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Met making new representations to IOPC over Martyn Blake misconduct hearing
The Metropolitan Police is making fresh representations to the police watchdog about whether the marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba should face disciplinary proceedings.
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Eddie Redmayne learned from military espionage expert for Day Of The Jackal
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has said he received tips from “a military espionage expert” for his role in Sky Atlantic series The Day Of The Jackal.
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Investigators say train involved in fatal crash may have slid while braking
Investigators examining a fatal crash involving two trains in mid Wales have found evidence suggesting one of the trains may have slid while braking.
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Significant concern raised around missing boy Kyran Durnin in August
A “significant concern” was raised around missing eight-year-old Kyran Durnin in August, Tusla has said.
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Sea trials under way for wind powered sail in bid to cut shipping emissions
Sea trials have begun on a cargo ship testing out a new wind-powered sail in efforts to cut shipping carbon emissions by up to a third.
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International Break Its Significance in the Early Parts of the Season
For football fans, the international break can be an inconvenience. Many do not look forward to it, as it breaks up the competitive football leagues like the Premier League can often offer.
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Police searching for missing Victoria Taylor find body in river
The 34 year old went missing from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire on 30th September
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Bianca Gascoigne speaks of alleged horrific sexual assault by Mohamed Al Fayed
The 37 year old, who's the daughter of ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne, says it happened while she was working at Harrods
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Starmer shares publics anger as prisoners pictured leaving prison early
Around 1,100 inmates are being released in the latest attempt to free up prison space
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Legendary Scottish Stables up for Sale
There have been some outstanding Scottish-bred horses over the years. A few examples include Two Thousand Guineas winner Macgregor and Derby winner Thormanby.
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Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games
But it will be a scaled-down version featuring 10 sports
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Chris Kaba core member of one of Londons most dangerous gangs
He was fatally shot by a police firearms officer, who was cleared of murder yesterday
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Passenger dies after trains collide in Wales
15 people are injured
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Government launches sentencing review to tackle prison overcrowding
Same day that around 1,100 inmates are due to be freed
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Nottingham Forest claim first home win of season
Nuno Espirito Santo happy
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Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris Kaba
40 year old Martyn Blake stood trial at the Old Bailey after shooting the 24 year old through the windscreen of a car
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Liam Paynes sister He was an angel who just lived for making people smile
Their father has travelled to Argentina to arrange the repatriation of his body
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Met officer apologises for racist social media posts but denies gross misconduct
29 year old PC Ruby Begum has appeared at a police misconduct hearing today
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Grandfather jailed over rioting outside Rotherham hotel dies in prison
61 year old Peter Lynch died in HMP Moorland, near Doncaster, on Saturday
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Lionesses rescued from Ukraine to find home at Scottish zoo
Luna and Plusza are being taken in by Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian
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Sir Keir Starmer insists NHS must make better use of tech
He's unveiled plans to share patient records across hospitals, GP surgeries and ambulance services in England
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Broadcaster John Stapleton announces Parkinsons disease diagnosis
The 78 year old says he's 'pragmatic' about the prospect of it getting worse
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Woman admits assault by beating after throwing milkshake over Nigel Farage
25 year old Victoria Thomas Bowen had originally denied the charges
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Ban new young drivers from carrying passengers of similar age AA
A “G” plate should be displayed
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King Charles is heckled in Australia
“This is not your land... you are not our King.”
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Government launches major national conversation on future of NHS
“The biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since its birth”
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Liverpool back on top as Curtis Jones grabs the winner
Chelsea applied pressure until the end but were unable to find a way through
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Maximum ticket price proposal tabled in Parliament after Oasis backlash
The Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill has been put forward
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Unai Emery targets Champions League place after Aston Villa win at Fulham
Unai Emery has targeted qualification for next season’s Champions League after their 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
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UK banks to shed light on consumer confidence as cheaper mortgages hit market
Some of the UK’s biggest banks are set to shed light on whether borrowers are benefiting from lower interest rates, as the lenders continue to shake off ongoing economic uncertainty.
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Wynne Evans and Katya Jones perform beautiful and bouncy quickstep on Strictly
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones have performed a “beautiful” and bouncy quickstep on Strictly Come Dancing as they made their return to the BBC One show.
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Streeting NHS will become neighbourhood health service
Wes Streeting will promise to turn the NHS into a “neighbourhood health service” as he launches a major consultation about the institution’s next decade.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals he had heart procedure after sudden deterioration
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he underwent a heart procedure after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health.
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Charles and Camilla to join Sydney church congregation as Australia tour begins
The King and Queen will begin their landmark tour of Australia in earnest when they join a church congregation for Sunday service.
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Sir Chris Hoy announces that his cancer is terminal
Sir Chris Hoy, one of Britain’s greatest cyclists and Olympians, has announced that his cancer is terminal.
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Zayn Malik cancels tour after heartbreaking loss of Liam Payne
Zayn Malik has announced that he will reschedule his tour after the “heartbreaking” death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
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Drone launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus house
A drone has been launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house but no casualties have been reported, according to the government.
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Lammy UK needs more diplomacy with China but will always put security first
The UK approach to China needs “more diplomacy, not less”, the Foreign Secretary has said on his first official visit to the country.
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Anne watches worlds oldest riding school dazzle at Wembley arena
The Princess Royal attended a performance by the world’s oldest riding academy in London as it tours the UK for the first time in almost a decade.
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Danger to life likely in Storm Ashleys 80mph winds Met Office warns
Injuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season, the Met Office has said.
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Liam Paynes father arrives in Argentina after singers death
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne has travelled to Buenos Aires following the singer’s death, which his former partner Cheryl has said is “indescribably painful”.
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Erik ten Hag Man Utd will need Sir Alex Ferguson despite end to ambassador role
Erik ten Hag says Sir Alex Ferguson “is Man United” and believes he will remain available to help in their bid to return to the top, despite leaving his ambassadorial role.
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Bruce Springsteen says reflections on mortality feature in upcoming documentary
A new documentary starring US singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen will feature his reflections on the idea of mortality.
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Cash is king for holidaymakers survey shows
People are more likely to pay for items with cash when they are on holiday overseas compared with when they are in the UK, a new survey suggests.
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PM vows to keep manifesto promises amid tax threshold freeze reports
The Prime Minister has insisted the Government will “keep our manifesto pledges” amid reports the Chancellor could extend the freeze on income tax thresholds in this month’s Budget.
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Alex Salmonds body met by family and piper as plane lands in Aberdeen
Alex Salmond was met by his family and a piper when the plane carrying his body landed in Aberdeen.
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UK set to be battered by up to 80mph winds in first named storm of season
The UK is due to be hit by winds of up to 80mph this weekend as the first named storm of the season closes in.
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Niall Horan I will cherish every moment with Liam Payne forever
Niall Horan has paid a touching tribute to his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne saying he did not realise when he last saw him he would be saying “goodbye forever”.
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Baby dies after migrant boat gets into difficulty in Channel
The French maritime prefecture for the English Channel and the North Sea said another 65 migrants were rescued after the incident off the coast of Wissant in the Pas-de-Calais region on Thursday evening.
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Salmonds coffin draped in Saltire as plane to return him to Scotland takes off
Alex Salmond’s coffin was draped in a Saltire ahead of the plane bringing him home to Scotland taking off.
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Ministers mulling tax rise and cuts in Budget as they meet City bosses
A raft of tax rises are being considered for the new Labour Government’s first Budget, reports have suggested, as Rachel Reeves meets with City bosses to discuss investment in national infrastructure.
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King and Queen begin landmark tour of Australia
The King and Queen Camilla have begun a landmark tour of Australia that will see them celebrate the country’s people, culture and heritage.
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Comet last seen 80000 years ago still visible in UK skies
A comet last seen for Earth some 80,000 years ago has been spotted in North-East England.
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to play each other for final time in Riyadh
Rafael Nadal will have one final battle with Novak Djokovic when they meet in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event on Saturday.
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Leadership rivals reject Tory MPs claim Badenoch preoccupied with children
Kemi Badenoch has criticised a Conservative MP’s suggestion she could not head the Tories because she was too “preoccupied” with her children, saying “it isn’t always women who have parental responsibilities”.
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One Direction members devastated and will miss Liam Payne terribly
Payne, 31, who found fame on The X Factor with the boy band, died after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Hamass top leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza says Israels foreign minister
Israel’s foreign minister has confirmed that Israeli troops in Gaza have killed Hamas’s top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year’s attack on Israel that sparked the war.
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Israeli military investigating whether top Hamas leader Sinwar killed in Gaza
The Israeli military said it was looking into whether Hamas’s top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military operation in Gaza, while an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians killed at least 15 people, including five children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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Tory councillors wife jailed over asylum hotels racial hatred tweet
The wife of a Conservative councillor who used Twitter to stir up racial hatred against asylum seekers on the day of the Southport attacks has been jailed for 31 months.
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15 killed in Israeli strike on school turned shelter say Palestinian officials
Five children were among at least 15 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in northern Gaza on Thursday, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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Liam Payne will leave lasting legacy on the music industry says The X Factor
The X Factor has said Liam Payne will “leave a lasting legacy on the music industry” through his time in One Direction, following his death.
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Tributes paid to One Direction star Liam Payne following his death
He's died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina
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One Direction star Liam Payne dies aged 31 in Buenos Aires
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London Underground workers to stage strikes amid pay dispute
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At least 25 killed in Israeli air strikes across Lebanon
Israeli air strikes have pounded areas across Lebanon, killing at least 25 people, officials said.
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Seven year old boy dies after house explosion in Newcastle
A seven-year-old boy has died after a house explosion in Newcastle, police have said.
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William tells new England manager Thomas Tuchel Were all behind you
The Prince of Wales has wished the Three Lions’ new boss Thomas Tuchel the best of luck, telling him: “We’re all behind you!”
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Reeves eyes up to 40bn in tax rises and spending cuts in Budget
Rachel Reeves is looking to make up to £40 billion of tax rises and spending cuts in this month’s Budget as the Government seeks to avoid a return to austerity, it is understood.
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UK inflation falls below 2 target for first time in three years
The Office for National Statistics say Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 1.7% in September
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Thomas Tuchel poised to be confirmed as England boss
Confirmation could come as soon as Wednesday
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Taylor Swift to release Eras Tour book to commemorate the memories with fans
Taylor Swift is to release an Eras Tour book to “commemorate the memories” she made with fans on her mammoth world tour.
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William shows off unbelievable arm playing American football with youngsters
The Prince of Wales showed off his “unbelievable arm” playing non-contact American football with youngsters at an NFL event supporting children living in deprived parts of the UK.
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Rogue funeral directors free to keep bodies in their garage inquiry warns
Funeral directors could work at home and keep bodies in their garages, an inquiry chairman warned, as he called for urgent regulation of the industry.
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High pitched scream from home two days before Sara Sharif killed court told
Sara Sharif was hooded, restrained and beaten with a belt buckle and pole in a campaign of abuse lasting more than two years before her death, a court has heard.
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Thomas Tuchel reportedly in talks with FA over England managers job
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is in current talks with the Football Association over the England manager vacancy, according to reports.
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Novichok victims mother says family took comfort that no more people died
The mother of Salisbury poisonings victim Dawn Sturgess has said her family found comfort that she was the only person to be killed by the Russian nerve agent Novichok “when the potential harm was much, much more”.
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Sir Alex Ferguson to leave Man Utd ambassador role amid club cost cutting
Sir Alex Ferguson will step away from a reported £2million-a-year ambassador role with Manchester United at the end of the season as part of a club cost-cutting exercise.
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No funeral sector regulation means dead bodies can be kept in garages inquiry
Funeral directors could work at home and keep bodies of dead people in their garages, an inquiry chairman has warned as he called for a regulator to police the sector.
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We will keep manifesto promise on tax says Starmer amid Budget speculation
The Prime Minister has declined to rule out increasing employers’ national insurance contributions at the Budget but insisted Labour would keep its promise not to raise taxes on “working people”.
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Kings youth charity formally changes name in UK as new branding unveiled
The King’s long-standing youth charity in the UK will formally operate under its new name from Tuesday.
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Birth of rare calf said to be smallest species of wild cattle captured on video
The birth of a rare calf said to be the smallest species of wild cattle was captured on video at Chester Zoo.
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NHS and care regulator needs rapid turnaround report finds
There is an “urgent need for a rapid turnaround” of England’s health watchdog owing to “significant failings” in how it works, according to a damning review.
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Wage growth eases to lowest level in more than two years ONS
UK earnings growth has fallen to its lowest level for more than two years amid further signs of a weakening jobs market, according to official figures.
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Unemployed could be given weight loss jabs in trial to get them back to work
New weight loss jabs could be given to unemployed people to help them get back into work, Wes Streeting has suggested.
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Michael Jacksons jacket and John Lennons amp among items to be sold at auction
Michael Jackson’s jacket and John Lennon’s first vox amp, which he used with the Beatles, are expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of pounds when they go under the hammer.
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UK critically vulnerable to future energy crisis and price rises experts warn
The UK is “critically vulnerable” to another energy crisis that would see price spikes, the Energy Crisis Commission has warned.
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Craig Bellamy makes history as Wales beat Montenegro to maintain unbeaten start
Harry Wilson maintained his scoring streak for Wales as a 1-0 Nations League win over Montenegro saw manager Craig Bellamy create Welsh football history.
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Lammy hails historic moment ahead of talks on UK EU security cooperation
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Luxembourg to discuss security issues with his EU counterparts as the Government continues its attempt to “reset” relations with the bloc.
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Officials UK not locked into winter flooding but people should be prepared
The UK is not “locked into” a winter of higher flood risk despite recent wet weather, officials have said, but urged people to plan for all eventualities.
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Right to die campaigners daughter Dad would be livid at laws slow progress
Right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson would be “absolutely fuming” that more progress has not been made in the past 12 years on legalising assisted dying, his daughter said.
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Lammy to meet EU ministers to discuss UK co operation on Ukraine and Middle East
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is to meet with EU ministers to discuss the UK’s co-operation on the Middle East crisis and the war in Ukraine.
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Mechanical SpaceX arms catch returning Starship rocket booster at landing pad
SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship rocket on its boldest test flight yet, catching the returning booster back at the pad with mechanical arms.
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Tory leadership contender Jenrick defends changing stance on Brexit
Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick defended changing his stance on Brexit, when asked about a letter he is said to have signed describing it as a “dystopia”.
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Carsley Naive to think England can win titles without trying something new
Interim boss Lee Carsley says England have the talent and experience to win the World Cup in two years but believes their approach needs to change to do so.
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Microsoft chief executive to chair Governments industrial strategy council
The chief executive of Microsoft UK will chair a new body to advise the Government on its industrial strategy.
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Love Island star Tasha Ghouri gets first Strictly 10s for 2024
Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has scored the first 10s of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing series as she tops the leaderboard for the third consecutive week.
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Jenrick says he would appoint Rees Mogg as Tory party chairman
Robert Jenrick has said he plans to make Sir Jacob-Rees Mogg chairman of the Conservative Party if he beats Kemi Badenoch to become Tory leader.
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Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Former Scotland first minister and current Alba Party leader Alex Salmond has died aged 69.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 22 people in refugee camp in northern Gaza
Israeli airstrikes flattened a residential area and killed at least 22 people including women and children in an urban refugee camp in northern Gaza, Palestinian medical officials said on Saturday.
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DP World to attend Government investment summit despite call to boycott PO
DP World will attend the Government’s international investment summit on Monday despite reports that a row over calls to boycott its subsidiary P and O Ferries had put a £1 billion investment at risk.
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Bukayo Saka ruled out of Englands match against Finland
Bukayo Saka is out of England’s Nations League game against Finland on Sunday.
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Israeli military renews orders for Palestinians to leave northern Gaza
The Israeli military has renewed its orders for Palestinian in the northern Gaza Strip to leave their homes and shelters as troops continue an offensive against militants.
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Wales has been held back by poverty of ambition Plaid leader says
Wales is being held back by a “poverty of ambition”, the leader of Plaid Cymru has said.
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I was as close to death as you can be Paralympian on meningitis diagnosis
A Paralympic gold medallist has described how he was “as close to death” as a person can be after contracting meningitis.
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Ministers call for PO Ferries boycott not view of Government says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has slapped down Transport Secretary Louise Haigh after her scathing criticism of P and O Ferries reportedly jeopardised a £1 billion investment in the UK.
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Neglect by NHS staff contributed to 13 year olds sepsis death coroner rules
Neglect by NHS staff contributed to the death of a 13-year-old girl in “unbearable” pain from sepsis in hospital, a coroner has concluded.
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Victim of flat explosion named as cause remains unknown
A man who died in an explosion in a flat has been named by police – as gas was ruled out as the cause.
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UK holidaymakers able to return home after Hurricane Milton devastation
UK holidaymakers will be able to fly out of Florida from Friday as airports are preparing to resume operations as normal after Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across the state.
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Jay Blades enters not guilty plea to coercive and controlling behaviour charge
BBC presenter Jay Blades has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.
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Chris Woakes expects results wickets as Pakistan aim to put right England rout
Chris Woakes believes England’s fearless first Test victory in Multan has given Pakistan a pitch problem, claiming “the ball is firmly in their court”
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Nottingham Forest fined 750000
Also warned over future conduct after posting comments about VAR Stuart Attwell
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Edinburgh celebrates 20 years since becoming first City of Literature
Edinburgh is set to host an international conference as it celebrates 20 years since becoming the world’s first Unesco City of Literature.
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Theresa May says justice is unlikely for family of Novichok victim
Theresa May has said “justice is unlikely” for the victims of the Novichok nerve agent attacks, days before an independent inquiry begins into the Russian-state Salisbury poisonings of 2018.
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Police are investigating new allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed and others
The Met Police say claims relate to 40 alleged victims
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Government set to announce details of package to help Tata Steel plant
The Government is expected to announce details of a multimillion-pound package to help the transition to a greener way of producing steel at the country’s biggest steel plant.
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Industry backed apps designed to cut drinking mislead users researchers warn
Some apps and websites backed by the alcohol industry – which are designed to help people manage their health – contain “blatant misinformation” and could persuade people to drink more, researchers say.
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Zoo names endangered mischievous penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen
Hertfordshire Zoo has announced the hatching of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher.
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King to host Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace for incoming state visit
The Emir of Qatar is to pay a state visit to the UK hosted by the King, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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Sue Gray will miss key meeting of regional leaders to take short break
Sir Keir Starmer’s embattled former chief of staff Sue Gray will miss a meeting of regional leaders seen as key to her new role as she takes a break before returning to work, it is understood.
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Date confirmed for first Commons debate on assisted dying for a decade
Assisted dying will be debated and voted on in the House of Commons next month, for the first time for almost a decade.
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Police officer who shot Chris Kaba tells court his actions were lawful
The police officer who shot Chris Kaba dead says he understands the “distress” caused to his family but that his actions were “lawful, proportionate and necessary” as he was trying to save the lives of his colleagues, a jury has heard.
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Israeli strike on a school turned shelter in Gaza kills at least 27 people
An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 27 people, Palestinian medical officials said.
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Kate makes visit with William to meet bereaved Southport stabbing families
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise visit with her husband to meet the bereaved families of the Southport stabbing victims.
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Further 65 women tell BBC of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed
A further 65 women have come forward to the BBC with allegations of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed stretching as far back as 1977.
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Zelensky outlines victory plan in No 10 talks with Starmer and Nato chief
Volodymyr Zelensky presented his “victory plan” to Sir Keir Starmer as pressure mounted on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia.
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Police recorded religious hate crime up by 25 after Israel Hamas conflict
Police-recorded religious hate crime in England and Wales was up by a quarter over the past year, driven by a rise in offences against Jews and Muslims since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, official figures show.
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Reynolds New workers rights law sets out modern and fair vision for future
The Government has published its plans for workers’ rights, describing them as the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation.
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Hurricane Milton batters Florida leaving more than three million without power
Hurricane Milton batters Florida leaving more than three million without power
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Economy grows in August after two flat months
The UK economy grew in August after it was flat in the previous two months, according to the latest official figures.
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Zelensky to visit Downing Street as he seeks more support from Europe
Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Downing Street on Thursday as he tours European nations seeking support for Ukraine’s resistance against Russia.
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Governments plans to boost workers rights to be unveiled
The Government will today announce details of new rights for workers, including plans to ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and “unscrupulous” fire and rehire practices which it said will benefit millions of workers.
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Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies aged 31
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31.
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Taylor Swift donates millions to US hurricane relief efforts
US superstar Taylor Swift has donated five million dollars (£3.8 million) to help victims “rebuild and recover” as hurricanes devastate the south-east region of the US.
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House price growth turns positive for first time in two years surveyors
House prices are rising across the UK generally for the first time in two years as the market continues to pick up, surveyors have reported.
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UKs highest ranking Catholic urges flock to oppose assisted dying Bill
The UK’s highest ranking Catholic has urged his flock to write to their MPs to oppose proposed changes in assisted dying law.
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James Cleverly has been eliminated from the Tory leadership race leaving Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick in the running
Ex-home secretary James Cleverly was in pole position to make it through the latest stage after leapfrogging former frontrunner Mr Jenrick to first place on Tuesday.
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Wayne Rooney charged over dismissal in Blackburn clash
Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney has been charged with three counts of misconduct following his dismissal in Saturday’s home Sky Bet Championship win against Blackburn.
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Murdered woman had reported violent crime to police weeks before death
A woman who was found dead in Belfast had reported to police in recent weeks that she had been the victim of a violent crime, the Police Ombudsman has said.
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Daniel Kaluuya says it means the world as Get Out statue unveiled in London
British actor Daniel Kaluuya has said a statue memorialising his character in the film Get Out “means the world” to him and feels like a “blessing”.
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MI5 alive to risk Middle East tensions pose to terror threat in UK boss says
Russia is intent on causing “mayhem” on UK streets, and Iranian-backed plots posing “lethal threats” to British people are ramping up at an “unprecedented pace and scale”, the boss of MI5 warned.
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Godfather of AI who warned technology could end humanity wins Nobel prize
A British-Canadian computer scientist who warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose an existential threat to humanity has been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.
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Minister demands school transport safety assurances after bus crash
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan has said he wants assurances over the safety of children travelling to school using public transport in the region.
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Cleverly surges to first place in Tory leadership race as Tugendhat eliminated
James Cleverly has surged into first place in the Conservative leadership contest while Tom Tugendhat has been eliminated in the third round of voting by MPs.
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Yellow weather warning for rain and thunderstorms issued for parts of England
A yellow weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office which advises that flooding and damage could be caused by storms.
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Starmer to meet allies in Berlin to discuss Ukraine and Middle East conflicts
Sir Keir Starmer will meet with the UK’s allies in Berlin, where they will discuss support for Ukraine’s war efforts against Russia, Downing Street has said.
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Tory leadership field set to be cut to three in latest round of voting
Tory leadership hopeful James Cleverly has picked up further support as MPs voted in the latest stage of the race to replace Rishi Sunak.
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Harry Kane trains away from England squad as he continues recovery from injury
England captain Harry Kane did not train with the rest of the squad on Tuesday morning as he continues his recovery from an injury.
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Grocery price inflation edges up as shoppers turn to promoted items
Grocery price inflation edged up again in September as households turned back to promoted items as they sought to manage finances, figures show.
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Channel 4 reports record 52m deficit for 2023 amid advertising slump
Channel 4 has reported a record deficit of £52 million for 2023 but has ruled out turning to the Government for assistance.
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Man City accuse Premier League of misleading clubs and say APT rules now void
Manchester City have accused the Premier League of “misleading” clubs over the legal case the Sky Blues fought over top-flight rules governing commercial deals.
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Police reopen investigation into murder of man shot multiple times 35 years ago
Detectives have reopened the investigation into the 1989 murder of a man who was shot multiple times in his flat in Hampshire 35 years ago, following advances in forensic science.
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UK sees largest annual jump in estimated population size since 1971
The UK population has seen its largest annual increase in size since the early 1970s, new figures suggest.
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Madeleine McCann suspect cleared of sex offences by German court
A man under investigation over the 2007 disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann has been acquitted of unrelated sexual offences in Germany, according to reports.
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HS2 is likely to reach Euston minister signals
HS2 is likely to reach Euston, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated, saying it “would never have made sense” for that not to happen.
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Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad
Harry Kane has been given the green light to play for England following an injury scare but Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White have been ruled out of Nations League action.
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Oasis announce two Australian dates for 2025 reunion tour
Oasis have announced the dates for the Australia leg of their 2025 reunion world tour after selling out their UK, Ireland and North America shows.
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Ofwat orders water firms to pay 1576m for missing performance targets
Water companies will have to pay a £157.6 million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions while customer satisfaction continues to fall, Ofwat has said.
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No evidence of third party involvement in womans disappearance say police
Police searching for Victoria Taylor have said there is “no information to suggest any form of third-party involvement” in her disappearance, as they revealed a new sighting of the 34-year-old on the day she went missing.
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TGI Fridays UK secures rescue deal but 1000 jobs lost as 35 restaurants shut
TGI Fridays will remain on UK high streets following a rescue deal for the chain, but more than 1,000 staff have lost their jobs with the immediate closure of 35 restaurants.
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Thunderstorms may cause travel disruption in England and Wales Met Office
Thunderstorms and heavy rain may cause travel disruption across parts of southern England and Wales, the Met Office has warned.
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Police inquiries ongoing after man killed and three injured in flats blast
Investigations are continuing after an explosion ripped through flats leaving one man dead and three people injured.
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Lammy October 7 anniversary is day of deep reflection and pain
David Lammy said the anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel was a moment of “deep reflection and pain”, as commemorations were held across the UK to mark the outbreak of the latest Middle East conflict.
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Salmon 50p with Kings portrait leaps to rarest in circulation Royal Mint
A 50p depicting the Atlantic Salmon and bearing the King’s portrait is the rarest such coin in circulation, the Royal Mint has confirmed.
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Gary Lineker Bigger problems in the world than my Match of the Day contract
Gary Lineker says “there are bigger problems in the world” than contract discussions over his Match of the Day future.
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Baby boomers living longer but in poorer health than previous generations
Baby boomers are living longer but are in poorer health than previous generations, and things are not improving, researchers say.
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Explosion tears through Scottish flat leaving one man dead and three injured
An explosion has ripped through a block of flats in Scotland, leaving one man dead and several others injured.
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PM says we must stand with Jewish community as he marks October 7 anniversary
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that “we must unequivocally stand with the Jewish community” and reiterated his calls for a ceasefire as he marked the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
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Unacceptable Ange Postecoglou says Spurs loss at Brighton worst of his reign
Ange Postecoglou lambasted an “unacceptable” second-half performance from Tottenham in their 3-2 loss at Brighton and admitted it was the worst defeat of his tenure at the club.
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Jennifer Lopez says music really does have power to heal in AMAs appearance
Jennifer Lopez said “music really does have the power to heal and to uplift and to connect us” while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the American Music Awards (AMAs).
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Sainsburys to hire 20000 staff for Christmas season
Sainsbury’s will be hiring 20,000 more shop workers, warehouse staff and drivers for the Christmas period as the retailer prepares for festive shoppers.
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Winter fuel cut protest to be held outside Parliament
A protest is to be held outside Parliament on Monday to highlight opposition to the Government’s controversial decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance for pensioners.
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Jewish and Muslim women share suffering and hope a year on from October 7
A group of Jewish and Muslim women came together on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks and to help “stop the hate on (Britain’s) streets”.
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Sue Gray quits as Downing Street chief of staff amid distraction fears
She'll be replaced by Morgan McSweeney
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Government backs police action against shows of support for Hezbollah
The Government has backed police to take action against protesters who show support for Hezbollah, after one man was arrested for allegedly shouting support for the proscribed organisation during a march in central London.
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Elon Musk makes first appearance at Trump rally with dire words
Billionaire tech executive Elon Musk cast the upcoming presidential election in dire terms during a Saturday appearance with Donald Trump, calling the Republican presidential nominee the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America.”
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Strictly Come Dancing professionals to perform rom com inspired routine
Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers are to perform a “rom-com-inspired” routine at the start of Sunday’s results show.
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Four injured as black cab crashes into pedestrians in Glasgow
Four people were injured after a black cab hit pedestrians in Glasgow city centre.
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Chris Packham to urge Archbishop of Canterbury to rewild churchs land
Chris Packham is challenging the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to support rewilding across the Church of England’s vast estate.
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Technology Secretary announces cancer research investments
New cancer treatments will be trialled in the UK, the Government has confirmed, announcing a series of medical tech investments.
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Boy two among four deaths in two tragedies involving small boats off France
A two-year-old boy, a woman and two men died in “two tragedies” off the coast of France, the Prefect of Pas-de-Calais region has confirmed.
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Democratic Republic of Congo begins mpox vaccinations after emergency declared
Authorities in Democratic Republic of the Congo on Saturday began vaccinating against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organisation.
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Arrests made as tens of thousands of pro Palestinian protesters gather in London
Arrests have been made as tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in central London ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.
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Strictly professionals to transform into Despicable Me minions for movie week
The Strictly Come Dancing professionals will transform into minions from the Despicable Me franchise during the show’s movie week special.
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England captain Ben Stokes ruled out of first Test in Pakistan
England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the first Test in Pakistan as he continues to recover from a torn hamstring.
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South Africa is best value long haul holiday destination report
South Africa has regained its position as the best value long-haul holiday destination for UK travellers, according to a new report.
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Children reported with developmental concerns up sharply since Covid data shows
The number of children in Scotland with developmental concerns has sharply increased since the Covid pandemic, figures show.
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More than 250 Britons exit Beirut on chartered planes as last flight planned
Britons will continue to fly from Lebanon on Sunday after more than 250 UK citizens left the country on Government-chartered flights amid spiralling conflict in the region.
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Miracles happen Anne Hathaway confirms Princess Diaries 3
Anne Hathaway has confirmed the return of The Princess Diaries, two decades after the last film was released.
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Police prepare significant operation ahead of October 7 attacks anniversary
A “significant” policing operation will be in place across London in response to planned protest and memorial events marking the anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel, the Metropolitan Police said.
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British family voices anger as teenagers evacuated from Lebanon without mother
The family of two UK teenagers evacuated from Lebanon have shared their anger with the Government after their non-British mother was blocked from boarding the flight with them.
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Nick Knowles reveals painful injury forcing him to miss Strictlys movie week
DIY SOS star Nick Knowles said he has suffered a “quite painful” knee injury after falling during rehearsals on Friday, forcing him to pull out of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday night.
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Fire brigade fully accepts Grenfell Tower Inquiry report recommendations
London Fire Brigade said it accepts in full the recommendations directed towards the service from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report, exactly a month since its publication.
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The Northern Lights could put on a breathtaking display over the weekend
The Northern Lights could put on a show across the UK this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a “breathtaking” display.
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Royal Navy chief apologises for misogyny and bullying in submarine service
The head of the Royal Navy has apologised after an investigation found “misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours” in the submarine service.
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22bn carbon capture pledge can relight fires of renewal says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer said he wants to “relight the fires of renewal” in areas hit hard by deindustrialisation, as he pledged £22 billion for carbon capture and storage projects.
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Met officers sacked over Bianca Williams stop and search handed jobs back
Two former Metropolitan Police officers have been handed their jobs back and will receive back-pay after winning an appeal against a ruling that they lied by saying they could smell cannabis during a stop and search of British athlete Bianca Williams and her partner.
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Mike Lynch drowned and deaths of three others under investigation inquest
Tech tycoon Mike Lynch drowned and the causes of the deaths of three other British nationals remain under investigation following the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily, a series of inquest openings in the UK heard.
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Wes Streeting calling for end to action by GPs warning it will punish patients
The Health Secretary is expected to urge GPs in England to end collective action, warning it “will only punish patients”.
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Government pledges 22bn for carbon capture to boost growth and cut emissions
The Government has pledged nearly £22 billion funding to develop projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and hydrogen production.
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Worlds first vaccine for ovarian cancer could wipe out the disease
The world’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer – being developed in the UK – could wipe out the deadly disease, researchers say.