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Rayner to back plan to build 180000 social homes in next decade
Angela Rayner is set to announce plans to build 180,000 new social homes in the next decade as the Government seeks to “turn the tide on the housing crisis”.
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Labour MPs rebel against Government over welfare reforms
A number of Labour MPs have rebelled against Sir Keir Starmer’s Government, with more than 40 voting in favour of proposals to halt its welfare reforms.
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Family pay tribute to shining star girl seven killed in park tree collapse
A family has paid tribute to a seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in an Essex park, describing her as a “shining star”.
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McGregor continues appeal without fresh evidence
Conor McGregor’s legal team has withdrawn a bid to introduce fresh evidence in his appeal against a decision in a civil case in which a woman accused him of raping her.
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PM braced for revolt over welfare after defending his record of a year in power
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is braced for a revolt in a key vote on his Government’s welfare reforms, after defending his record of a year in power.
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Bob Vylan claim they are being targeted for speaking up about Palestine
Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have said they are being “targeted for speaking up” after police began an investigation into comments made during their set at the Glastonbury Festival.
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Gross negligence manslaughter arrests following Lucy Letby baby deaths
Three people who were part of the senior leadership team at the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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Mayor says device to assess bruising to darker skin shows police have changed
The Mayor of London has praised new police technology which helps to visualise bruising in darker skin, unveiled as part of efforts to tackle violence against women and girls.
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Sam Fender and Chappell Roan help bring 12bn tourism boost to North West
Tour shows from stars Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and the Foo Fighters helped boost music tourism in the North West by £1.2 billion last year, according to a new report.
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Call to give up ninja swords before ban so children can walk home without fear
The mother of a teenager murdered with a ninja sword is calling for the weapons to be surrendered before a ban comes into force so that “children can walk home without fear”.
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Royal train to be decommissioned following review reveal royal accounts
The King is bidding the “fondest of farewells” to the royal train after approving its decommissioning following decades of service.
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Fast food delivery firms to ramp up security checks to curb illegal working
Food delivery firms will ramp up facial verification and fraud checks in the next 90 days to crack down on illegal working after talks with ministers.
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Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury
A criminal investigation is under way after the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival, police have confirmed.
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Death of Drag Race star The Vivienne was misadventure rules coroner
Popular drag queen performer The Vivienne’s death was from misadventure after suffering cardio respiratory arrest after taking ketamine, a coroner has ruled.
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Man 92 convicted of 1967 murder in Britains longest running cold case
A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of the rape and murder of an elderly widow in what is thought to be the UK’s longest-running cold case ever to be solved.
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Palestine Action to legally challenge proscription under anti terror law
Campaign group Palestine Action is seeking a legal challenge against the Government’s bid to proscribe the group under anti-terror laws.
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Sonay Kartal shines at Wimbledon with stunning first round upset
Sonay Kartal gave Britain’s massed ranks of singles players a great start to the Wimbledon fortnight by ousting 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko.
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British qualifier Oliver Tarvet races to victory on Wimbledon debut
Qualifier Oliver Tarvet continued his dream Wimbledon debut with a first-round victory – and he could face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz next.
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Welfare reforms could push 150000 into poverty official modelling suggests
Around 150,000 people will be pushed into poverty by 2030 as a result of the Government’s welfare cuts despite Sir Keir Starmer being forced into a partial U-turn.
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Amber heat health alerts extended as June ends with one of its hottest days ever
Warnings over extreme heat have been extended across much of England as temperatures are set to climb to 34C in one of the hottest June days on record.
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Human rights group loses legal challenge over exports of jet parts to Israel
A Palestinian human rights organisation has lost a High Court challenge over the Government’s decision to continue exporting parts of fighter jets to Israel amid the conflict in Gaza.
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Disabled people could face extra annual costs of 15000 by end of the decade
Disabled people could face extra costs of almost £15,000 a year by the end of the decade, according to analysis from a charity published on the eve of an expected vote on controversial welfare reforms.
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Increase in dog attacks on postal workers
The number of dog attacks on postal workers has increased over the past year, new figures reveal.
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Womens Euros forecast to boost UK economy with pubs hoping to serve more pints
The Uefa Women’s Euros is set to deliver a summertime boost to the UK economy with pubs hoping to serve millions of extra pints during the tournament, according to a leading trade body.
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Risk to patient health from drug shortages is distressing new normal
The risk to patient health from medicine shortages is the “distressing new normal”, pharmacists have warned.
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Murder investigation after pregnant woman found dead in Co Down
A murder investigation has been launched after a pregnant woman was found dead in Co Down, police said.
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Glastonbury says chants by Bob Vylan crossed the line as police assess footage
Glastonbury Festival has said chants by punk duo Bob Vylan have “crossed a line”, as footage from their set is assessed by the police.
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Supermarkets could be fined if they fail to hit new healthy eating targets
Supermarkets could be fined if they do not sell healthier food, under a new Government plan to tackle obesity.
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Wes Streeting says chants of death to the IDF at Glastonbury were appalling
Wes Streeting has said chants of “death” to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at Glastonbury were “appalling” and that the BBC and festival have “questions to answer”.
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Starmer Labour will not take away safety net from vulnerable people
Sir Keir Starmer has said “everyone agrees” the welfare system needs to be fixed but that Labour will not “take away the safety net” that vulnerable people rely on.
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Veterans railcards could extend to family in new legal duty for armed forces
Families of veterans could receive cut-price train fares of their own as part of proposals to strengthen the UK’s military covenant being considered by ministers, it is understood.
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Massive cocaine haul valued at 100m seized at UK port
Border Force officers have seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine with a value of almost £100 million in one of the biggest drugs busts in years.
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Starmer to warn of backroom stitch up in Welsh elections
Sir Keir Starmer will warn of a “backroom stitch-up” between the Tories, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of key elections in Wales next year.
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Families of Chinook crash victims press on with legal action against MoD
The families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash have said they will press on with seeking a judicial review after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) dismissed their demands for a judge-led public inquiry.
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Scottish troops set for relocation with high readiness posting in Cyprus
A Scottish Army battalion is gearing up to relocate to Cyprus for two years, where it will take on a new role as a high-readiness standby formation.
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Warnings of tax rises after Downing Street welfare U turn
There are predictions of tax rises in the autumn budget after Sir Keir Starmer U-turned on welfare reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion.
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Body found in missing woman search as man charged with murder
Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen in Coventry in May and concerns were raised by her family after she failed to make contact with them on her birthday on June 17.
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Fourth man charged after death of man who was trying to be mediator in fight
A fourth man has been charged after the fatal stabbing of a man who was trying to be a “mediator” in a fight.
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Sword attacker jailed for at least 40 years
Hainault sword attacker Marcus Monzo
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Husband who stabbed wife as she pushed pram found guilty of murder
Attack in broad daylight
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There was no time for fear
- officer who confronted Hainault attacker
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The 1975 to headline Glastonbury Festival
Rumours of Lorde secret set
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One in seven parents going without to pay for school trips
Some parents are working extra hours or selling possessions to fund school trips, a survey has found.
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Successive governments have failed to turn bus services around watchdog says
Attempts by successive governments to improve bus services and attract more passengers have failed, according to the spending watchdog.
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There was no time for fear says officer who confronted Hainault attacker
A brave police officer who was injured as he ran to confront psychotic swordsman Marcus Monzo has said there was “no time for fear” as lives were on the line.
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Ministers urged to act to protect hospice care for children
Seriously ill children may be denied end-of-life care without further funding for hospices, a charity has warned.
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Green Party peer says she will vote against proscribing Palestine Action
A Green Party peer has said she will vote against proscribing Palestine Action if the order reaches the House Of Lords.
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Sir Chris Hoy and wife Lady Sarra receive Freedom of the City of London
Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Lady Sarra Hoy have received the Freedom of the City of London.
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Matt Hancock back at Covid inquiry for probe into pandemic impact on care homes
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is among witnesses to appear before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry as it investigates the pandemic’s impact on the care sector.
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Nurse jailed for murder of elderly patients loses conviction appeals
Nurse Colin Campbell, formerly known as Colin Norris, who was jailed for life in 2008 for the murders of four elderly patients and attempting to murder a fifth, has lost appeals against his convictions at the Court of Appeal.
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Drivers hit by yellow box fines worth almost 1m in year
Drivers were fined nearly £1 million from just 36 yellow box junctions last year after councils were given new enforcement powers, figures show.
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Recognition of sepsis urgent and persistent safety risk report
There are “ongoing challenges” in the early diagnosis of a life-threatening medical emergency, safety experts have said.
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Hundreds of bad reactions linked to weight loss jabs prompts new study
Hundreds of people have reported problems with their pancreas linked to taking weight loss and diabetes jabs, prompting health officials to launch a new study into side effects.
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British woman stranded in Israel remains in dark about evacuation flights
A British woman stranded in Israel said she has still not heard from the Government about chartered evacuation flights – despite registering and paying hundreds of pounds last week.
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Stormzy awarded honorary degree by Cambridge for work supporting black students
Rapper Stormzy has been awarded an honorary degree from Cambridge University for his work helping black students get into higher education.
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Emma Raducanu knocked out at Eastbourne as fightback falls short
Emma Raducanu’s attempt at a miraculous recovery against Maya Joint fell just short as she exited the Eastbourne Open.
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Starmer to press on with welfare reforms as 120 Labour MPs prepare to defy him
Sir Keir Starmer has set up a confrontation with Labour rebels over welfare reforms, saying he will “lead from the front” in fighting for the changes.
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Sword attacker guilty of killing schoolboy and injuring five people in rampage
A sword attacker has been found guilty of virtually decapitating a schoolboy and injuring five more people during a rampage he compared to The Hunger Games.
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Starmer insists Nato committed to mutual defence as Trump casts doubt on support
Sir Keir Starmer insisted Nato remains committed to collective defence after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on his support for the mutual aid pact.
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Post Office compensation still moving far too slowly say MPs
Plans to compensate subpostmasters wronged by the Horizon IT scandal are “still moving far too slowly”, a committee of MPs has said.
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22bn of wasteful NHS spending to be diverted to working classes Streeting
More than £2 billion saved from “wasteful” NHS spending is to be diverted to “working class communities that need it most”, the Health Secretary will announce.
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Foreign prisoners to be deported earlier under law change
Ministers are introducing a law change to deport foreign inmates at an earlier point in their sentence in a bid to free up prison space.
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Seven charged after protesters clash with police at Palestine Action rally
Seven people have been charged after protesters clashed with police at a demonstration in support of the soon-to-be banned group Palestine Action.
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PM to announce biggest strengthening of UK nuclear posture in a generation
Keir Starmer to announce a strengthening of the UK’s nuclear deterrent at this week’s NATO summit
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England produce more memorable Headingley heroics to win first India Test
Ben Duckett’s triumphant 149 guided England to another round of Headingley heroics as they completed a wonderful chase to down India by five wickets in the first Test.
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Drugs kingpins guilty of plotting murder and running drugs empire on EncroChat
A pair of drug kingpins are facing jail for plotting to murder a rival and smuggling millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK following one of the largest EncroChat investigations in history.
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Welfare rebellion not a confidence vote PM says as he remains defiant over cuts
A defiant Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he is not facing a confidence vote next week as Labour MPs prepare to rebel over welfare cuts.
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Man who branded himself Kardashian of Cheshire admits luxury handbag fraud
A man who described himself as the “Kardashian of Cheshire” has pleaded guilty to fraud after conning people out of thousands of pounds he claimed was for luxury handbags.
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Wimbledon to honour two time champion Sir Andy Murray
A statue will be revealed in 2027
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Grocery prices rise again in May
That's according to data from analysts Kantar
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Music fans urged to be wary of last minute Glastonbury and Oasis offers
Music fans are being urged to be cautious about last-minute tickets for sale on social media as new figures reveal that £1.6 million was reported lost to ticket fraud last year.
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Joke book created in memory of hockey player who died from meningitis
Former teammates of a hockey player who died from meningitis 25 years ago have created a joke book to raise awareness and funds for a charity researching the disease.
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New biosecurity centre to tackle pandemics and animal disease gets 1bn funding
A £1 billion investment in a new national biosecurity centre will help tackle animal disease outbreaks and the risk of future pandemics, the Government said.
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British nationals evacuated from Israel as Iran conflict continues
The RAF has evacuated 63 British nationals from Israel as Tel Aviv and Tehran continue to exchange fire, the Foreign Secretary has told MPs.
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Home Secretary decides to proscribe Palestine Action after disgraceful attack
The Home Secretary has decided to proscribe Palestine Action and will lay an order before Parliament next week to make membership and support for the protest group illegal.
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Government launches national investigation into NHS maternity services
A national investigation into NHS maternity services has been launched by the Government.
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Lammy says Middle East needs diplomatic solution after US talks
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reiterated the need for “regional stability” in the Middle East following talks with US officials, as Israel continued to strike Iranian targets on Monday.
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Fern Britton remembers working with Phillip Schofield with fondness
Former This Morning presenter Fern Britton has said Phillip Schofield’s departure from the show sparked “a lot of mixed emotions”, and described their years working together as “mostly great fun”.
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Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has warned there is a risk of the Middle East crisis spiralling beyond the region after Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran’s nuclear programme.
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Weight loss jabs on the NHS in England
GPs can prescribe them from today, benefitting up to 220,000 people in the highest need
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Starmer warns of risk of escalation
Follows US strikes against Iran
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England reach semis of European Under 21 Championship
3-1 victory over Spain
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Former England bowler David Lawrence dies aged 61 after MND battle
David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61.
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Nations react to US strikes on Iran with calls for diplomacy
The US strike on Iran has fuelled fears that Israel’s war with Tehran could escalate to a wider regional conflict, and world leaders have reacted with calls for diplomacy and words of caution.
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Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Irans nuclear sites
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations after Donald Trump launched US air strikes on the regime’s nuclear facilities.
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Streeting Assisted dying will take time and money that is in short supply
Wes Streeting has warned that legalising assisted dying would take “time and money” away from other parts of the health service.
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US bombs Iran
They've attacked three nuclear sites in the country
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British man arrested on spying charges
He's accused of planning an attack on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus
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Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence
Beth Mead has challenged England to use pressure as fuel when they kick off their European title defence against France.
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Charles pays tribute to resilience of Antarctic research scientists
The King has recorded a personal message for Antarctic researchers as the southern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year.
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Politicians condemn attack on Belfast Islamic Centre while people prayed
Politicians have condemned an attack on the Islamic Centre in Belfast while people were praying on Friday evening.
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Israel Iran war stretches into a second week without diplomatic breakthrough
Hours of talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war entered its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries.
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Mike Lynchs superyacht seen on the surface for the first time since it sank
Water is being pumped from Mike Lynch’s superyacht as it was seen upright on the surface for the first time since it sank off the coast of Sicily.
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Weight loss pill shows promise in new trial
A new weight loss medication, which can be offered by injection or tablet, can help patients lose a significant amount weight, studies suggest.
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US tariffs and blowing the budget among cost concerns for holidaymakers
Two-thirds (66%) of people are planning a holiday abroad this year, a report has found.
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Nearly 600 heat related deaths expected in UK heatwave researchers estimate
Nearly 600 people in England and Wales are predicted to die as a result of this week’s heatwave, researchers have found.
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Historic vote brings assisted dying closer to becoming law in England and Wales
Assisted dying is a step closer to being made legal in England and Wales after the proposed legislation cleared the House of Commons in a historic vote.
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Pro Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes
Pro-Palestinian activists have broken into an RAF base and sprayed two military planes with red paint.
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Chris Brown pleads not guilty to bottle attack charge
R and B singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm in an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub.
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Consumer confidence up in June amid dark shadow of inflation and war
Consumer confidence improved marginally in June despite the “dark shadow” of inflation and turmoil in the Middle East, figures show.
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Met Police introduces patrols to protect women and girls at concerts
New measures are being introduced to tackle sexual offences against women and girls at concerts in London, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Maternity services in Leeds NHS hospitals downgraded by healthcare regulator
Two maternity services at NHS hospitals in Leeds have seen specific areas of care downgraded by the healthcare regulator for the first time since its founding.
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Alzheimers and Parkinsons charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs
Scientists are to examine whether drugs that are already in use could be repurposed to treat the symptoms of both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s in a new collaboration which aims to discover novel treatments at pace.
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Labour whip resigns over proposed welfare cuts
Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a Government whip over proposed cuts to disability benefits.
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MPs switch sides to vote no to drastically weakened assisted dying Bill
Four MPs have confirmed they are switching their vote on the assisted dying Bill from yes to no, branding it “drastically weakened”.
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Chinese student who raped and drugged 10 women jailed for life
A Chinese PhD student who drugged and raped 10 women in London and China has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years.
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The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged
They remain at 4.25 per cent
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Amber heat health alert issued for all regions in England
An amber heat-health alert has been issued for all regions in England as the UK could record a new high for the warmest day of the year on Thursday.
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Some people with learning disabilities are struggling to access banking
Some adults with learning disabilities could be raising their risk of financial harm due to struggles to access banking services, a report has warned.
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Bank of England unlikely to cut interest rates
The Monetary Policy Committee meets on Thursday
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Doctors say tens of thousands of deaths in 2025 will be linked to air pollution
Air pollution negatively affects almost every organ in the body and around 30,000 UK deaths will be linked to toxic air in 2025, according to a new report from leading doctors.
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The Foreign Secretary travels to Washington for talks
David Lammy will meet with US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio
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Whitbread sales under pressure
They have released financial details for the quarter to May 29th
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Million pound property hotspots revealed as one in 20 homes priced in bracket
Around one in every 20 homes for sale in Britain is now priced at £1 million-plus, according to a property website.
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Starmer to chair Cobra meeting amid confusion over advice to Britons in Israel
Sir Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee to discuss the security situation in the Middle East.
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Person dies in UK after becoming infected with rabies while on holiday
A person has died in Yorkshire from rabies after becoming infected while on holiday in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
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Minister says she will sort out HS2 and confirms opening will be delayed
A minister has pledged to “sort out” the “appalling mess” of HS2 and confirmed the railway’s opening will be further delayed.
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Family of UK embassy staff withdrawn from Israel as air strikes continue
The families of British diplomatic staff in Israel have been “temporarily withdrawn” as Tel Aviv and Tehran continue to exchange fire.
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Rapper faces charges for support of terrorist group not Palestine court told
A member of rap group Kneecap faces criminal charges for supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation and not his support for the people of Palestine, a court heard.
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Disgraced ex police chief detrimental to Harry Dunn probe
A disgraced ex-chief constable had a “detrimental” impact on the investigation into the death of Harry Dunn
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Premier League fixtures released
Liverpool to begin their title defence against Bournemouth
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Growth in nurse numbers declines amid slowdown in international recruitment
The number of nurses and midwives registered to work in the UK has “decelerated” due to a “significant slowdown” in international recruitment, according to a new review.
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UK economic growth downgraded due to tariffs and cost hikes CBI
US tariffs and higher costs for firms mean the UK economy is set to grow at a slower rate than previously predicted, according to new forecasts.
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UK inflation higher than forecast in May
That's according to the Office for National Statistics
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AI and photo filters lead to people becoming boring looking
That's according to Pamela Anderson
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Risk of power outages this winter lowest since pre Covid
That's according to the National Electricity System Operator
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MPs vote in favour of measures to decriminalise abortion for women
MPs have voted in favour of measures to decriminalise women terminating their own pregnancies.
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Man murdered partner and neighbour in cocaine fuelled attack on Christmas Day
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1300 plus jobs at risk as Poundland plans to shut 68 shops and two warehouses
More than 1,300 jobs are at risk at Poundland after the retailer announced plans to shut 68 shops and two of its UK warehouses following its takeover by investment firm Gordon Brothers.
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Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK
Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave.
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TV personality Kim Woodburn dies aged 83 after short illness
TV star Kim Woodburn, who rose to fame presenting How Clean Is Your House?, has died at the age of 83 following a short illness, her manager said.
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Tear gas deployed against migrants in Calais
Police fired tear gas at a group of migrants as they waited on sand dunes in France for a small boat which might ferry them to the UK.
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Woman found fatally stabbed in house after gas explosion
A woman has died after being found with stab wounds inside a house where a gas explosion took place.
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G7 leaders call for de escalation in Middle East as Trump leaves summit
G7 leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East before Donald Trump left the global summit early as conflict intensifies between Israel and Iran.
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Genetic testing study to boost medication response starts in Glasgow
A new study aims to show how genetic testing could help personalise treatments by boosting medication response and reducing harmful side effects.
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NHS 999 staff quitting and suffering burnout over pressure of calls
NHS 999 staff are quitting and suffering burnout caused by the “relentless pressure” of calls, according to new research.
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Rail deal worth 500m will help save Scunthorpe steelworks says minister
A £500 million five-year deal has been struck between Network Rail and British Steel to help save the Scunthorpe steelworks, the Government has announced.
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Donald Trump says the UK US trade deal is done
The UK-US trade deal has been signed and is “done”, US President Donald Trump said as he met with Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit.
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Report criticises major failing to gather ethnicity data on grooming gangs
The lack of data showing the ethnicity and nationality of sex offenders in grooming gangs is “a major failing over the last decade or more”, a new report has found.
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Nursery worker showed exceptional cruelty to 21 babies
A 22-year-old nursery worker abused 21 babies, kicking one little boy in the face and stepping on his shoulder during a harrowing campaign of abuse.
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Heatwave set to hit parts of UK this weekend as temperatures climb
Britons are set to bask in a heatwave this weekend, with some places hotter than parts of southern Europe.
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Suspended Conservative MP Patrick Spencer denies two counts of sexual assault
Suspended Tory MP Patrick Spencer has denied two counts of sexual assault allegedly carried out at central London’s Groucho club.
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Bereaved father Grenfell documentary must mark turning point in justice fight
A new documentary into the Grenfell fire setting out the failings which led to the fatal blaze must mark a “turning point” in the fight for justice, a grieving father featured in it has said.
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Sheriff notes Hoggs compliance with order in domestic abuse case
A sheriff has noted former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg’s “complete compliance” with a community payback order, as he said no further review would take place.
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First female chief to take reins of secret service MI6
The first ever female head of MI6 has been announced by Sir Keir Starmer to lead Britain’s secret service in the face of an “unprecedented scale” of threats faced by the UK.
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Starmer G7 will discuss Russia sanctions if Putin holds out on ceasefire talks
G7 allies will discuss the prospect of more sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin continues to resist calls for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Tax and labour increases costing average pub 14000 says industry body
Tax increases and the rise in the minimum wage have cost each UK pub about £14,000 on average, according to the latest figures.
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Vapes and solar panels see electrical device sales surge
Vapes and solar panels have driven a 75% surge in electrical device sales over the last five years, according to an e-waste recycling body.
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Glasgow region should have directly elected mayor suggests think tank
The greater Glasgow region needs a directly-elected mayor and a devolution deal to avoid falling behind other large UK cities, a think tank has recommended.
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Almost 17500 ScotRail services cancelled last year figures show
More than 17,000 ScotRail trains were cancelled in the last year, a freedom of information request has found.
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Ministers to unveil 10 year plan to overhaul infrastructure
Ministers are to unveil their plan to overhaul infrastructure over the next decade as Rachel Reeves said the country’s schools and hospitals have been “left to crumble”.
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Starmer visits Canada for trade talks with Carney ahead of G7 summit
Sir Keir Starmer is holding talks on trade and security with Mark Carney on the first visit by a UK leader to Canada in eight years, ahead of a major international summit.
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Starmer accused of U turn after ordering inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of a U-turn after committing to a statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal.
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King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour
The King wore a black armband in tribute to those killed in the Air India plane crash as the Trooping the Colour ceremony staged in his honour began.
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Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes target nuclear programme and military
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehran’s nuclear programme and armed forces.
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Grenfell community gathers for final anniversary before tower demolition begins
Grenfell bereaved and survivors are to gather for what is likely to be the final anniversary in the shadow of the tower as it stands, ahead of work to begin its demolition.
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One in 10 parents say children ask to miss school over concerns about toilets
More than one in 10 parents said their children have asked to miss school because of concerns about school toilets, a survey has suggested.
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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly named in Kings Birthday Honours list
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has said she is “incredibly grateful” to have been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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David Beckham immensely proud of knighthood in Kings Birthday Honours
Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Kings Birthday Honours list 2025
Those receiving Knighthoods and Damehoods in the King's Birthday Honours list 2025.
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Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill
MPs said health professionals would not be allowed to raise the subject of assisted dying with child patients and advertising for such a service would be banned.
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The British survivor of the AirIndiaplane crash has spoken of the horror of watching people dying in front of my eyes
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh told DD News “I still can’t believe how I survived” as he spoke from his hospital bed on Friday.
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Parents whose sons are losing ability to walk face nightmare battle with NHS
Parents whose sons are losing the ability to walk have described the “nightmare” battle they face with the NHS to access a free drug.
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William praises rangers who protect awe inspiring rhinos
The Prince of Wales has highlighted the “devastating” poaching crisis threatening the survival of “awe-inspiring” rhinos.
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100000 electric vehicle charging points to be installed with 381m funding
100,000 street-side electric vehicle (EVs) charging points will be installed across England as a result of £381 million funding, ministers have said.
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Trojan horse treatment given green light for NHS use
Blood cancer patients in England will be among the first in the world to have access to a new “Trojan horse” treatment, health officials have announced.
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Increase in candidates for jobs recruiters say
The availability of candidates for jobs has increased at the biggest rate for more than four years, according to recruiters.
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Badenoch to call for end to oil and gas windfall tax and ban on new licences
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is set to call for an end to the windfall tax on oil and gas companies and the ban on new licences.
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Thomas Frank appointed Tottenham boss
Thomas Frank has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a three-year deal.
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British man survives Gatwick bound Ahmedabad plane crash reports
One British passenger has survived a crash involving a Gatwick Airport-bound plane which crashed in a fireball shortly after take-off in India, it has been reported.
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No survivors from India plane crash carrying 53 Britons police chief says
There appear to be no survivors from a Gatwick Airport-bound plane carrying 53 British nationals which crashed shortly after take-off in India, a police commissioner has said.
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Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena
Three teenagers have been charged following disorder in Ballymena.
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Gatwick bound plane carrying 53 British nationals crashes in India
A total of 53 British nationals were on board a Gatwick airport-bound plane that appeared to explode when it crashed shortly after take-off, Air India has said.
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Gatwick bound passenger flight with hundreds on board crashes in India
A plane bound for Gatwick airport has crashed shortly after take off in India with hundreds of people on board.
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UK could see hottest day of the year so far with thunderstorms set to hit
Thunderstorms are set to hit the UK over the next three days, but forecasters say the country could also see its hottest day of the year.
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Housing market outlook more optimistic for year ahead
Property professionals’ expectations for future sales are becoming more upbeat, although the housing market remains subdued, according to surveyors.
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UK economy shrinks by more than expected in April ONS
The UK economy saw the biggest monthly contraction for a year-and-a-half in April in a setback to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Rate of women being hired into top jobs falls for third year running LinkedIn
The Rate of women being hired into UK leadership roles has fallen for the third year in a row, with increasing barriers to top jobs as they advance through their careers
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Shoppers urged by Which to consider protections when using pay by bank
Shoppers are being urged to consider what protections they have when making payments, with the rise in “pay by bank” as an option.
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The Beach Boys Brian Wilson dies aged 82
The Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family said.
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Reeves sets out spending review as Labour government moves to new phase
Rachel Reeves said “we are renewing Britain” as she set out how she plans to spend hundreds of billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money.
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Reeves to say spending review will reflect priorities of working people
Rachel Reeves will unveil her spending review on Wednesday, arguing that her priorities are “the priorities of working people”.
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Government urged to disrupt addictive grip of smartphones on childrens lives
The Government is being urged to create child-friendly playful neighbourhoods and disrupt the “addictive grip” of smartphones on children’s lives.
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Heathrow says record demand shows honest conversation is needed on expansion
Heathrow airport has called for “an honest conversation” about expansion after another record month for passenger numbers.
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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reportedly named in Kings Birthday Honours
Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are among the people recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, according to reports.
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Wednesdays football briefing England booed off while Man City sign Cherki
England were booed off after a surprise 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal at the City Ground.
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Government urged to cut energy costs for industry amid job loss fears
Firms will be “pushed to the brink” unless the Government takes action to cut energy costs, a senior union leader is warning.
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Riot police respond to second night of violence in Ballymena
Police came under attack as violent disorder erupted for a second night in a row in Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
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Reeves to promise investment in renewal as she unveils spending plans
Rachel Reeves will vow to “invest in Britain’s renewal” as she reveals her spending plans for the coming years.
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Growth in rental prices cools to four year low but low income tenants squeezed
Rental prices have slowed to their lowest annual increase since the market was dealing with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures from a property website.
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Nine people killed in shooting at Austrian school
Nine people have been killed in a shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, with the suspected perpetrator also dead, authorities said.
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15 police officers injured during violence in Ballymena
Fifteen police officers have been injured during scenes of serious disorder on the streets of Ballymena.
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Eight people killed in shooting at Austrian school
Eight people have been killed in a shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, with the suspected perpetrator also dead, the city’s mayor said.
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Several people dead after shots heard at school in Austria
Several people have been killed at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, authorities said.
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Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after Gaza bound aid ship seized
Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military.
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Marks Spencer reopens website after major cyber attack
Marks and Spencer has reopened its website to customers after it was forced to halt internet orders in April following a damaging cyber attack.
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Jobless rate surges to highest since 2021 while pay growth eases sharply ONS
Britain jobless rate surged to its highest level for nearly four years and pay growth for UK workers eased by more than expected as employers faced surging staff costs, official figures have shown.
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Tuesdays football briefing Bellamy defiant after Wales loss as Scotland bounce back
Craig Bellamy emerged defiant from Wales’s heartbreaking World Cup qualifying defeat in Belgium while Scotland bounced back from their weekend loss to Iceland.
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Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland
Eurostar has unveiled plans to launch direct services connecting the UK with Germany and Switzerland.
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Creditors table 17bn plan for Thames Water but call for regulatory leniency
A group of Thames Water lenders have put forward plans for a multibillion-pound rescue deal of the troubled supplier that would see them pump in new cash but ask for leniency in how it is regulated.