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Trump could offer trade lane to UK over ‘Brexit sympathy’, Democrat says

Trump could offer trade lane to UK over ‘Brexit sympathy’, Democrat says

Trump could offer trade lane to UK over ‘Brexit sympathy’, Democrat says

08 November 2024

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy, who knows Mr Trump personally, said he believed the Republican politician would have ‘sympathy’ over Brexit.


Jaguar Land Rover says aluminium shortages dragging on profits

Jaguar Land Rover says aluminium shortages dragging on profits

Jaguar Land Rover says aluminium shortages dragging on profits

08 November 2024

The Coventry-based luxury carmaker said the problems were temporary but had led to a 10% drop in profits.


Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

08 November 2024

John Martin, 74, previously of East Lothian, was found guilty of abuse involving two young girls in the 1980s and 90s.


Ofcom warns online platforms over generative AI tools

Ofcom warns online platforms over generative AI tools

Ofcom warns online platforms over generative AI tools

08 November 2024

The regulator has published an open letter to tech firms, reminding them how generative AI tools will be in scope of the Online Safety Act.


Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

08 November 2024

Michael McMonagle, 43, was sentenced at Derry Crown Court to nine months in custody and nine months under statutory supervision.


Royals wish Lady Louise a happy 21st birthday

Royals wish Lady Louise a happy 21st birthday

Royals wish Lady Louise a happy 21st birthday

08 November 2024

The King’s niece is studying English Literature at St Andrews University.


Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day

Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day

Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day

08 November 2024

Peter Kent, a 99-year-old D-Day veteran, attended the reception.


Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser

Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser

Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser

08 November 2024

Jonathan Powell will take over from Sir Tim Barrow in the role based in 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office said.


Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

08 November 2024

The union said industrial action in Perth and Kinross had secured ‘fresh commitments’ from the Scottish Government and Cosla.


US and EU ‘need each other’, says Irish premier after Trump election win

US and EU ‘need each other’, says Irish premier after Trump election win

US and EU ‘need each other’, says Irish premier after Trump election win

08 November 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris made his comments after attending a European Political Community Summit.


Man admits murder of woman who died two years after he set her on fire

Man admits murder of woman who died two years after he set her on fire

Man admits murder of woman who died two years after he set her on fire

08 November 2024

Leigh Pateman was serving a prison sentence for causing grievous bodily harm when Ellen Marshall died.


Lidl unveils own-brand cola Christmas truck tour

Lidl unveils own-brand cola Christmas truck tour

Lidl unveils own-brand cola Christmas truck tour

08 November 2024

The 20-metre, 15-tonne truck will have Lidl’s own-brand Freeway cola label wrapped around its body.


Ghana in, Germany out of most common countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers

Ghana in, Germany out of most common countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers

Ghana in, Germany out of most common countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers

08 November 2024

India remained number one with Pakistan still in second place.


Asda boss warns of £100m hit from ‘big burden’ Labour Budget

Asda boss warns of £100m hit from ‘big burden’ Labour Budget

Asda boss warns of £100m hit from ‘big burden’ Labour Budget

08 November 2024

Asda’s chairman said he would try not to pass extra costs on to consumers, but ‘you can’t deny it will probably be inflationary to some degree’.


Falklands veteran pays tribute to woman who creates honorary scarves

Falklands veteran pays tribute to woman who creates honorary scarves

Falklands veteran pays tribute to woman who creates honorary scarves

08 November 2024

Scarves For Falklands Veterans was set up by Rachel Simons, who was an 11-year-old living in Stanley on the Falkland Islands, during the war.


Kate to honour war dead with two public appearances over Remembrance weekend

Kate to honour war dead with two public appearances over Remembrance weekend

Kate to honour war dead with two public appearances over Remembrance weekend

08 November 2024

The princess will be at the Cenotaph on Sunday and the evening before she will attend the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.


Chimps perform better at complex tasks when an audience is watching – study

Chimps perform better at complex tasks when an audience is watching – study

Chimps perform better at complex tasks when an audience is watching – study

08 November 2024

Findings suggest ‘audience effect’ predates the development of human societies based on reputation, researchers say.


David Lammy’s past comments about Donald Trump ‘a concern’, says ex-spy chief

David Lammy’s past comments about Donald Trump ‘a concern’, says ex-spy chief

David Lammy’s past comments about Donald Trump ‘a concern’, says ex-spy chief

08 November 2024

Sir Richard Dearlove said the president-elect may put criticisms of him to one side because of his strong political mandate.


UK could issue NHS-branded baby formula to stop people paying ‘over the odds’

UK could issue NHS-branded baby formula to stop people paying ‘over the odds’

UK could issue NHS-branded baby formula to stop people paying ‘over the odds’

08 November 2024

The competition watchdog said the market is dominated by two companies, which have ‘limited incentives’ to compete on price under existing rules.


Scientists amazed as zoo elephant uses water hose to shower herself

Scientists amazed as zoo elephant uses water hose to shower herself

Scientists amazed as zoo elephant uses water hose to shower herself

08 November 2024

Mary, an Asian elephant at Berlin Zoo, has been dubbed ‘the queen of showering’.


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