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6 hours ago

Shop price inflation increases as storm clouds loom' amid Middle East crisis

Rising shop prices in March reflect increased costs linked to the Middle East conflict, despite easing food inflation and promotional discounts from retailers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

35,000 pints of stolen Guinness, 950 wheels of pilfered cheese: can the UK's cargo theft crisis be stopped?

Dawber noticed 17 pallets of golfing equipment, stolen three weeks prior, worth about 1 million. He also found 18 pallets of Asics trainers stolen three years earlier.
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32 minutes ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
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2 hours ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK households dip into savings amid struggle with cost of everyday essentials

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and economic challenges, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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2 days ago

Palestine Action supporters arrested at Met headquarters as police resume arrests

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2 days ago

Met Office issues hay fever alert for people in these areas

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1 day ago

UK households dip into savings amid struggle with cost of everyday essentials

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and economic challenges, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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10 hours ago

UK patients told not to worry' over medicine supply amid Iran war

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
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20 hours ago

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow over spying claims

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
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21 hours ago

England's Missy Bo Kearns reveals she lost her baby in heartbreaking statement

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, while emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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2 days ago

Palestine Action supporters arrested at Met headquarters as police resume arrests

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2 days ago

Met Office issues hay fever alert for people in these areas

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1 day ago

Housing market softens while relying on smaller pool of serious buyers'

Home buyer demand in the UK has softened due to rising mortgage rates and global uncertainty, with a cautious approach from potential purchasers.
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1 day ago

Prince Harry hopes King will invite Meghan and children to Sandringham this summer'

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2 days ago

RAF gunners earn title of drone aces' for first time in history

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14 hours ago

King Charles may not invite Harry to Sandringham due to bitter experience'

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17 hours ago

Easter bank holiday weekend washout expected as UK to be hit by heavy rain

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11 hours ago

Thomas Tuchel: Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to face Japan

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2 days ago

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

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1 day ago

Prince Harry hopes King will invite Meghan and children to Sandringham this summer'

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2 days ago

RAF gunners earn title of drone aces' for first time in history

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13 hours ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
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fromBusiness Matters
8 hours ago

Car finance redress bill cut by 2bn as VCA unveils final compensation scheme

The FCA has reduced the expected compensation cost for car finance mis-selling by £2 billion, now estimating £9.1 billion total costs.
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fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Diesel price disparity hits new high as oil crisis deepens

The price gap between diesel and petrol has reached its highest level since at least 2003 due to the ongoing oil crisis linked to Iran.
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16 hours ago

Government must do more to help detained Brits in UAE, advocacy group says

Radha Stirling stated, 'It's disgraceful that more is not being done,' referring to the lack of adequate support for Britons detained in the UAE. Many individuals avoid seeking consular assistance due to a lack of confidence in the help provided by the Foreign Office.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.
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fromBusiness Matters
15 hours ago

Ford's FCE Bank sets aside 155m ahead of car finance compensation ruling

Ford's UK finance arm has raised its provisions for car finance mis-selling to £155 million amid a multibillion-pound compensation program.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood gets next court date in rape and sex assault case

Tim Westwood is facing a raft of accusations dating back to the 1980s, including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault. He has denied all of the charges.
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fromBusiness Matters
20 hours ago

UK retail sales fall as shoppers tighten spending ahead of energy shock

UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, indicating fragile consumer spending amid rising energy costs and economic tightening.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach

Apple Distribution International was fined £390,000 for breaching UK sanctions by making payments to a Russian streaming platform.
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fromIndependent
21 hours ago

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

A former colleague recalls a haunting clue related to the murder suspect, Stephen McCullagh, linked to a Coke bottle.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

Russia's FSB orders British diplomat's expulsion, UK rejects intimidation'

Russia expels a British diplomat over espionage allegations amid heightened tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.
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18 hours ago

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia expelled a British diplomat over alleged spying, escalating tensions in diplomatic relations between the UK and Russia.
fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Man (40s) extradited from Scotland and due in court over murder of Sinn Fein informant Denis Donaldson

A man in his 40s is due before the Special Criminal Court charged in relation to the murder of republican double agent Denis Donaldson nearly 20 years ago.
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2 days ago

Man, 26, stabbed to death in central London

A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in central London, and police are treating the incident as murder.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Child dies in hospital as man and woman arrested on suspicion of Slough murder

A 27-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder after a child sustained serious injuries and died.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Murder probe underway after death of young' woman in Leeds

Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenage girl was found unconscious in Leeds and later died.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
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'I hope you see my son's face every time you close your eyes. I hope you rot in hell' - mother of Steven Ring as man sentenced for his murder

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2 days ago

Man, 26, stabbed to death in central London

A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in central London, and police are treating the incident as murder.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Child dies in hospital as man and woman arrested on suspicion of Slough murder

A 27-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder after a child sustained serious injuries and died.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Murder probe underway after death of young' woman in Leeds

Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenage girl was found unconscious in Leeds and later died.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
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'I hope you see my son's face every time you close your eyes. I hope you rot in hell' - mother of Steven Ring as man sentenced for his murder

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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Man, 26, shot dead in car near Euston station

A 26-year-old man has been shot dead while sitting in a car near London's Euston station. Police said CCTV showed he was shot at several times by a suspect who arrived and left on a bike.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Former rugby star Brendan Mullin freed after serving just 13 months of 36-month sentence

Brendan Mullin, a former rugby international, stole over €567,000 from Bank of Ireland and served 13 months of a three-year sentence.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Parents using dodgy' Amazon Fire sticks to stream children's TV lost 2,000 to scams in London

Parents using illegal streaming devices in London face financial fraud risks and security threats, losing significant amounts due to hacked bank accounts.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Police seize 20 mopeds in south London immigration raid

Police conducted an immigration crackdown, seizing 20 vehicles and arresting individuals for illegal working and vehicle theft.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Bungling watch burglar caught after wearing distinctive T-shirt to chip shop

James Wall, 20, stole luxury items including Gucci and Cartier watches, a diamond ring, and a quantity of foreign currency during a burglary at a home in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Police investigate Iran link to Golders Green arson attack

Iran may have recruited proxy operatives for the arson attack on Jewish ambulances in north London.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Waitrose can be cheaper for shoppers than Tesco or Sainsbury's, research reveals

Consumers at Tesco and Sainsbury's may pay more for groceries than at Waitrose, especially without loyalty schemes.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

UK sanctions two Iraqi men over Islamic State funding

The UK government has sanctioned two Iraqi men for their financial roles in Islamic State, imposing asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

UK set for biggest growth hit among major economies from Iran war, OECD warns

The UK faces the largest economic impact from the Middle East conflict, with downgraded growth forecasts and rising inflation risks.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

UK growth to stall and inflation to surge as Iran war hits global economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain faces weaker economic growth and rising inflation due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting global energy and food supplies.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The UK faces the largest growth hit from the Iran war among G20 economies, with growth forecasted at 0.7% and inflation at 4%.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

UK set for biggest growth hit among major economies from Iran war, OECD warns

The UK faces the largest economic impact from the Middle East conflict, with downgraded growth forecasts and rising inflation risks.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

UK growth to stall and inflation to surge as Iran war hits global economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain faces weaker economic growth and rising inflation due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting global energy and food supplies.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The UK faces the largest growth hit from the Iran war among G20 economies, with growth forecasted at 0.7% and inflation at 4%.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Did YOU fall for 'Fool's Spring'? Brits baffled by freezing weather

The UK experiences 'Fool's Spring', a brief warm spell followed by a return to colder weather, particularly in March and April.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ministers should start doing stuff' to help farmers and cut fuel costs, says Asda boss

Allan Leighton stated, 'The government has to stand up and start doing stuff that helps people,' emphasizing the need for support for farmers facing rising costs.
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

UK government admits Capita pension portal wasn't ready

Capita did not deliver the full levels of IT, automation, and portal functionality at go-live. This significantly impacted Capita's ability to manage the volumes of work inherited and the new work delivered since go-live.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Man jailed for four years after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

A Russian man was sentenced to four years for assaulting a woman after Barron Trump reported the incident to UK police.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Man jailed for four years after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

A Russian man was sentenced to four years for assaulting a woman after Barron Trump reported the incident to UK police.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

British-Norwegian teenager still stuck in Denmark due to new UK travel rules

A British-Norwegian dual national schoolgirl is stranded in Denmark due to new UK travel rules requiring valid British passports for entry.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK car production falls 17% as industry warns of worrying' decline

UK car production fell 17% in February 2025, with exports declining sharply amid rising global energy prices and decreased consumer demand.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Five best forex brokers for UK beginners starting with under 200 in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

FCA-regulated forex brokers allow UK beginners to start trading with deposits under £200 while accessing global currency markets through platforms such as MetaTrader.
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4 days ago
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UK's teen social media ban gets first reality check

The UK government is trialing social media restrictions for under-16s with 300 families to assess impacts on family life and schoolwork.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
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Hundreds of UK teenagers to trial six-week social media curbs for major study

UK teenagers will trial social media bans and restrictions to assess their impact on daily life and wellbeing.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

UK's teen social media ban gets first reality check

The UK government is trialing social media restrictions for under-16s with 300 families to assess impacts on family life and schoolwork.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Hundreds of UK teenagers to trial six-week social media curbs for major study

UK teenagers will trial social media bans and restrictions to assess their impact on daily life and wellbeing.
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fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

NS&I preparing to repay hundreds of millions of pounds over missing savings

National Savings and Investments is preparing to repay hundreds of millions of pounds to its customers over missing savings, in what is expected to be the single biggest payout in the bank's 160-year history.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Taxation and the Future of Regulated UK Betting Sites

The specific adjustments introduced by the Treasury are among the most aggressive in the global market, with remote gaming duty set to nearly double, jumping from 21% to a staggering 40%.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

British police reopen sex abuse investigation into Andrew Tate

Hertfordshire Constabulary is reopening an investigation into Andrew Tate over sexual abuse allegations made by multiple women.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man jailed for sexually assaulting teenage girl at London private members' club

A young man was sentenced to over four years in prison for sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a private club in London.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Killer who buried mother-of-two in shallow grave jailed for 18 years

Mohammed Durnion was sentenced to 18 years for the manslaughter of Reanne Coulson, whose body was found in a grave near Coventry.
#murder-trial
fromIndependent
5 days ago
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'We let him go into her, that sticks with me' - Natalie McNally's father says allowing killer alone with her coffin still haunts family

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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'We let him go into her, that sticks with me' - Natalie McNally's father says allowing killer alone with her coffin still haunts family

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

How UK councils plan to make streets safer for women and girls

New guidance aims to improve street safety for women in the UK after a survey shows high levels of fear walking at night.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Headteacher banned from classroom after using school credit card to pay train fares

A headteacher in England was banned for misusing school credit cards for personal expenses over three years.
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