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Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech
Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.
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Every policy pledge Andy Burnham has made since becoming prime minister
The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
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New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget
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The withdrawal of inheritance tax relief on farmland is having the desired effect - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Doug Clark, Cononley, Keighley.
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Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail
The U.K.'s counterterror police have released five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot targeting a U.S.-operated air force base in England
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Andy Burnham expected to tackle pensions triple lock in Labour conference speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions triple lock could be reformed to fund social care.
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Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage in Channel
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.
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Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
The pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.
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'Next Lionel Messi or Lucy Bronze' could get start in York under new plans
The next Lionel Messi or Lucy Bronze could soon play their first football matches in York, a senior councillor has said.
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How Liverpool really feels about Andy Burnham’s homecoming
As Andy Burnham addresses the Labour Conference in the city of his birth, Dan Haygarth asks the people of Liverpool whether their Scouse PM will benefit the city - or whether his ‘Manchesterism’ shows his priorities are elsewhere
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Minister refuses to rule out scrapping state pension triple lock
Despite being pressed on it by broadcasters, the education secretary would not say whether Mr Burnham and chancellor John Healey are considering ending the policy
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‘KEEP OU-’: Banksy’s powerful anti-Brexit installation to go up for sale
Titled “Keep Ou T” and currently displayed ahead of Phillips' Frieze Week Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions in London, the artwork dates from 2019 and goes under the hammer next month. It's no stretch to assume that world famous and...
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Rugby Union: Dallaglio to sell 2003 Rugby World Cup winners medal after bankruptcy
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.
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Royal Navy sailor ‘abandoned night watch duty’ while trainee looked after £143m ship
Lieutenant Samuel Hanney appeared before Bulford Military Court charged with negligent performance of a duty
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Kevin Sinfield route and timings for MND challenge from York
Sir Kevin Sinfield is set to run through York during the rugby legend’s latest fundraising challenge for the
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On this day: Police say big cats are roaming East Yorkshire
Yorkshire has long had rumours of big cats roaming the countryside - but on this day in 2003, police fuelled the theories even further.
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Thinktank says pension triple lock ‘fiscally unsustainable’ ahead of Burnham’s speech to conference – UK politics live
PM expected to call for a debate on the future of the mechanism that determines pension increases in his speech
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RAF Fairford: Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot as some evacuated residents begin to return home – latest updates
US secretary of state and Donald Trump express concerns about decision to bail suspects; some residents reported as hesitant to return home
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Sir Gareth Southgate helps raise £23,000 for Yorkshire children’s hospice
Sir Gareth Southgate has helped raise more than £23,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice at a star-studded Yorkshire golf event.
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Sir Gareth Southgate helps raise £23,000 for Martin House Hospice at Yorkshire Invitational
Some of the biggest names in British sport descended on Ilkley Golf Club this week for the annual Yorkshire Invitational, raising a massive £23,361.70 for
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Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly miss out on latest Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
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Kevin Sinfield route and timings for MND challenge from York
Sir Kevin Sinfield is set to run through York during the rugby legend’s latest fundraising challenge for the
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New leader sets out priorities for Yorkshire Dales National Park
James Blake becomes chief executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, bringing YHA leadership experience to nature, communities and…
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Not enough nuts to go around? World Conker Championships hit by extreme weather
The UK climate continues to face the uncertain effects of extreme weather
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Farmers left ‘in despair’ as ‘angry’ MPs hit out at handling of £253m fund
North Yorkshire MPs have hit out at the management of a £253m Government farming scheme that ran out of money in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers ‘in despair’. The £253m sustainable farming incentive (SFI) is a Government...
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CNN’s Jake Tapper grills DA over handling of Cornell gang rape allegations
The Tompkins County District Attorney has reopened the case after facing intense backlash over not pursuing criminal charges in the two years since the incident
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England v Czech Republic: Czechs prepare for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96
The Czech Republic are returning to Wembley for a Nations League game with England, just over 30 years after their Euro '96 heartbreak there.
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More attempts at longer migrant small boat crossings in Channel
The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.
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Family of British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they don't know where he is
It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.
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Delays in fitting tags on offenders putting victims at risk, report finds
The reports says some criminals are waiting up to five months to be fitted with an electronic tag.
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Northern sees rise in women applying for rail jobs after campaign
Northern’s women’s rail recruitment campaign lifts female job applications from 17 per cent to 33 pe cent and wins a diversity award, supporting…
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Reservoirs still well below average as North East households urged to save water
Northumbrian Water urges North East households to save water as reservoirs remain below average, with Kielder at 74 per cent capacity amid prolonged…
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'Nothing is off the table': Andy Burnham to set out major social care reforms
Andy Burnham will today set out his plans for an NHS-style social care system in his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister.
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What time is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
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Sun Pavilion Harrogate: Council Rules Out Sale, Will Tender
The council will not sell or lease the Sun Pavilion. On 14 October it chose to tender a new five-year operator contract, with an option to extend by five.
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Andy Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
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UK weather: Temperatures to hit 26C in burst of late September warmth
Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.
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Luke Littler: Defending champion stunned by Luke Woodhouse at World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.
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Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
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Ex-South Park writer launches ‘Cornell 7’ website against accused rapists
‘I have no limits. No boundaries. Nobody to tell me I’ve gone too far,’ satirical writer Toby Morton said with the announcement of TheCornell7.org website
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Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter launches awareness campaign for potential victims of drugging and sexual assault
Campaign broadcast across France encourages people to come forward even if they have little to no memory of attack
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Fears over future of World Conker Championships due to climate change
The UK climate continues to face the uncertain effects of extreme weather
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York employer searching for a new home as its HQ to become a hotel
The date that a York employer is going to close its office has been announced ahead of the building’s transformation. Historic England’s lease on its Yorkshire office in 37 Tanner Row is ending in August 2027. A spokesperson for the...
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Aaron Ramsdale: What has gone wrong for ex-Arsenal goalkeeper at Southampton?
From challenging for the Premier League with Arsenal and playing for England, Aaron Ramsdale is now Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper.
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Durham Italian restaurant reopens with new look and more than 80 wines
A popular Italian restaurant has reopened in Durham city following a revamp marking a new chapter.
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Man City ruling: Joe Harts trusts club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's claims they are innocent of breaking Premier League's financial rules
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's claims they are innocent of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.
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Royal greets Kevin Sinfield in York during second day of MND ultra-marathon challenge
The Princess Royal greeted Sir Kevin Sinfield as the rugby legend arrived at the University of York during his latest endurance challenge for motor…
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Housebuilders star on buyer support scheme but weak miners limit progress
The FTSE 100 index ended down 10.37 points, or 0.1%, at 10,684.88.
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What to know about the suspected bomb plot against a US-run air base in England used in the Iran war
British counterterror detectives are examining suspected explosives found near a U.S.-operated air force base in England
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Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency
CDC says 392 cases of Dengue were reported for the year so far in the state, along with different county-level data
