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Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

The former trade union activist died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said. Former deputy prime minister...

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In Pictures: Party stalwart kept New Labour in touch with traditional supporters

John Prescott was a formidable campaigner who took his party’s message on the road to its heartlands at a time of change for the movement. John...

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John Prescott: The political bruiser who helped build New Labour

The ex-deputy prime minister was a key figure in Tony Blair’s modernisation project – only to later distance himself from his legacy. John...

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Government borrowing higher than expected in October

Borrowing rose to £17.4 billion last month marking the second highest October figure since monthly records began. UK Government borrowing came in...

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Tony Blair leads tributes to John Prescott after his death aged 86

The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said. Former...

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Nine water firms blocked from using customer cash to pay for £6.8m of bonuses

Ofwat said its new powers had been applied to bonuses worth £6.8 million, or 73% of the overall total, across the water sector. Nine water...

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Former health secretary Matt Hancock to be questioned at Covid inquiry

Mr Hancock will give evidence over two days. Former health secretary Matt Hancock is to give evidence at the official Covid-19 inquiry. He will face...

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What the papers say – November 21

Images from Liam Payne’s funeral adorn several front pages. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia consumes the front pages on Thursday. The...

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Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

The instrument fetched twice its initial estimate. A guitar bought by George Harrison for about £58 has sold at auction for more than £1 million....

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Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

The Defence Secretary will likely be asked about the UK’s stance on support for Kyiv as he appears before MPs. John Healey will face questions...

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Peter Rhodes on VE-Day, secure borders and fish and chips for all

Next year marks the 80th anniversary of VE-Day, the end of the war in Europe. But how to celebrate the great event? Allow me a serious, rather po-...

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Late politician John Prescott had cameo role in BBC series Gavin And Stacey

Mr Prescott made a cameo appearance as himself in the final episode of the third series. Former deputy prime minister John Prescott turned his hand...

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Nine water firms halted from using customer cash to pay for £6.8m of bonuses

Ofwat said its new powers had been applied to bonuses worth £6.8 million, or 73% of the overall total, across the water sector. Nine water...

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High fitness levels linked to reduced dementia chance among those at risk

Experts said that ‘cardiorespiratory fitness’ could be used as a predictor for thinking and memory problems in older age. People who are at risk...

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Starmer defends G20 trip to Brazil amid domestic concerns

Government estimates released on Tuesday indicated that the squeeze on winter fuel payments will force 100,000 pensioners into poverty. Sir Keir...

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Morning commuters set for disruption after parts of country see heavy snowfall

The Met Office put in place a yellow warning for ice for much of southern England, the Midlands and eastern Wales until 10am on Wednesday....

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Young carer who saved mother’s life with CPR to be honoured by Princess Royal

Dylan Murphy performed lifesaving CPR on his mother, Trudi, when she collapsed after a mix up with her medication. A 16-year old young carer who...

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British Army fires new artillery gun for the first time on Nato exercise

The soldiers are currently in Lapland as part of Exercise Dynamic Front, the largest Nato artillery joint-fires exercise that Finland has ever...

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UK doing ‘everything we can’ to keep Britons safe in Ukraine as US shuts embassy

The US closed its diplomatic mission in response to ‘specific information’ about a potential air attack. International tensions over the war in...

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Inflation set to rebound after jump in energy bills

Data is expected to show a significant rebound in inflation in October after it dropped to a three-year low in the previous month. UK inflation is...

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AI urine analysis predicts infection in lung disease patients a week in advance

The technology could help personalise treatment and prevent hospitalisations, academics said. Analysing urine samples with artificial intelligence...

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Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Peter Kyle

The Technology Secretary is setting out Ofcom’s social media priorities as powers from the Online Safety Act come into force. A ban on social...

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Used EVs save owners average of £1,600/year compared with petrol models – study

A think tank said savings have risen since early 2023 as second-hand electric vehicles are ‘no longer more expensive to buy’. The UK’s...

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What the papers say – November 20

A range of stories lead the papers on Wednesday. The war in Ukraine dominates the nation’s front page stories. The Financial Times and The...

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Inquest to open into killing of Harshita Brella as police hunt for suspect

Harshita Brella’s husband, Pankaj Lamba, is thought to have killed her and abandoned her body in a car boot. An inquest is set to open into the...

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Peter Rhodes on booze in Downing Street, a boom in psychotherapy and jobs for two iconic women

Behold, this scepter'd isle hath need of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and a new presenter of Match of the Day. The names of two women, Gabby...

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Funeral of One Direction singer Liam Payne to be held

Payne died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The funeral of One Direction singer Liam Payne will be held today,...

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Santander UK profits plunge after £295m motor finance hit

The high street lender reported pre-tax profits of £143 million for the three months to the end of September, down 65% on the previous quarter....

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Snow and ice could cause headaches for morning commuters in parts of UK

Thousands of train passengers suffered disruption on Tuesday morning. Morning commuters face widespread travel disruption on Wednesday after heavy...

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UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal

The Cop29 presidency of Azerbaijan asked both the UK and Brazil to ensure the delivery of ‘a balanced set of negotiated outcomes’ at the Baku...

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Inflation jumps to 2.3% in sharpest increase for two years

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.3% for October, from 1.7% in the previous month. UK inflation has...

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Inquest for Harshita Brella to take place next year as manhunt continues

The coroner told the hearing the preliminary cause of death has been given as manual strangulation, pending further test results. An inquest has...

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Where inflation accelerated in October – and where it eased

The biggest movement in prices last month was in the cost of energy supplies. The jump last month in the overall rate of inflation to 2.3% was...

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Eon Next pays out £14.5m for ‘unacceptable’ pre-payment meter billing failures

Around 250,000 customers are set to receive £144 each on average after being impacted by Eon Next’s billing system error. Power firm Eon Next...

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Man, 92, charged with rape and murder after woman’s death 57 years ago

Louisa Dunne was found dead by a neighbour at her home in Bristol in 1967. A 92-year-old man has been charged with murder and rape after a woman...

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Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’

Tanaiste Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin both condemned the proposal to examine the broadcaster’s objectivity. A Sinn Fein manifesto...

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Sharp rise in breakdowns reported as yellow warnings over snow and ice persist

Many vehicle batteries failed on Wednesday morning due to cold weather, the RAC said. A sharp rise in vehicle breakdowns has been reported as...

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Severn Trent profits nearly triple despite missing water safety target

Severn said it expects to fail an industry performance standard which measures whether it is treating drinking water in line with regulations....

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Water dispensers available to passengers on UK trains in European first

Avanti West Coast said free filtered water is available across its Pendolino and Evero trains. A UK train operator is providing free onboard water...

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blockade factory

The demonstration is taking place at the Leonardo UK factory in Edinburgh, which activists say makes components for fighter jets used by Israel....

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Lidl boss: Retailers are ‘reeling’ amid hit from Budget tax hikes

Ryan McDonnell, Lidl GB chief executive, said the discount supermarket chain is expecting to face ‘tens of millions of pounds’ in extra costs....

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‘Almost 23,000 young people’ in England could face homelessness this Christmas

Centrepoint said its snow globe installation on London’s South Bank is intended to be a ‘powerful’ reminder of homeless young people’s...

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Man, 92, in court charged with rape and murder after woman’s death 57 years ago

Ryland Headley, of Ipswich, was charged with the murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol. A 92-year-old man has been remanded into custody after...

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Duke of Sussex visits First Nations chiefs in build-up to Canada Invictus Games

The meeting came ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 which will be held on four indigenous territories. The Duke of Sussex has...

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Met officer under investigation following crash which killed pregnant woman

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the 38-year-old woman died in the collision in south-east London on October 17. A Metropolitan...

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Why has inflation increased and what does it mean for households?

Inflation lifted to its highest level since April last month, according to official data. Inflation in the UK lifted to a six-month high of 2.3% in...

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Young drivers warned a ‘little’ drink can ‘risk a lot’

The Government’s new Think! campaign targets 17-24 year-old men. Young drivers are being urged to stick to zero-alcohol drinks before getting...

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Liam Payne’s girlfriend among first mourners to arrive at his funeral

Payne, 31, died on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Singers Harry Styles,...

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Thousands of women plan legal action over alleged links between talc and cancer

If the action goes ahead it is understood to be the first of its kind against Johnson & Johnson in the UK. Thousands of women in the UK are...

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Financial statements from Grangemouth owner give ‘distorted picture’, says union

Unite Scotland’s regional secretary Derek Thomson made his comments as he appeared before Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee. A trade...

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Swinney says ‘we’ve all moved on’ after Eric Trump criticises support for Harris

The son of the US president-elect said it was ‘nasty’ of the First Minister to endorse his Democrat rival before the election. John Swinney has...

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MP: Farmers not reporting crimes because of under-resourced rural police forces

Liberal Democrat MP Anna Sabine raised concerns that rural crime is being ‘seriously under-reported’ as a result of under-resourcing. Farmers are...

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Man accused of Skye shooting said he would ‘sort out’ osteopath, trial told

Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh. A man accused of murdering his brother-in-law and...

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Crest Nicholson to build fewer low-margin homes after profit hit

The housebuilder warned on earnings after a higher proportion of the homes it built this year were classed as affordable. Housebuilder Crest...

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer has conviction appeal bid rejected

Thomas Cashman had previously lost an appeal bid against the length of his sentence for the nine-year-old’s murder. The gunman who murdered...

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Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

Ships, helicopters and drones were all in Defence Secretary John Healey’s sights as he announced cost-saving measures. Two former Royal Navy...

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Ford to axe 800 UK jobs as part of European cuts

The company said it comes amid pressure from ‘lower-than-expected demand’ for its electric cars. Ford is to cut about 800 roles across the UK over...

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Transport Secretary promises ‘vision-led approach’ for project funding

Louise Haigh said the switch could have ‘a lasting impact on transport for decades to come’. Assessments of which transport projects should...

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Judge: McGregor case jury can consider if he ‘concocted pornographic fantasy’

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor is being sued by a woman who claims he raped her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. The jury in a civil...

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Southport misinformation ‘turbo charged’ by foreign bots online

The head of UK counter-terrorism policing also hit out at ‘unhelpful’ British commentators who have claimed there was a conspiracy. The spread...

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UK Storm Shadow missiles used by Ukraine in Russia – reports

Wreckage from one of the long-range weapons has been found in Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, several media outlets have said....

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Police pods roll out shows ‘we are here’ as hotspot patrols see crime fall

Since launching the hotspot policing team in April, patrols have been stepped up with an additional 10,000 hours across Sussex. Policing pods have...

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TV interview with Salisbury suspects was shocking and welcome, says officer

Dominic Murphy said the account the men gave of their time in the UK ‘was very different from the movements we actually saw’. An interview on...

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Justin Welby to finish official duties by January 6, Lambeth Palace says

Official functions will be delegated to the Archbishop of York. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will finish his official duties in early...

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Prince of Wales praises woman who overcame homelessness during visit to Newport

William spoke to those involved in tackling homelessness as part of his Homewards initiative. The Prince of Wales has spoken of his admiration for...

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Three men arrested as bus station evacuated over ‘potential suspicious item’

A large police cordon has been put in place. Three men have been arrested and a bus station evacuated as the bomb squad was called out to reports of...

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Veteran journalist Ken Reid dies aged 69, family says

Mr Reid was best known as the long-time political editor of UTV. Veteran Northern Ireland journalist Ken Reid has died at the age of 69 after an...

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Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

The Father and Mother of the House are expected to argue there has been insufficient scrutiny of the law in a letter published in the Guardian....

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Weather warnings in place as cold snap grips Ireland

Both yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued for snow and ice. A cold snap has gripped Ireland with both yellow and orange weather...

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Car makers pledge to work with Government to identify ‘adjustments’ to EV rules

Manufacturers outlined the ‘negative effect’ of the zero-emission vehicles (Zev) mandate. The automotive industry has pledged to work with the...

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Disappeared victim’s son criticises ‘cruel’ depiction of mother’s death in drama

Michael McConville said the murder of his mother Jean is ‘not entertainment’. The son of a woman murdered and secretly buried by the IRA has...

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Nothing suspicious found as police conduct controlled explosion at bus station

Three men were arrested earlier on Wednesday in connection with possession of offensive weapons. Three men have been arrested and a controlled...

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Thousands of patients ‘could be dying every year due to high NHS staff turnover’

Researchers said more needs to be done to retain nurses and doctors in the NHS to ensure safe patient care. Thousands of patients could be dying...

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Dog walker finds remains of baby in field in Greater Manchester

The baby was found near Ashtons Field, Salford, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday. A police investigation has been launched after a dog walker found...

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Journalists to strike over planned sale of Observer newspaper

Members of the NUJ will stage two 48-hour walkouts next month. Journalists at the Guardian and Observer will stage two 48-hour strikes over the...

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Rivers and bogs tamed for centuries at risk of returning to North Sea, MP fears

Flooding minister Emma Hardy said she would try her best to make water infrastructure maintenance ‘sexy’. English rivers and bogs tamed for...

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Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at funeral

Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson gathered with other mourners at the private funeral in Buckinghamshire. Cheryl...

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Ministers meet auto industry over EV mandate

A spokesperson for the Government said it recognises ‘the global challenges the industry has been facing’. Ministers have met automotive leaders...

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Daughter of Windrush man loses High Court challenge against immigration decision

Jeanell Hippolyte challenged the Home Office’s refusal to review its decision to deny her application for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. A...

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UK retail bosses warn of ‘inevitable’ job losses, closures amid Budget changes

More than 70 businesses including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s voiced their concerns in an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. A group of...

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Britain’s biggest retailers say job losses ‘inevitable’ after Budget tax hikes

More than 70 businesses, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s, have raised their concerns in a letter to Rachel Reeves. Britain’s biggest...

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Original Bee Gees star Colin Petersen dies at 78

The band’s original drummer died on Monday. Colin Petersen, the original drummer in the Bee Gees, has died aged 78, his representatives have...

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Trains cancelled and snow warnings issued as cold snap settles across the UK

The Met Office issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice. Motorists in England’s north have been put on notice and train services...

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Fiery exchanges in the first televised leaders debate of Irish general election

Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald clashed several times during the wide-ranging and hotly-anticipated leaders’ debate. Ireland’s political...

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Northern Ireland’s bathing water regulations ‘out of step’, report finds

The Office for Environmental Protection has made a number of recommendations. Stormont has been urged to update regulations to protect those...

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Charities warn of impact of cold weather as UK feels ‘first taste of winter’

Charities have warned that the conditions could be dangerous for vulnerable people, including the elderly. Charities have warned of the impact of...

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What the papers say – November 19

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s headlines. Rising tensions between the UK and Russia lead Tuesday’s front pages. The Daily Mirror...

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Harry says Invictus Games had ‘profound impact’ on him at Canada school launch

Harry travelled solo to launch the school program for the 2025 event, due to be held in Vancouver and Whistler. The Duke of Sussex has spoken of the...

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Peter Rhodes on a cook's mistake, harsh punishments and the high-risk profession of writing

It is reported that the average council-tax payer can expect a hike of more than £100 next year. Brace yourselves. Lots of us are about to discover...

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Mulberry boss says ‘rebuild’ needed after sales plummet

The fashion brand is completing an internal review, with the aim of creating a ‘leaner’ operation. The boss of Mulberry has said he needs to...

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Harris and McDonald face scrutiny over handling of party controversies in debate

They were taking part in the first major TV debate of the Irish General Election campaign. Taoiseach Simon Harris and Sinn Fein president Mary Lou...

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In Pictures: UK shivers as snowy weather sweeps in

An Arctic blast ushered in the ‘first taste of winter’ on Tuesday. The “first taste of winter” caused traffic delays and school closures in...

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Does cold weather affect blood pressure?

Wrapping up warm, eating well and exercising indoors will help keep your blood pressure levels stable this winter. This week’s chilly snowy...

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Trains cancelled, snow warnings issued as cold snap settles across the UK

The Met Office issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice. Motorists in England’s north have been put on notice and train services...

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Harry says Invictus Games school launch had ‘profound impact’ on him

The Duke of Sussex travelled solo to launch the school programme for the 2025 event, due to be held in Vancouver and Whistler. The Duke of Sussex...

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Scottish Labour pledges means-tested winter payment if it wins Holyrood election

The UK Government sparked anger over the change, which it announced just weeks after taking office in the summer. A Scottish Labour government...

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Vape sales spike for Rizla and Golden Virginia maker Imperial Brands

Sales of alternative smoking products rose 26% last year, as tobacco giants increasingly pivot to e-cigarettes. The maker of Golden Virginia...

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All NI pensioner households hit by winter fuel support cut to get £100 – Lyons

The Communities Minister said the payment would be made before the end of March 2025. All pensioner households in Northern Ireland affected by cuts...

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UK set to relaunch trade talks with India, Downing Street confirms

Discussions will reopen at the start of next year, following a bilateral meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi at the G20 summit. The...

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‘First taste of winter’ causes travel disruption across UK as warnings issued

The Met Office issued three yellow warnings for snow and ice across the country. Snowy conditions described as “the first taste of winter” have...

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