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Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham beat Britain’s headphone dodgers?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister’s campaign against noisy passengers has struck a chord with commuters. Whether anyone hears him remains to be seen.
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Number of profit warnings from Yorkshire firms lifts in third quarter amid ‘challenging’ environment
UK-listed companies in Yorkshire issued five profit warnings in the third quarter of 2026, up from the three recorded during the same period last year, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report.
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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks
The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.
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Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back
Aberfan’s grieving community takes on the government, demanding justice and the removal of the remaining tips after the disaster that killed 144 people.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns Germany is falling behind in AI race
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Huang are set to unveil a joint AI pact intended to speed up the integration of AI products across German industry. #EuropeNews
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Criminals in hospital set to lose benefits under new rules
The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
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Singletons want to meet in real life – we’re embracing that, says Tinder boss
The chief executive of Match Group said Tinder has undergone a turnaround after years of declining usership.
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Healey should adopt cuts at Budget to ‘live within our means’, Badenoch to say
The Conservative leader will urged Andy Burnham and his Chancellor John Healey to ‘live within our means’, by adopting cuts across Government.
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The singles choosing IRL dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
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Parents face childcare 'postcode lottery' as more schools extend October half-term
More schools are moving to a two-week break in October, a new survey has revealed
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Judge throws out case against Uber brought by 13,000 London cab drivers
Delivering his judgment on Monday, Mr Justice Birt ruled the cases were time-barred and brought too late
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Ice rink with hourly snowfall to return to York city centre - here are the details
A festive ice rink - complete with snowfall - is returning to York for the first time in more than a decade.
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Crystal Palace: Manager Pierre Sage facing a fight to keep his job
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time.
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Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water
Exclusive: Utility seen as ‘litmus test’ of PM’s promise to bring ‘essentials of life’ under public control
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Ice rink with hourly snowfall to return to York city centre - here are the details
A festive ice rink - complete with snowfall - is returning to York for the first time in more than a decade.
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Mapped: What you need to save for Your First Home deposit in each region of England
20% government-backed loans could make house buying more affordable for many
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The ordinary-looking chair hiding a remarkable piece of County Durham bus history
IN John Wearmouth's hall in Darlington, there is an elegant pierced splat back chair, with a graceful serpentine crest rail at the top and gently curved cabriole front legs.
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Man, 32, denies attempted murder after LNER train stabbing
A man has pleaded guilty to wounding 12 people but denied attempted murder following an attack on board an LNER train in Cambridgeshire.
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Minister says Mahmood’s migration policy will ‘prolong integration’
In now-removed post, Miatta Fahnbulleh criticised home secretary’s proposal to extend qualifying period for settlement in UK
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'Scandal' - Homeless deaths in Scotland soar 38 in a year as housing crisis deepens
The number of homeless people dying in Scotland has soared by 38 in just one year with 232 deaths recorded in 2025 as the country’s housing emergency claims an ever more devastating toll.
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US federal court work hit after BAE Systems cyberattack affects bankruptcy court systems
The incident is being investigated
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This rare 50p sold for 400 times its value - Bradford residents urged to check theirs
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.
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UK's first subsea HVDC cable plant opens at Port of Nigg with £350m investment
Sumitomo Electric has opened the UK's first subsea high-voltage cable factory at Port of Nigg, with up to 250 direct jobs expected.
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Three things to watch on stock market this week after sharp fall in tech share prices
AI compute firm Coreweave dropped by more than a quarter last week
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Reform mayor investigated for ‘cyberflashing’ female employee
Female employee claim she lost her job because of her ‘rejection of unwanted sexual conduct’
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Bradford Interchange confirmed as site for city's new rail station
The Transport Secretary told The Yorkshire Post that the new station at Bradford Interchange would lead to more frequent trains, improved journey times and better reliability.
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Video report: Could we see France’s chaotic protests spread to the UK?
France has seen its worst unrest in decades, with thousands arrested and buildings set alight. What began in September as a student protest over school conditions has grown into a nationwide backlash over living costs, drawing at least 800,000 onto the streets. Emmanuel Macron says “we feel anger and shame”, while unrest has spread to Belgium and Italy. So could Britain be next? The Independent political editor David Maddox says the Met Police’s experience of mass protests makes similar scenes unlikely, though violence cannot be ruled out.
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North East Pop Idol singer Zoe Birkett to star in hit West End musical
North East Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett has revealed to presenter Rylan Clark that she has landed one of musical theatre's most iconic roles.
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European stocks dip as French riots spark concern
In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended down 117.21 points, 1.1%, at 10,764.69.
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Man, 32, denies attempted murder after LNER train stabbing
A man has pleaded guilty to wounding 12 people but denied attempted murder following an attack on board an LNER train in Cambridgeshire.
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Funeral for gangster turned author Paul Ferris takes place in Glasgow
Family and friends gathered at Daldowie Crematorium on the outskirts of Glasgow on Monday
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Ellie Goulding admits error over promoting diamonds from controversial Australian mine
Singer ‘mortified’ about wearing diamonds from Argyle mine at centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous land
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Inherited jewellery: where do you start?
A jewellery box left behind by a parent or grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with after a loss.
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Russell Brand had ‘big grin’ like a ‘clown’ as he grabbed woman’s breasts, court told
The comedian denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault
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Man pleads guilty to Huntingdon mass train stabbings but denies attempted murder
Anthony Williams pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wounding with intent and will stand trial next week
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Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told
Comedian, who is on trial at Southwark crown court, allegedly sexually assaulted woman within minute of meeting her
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Bradford named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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Monday briefing: What you need to know about a weekend of chaos in France
In today’s newsletter: Violent riots and looting have dominated the headlines, but the unrest gripping the country and beyond reflects deeper public anger over everyday issues
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Met Office weather warning issued as 70mph winds set to hit UK this week
It remains unclear where the strongest gusts will be, the Met Office has warned, as winds of 70 mph could hit coastal areas
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Selena Gomez says vaping has affected her voice
The 34-year-old says vaping nicotine "a lot" permanently affected her singing and speaking voice.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Yorkshire is losing the businesses it can least afford to lose - Conrad Ford
Established businesses are the backbone of Yorkshire's economy. Employing between 5 and 249 people, they account for 34 per cent of private sector employment across Yorkshire and the Humber. Yet their numbers have fallen by almost 3 per cent since 2023.
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Centuries-old shipping records show trade with Europe drove the British Empire
Researchers used AI to help extract data from the vast number of voyages noted in the handwritten port books
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Russia to be invited to G20 finance summit in Edinburgh despite European tensions
Last week, the UK Government announced that finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s leading economies will gather in Scotland’s capital.
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Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.
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Greens could fail to win any seats in London at next election, new poll shows
The MRP poll conducted by Electoral Calculus and Find Out Now indicated that Labour could win a record 59 or 60 seats out of 75 in the capital following a surge in support
