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Average child has spent almost 53 school days on social media since ban announcement
Teachers continue to see harmful online content shaping students’ behaviour everyday, National Education Union chief warns
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1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests
A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January.
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Cryptocurrency exchange founded by Reform donor Ben Delo sued for £20m
Former investor alleges BitMEX sold products in UK despite not being regulated by Financial Conduct Authority
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Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.
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Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
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ECHR rules in favour of BBC Scotland over journalist barred from court hearing
ECHR rules for BBC Scotland after journalist Steven Duff was excluded from Aberdeen Sheriff Court, finding a breach of Article 10, media freedom and open justice.
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Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ support
Prime minister reiterates UK backing after the Ukrainian president’s latest round of difficulties with Donald Trump
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'It would have been wonderful': VisionQuest could have included a Tony Stark cameo — but its showrunner knew he'd never get Robert Downey Jr to appear in the new Marvel TV show
VisionQuest's showrunner floated the idea of a Robert Downey Jr cameo during the Disney+ show's development.
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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'Heartbreakingly poignant' shot of dead elephant calf nets Wildlife Photographer win
Other winning images include fluorescent fungi and a Sisyphus-like dung beetle
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OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could be used to create new bioweapons.
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Trump shares footage of man being fatally attacked by tiger in UK wildlife park
The US president accompanied the short clip with the signed message: ‘Don’t ever mess with nature’
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Santis rebuilds the case for an operation some men may hesitate to consider
A dedicated private prostate cancer clinic in London argues that the concern keeping men from removal of their cancerous prostate can be answered with data
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Far-right and Iran add to mix of terror threats UK faces – not to mention AI
Annual update from MI5 chief highlighted a complex cocktail that could have real-life consequences for Britain
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MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.
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UK high street bosses urge chancellor to cut cost of employing young people
Retailers call on John Healey to reduce national insurance contributions threshold in his first budget
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Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.
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The Metro 2039 Collector's Edition is available now — here's where to pre-order it and other editions
We're rounding up all the best information and links to bookmark ahead of Metro 2039 pre-orders opening later today.
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AI model ‘self-replication’ is only months away, Anthropic says — and it doesn’t even need a data center to happen
Smaller models are already capable of hijacking unfamiliar hardware
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VisionQuest star James Spader says Marvel fans will see an 'older and more mature' Ultron in the new Disney+ show — but the 'inherent threat' he poses is also still there
The man responsible for bringing Ultron to life in the MCU has teased what fans can expect from the returning villain.
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Two charming places 30 miles from Bradford perfect for a chilled-out 'quietcation'
A quiet retreat might not be as far away as you think.
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British nationals getting just one-fifth of new jobs as non-EU hiring soars
The majority of jobs over the past 12 years have been going to workers outside the EU, according to new statistics
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Alleged romance scammers who targeted UK victims arrested in Ghana and Nigeria
Running between 6 and 9 October, the targeted operation zeroed in on a number of sites in West Africa
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Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
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Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’
I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.
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Chancellor Healey told to raise taxes by £8 billion ahead of Budget
The Resolution Foundation called for the Budget on 28 October to hike taxes – including on pensioners
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Travel: Poland’s port city where WW2 and Solidarity history come alive
GDANSK is both fascinating and beautiful.
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Supreme Court hears Benjamin Field murder appeal
The Supreme Court is considering arguments over who legally caused Peter Farquhar’s death.
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Poundland takeover talks continue despite union concerns
Retail trade union Usdaw said it was concerned the retailer could be moving closer to administration.
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UK high street brands hit by cyber attack
The Foschini Group (TFG) said it became aware of the ’cybersecurity incident’ on Sunday
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York to host UK Film Production Summit with 150 industry leaders attending
York hosts the UK Film Production Summit on November 5, bringing 150+ screen leaders together during the BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival.
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Review: Guitar star Erja Lyytinen wows audience at Darlington venue
Queen of the Slide Guitar Erja Lyytinen delivered an intimate solo blues set at Darlington’s Angels Cut, featuring Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Hallelujah.
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Garden village with 3,339 homes planned at former York airfield - have your say
A new garden village with almost 3,400 homes could be built at a former airfield in York, with people urged to have their say.
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Ben Affleck lost 3 years to Starcraft, has strong Valorant opinions, and mourns RTSes as a genre
He's also handsome and wealthy. I'm beginning to think we're the same guy.
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The 59p supermarket tomato soup voted better tasting than Heinz favourite
Experts at Which? blind taste-tested over 200 tinned soups – and some great value options came top
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Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’
Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift
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Precision oncology: A revolutionary way of targeting tumours could beat even the worst cancers
We have long treated cancer based on its location in the body. But a whole new approach that analyses tumours differently is now helping people survive forms of cancer that were once considered a death sentence
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The Bradford company named one of Britain's best places to work
A Bradford accountancy firm has been named one of the UK’s best small companies to work for.
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Island police station closes with building to be put up for sale
A police station in the Outer Hebrides has been closed, with the building to be sold off in the coming weeks
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How to watch Houdini: Back From The Dead for Free - Stream online from anywhere
The new Fox Nation show uses AI to bring the escape artist to life... here's how to stream it for free
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How to watch Houdini: Back From The Dead for Free - Stream online from anywhere
The new Fox Nation show uses AI to bring the escape artist to life... here's how to stream it for free
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Scottish investment fund backs 95 businesses with £43.6 million
The Investment Fund for Scotland has invested £43.6m in 95 businesses, helping companies access finance and attract private investment.
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Millions of pensions are going unclaimed in UK – here’s how to find yours
Older people with lost pensions could have even more valuable ones to discover
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British troops training to ‘recapture Falklands’ amid rising Argentinian hostility
Relations between the UK and Argentina have continued to sour
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North East wrestling star faces 300lb Canadian as fans choose 'bull rope or cowbell'
Hartlepool wrestler Adam ‘Shreddy’ Foster headlines W3L’s All Thriller at Dunston Activity Centre on October 16, with family tickets and fan-voted matches.
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How to watch Galatasaray vs Barcelona: FREE Live Streams, TV channels & kick-off time for Champions League 2026/27
Hansi Flick’s side seek a 10th win in a row this season when they travel to hell
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Council publishes CCTV footage online in attempt to catch fly-tippers
Hillingdon Council is attempting to crack down on illegal dumping of rubbish
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Suicide rates for men in their early 50s reach record high
Sonya Trivedy of the Samaritans described the latest statistics as ‘a wake-up call’ for the government
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ChatGPT's answers could soon contain invisible watermarks — here's why OpenAI wants to change the way AI text works
OpenAI is preparing to watermark ChatGPT's text — and you might never even notice it's there.
