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Labour conference gives Starmer chance to stress dividing lines with Tories

Labour conference gives Starmer chance to stress dividing lines with Tories

Supporters of the Labour leader hope he will make the most of his ideological advantage over the Government.

Kwasi Kwarteng insists vast tax cuts ‘not a gamble’ amid hostile reception

Kwasi Kwarteng insists vast tax cuts ‘not a gamble’ amid hostile reception

The Chancellor said the measures are ‘absolutely fair’ despite accusations they will deepen inequality.

UK ticket-holder scoops £171m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder scoops £171m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning numbers from Friday’s draw were 14, 15, 22, 35 and 48. The Lucky Star numbers were 03 and 08.

Police operation surrounding Queen’s death and funeral ‘an enormous success’

Police operation surrounding Queen’s death and funeral ‘an enormous success’

More than 5,000 police officers from across the UK supported 10 days of ceremonial events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Endurance swimmer breaks record for longest ever open swim in Loch Ness

Endurance swimmer breaks record for longest ever open swim in Loch Ness

Extreme adventurer Ross Edgley has broken the record for the longest ever open water swim in Loch Ness.

Support services for victims of county lines exploitation given funding boost

Support services for victims of county lines exploitation given funding boost

The money will go towards providing a rescue service and specialist one-to-one support for victims.

Strictly Come Dancing pairings unveiled during stunning 2022 series launch

Strictly Come Dancing pairings unveiled during stunning 2022 series launch

The show opened with a ballroom performance from the professional dancers and John Legend performed his new single.

Second doses of vaccine to be offered to those most at risk from monkeypox

Second doses of vaccine to be offered to those most at risk from monkeypox

Modelling suggests vaccinating 25% of the groups most at risk could significantly reduce the risk of transmission.

Police interview two men in Prince’s Foundation ‘cash-for-honours’ probe

Police interview two men in Prince’s Foundation ‘cash-for-honours’ probe

It is understood the King has not been spoken to by police, nor has he been requested to do so.

Rail services at Paddington station hit by severe disruption

Rail services at Paddington station hit by severe disruption

The problem has also delayed trains travelling from Reading and Heathrow Airport.

The pound is dropping – What will it mean for Britons?

The pound is dropping – What will it mean for Britons?

Sterling hit its lowest for 37 years on Friday after the Chancellor’s mini-budget.

Covid-19 ‘linked to increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in children’

Covid-19 ‘linked to increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in children’

Researchers highlight that it is not clear why type 1 diabetes appears to be more common after coronavirus infection.

European support for Ukraine ‘remains strong’ after Berlusconi defends Putin

European support for Ukraine ‘remains strong’ after Berlusconi defends Putin

Silvio Berlusconi told Italian broadcasters that Vladimir Putin only wished to replace the Ukrainian president with a government of ‘decent people’.

Markets plunge in ‘worst day ever’ after mini-budget

Markets plunge in ‘worst day ever’ after mini-budget

Sterling repeatedly fell to new 37-year lows against the dollar during the day, slowly edging towards its all-time trough.

Man admits plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Man admits plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Oliver Hart, 30, was appearing at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court on Friday.

GMB union members vote to accept council pay offer

GMB union members vote to accept council pay offer

Some 81% of those who voted in the ballot backed the pay offer.

Prime Minister scraps science policy body in cabinet shake-up

Prime Minister scraps science policy body in cabinet shake-up

The number of cabinet committees has been slimmed down from 20 to just six, with the National Science and Technology Council among those abolished.

Youngest member of mother’s ride-out gang locked up over killing of 17-year-old

Youngest member of mother’s ride-out gang locked up over killing of 17-year-old

The boy was aged just 14 when he was recruited to join in on the revenge attack on 17-year-old Levi Ernest Morrison on April 10 last year.

Dame Hilary Mantel hailed as ‘one of the greatest writers of our time’

Dame Hilary Mantel hailed as ‘one of the greatest writers of our time’

The British writer was best known for the Wolf Hall trilogy, which won two Booker Prizes.

ScotRail workers to strike over pay

ScotRail workers to strike over pay

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at ScotRail will walk out on October 10 in a dispute over pay.

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