Customer Data May Have Been Accessed After Unauthorised Activity
Asos has said it is investigating “unauthorised activity” involving a third-party platform after customers were sent a phone alert saying the online retailer had been hacked..
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Protesting Pupils Blockade French High Schools Again Testing Weekslong Movement
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in cities across France on Tuesday in support of protests by school pupils demanding more education funding, increasing pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron..
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Seventh Man Arrested By Counter Terrorism Police In RAF Fairford Investigation
A seventh man has been arrested by police investigating a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford..
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Russell Brand Arrives At Court For Hearing Ahead Of Rape Trial
Russell Brand stayed silent as he arrived at court on Tuesday for a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial..
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Asos Customers Told Online Retailer Hacked In Phone Alert
Thousands of Asos customers have been sent a phone alert saying the retailer has been hacked..
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US Bombers Pulled From RAF Fairford In Face Of Some Threats Says Trump
Donald Trump says there were “some threats” that led the United States to pull bombers from a UK base..
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26 Of Adults Are Finding Their Income Difficult To Get By On Report
More than a quarter (26%) of UK adults are finding it difficult to get by on their current income, a report indicates..
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Suit Worn By Daniel Craig In Bond Film Skyfall Up For Auction
A suit worn by Daniel Craig while playing James Bond in 2012 film Skyfall is leading a sale of memorabilia from the 007 franchise, with hopes it will fetch £40,000 at auction..
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This Could Be The Last Time Says Crime Drama Creator Jimmy McGovern
Time creator Jimmy McGovern has said series three of the show is likely to be its last..
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Northern Ireland Rue Isaac Price Penalty Miss As They Draw With Georgia
Isaac Price missed a late penalty as Northern Ireland were held to a goalless draw by Georgia which nevertheless keeps them top of their Nations League group..
