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Israel says it foiled Iranian plot to target, spy on senior Israeli politicians

September 27, 2023

Israel’s internal security agency says it has arrested five Palestinians in a plot allegedly hatched in Iran to target and spy on senior Israeli politicians, …

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UAW union leader says he sees ‘no point’ in meeting Trump because he doesn’t care about workers

September 27, 2023

Workers’ strike has turned into political scrap ahead of 2024 election

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Gaby Roslin says she’ll ‘never apologise’ for saying she’s happy post-divorce

September 27, 2023

Radio presenter reveals how she has developed a number of coping mechnisms for grief

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London apartment block that deviates from plans must be torn down, says council

September 27, 2023

‘Blight on the landscape’ in Greenwich lacks promised gardens, children’s play areas and accessibility for wheelchair users Buildings rarely look as good as the airbrushed …

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Canadian fashion mogul enticed victims to bedroom suite at Toronto HQ, prosecution says

September 27, 2023

Peter Nygard, 82, is accused of using ‘power and status’ to assault five women in incidents spanning from late 1980s to 2005.

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California education chief Tony Thurmond says he is running for governor in 2026

September 27, 2023

California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is running for governor in 2026

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Conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell says MyPillow has been ‘crippled’ after American Express cut his credit line

September 27, 2023

‘We’ve been with them for 15 years and we do all of our online marketing and all our shipping with them’

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Covid bereaved must not be ‘brushed aside’, says son ahead of High Court case

September 26, 2023

Relatives say the state failed to protect people under the Human Rights Act and have issued legal claims for damages for loss of life.

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EuroMillions jackpot winner says building dream home got him through lockdown

September 26, 2023

Gareth Bull won the EuroMillions jackpot of £40,627,241 in January 2012.

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Youth pastor says he stabbed wife and children to avoid eviction

September 26, 2023

Matthew Lee Richards told detectives he was a ‘monster’ after allegedly setting his home in Shawnee, Kansas, alight and stabbing his wife, four sons and …

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Julia Fox says she didn’t write about sex with ex Kanye West in memoir because there ‘wasn’t any’

September 26, 2023

Model and rapper had a brief romance in 2022

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I’ve had physical threats over new 20mph law, says Drakeford

September 26, 2023

First minister reveals that he’s received threats to his physical safety over Wales’ new 20mph law.

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Met chief says anxiety led firearms police to refuse to carry weapons

September 26, 2023

Force says some of the officers have started to return to duties but others are still refusing to carry firearms The head of Scotland Yard …

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In Egypt, rights group says 73 supporters of challenger in December presidential election arrested

September 26, 2023

A rights group says Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 people campaigning for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December …

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UK music venues ‘must and will close’ if tax relief expires, charity says

September 26, 2023

The Music Venue Trust published an open letter to Jeremy Hunt urging him to extend the existing business rates relief.

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Scrapping HS2 link would be very stupid, says ex-rail chief

September 26, 2023

Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.

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Braverman says UN refugee convention shouldn’t protect women and gay people just facing discrimination – UK politics live

September 26, 2023

Home secretary to claim almost 800 million people could claim the right to move to another country under the convention Chris Philp, a Home Office …

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BBC says reporting on Russell Brand allegations has been ‘proportionate’ and ‘fair’ following complaints

September 26, 2023

Broadcaster said it received messages from viewers who complained that its coverage of Russell Brand allegations went overboard

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‘Staggering’ green growth gives hope for 1.5C, says global energy head

September 26, 2023

IEA’s Fatih Birol says uptake of solar power and EVs is in line with net zero goal but rich countries must hasten their broader plans …

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UK schools should teach all four nations’ histories, says David Olusoga

September 26, 2023

Historian says ignorance and indifference between UK nations could pose biggest threat to future of union Schools in the UK need to teach the history …

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Indictment with hate crime allegations says Hells Angels attacked three Black men in San Diego

September 26, 2023

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office says 17 people have pleaded not guilty to charges involving an attack on three young Black men by …

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Dwayne Wade says he let go of hopes that daughter Zaya would play basketball

September 26, 2023

‘See what happens when you start making plans for other people’s lives?’

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GPs’ lack of asthma testing is abysmal, charity says

September 26, 2023

Asthma and Lung UK says people with breathing difficulties are being denied the diagnosis they need.

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Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

September 26, 2023

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan.

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Trump says he wants to buy glock on gun store tour: Live updates

September 25, 2023

Follow the latest updates from the former president’s 2024 campaign and ongoing legal woes

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New persons of interest found in JonBenet Ramsey cold case murder, says report

September 25, 2023

Boulder Police Department has been using DNA testing to expand its investigation into the girl’s death

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One in 10 prisons in England and Wales should be shut down, watchdog says

September 25, 2023

Exclusive: Chief inspector of prisons says 14 Victorian jails cannot provide proper accommodation for inmates Violence, isolation and rat-infested cells: insiders on the state of …

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Armed police need clarity about legal powers, Sunak says

September 25, 2023

PM backs review of armed policing after officers hand in weapons in response to charging of marksman with murder Rishi Sunak has said armed police …

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Shopping habits have changed for good, says Aldi

September 25, 2023

Consumers are buying cheaper own-label goods due to living costs, according to the supermarket.

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Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown

September 25, 2023

The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change.

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Petrostate windfall tax would help poor countries in climate crisis, says Brown

September 25, 2023

Former British PM calls for 3% levy on oil and gas export revenues of biggest producers to generate $25bn a year for global south Petrostates …

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Father says Martha’s rule would have saved life of son who died at London hospital

September 25, 2023

Coroner’s office opening investigation into treatment of Balram Patel, who died at St Thomas’ after his lungs were flooded A 30-year-old man who died last …

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Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with major studios to end 146-day strike, says union

September 25, 2023

WGA announces deal with Alliance Motion Picture and Television Producers

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Missouri says clinic that challenged transgender treatment restrictions didn’t provide proper care

September 24, 2023

Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care by filing a new lawsuit accusing …

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GOP congressman says Americans ‘sick and tired’ of government shutdowns as his party threatens one

September 24, 2023

Far-right conservatives offer McCarthy his greatest test as Speaker with shutdown budget demands

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

September 24, 2023

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in “the months to come”.

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A Kremlin critic was transferred to a Siberian prison and placed in a ‘punishment cell,’ lawyer says

September 24, 2023

An imprisoned Russian opposition figure has been transferred to a maximum security prison in Siberia and was placed in a tiny “punishment cell.”

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Boris Johnson should pay back taxpayer-funded Partygate legal fees, says Labour

September 24, 2023

Exclusive: Party also calls for an investigation into ‘issues’ with the Cabinet Office’s inquiry sign-off process Boris Johnson should pay back his taxpayer-funded legal fees …

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Government minister says inheritance tax ‘deeply unfair’ as Sunak ‘plans to scrap’ levy

September 24, 2023

Rishi Sunak said to be preparing to announce cut in levy – or even scrapping it altogether

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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

September 24, 2023

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.

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Net zero: Rishi Sunak ‘destroying’ UK green credibility, says Yanis Varoufakis

September 24, 2023

Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday guest Yanis Varoufakis attacked the PM’s ‘incompetence and cynicism’.

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Kosovan PM Albin Kurti says talks with Serbia have reached dead end

September 24, 2023

Kurti claims EU special envoy to talks has lost neutrality and there is ‘no moving further with this method’ EU-brokered talks between Kosovo and Serbia …

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Shapps says it would be ‘crazy’ not to reconsider full HS2 rail project

September 24, 2023

Viability of northern leg in doubt after rumours Sunak and Hunt could ditch the Birmingham to Manchester section UK politics live – latest updates It …

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Shapps says any government that does not reconsider transport plans ‘acting outside reality’ when quizzed over HS2 – UK politics live

September 24, 2023

Grant Shapps says Rishi Sunak ‘prepared to take difficult long-term decision’ when asked about future of HS2 rail project When asked about the Lib Dems …

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Israeli military raid kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank. Israel says its troops came under fire

September 24, 2023

Palestinian health officials say two Palestinians have been killed during an Israeli military raid in the northern West Bank

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Lib Dems to attack Tories on NHS and pensions triple lock, Ed Davey says

September 24, 2023

The leader says his party is focusing on the NHS and protecting pensions to woo Conservatives in rural heartlands The Liberal Democrats are planning to …

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Outgoing MP Dehenna Davison says migraine condition is ‘debilitating’

September 24, 2023

The soon-to-be former MP for Bishop Auckland called for change for chronic migraine treatments, shortly after her resignation due to the condition.

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Starmer cannot offer change without backing cost-of-living plan, SNP says

September 23, 2023

Labour has been urged to back proposals including mortgage relief and a £400 energy bill rebate for households over the autumn and winter.

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NJ Democrats call on Mendenez to resign after bribery charges as he says ‘some are rushing to judge a Latino’

September 23, 2023

Senator Bob Menendez is refusing to resign after being accused of receiving luxury gifts and cash in exchange for providing sensitive information to benefit Egypt, …

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Axing HS2 Manchester leg would be a tragedy, says UK infrastructure chief

September 23, 2023

Sir John Armitt says cost of project needs to curbed, but that there are ‘massive benefits’ to economy in continuing Axing the Manchester leg of …

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Good year for British vineyards, says RHS

September 23, 2023

Climate change is extending the growing season and causing a boom for the UK’s wine industry.

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Nish Kumar says there are still comedians at large ‘who are the subject of open secrets’

September 22, 2023

Former host of ‘The Mash Report’ said ‘we can’t name [them]’ due to the ‘threat of lawsuits’

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Biden says new White House gun violence office will ‘centralise, accelerate and intensify’ efforts to end mass shootings

September 22, 2023

The president repeatedly called on Congress to act to stem a bloody tide of gun violence across the US

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Russell Brand: BBC should have thoroughly investigated in 2019, says Bectu

September 22, 2023

BBC should have investigated after managers were told Russell Brand exposed himself, union says.

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Rishi Sunak’s A-level overhaul plan is undeliverable gimmick, says Labour

September 22, 2023

School leaders say funding and teacher shortages are far more urgent than a ‘British baccalaureate’ UK politics live – latest updates Rishi Sunak’s desire to …

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Trump says he ‘doesn’t believe’ he forced Rupert Murdoch into retirement

September 22, 2023

Donald Trump has said that he does “not believe” that he “forced Rupert Murdoch into retirement”.

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Migration could be ‘dissolving force for EU’, says bloc’s top diplomat

September 22, 2023

Exclusive: Josep Borrell calls for European unity in face of Ukraine war, US-China competition and rise of global south Europe migration news – live Migration …

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Kick it Out CEO says new online safety bill is ‘brilliant’ but only ‘a small piece of the jigsaw’

September 22, 2023

The new legislation, which could help prevent discrimination and abuse on social media platforms, passed its final parliamentary debate on Friday

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Tax cuts ‘virtually impossible’ at present, says Jeremy Hunt

September 22, 2023

The chancellor says the cost of public debt has left him with some “very difficult decisions”.

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Biden’s $325m package for Zelensky as Pentagon says Abram tanks ‘on schedule’

September 22, 2023

‘If we don’t get the aid, we will lose the war,’ Congress warned

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We can’t alter Brexit deal to appease car industry, says European commissioner

September 22, 2023

Thierry Breton stands firm amid opposition to incoming tariffs on electric vehicle exports between EU and UK The Brexit trade deal should not be reopened …

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Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says Rupert Murdoch’s ‘anger-tainment’ damaged the democratic world

September 22, 2023

Longstanding Murdoch critic says mogul leaves ‘hell of a legacy’, as minister suggests he will still play ‘very big role’ Follow our Australia news live …

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AI developing too fast for regulators to keep up, says Oliver Dowden

September 21, 2023

Deputy prime minister to urge UN general assembly to create international regulatory system Artificial intelligence is developing too fast for regulators to keep up, the …

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Zelensky says he had ‘very strong dialogue with senators’ after closed-door meeting over Ukraine aid

September 21, 2023

Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “very strong dialogue” with senators after his behind-closed-doors meeting on Capitol Hill on Thursday 21 September.

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Keir Starmer says Labour in power wouldn’t ‘want to diverge’ from EU

September 21, 2023

Party leader says he would not bring in lower environmental and food standards than in Europe or reduce workers’ rights Keir Starmer has gone further …

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‘We don’t want to diverge’ from EU rules, Starmer says

September 21, 2023

The more the UK and Brussels ‘share a future together’ the less friction there will be between the two, he has suggested.

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Brand exposed himself then laughed about it on air, says woman

September 21, 2023

The incident, which happened in Los Angeles in 2008, is the first time Brand has been heard publicly admitting sexual misconduct.

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Controversial right-wing group Project Veritas suspends all operations indefinitely, report says

September 21, 2023

Project Veritas is known for its use of hidden cameras to discredit mainstream media organisations and progressive groups

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H&M says free to return online purchases in store

September 21, 2023

But shoppers who send items back to the firm’s warehouse will still face a £1.99 charge.

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Michael Caine, 90, says his next film might be his last before retirement

September 21, 2023

Actor, 90, stars in ‘The Great Escaper’ opposite the late Glenda Jackson

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Seattle officer should be put on leave for callous remarks about woman’s death, watchdog group says

September 21, 2023

Seattle’s Community Police Commission recommends that an officer under investigation for making callous remarks about the death of a woman from India be put on …

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Poland will no longer send weapons to Ukraine, says PM, as grain dispute escalates

September 21, 2023

Comments by Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki follow Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s accusation that some in Europe are in effect aiding Russia on grain exports See all our …

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Oprah Winfrey says she refused to take ‘easy way out’ of weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy

September 21, 2023

‘I’ve got to do this on my own,’ billionaire media mogul said

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MBS says Saudi Arabia will keep investments with Jared Kushner fund if Trump is re-elected

September 21, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince led $2bn investment in Jared Kushner’s private equity firm

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Treated and untreated sewage greatest threat to river biodiversity, says study

September 20, 2023

More water company regulations and improvements at treatment plants needed to protect rivers, say authors Pollution from treated and untreated sewage is the greatest threat …

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Ed Miliband says he regrets 2015 election interview with Russell Brand

September 20, 2023

The former Labour leader said he conducted the interview in order to counter the comic’s claims that voting had no impact.

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Former prosecutor says ex-Trump aide will be top witness in classified documents case

September 20, 2023

Molly Micheal’s testimony will likely decide ‘whether the former president is convicted,’ Chris Timmons says

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Mayor candidate says she didn’t know she worked for an escort service in college after arrest revealed

September 20, 2023

‘It should have been the happiest, most exciting time of my life, and it ended up being the absolute lowest,’ Gabrielle Hanson says

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Angelica Ross says Emma Roberts called to apologise for transphobic remark on American Horror Story set

September 20, 2023

Ross had accused former ‘American Horror Story’ co-star for making a transphobic remark on set

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky says UN ‘incapable’ of stopping Putin’s ‘criminal aggression’

September 20, 2023

President says ‘humankind no longer pins its hopes on the UN when it comes to defence’

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Angelica Ross says Emma Roberts called to apologise for transphobic remark on American Horror Story set

September 20, 2023

Ross had accused former ‘American Horror Story’ co-star for making a transphobic remark on set

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Zelenskiy says only way to ensure peace is fundamental UN reform

September 20, 2023

Ukrainian president says UN general assembly should have power to override veto and calls for Russia’s to be removed UN summit – live updates Volodymyr …

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Zelenskiy calls for Russia to lose UN veto power; UN chief says ‘humanity has opened gates of hell’ on climate – live

September 20, 2023

Ukrainian president says war impossible to stop while Russia vetoes all efforts at peace; Guterres condemns world leaders’ inaction on climate crisis The Iranian president, …

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‘Polyamory is misconstrued as sex-fest,’ says Maya Oppenheim at How The Light Gets In festival

September 20, 2023

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Russell Brand allegations show how TV tolerated ‘terrible behaviour’, says C4 chief

September 20, 2023

Alex Mahon says broadcasters were happy to show footage of Brand making misogynistic jokes about sex ‘not that long ago’ Channel 4’s boss has said …

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Russell Brand: Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon says allegations are ‘horrendous’

September 20, 2023

Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assaults, which he denies.

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PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman

September 20, 2023

But the dilution of green policies has sparked anger among some Tories and opposition parties.

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Rupert Murdoch often wishes Donald Trump dead, Michael Wolff book says

September 20, 2023

Media mogul has become ‘a frothing-at-the-mouth’ Trump critic, Fire and Fury author writes in new book, The Fall Rupert Murdoch loathes Donald Trump so much …

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Meta encryption plan will let child abusers ‘hide in the dark’, says UK campaign

September 20, 2023

In Home Office initiative, survivors urge Mark Zuckerberg to rethink changes to Messenger and Instagram Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to roll out encrypted messaging on his …

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Stephen Fry says his agents ‘went ballistic’ over AI impersonation of his voice: ‘It shocked me’

September 20, 2023

Actor and broadcaster famously narrated all seven of JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ books

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Edinburgh tram scheme had ‘litany of avoidable failures’ says nine-year inquiry

September 19, 2023

Scotland’s current transport minister dismisses findings as says inquiry was ‘too long and too costly’

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Edinburgh Trams inquiry report too long and too costly, minister says

September 19, 2023

Mairi McAllan said some of Lord Hardie’s conclusions were not supported by evidence.

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Commissioners to run Birmingham city council, Michael Gove says

September 19, 2023

Commissioners to preside over financial recovery plan that could include job cuts, asset sales and council tax rises What might Birmingham city council be forced …

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No evidence banks closed accounts due to ‘political views’, says review launched after Farage’s Coutts row

September 19, 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority said it will do more work to verify the data provided by banks and building societies

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Stonehenge tunnel plan ‘should not proceed’ says Unesco

September 19, 2023

The organisation wants the A303 scheme to be amended before a World Heritage Committee meeting.

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Jenni Hermoso: Spain forward says ‘nothing has changed’ as boycotting players are called up

September 19, 2023

Jenni Hermoso says the decision to call-up players who are boycotting the national team is proof “nothing has changed” at the Spanish FA.

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Starmer to meet Macron in Paris as thinktank says Labour’s proposed Brexit renegotiation might not be worth it – UK politics live

September 19, 2023

Labour proposals focus on UK priorities but party will have to refine its offer to address key EU interests, says UK in a Changing Europe …

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Sadiq Khan says hundreds of thousands spent on anti-Ulez Twitter manipulation

September 19, 2023

Mayor of London expected to tell social media firms of campaign and urge them to ‘bear down on the attempts to distort truth’ Sadiq Khan …

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‘Where the coast goes, England follows’: Tories risk ‘tidal wave’ if they ignore seaside towns, says thinktank

September 19, 2023

Exclusive: Report highlights growing gap between declining coastal communities and rest of the country Rishi Sunak must commit to levelling up England’s struggling seaside towns, …

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