Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Why energy firm Bulb's collapse may cost you £200

Each of the UK's 31 million taxpayers may have to pay £200 to bail out the failed energy company.

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The Papers: 'Royal race row' and Covid jabs warning

Thursday's papers focus on the race row embroiling Buckingham Palace, and a warning over Covid in the UK.

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San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances.

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EU warns Elon Musk of possible Twitter ban under new rules

Twitter risks a ban if it is not in compliance with EU rules on targeted adverts and disinformation.

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79

The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group's biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says.

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Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Girls Aloud: It's 20 years since pop greats were born on Popstars The Rivals

It's two decades since a talent show launched one of the most successful girl bands in chart history.

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Richard Drax: Jamaica eyes slavery reparations from Tory MP

Richard Drax is facing demands to pay compensation for the role of his ancestors in the slave trade.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Rampant England march on' and Alzheimer's progress

Wednesday's papers hail England's victory, and a landmark moment for Alzheimer's research.

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Analysis: A poignant moment for talented Rashford

Marcus Rashford is showing his return to form after a painful road is almost complete, writes Phil McNulty.

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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of the rare charge.

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Onshore wind: Grant Shapps criticised for 'nonsense' claims

The business secretary says wind turbines are now "so big" they cannot be built on land.

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Monday, 28 November 2022

Government denies weakening Online Safety Bill

New law will not require removal of "legal but harmful" content, which critics said risked free speech.

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World Cup 2022: Protester invades pitch during Portugal v Uruguay

A protester invades the pitch carrying a rainbow flag and 'save Ukraine' t-shirt during the World Cup Group H game between Portugal and Uruguay.

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Emergency energy plan not going ahead on Tuesday

National Grid decides not to activate a scheme to help avoid power cuts after being poised to do so.

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Artemis: Nasa's Orion capsule breaks distance record

The spacecraft travels further from Earth than any previous vehicle built for astronauts.

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Frome crash: Children hurt as school coach overturns

Emergency crews, including air ambulance, are called to a crash involving a school coach.

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Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform.

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Sunday, 27 November 2022

The papers: China rocked by protests and Hancock out of jungle

Monday's papers lead with the protests in Chinese cities over Beijing's strict zero-Covid policies.

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Scottish football to ban heading the day before and after matches

Professional clubs told to limit training exercises with repetitive heading to one session per week.

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Palliative care: 'My dad should not have been expected to die in office hours'

Most of the UK lacks consistent round-the-clock care for the terminally ill, research suggests.

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Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity: Has the controversial MP been forgiven?

The ex-health secretary was eliminated from I'm a Celebrity, so was his appearance a failure?

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Matt Hancock: MP finishes third on I'm A Celebrity

The former health secretary was beaten by footballer Jill Scott and actor Owen Warner in the final.

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New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Saturday, 26 November 2022

Jyoti Bhatt: The photographer who preserved rural Indian life

Jyoti Bhatt documented the nuances of rural Indian culture that are on the cusp of disappearing.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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The papers: 'Thousands in 12-hour A&E wait' and Brexit 'blow'

The Sunday Telegraph reports about 4,000 patients a day are waiting more than 12 hours in A&E.

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Doddie Weir: Tributes paid to rugby hero hailed 'a force of nature'

The ex-Scotland rugby international dies six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

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Friday, 25 November 2022

Train strikes: Drivers to walk out in pay row

Passengers face further disruption with 11 rail companies being affected by the long-running dispute.

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Twitter: Romance, business and campaigns born on the platform

Three women share their stories of how being on Twitter has changed their lives for the better.

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Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

The 78-year-old actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, judicial officials say.

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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.

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Fifa threatened 'unlimited' sanctions on armbands, says FA

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham says Fifa threatened "unlimited" sanctions against players who wore the OneLove armband during matches at the World Cup in Qatar.

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World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales

Some fans had flags and T-shirts confiscated while others were shouted at and harassed.

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Thursday, 24 November 2022

Quiz of the week: Who went round the Moon with Snoopy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Nurses to strike for two days before Christmas

Royal College of Nursing members are set to stage their biggest-ever NHS walkout on 15 and 20 December.

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Liz Truss and Boris Johnson join Tory wind farm rebellion

A Tory MP says the former prime ministers are backing his bid to overturn a ban on new turbines.

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Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection

A second child is taken to hospital and pupils and staff are being prescribed antibiotics.

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Sports Direct owner buys historic Savile Row tailor

The boss of Frasers Group said the move secured "a long-term future" for the 250-year-old Gieves & Hawkes.

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Met Police officer David Carrick faces further nine sex offence charges

David Carrick is accused of 53 crimes against 13 women, including rape, between 2003 and 2020.

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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

UK airports could ditch luggage liquid rules by 2024

The 100ml bottle restriction could be axed thanks to 3D scanners, which are being trialled in airports.

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Jeremy Hunt: Cut energy use to stop Putin 'blackmail'

People need to cut consumption to reduce the UK's reliance on Russia, the chancellor says.

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Gold coins worth €1.6m stolen in nine-minute heist from German museum

Police in Germany say they are examining links between the theft and past heists from the country's museums.

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Ukraine war: Blackouts across Ukraine amid wave of Russian strikes

The latest barrage of Russian missiles kill six in Ukraine and impact neighbouring Moldova too.

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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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World Cup 2022: ITV pundit Nadia Nadim reveals mother's death after leaving broadcast

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast.

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Shamima Begum: Stripping of UK citizenship was unlawful, lawyers say

Decision to remove UK citizenship from woman who went to Syria when schoolgirl is being challenged.

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Royal Mail: Strikes over Christmas and Black Friday to go ahead

Royal Mail said it had made its "best and final offer" and accused the union of "holding Christmas to ransom".

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Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Black Friday deals: Why bigger discounts may come next month

With too much inventory and a possible squeeze on demand, retailers may offer deeper price cuts in December.

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Trump taxes: Supreme Court clears Democrats to see returns

Congressional Democrats have been chasing access to Mr Trump's financial records for three years.

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World Cup 2022: England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on right ankle on Wednesday

England skipper Harry Kane is set to have a scan on his right ankle before Friday's World Cup game with the United States.

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Housing target vote faces delay over Tory revolt

It comes as Michael Gove is expected to meet Tory MPs amid the threat of a backbench rebellion.

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UK visas: How does the points-based immigration system work?

Most people wanting to come to the UK to work need to apply via a points-based system.

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Teachers' strike in Scotland to go ahead as new pay offer rejected

Scotland's biggest teachers' union says a new pay offer is "insulting" and confirm Thursday's strike.

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Monday, 21 November 2022

The Papers: Lions 'bare teeth' and Starmer's migration policy

England's World Cup win over Iran and a speech on migration by the Labour leader lead the papers.

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World Cup 2022: Neco Williams played after suffering family bereavement

Defender Neco Williams reveals he played in Wales' opening World Cup game after being told his grandfather had died.

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Jay Leno: Comedian released from hospital after being burned in fire

The US comedian spent 10 days receiving treatment after being burned in a fire at his garage.

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We must wean economy off immigration, Labour leader to warn businesses

Sir Keir Starmer will promise a "pragmatic" immigration policy in a speech to business leaders.

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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts

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USA 1-1 Wales: Gareth Bale penalty salvages draw in World Cup opener

Gareth Bale rescues Wales as the captain's late penalty salvages a draw against the United States in his country's first World Cup game for 64 years.

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Sunday, 20 November 2022

World Cup 2022: Tears and emotion as Wales return

It is a day many fans feared they would never see, with 64 years of hurt finally coming to an end.

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Police release four men arrested after NI bomb attack

The men were arrested after the attack on two police officers in Strabane last Thursday.

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Cost of living: 'We both work but we can't afford the family rent'

A nurse is facing eviction with her family, and they can't find a new home within budget.

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The Papers: 'Lions of Arabia' and 'soft Brexit warnings'

The final countdown to England's World Cup kick off is causing much excitement on Monday's front pages.

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Saturday, 19 November 2022

Awaab Ishak: Councils put 'on notice' following toddler's mould death

The housing secretary tells providers to improve conditions after Awaab Ishak's death due to mould in his home.

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Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return.

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Snowdonia: Walker found dead after mountain fall

The man in his 50s left a youth hostel on Wednesday and was reported missing the next day.

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Safe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US

Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret.

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Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident.

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The Papers: 'Come on you Lions' and Fifa boss speech 'outrage'

Plenty of stories on Sunday's front pages look forward to the World Cup finally kicking off in Qatar.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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East Belfast UVF operation leads to gun and pipe bomb seizures

Police say four men have also been arrested after searches in east Belfast on Friday night.

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Friday, 18 November 2022

The Papers: 'They think it's all sober' and PM's fears for women

Saturday's front pages cover the last-minute decision to stop alcohol being sold at World Cup stadiums.

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Iran spreading 'bloodshed and destruction', says foreign secretary

James Cleverly will reaffirm the UK's commitment to stopping Iran from producing nuclear weapons.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes jailed for fraud

Elizabeth Holmes - once one of Silicon Valley’s superstar CEOs - sentenced to 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with blood-testing start-up

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Doctor Who: Millie Gibson revealed as Ncuti Gatwa's companion

The 18-year-old Coronation Street actress will play Ruby Sunday in the long-running sci-fi drama.

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Banksy accuses clothing brand Guess of stealing artworks

The graffiti artist called on shoplifters to visit a London branch of Guess in retaliation.

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Eton College boys 'booed' visiting state schoolgirls

Pupils were "sanctioned" for the "totally unacceptable" behaviour, Eton College says.

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Thursday, 17 November 2022

Autumn Statement: BBC experts on six things you need to know

BBC correspondents on how the new economic plan will affect your household budget.

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Ukraine war: 10 million without power after Russian strikes

At least seven are killed in a new Russian missile barrage, days after an even bigger bombardment.

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Awaab Ishak: Rochdale Boroughwide Housing boss rejects call to resign

Gareth Swarbrick has rejected calls to quit his £185,000 job after the toddler's death.

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Postal workers to strike on six more days in run-up to Christmas

Industrial action is scheduled for six days in December, including Christmas Eve.

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Benjamin Mendy was a predatory serial rapist, prosecutor tells court

Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy assumed women at parties were "good for sex", a prosecutor says.

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Rupert Murdoch pays £11,000 for Boris Johnson to visit

The media tycoon paid for flights and accommodation for the former PM to visit Montana last month.

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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Vegan 'cheese' market booms as demand grows

As more people turn to non-dairy alternatives, vegan 'cheese' sales are taking off around the world.

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Trump not first politician to be ditched by Rupert Murdoch

A secret memo, unearthed by diplomats, exposes how ruthlessly the press baron can dispose of allies.

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100,000 birds culled after farm avian flu outbreaks

The National Farmers Union said a farm in Ayrshire and two in Aberdeenshire had been affected.

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Hostile states are targeting you, Speaker warns MPs

Mobile phones "potential goldmine" of sensitive information, a letter from Sir Lindsay Hoyle says.

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Qatar World Cup: TV 2 Denmark reporter forced off air

Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity led to dozens of complaints to MPs' watchdog

Parliament's standards chief Kathryn Stone says she cannot investigate as the MP did not break any rules.

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Made.com customers given 25 November delivery deadline

Customers who do not receive furniture orders by 25 November should submit a claim for a refund.

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Awaab Ishak: Toddler's mould death is unacceptable says government minister

A coroner ruled that two-year-old Awaab Ishak died after exposure to mould in his Rochdale flat.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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Ryan Reynolds speaks Welsh during awards acceptance

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been given an award by S4C for promoting Wales.

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Hitmen jailed after gangster rap shooting boast in Glasgow

John McCann and Anton Brannigan blasted two men with a sawn-off shotgun as they sat in a parked van.

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Monday, 14 November 2022

Ukraine war: US and Russian spy chiefs meet face-to-face in Turkey

William Burns meets his Russian counterpart in Turkey following continued nuclear threats from Moscow.

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Day in the life of a struggling single dad: 'I can't take any more of this'

Samuel from Bristol struggles to feed and bathe his two young sons amid the cost of living crisis.

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Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis

The Grammy-winning musician, 85, is known for hits such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song".

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Jay Leno: US comedian 'seriously burned' in car fire

The TV host, 72, said he is OK and recovering despite being injured in a fire at his LA garage.

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Eden Project withdraws complaint over Penrith gardener

The venue had objected to Susan Davies using the word "Eden", where she lives, in her firm's name.

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Cost of living: 'We've got to sell our family home due to mortgage rise'

A mother-of-three says she can't see any option than selling her house due to mortgage rates rising.

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Sunday, 13 November 2022

Faisal Islam: The repair Budget to defuse a financial timebomb

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's key message this week will be about restoring stability and controlling price rises.

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Disability and the cost of living: 'It's our son's life'

Six-year-old Cohen survives off the machines in his home and his mum's energy bills could rise to more than £3,000 a year.

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The Papers: 'Tax rises for all' and 'last chance' to save NHS

Government plans to hike taxes while cutting spending and problems facing the health service lead the front pages.

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Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants

The home secretary will finalise a deal with the French to try to curb Channel crossings in small boats.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams withdraws with an injury

Judge Shirley Ballas says the sportsman has become one of the nation's favourite entertainers.

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Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river.

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Gwent Police to face misogyny, corruption and racism probe

Gwent Police is investigated after "abhorrent" messages between serving and retired officers emerged.

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Saturday, 12 November 2022

King gives up to £600 to staff to help with cost of living crisis

The monarch will use part of his private income to fund the single payment on top of his staffs' salaries.

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The Papers: 'Truss budget' cost £30bn and 'Rishi revives Thatcherism'

The impact of the "disastrous" mini-budget and the spending cut plus tax rises plans to fix it lead the Sunday papers.

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Wolves 0-2 Arsenal: Martin Odegaard double puts Gunners five points clear at the top

Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Martin Odegaard's second-half double proves enough to beat Wolves at Molineux.

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Keith Levene: The Clash guitarist and founding member dies aged 65

Levene was one of the most influential guitarists of all time, his friend and author Adam Hammond says.

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Migrant channel crossings top 40,000 this year

More than 100 migrants came ashore on Saturday, say eyewitnesses, meaning the 40,000 mark is surpassed.

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Ballymoney: Toddler Noah McAleese dies in farm incident

Noah McAleese, 2, was taken to hospital after the incident at Rosepark Farm on Friday afternoon.

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Friday, 11 November 2022

Newspaper headlines: 'Rumble in the jungle' and 'route out' from Raab

Matt Hancock's Covid grilling on I'm a Celebrity and civil servants avoiding the justice secretary are among Saturday's front page stories.

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Which new laws have been held up or shelved?

There are question marks over some high-profile legislation, including on online safety and renters' reform.

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I'm A Celebrity: Matt Hancock asks for forgiveness

The former health secretary was being grilled by campmates about his actions during the pandemic.

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Queen's legacy creates more diverse Order of Merit

Royal honours for arts and sciences are announced, with four of six new members from ethnic minorities.

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Asylum seekers: Scabies and abuse at Stockport hotel, council claims

People "cooped up" in a Stockport hotel are facing "inhumane treatment", the town's council says.

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Ukraine war: Celebrations as Kyiv takes back key city Kherson

An official says Ukraine's troops are "almost fully in control" after Russia completed its retreat.

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Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy dies aged 66

Conroy voiced Batman in animated TV shows, feature films and video games for nearly 30 years.

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

Midterm elections results: Rivalry spills open as Trump lashes out at DeSantis

The ex-president calls Florida's governor "desperate" in the first draw of a metaphorical pistol.

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The Papers: 'Kwarteng blames Truss' and Walliams' 'vile slurs'

An interview with ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and leaked remarks from TV's David Walliams lead the papers.

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Alex Jones to pay extra $473m damages over 'fake Sandy Hook' claim

The new order means the Infowars host has to pay $1.44bn after branding the school shooting a hoax.

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Nurses' union pay demands not affordable, says Rishi Sunak

Royal College of Nursing want a 17% pay increase and voted to take strike action across the UK.

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Rishi Sunak 'confident' of NI Protocol talks breakthrough

Speaking after meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Rishi Sunak says he wants a "negotiated solution".

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Body found in search for University of Warwick professor

The body of astronomer Tom Marsh was found two months after his disappearance, police say.

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Christmas adverts toned down during cost of living crisis

John Lewis says the cost of living crisis was "front of mind" as it joins other big brands launching festive campaigns.

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US sees 'real problems' for Russia in Ukraine

Russia is retreating from Kherson, the only regional capital it captured during the invasion.

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Boy George's tears as Hancock enters I'm a Celeb camp

The singer says his mother was in hospital during the pandemic, and he thought she was going to die.

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York: Student arrested after eggs thrown at King Charles

Cries of "this country was built on the blood of slaves" were heard during the incident in York.

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Bristol abattoir workers murdered and mutilated two men, court hears

Ionut-Valentin Boboc and Jacob-Bebe Chers are accused of a double murder in Bristol in 2021.

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I'm A Celebrity: Matt Hancock seen in first Bushtucker Trial

The MP, criticised for appearing on the show, is seen crawling through a tunnel filled with insects.

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Tuesday, 8 November 2022

The Papers: 'Williamson forced out' and Hancock enters jungle

Gavin Williamson's resignation over bullying claims and Matt Hancock's I'm A Celeb debut lead the papers.

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Matt Hancock says I'm A Celebrity survival is political metaphor

The former health secretary tells viewers they will see the "human side of the guy behind the podium".

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Hollywood actor Sean Penn gives his Oscar to Zelensky

The Hollywood star gifted his award to the Ukrainian president on a visit to Kyiv.

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The Crown: Cast defend criticism of Netflix show at London premiere

The cast arrive for the London premiere, the night before the show is released on Netflix.

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World Cup 2022: Qatar ambassador comments on homosexuality 'harmful and unacceptable'

A Qatar World Cup ambassador calling homosexuality "damage in the mind" is "harmful and unacceptable", says Human Rights Watch.

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COP27: Time to pay the climate bill - vulnerable nations

Giving up means "consigning us to a watery grave" Bahamas PM tells UN climate summit COP27.

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Monday, 7 November 2022

Will The Crown make the young dislike the monarchy?

Younger audiences could see the new royal drama as a history lesson and not fiction, experts warn.

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NFL: Josh Allen, Von Miller & Taylor Heinicke in plays of the week

Taylor Heinicke's spin and Josh Allen's running are both highlights of this week's NFL plays of the week.

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Sunday, 6 November 2022

Apple: iPhone shipments delayed over China Covid lockdown

Tech giant warns customers to expect longer wait times for its new iPhone line due China's Covid lockdown.

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US midterms: Trump and Biden fire up voters as election looms

Monday is the final full day of campaigning before polls open, but 40m votes have already been cast.

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Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.

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Peter Kay announces return to stand-up during I'm A Celebrity

The comedian's comeback was announced during an ad break in Sunday's I'm A Celebrity launch episode.

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COP27: Sunak urges global push to boost clean growth

The PM will tell world leaders at the COP27 summit to deliver on promises to tackle global warming.

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Saturday, 5 November 2022

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99.

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COP27: Rishi Sunak urges world to move faster on renewable energy

The prime minister will travel to the COP27 summit in Egypt on Sunday to discuss climate change.

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Liberal Democrats: Give struggling homeowners £300 a month

People whose mortgage payments had risen more than 10% would get a grant, under the party's plan.

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Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

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Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter.

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Thousands join London protest calling for general election

Demonstrators also want action on low pay and the repeal of "anti-union" laws.

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Everton 0-2 Leicester: Youri Tielemans' spectacular goal helps Foxes overcome Toffees

Leicester City climb out of the Premier League relegation zone as Youri Tielemans’ sensational first-half strike earns Brendan Rodgers’ side their third win in four league games.

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Friday, 4 November 2022

HSBC UK customers unable to access online banking

The bank says it is investigating after customers reported they were unable to pay for their shopping.

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Greenpeace protesters who blocked Russian oil found not guilty

A district judge says the protest in Grays, Essex, disrupted what "could be described as terrorism".

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Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize

One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets.

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Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts.

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Tower Hamlets: Children stop play space from being dismantled

Children in pyjamas and wellies stave off a second council attempt to remove a "pop-up playground".

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Thursday, 3 November 2022

Billions being spent in metaverse land grab

Corporations, speculators and individuals have spent nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) on virtual plots.

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Cost of living: Second-hand shopping in vogue as prices rise

Attitudes towards pre-owned goods are changing and sustainability advocates welcome the shift.

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French parliament stopped over 'racist' remark

A far-right MP denies telling a black colleague to "go back to Africa" as he talks about immigration.

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Israel elections: Outgoing PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on victory

Final results confirm a dramatic comeback for the former prime minister, backed by the far right.

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Paintballs to be shot at Dutch wolves in bid to make them less tame

The decision comes after a video showed a wolf strolling past a family in a park.

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Will people sign up for Netflix's cheaper ad service?

The streaming platform has launched a less expensive streaming option with commercials.

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Wednesday, 2 November 2022

How much could your mortgage rise? Try our calculator

Use our calculator to find out how much mortgage payments could go up for your household.

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Don't blame us for UK border problems, says Albanian PM

The UK is "discriminating" against Albanians to excuse "policy failures", PM Edi Rama says.

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Cold, hungry migrants stranded in London after error

The group were moved out of an overcrowded facility in Kent but given nowhere to stay, the BBC is told.

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James Corden and Ricky Gervais: Can you steal a joke?

The Late Late Show comedian claims he inadvertently used a joke originally performed by Ricky Gervais.

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Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Taronga Zoo: Five lions escape exhibit at Sydney zoo

The zoo was put in lockdown and one animal had to be tranquillised during the brief emergency.

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Ruthin: Four in hospital after helicopter crashes in woods

Police said none of them was believed to have suffered life threatening or life changing injuries.

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£400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed

Many customers with non-smart prepayment meters have not cashed in vouchers aimed at helping with bills.

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The Papers: 'Predators' join police and 'king of the bungle'

Many papers focus on fury over Matt Hancock joining TV show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

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World Cup 2022: British officers sent to the tournament will act as 'buffers' between fans and local police

British officers deployed in Qatar for the World Cup will act as "cultural interpreters" between fans and local law enforcement, says Chief Constable Mark Roberts.

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