UK
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Royal funding blasted as peer claims royals are not doing ‘real work’
Labour peer Lord Foulkes of Cumnock argued that the monarchy is not providing value for money
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Tesco opens 28,000 Christmas jobs across UK with no CV needed
Tesco is recruiting 28,000 temporary workers across the UK for Christmas, with pay starting at £13.28 an hour and no CV required.
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Major UK airport strike called off at the last minute - what happens next
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport this weekend has been called off at the last minute.
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Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – UK politics live
Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump
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Major UK airport strike called off at the last minute - what happens next
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport this weekend has been called off at the last minute.
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Eritreans face total UK visa ban in row over return of small boat migrants
The east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals, says Shabana Mahmood
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Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Andy Burnham reinforces support for Ukraine following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
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Deadly flooding hits Europe as deaths reported in Greece and Turkey
Travel has been limited on Greek islands
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New Harrogate shop pledges 'we can’t wait to open the doors'
“We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome you into our new store in Harrogate”
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ScottishPower Renewables breaks world record with 1.8km cable duct installation
ScottishPower Renewables has installed two record-length cable ducts beneath the Suffolk coast for its £4bn East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm.
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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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Yorkshire Christmas Tree Growers Win National Awards Ahead of Festive Season
Yorkshire Christmas tree growers have won national recognition, with York Christmas Trees crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2026 and a North
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Harry and Meghan: Duchess says ‘it’s great to be back’ as couple visit Nottingham
Meghan posed for selfies as crowds cheered her arrival while Harry joked with schoolchildren
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Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation
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Scottish social care leader wins national award for disability support
Community Integrated Care’s Sara Murphy has won a national award for leading services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Scotland.
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
The services sector led the stronger-than-anticipated GDP reading, with economists having forecast a contraction
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Woman, 36, trampled to death during UK rescue of small boat in the Channel
Manpreet Kaur had made the perilous crossing from France with 73 others on a ‘wholly unsuitable’ dinghy that was taking on water and spilling fuel
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Iconic British actor to visit North Yorkshire next year - here's how to get tickets
One of the UK's most iconic actors is set to visit to the North Yorkshire coast for a special evening of stories and laughter in 2027.
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Emerging artists to present musical showcase at major York festival
Aesthetica Film Festival’s New Music Stage returns to York Theatre Royal on November 7, featuring 10 emerging British and Irish artists, panels and masterclasses.
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Morrisons introduces new AI software - here's how it will be used
A key aim of the project is to move away from manual spreadsheet-based planning to a more automated system that supports teams on the ground.
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Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and the Starlink restrictions
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Bob Geldof, Grayson Perry and Tom Hollander join Independent’s star-studded party
A host of high profile celebrities attended the Independent’s glamorous anniversary event at the British Museum, enjoying a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse – latest updates
Ex-leader deserves ‘every day of lengthy sentence,’ says DUP
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Nearly half of Scotland’s flowering plants in decline as new strategy launched
NatureScot and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have launched a strategy to reverse plant losses, with 47 of flowering species in decline.
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Shoppers warned 'stop wearing' Next sandals over potential injury risk
Next has recalled Mint Velvet Raya wedge sandals over concerns the footbed could detach from the heel and cause wearers to fall.
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Yorkshire artist to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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Reform suspends members after undercover investigation exposes racist views
One Reform councillor called for King Charles to be beheaded, saying he was a Muslim
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Plans for ‘world’s first carbon-negative’ Yorkshire data centre rejected
A York and North Yorkshire bid to become one of five UK AI Growth Zones has been rejected by the government.
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York accountant’s frustration after employee feared being deported over visa delays
A York accountant has voiced his frustration after his employee, a Sri Lankan national, feared she would be deported over delays in processing her visa.
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Yorkshire tiger latest: Victim’s family hits out at ‘deeply offensive’ online content
Chapman’s family say he ‘suffered from significant mental illness’ and had been prescribed ‘strong medication’
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Scottish car dealer placed into compulsory liquidation after HMRC court action
A Scottish city car sales company has been placed into liquidation.
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Unions urge Andy Burnham to reject controversial Rosebank oil development
A group of 10 national unions have signed an open letter to Andy Burnham urging him not to approve the Rosebank oil field
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Newspaper headlines: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: FREE streams, TV channels, schedule
The Kangaroos and Kiwis will be wary of Samoa and Tonga
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: FREE streams, TV channels, schedule
The Kangaroos and Kiwis will be wary of Samoa and Tonga
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York accountant’s frustration after employee feared being deported over visa delays
A York accountant has voiced his frustration after his employee, a Sri Lankan national, feared she would be deported over delays in processing her visa.
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Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
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Company comments on mystery roadside camera as questions continue
Mystery camera-like device on Mill Lane near Baildon and Hawksworth is not a speed camera or Openreach installation; its owner and purpose remain unknown.
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Residents at York care home treated to afternoon of music and memories
Residents were recently treated to an afternoon of live music at Ouse View care home.
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Technology takeover secures East Kilbride office and workforce
FourNet confirms East Kilbride office and 41 jobs secure as it reveals acquisition of SVL
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Three in four Scottish firms expect price rises as costs pile on pressure
Scottish business confidence has returned to positive territory, but most firms still expect to raise prices amid continuing pressure on revenues and profits
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Edinburgh firm turns to Singapore to help tackle housing emergency
An Edinburgh-based investment and development company has formed a new alliance in South-east Asia to help tackle Scotland’s housing emergency.
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Pilates changed her life in Australia - now she's opened a studio in her hometown
Miffy Drysdale opens Posey Pilates Reformer studio at Albion Mills, Yorkshire, offering classes, mental wellbeing support and community events for local people.
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European Security Council: New idea or a repackaged hybrid toolbox?
The European Commission wants a European Security Council to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Critics say it repackages the EU’s existing hybrid toolbox without addressing the unanimity rule that limits its power. Watch the video! #EuXl
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HRT: Warning to women amid shortages of some products
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected.
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Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
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Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Andy Burnham has reinforced his support for Ukraine following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
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Five AI chatbots were tested on accuracy. The results weren’t good
Responses from leading AI models were prone to being ‘incomplete, lacking context, or poorly sourced’, report finds after testing of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok
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The 6-inch Kindle is the smallest, lightest and cheapest of the lineup, but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone — here's why
The Kindle has had a 2026 upgrade — but is it still a good buy?
