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Plans for supermarket price cap on basic food
The government is discussing plans for supermarkets to introduce a cap on the price of basic food items to help…
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PG Tips Twycross Zoo marks 60th anniversary
A zoo that became famous when its chimpanzees starred in PG Tips adverts is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Twycross Zoo,…
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Seven men charged with attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell
Seven men have been charged with the attempted murder of senior Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) detective John Caldwell.…
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MPs asked to repay driving fines claimed on expenses
Four MPs are being asked to repay hundreds of pounds in driving fines which they claimed on expenses. Government minister…
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Steve Barclay admits some new hospitals won’t be brand new
Health Secretary Steve Barclay has admitted not all the 40 new hospitals promised for England by 2030 will be brand…
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Energy bills set to stay high despite price cap cut
Energy bills are set to remain high despite a cut in prices from July, experts have warned. A typical household…
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Five hospitals at risk of collapse to be rebuilt
Five hospitals that are deemed at risk of collapse because of deteriorating concrete infrastructure are to be rebuilt, the government…
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Police Scotland chief says force is institutionally racist
The chief constable of Police Scotland has admitted that the force is institutionally racist and discriminatory. Sir Iain Livingstone said…
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Rishi Sunak says immigration not out of control despite record-high figures
Net migration is too high, Rishi Sunak has said, after data confirmed levels hit a new record high last year.…
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Japan recall Celtic ace Furuhashi for friendlies
Scottish Premiership player of the season Kyogo Furuhashi earned a Japan recall Thursday after nine months in the international wilderness…
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UK PM Sunak speaks to ethics adviser over minister’s speeding offence
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to his ethics adviser regarding the handling of a speeding offence by his interior…
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Finance delays for divorcing teachers and NHS staff as pensions recalculated
Divorcing teachers and NHS staff face delays to their financial settlements while the Treasury recalculates public sector pensions. Both current…
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Menopause pill supply restricted over shortages
The supply of a drug to treat symptoms of menopause is being restricted by the UK government because of shortages.…
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Thousands didn’t vote due to ID rule, data shows
Thousands of people did not vote in England’s local elections as they did not have correct ID, according to council…
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BBC HQ statue hit by hammer after man climbs scaffolding
A man has climbed scaffolding at the front of the BBC’s HQ in London and hit a controversial statue with…
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Tributes to man killed in Leigh dog attack
A 37-year-old man who was killed after being attacked by a dog has been described as “well-loved” and “kind”. Jonathan…
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Cost of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and lying in state revealed
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and events during the period of national mourning cost the government an estimated £162m, the Treasury…
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Teachers and nurses dragged into higher taxes, warns think tank
Millions more people, including teachers and nurses, will pay a higher rate of income tax, a leading think tank has…
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Police waited two weeks for SNP search warrant
Police had to wait two weeks before they were given permission to raid the home of Nicola Sturgeon and her…
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Fraudsters jailed for selling fake passports to fugitive criminals
Fraudsters who supplied falsified passports to some of the UK’s most wanted criminals have been jailed. Anthony Beard obtained real…
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