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Starmer must U-turn on ‘damaging’ winter fuel payment cut – Flynn

Starmer must U-turn on ‘damaging’ winter fuel payment cut – Flynn

Starmer must U-turn on ‘damaging’ winter fuel payment cut – Flynn

06 September 2024

The SNP said more than 850,000 Scottish pensioners will ‘pay the price for the Labour Government’s draconian cuts’.


Royal Mail explains why first class stamp price is increasing by 30p

Royal Mail explains why first class stamp price is increasing by 30p

Royal Mail explains why first class stamp price is increasing by 30p

06 September 2024

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain unchanged at 85p.


Late Queen will ‘never be forgotten’, PM pledges ahead of anniversary of death

Late Queen will ‘never be forgotten’, PM pledges ahead of anniversary of death

Late Queen will ‘never be forgotten’, PM pledges ahead of anniversary of death

06 September 2024

A new national memorial in central London will give everyone a place to ‘connect with the shared history we cherish’, Sir Keir Starmer said.


Shipwreck exposed by winter storms to be preserved in tank for research

Shipwreck exposed by winter storms to be preserved in tank for research

Shipwreck exposed by winter storms to be preserved in tank for research

06 September 2024

The wooden structure rose from the sands of Sanday, Orkney, in February.


‘I regret it’ – Oasis fan who paid £350 for ticket ‘fuming’ at extra gigs

‘I regret it’ – Oasis fan who paid £350 for ticket ‘fuming’ at extra gigs

‘I regret it’ – Oasis fan who paid £350 for ticket ‘fuming’ at extra gigs

06 September 2024

‘If I had known they were putting more dates on, I would have just thought ‘no, I’ll chance it again’,’ said Diane Green.


Ivy Collection restaurant firm nearing £1 billion sale – reports

Ivy Collection restaurant firm nearing £1 billion sale – reports

Ivy Collection restaurant firm nearing £1 billion sale – reports

06 September 2024

London-based investment firm Si Advisors is closing on a deal to buy the Ivy Collection, according to Sky News.


Peer recalls how Hollywood star inspired him to attend antenatal classes

Peer recalls how Hollywood star inspired him to attend antenatal classes

Peer recalls how Hollywood star inspired him to attend antenatal classes

06 September 2024

Lord Hannan’s remarks came as peers considered the Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill.


Defamation battle between Sir Van Morrison and former health minister settled

Defamation battle between Sir Van Morrison and former health minister settled

Defamation battle between Sir Van Morrison and former health minister settled

06 September 2024

Robin Swann sued Sir Van over comments made in Belfast in 2021 while the singer sued Mr Swann over a piece in Rolling Stone.


Competition regulator objects to Google’s ad tech practices

Competition regulator objects to Google’s ad tech practices

Competition regulator objects to Google’s ad tech practices

06 September 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority said a provisional investigation had found the tech giant was using anti-competitive practices.


Marilyn Monroe exhibition to display memorabilia from introduction to late Queen

Marilyn Monroe exhibition to display memorabilia from introduction to late Queen

Marilyn Monroe exhibition to display memorabilia from introduction to late Queen

06 September 2024

It has been promoted as the ‘first of its kind in the UK’ thanks to the amount of Monroe artefacts on display.


Man denies attempted murder of nine-year-old girl shot outside resaurant

Man denies attempted murder of nine-year-old girl shot outside resaurant

Man denies attempted murder of nine-year-old girl shot outside resaurant

06 September 2024

Javon Riley, 32, was arrested months after the incident in Dalston, east London, in May.


Labour councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at anti-racism protest

Labour councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at anti-racism protest

Labour councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at anti-racism protest

06 September 2024

Ricky Jones, 57, allegedly committed the offence during a speech to a gathering in Walthamstow on August 7.


More rain expected as flood alerts issued

More rain expected as flood alerts issued

More rain expected as flood alerts issued

06 September 2024

Floods could hit parts of the country from London to the South West on Friday.


Liam Gallagher says Oasis reunion attitude ‘stinks’ amid tickets furore

Liam Gallagher says Oasis reunion attitude ‘stinks’ amid tickets furore

Liam Gallagher says Oasis reunion attitude ‘stinks’ amid tickets furore

06 September 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over the Oasis tickets release.


My dog ‘deeply resentful’ at focus on Parliament’s newest pup, jokes Blunkett

My dog ‘deeply resentful’ at focus on Parliament’s newest pup, jokes Blunkett

My dog ‘deeply resentful’ at focus on Parliament’s newest pup, jokes Blunkett

06 September 2024

Black retriever-German shepherd cross Barley assists the Labour former home secretary.


TfL restricts access to online services due to cyber attack

TfL restricts access to online services due to cyber attack

TfL restricts access to online services due to cyber attack

06 September 2024

The organisation is preventing passengers from viewing their journey history for trips paid for by contactless cards.


Van driver who smuggled migrants found screaming for help jailed for 10 years

Van driver who smuggled migrants found screaming for help jailed for 10 years

Van driver who smuggled migrants found screaming for help jailed for 10 years

06 September 2024

Anas Al Mustafa, 43, was convicted of assisting unlawful migration by trafficking the seven people in a specially-adapted van via a ferry.


Boost to Belfast weapons plant after UK missiles commitment to Ukraine

Boost to Belfast weapons plant after UK missiles commitment to Ukraine

Boost to Belfast weapons plant after UK missiles commitment to Ukraine

06 September 2024

The UK is to provide 650 lightweight multirole missile systems to Ukraine.


Grenfell: Cladding firm employee criticised in report says deaths ‘a tragedy’

Grenfell: Cladding firm employee criticised in report says deaths ‘a tragedy’

Grenfell: Cladding firm employee criticised in report says deaths ‘a tragedy’

06 September 2024

Ex-Arconic worker Claude Wehrle did not give evidence at the public hearings despite being asked to do so.


Fuel prices drop to lowest levels in nearly three years

Fuel prices drop to lowest levels in nearly three years

Fuel prices drop to lowest levels in nearly three years

06 September 2024

The RAC said the average price of fuel at UK forecourts on Thursday was 139.7p per litre for petrol and 144.4p per litre for diesel.


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