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• Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

  21-10-2026 19:06 via BBC News
  
  The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'bravest' woman who died of 'stab wounds' after crash

  21-10-2026 19:04 via BBC News
  
  It is understood Eleanor Barnfield, from Bridgend, had been stabbed before the crash.
  
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• Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

  21-10-2026 17:58 via BBC News
  
  Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
  
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• Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary

  21-10-2026 17:56 via BBC News
  
  In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.
  
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• Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school

  21-10-2026 17:47 via BBC News
  
  The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
  
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• Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences

  21-10-2026 17:36 via BBC News
  
  The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
  
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• Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review

  21-10-2026 17:24 via BBC News
  
  Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
  
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• Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament

  21-10-2026 16:26 via BBC News
  
  While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
  
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• Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

  21-10-2026 15:47 via BBC News
  
  The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
  
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• Student who murdered uni housemate jailed for life

  21-10-2026 14:00 via BBC News
  
  Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.
  
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• How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?

  21-10-2026 13:57 via BBC News
  
  BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
  
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• 'My friend was lying next to me... I was only 8 but I realised he was dead'

  21-10-2026 13:21 via BBC News
  
  Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.
  
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• Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain

  21-10-2026 12:55 via BBC News
  
  The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
  
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• Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

  21-10-2026 12:20 via BBC News
  
  The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
  
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• Brits warned over 'potentially fatal' item owned by millions

  21-10-2026 11:00 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  A coroner has raised concerns over 1.6 million Hoover and Candy tumble dryers following a tragic house fire that killed a father and his young daughter.
  
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• Thousands demand lifetime driving bans - here's what Government has said

  21-10-2026 10:54 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  'Other countries have set precedents by enforcing stringent penalties'
  
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• Horror as woman sexually assaulted on train - CCTV released

  21-10-2026 10:50 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Detectives from the British Transport Police investigating a sexual assault on board a train in the West Midlands are releasing an image in connection.
  
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• What is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields?

  21-10-2026 09:55 via BBC News
  
  The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.
  
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• Should landlords be paid more to house migrants?

  21-10-2026 09:39 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Landlords are reportedly being offered rents of up to twice the market rate.
  
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• Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot

  21-10-2026 09:24 via BBC News
  
  Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
  
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• Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?

  21-10-2026 08:43 via BBC News
  
  Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
  
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• State pension to rise by £489 in triple lock boost

  21-10-2026 08:24 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  State pensions will rise by almost £500 next year, according to the release of new figures.
  
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• Sign we've all seen in nature means a cold and hard winter is coming

  21-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  As squirrels scurry and spiders take over our homes, nature could be warning us of a cold winter
  
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• 60 years on: The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived

  21-10-2026 07:22 via BBC News
  
  It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.
  
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• Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer

  21-10-2026 07:21 via BBC News
  
  Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.
  
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• State pension 'to rise almost £500 annually' - but you could be hit with taxes

  21-10-2026 07:09 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The inflation figure for September will be published later today .
  
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• Watch: Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine

  21-10-2026 07:00 via BBC News
  
  Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
  
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• Lawyer caught offering to make illegal-worker fine go away

  21-10-2026 07:00 via BBC News
  
  Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
  
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• Extra security at Ann Widdecombe's home to stop people taking selfies

  21-10-2026 06:25 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Extra security has reportedly been installed at the home where Ann Widdecombe was found dead in July, with large wooden gates now blocking the entrance to the property in Haytor
  
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• Man, 61, held after woman, 47, dies in 'distressing' Bridgend incident

  21-10-2026 04:04 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 47-year-old woman from North Cornelly died in hospital following an incident in Bridgend
  
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• BT outage RECAP: Report levels return to normal after huge spike across UK

  21-10-2026 03:24 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  At least 331 reports had been logged as of 1.37am.
  
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• I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life

  21-10-2026 01:05 via BBC News
  
  Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
  
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• Moment giant fin whale's huge mouth engulfs thousands of gallons of water

  20-10-2026 14:03 via BBC News
  
  Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whalelunge feeding on his drone.
  
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• Pakistan vs England LIVE: ODI tri-series, Rawalpindi - cricket score, radio commentary & updates - BBC

  20-10-2026 12:07 via news.google.com
  
  Pakistan vs England LIVE: ODI tri-series, Rawalpindi - cricket score, radio commentary & updates  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Man charged after Australian MP struck by vehicle - Sky News

  20-10-2026 12:07 via news.google.com
  
  Man charged after Australian MP struck by vehicle  Sky NewsBrendan Nugent facing three charges over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines  The GuardianFamily friend accused of car ramming attack on Australian MP  The TelegraphLawmaker reportedly loses leg as car ramming stuns Australia  NBC NewsAustralia hails hero barber who intervened during alleged attack on MP Helen Haines  The Independent
  
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• Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are? - BBC

  20-10-2026 12:07 via news.google.com
  
  Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?  BBCNew AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests  The GuardianYou can detect biological age and a person's chance of surviving cancer 'with just one photo'  The IndependentAI facial health recognition tools help physicians assess age and survival risk to guide personalized treatment  Medical XpressCan AI predict whether you’ll die from cancer from just an im
  
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• Watch: Pigs on the loose bring A-road to a standstill

  20-10-2026 11:55 via BBC News
  
  The decision to shoot five of the 20 animals over safety concerns was not taken lightly, police say.
  
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• UK weather: Storm Austen named by Met Office as yellow wind warning issued - BBC

  20-10-2026 11:42 via news.google.com
  
  UK weather: Storm Austen named by Met Office as yellow wind warning issued  BBCFirst named storm of the season to bring strong winds to parts of UK  The Independent70mph winds to hit parts of Britain this week, Met Office warns  The Telegraph47mph winds forecast for Norfolk as autumn weather takes blustery turn  EDP24Britain's first storm of the season named  Sky News
  
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• Russell Brand trial live: Actor returns to dock after tearful accuser recounts alleged toilet rape - Sky News

  20-10-2026 11:26 via news.google.com
  Russell Brand trial live: Actor returns to dock after tearful accuser recounts alleged toilet rape  Sky NewsBrand leapt on and violently kissed woman in front of crowd, court hears  The TelegraphWoman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape  BBCI spent the week in court with Russell Brand – this is what I saw  The IndependentMTV Worker Feared Being "Seen As Trouble" After Russell Brand Incident  De
  
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• Justin Bieber’s model ex Sahara Ray, 34, ‘died from fentanyl overdose’ just months after becoming a mum - The Sun

  20-10-2026 11:25 via news.google.com
  
  Justin Bieber’s model ex Sahara Ray, 34, ‘died from fentanyl overdose’ just months after becoming a mum  The SunModel Sahara Ray Dead at 34  TMZJustin Bieber's swimwear model ex dead at 34 – family's 'loved' tribute in full  Daily StarModel Sahara Ray, Justin Bieber's ex, dies at 34  Yahoo News New ZealandSahara Ray’s Final Social Media Post Is Heartbreaking  IMDb
  
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• Newport: Three children injured after bus crashes into railway bridge - BBC

  20-10-2026 10:59 via news.google.com
  
  Newport: Three children injured after bus crashes into railway bridge  BBCThree children injured after bus roof torn off in crash  The TelegraphChildren injured after school bus strikes railway bridge  The IndependentTravel chaos as trains cancelled after bus hits bridge - live updates  Wales OnlineNewport: Three children injured after school bus crashes into railway bridge  BBC
  
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• Revolut outage hits 'multiple services' as thousands of users report app issues - BBC

  20-10-2026 10:46 via news.google.com
  
  Revolut outage hits 'multiple services' as thousands of users report app issues  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• FA Cup first-round draw: Savage to face son as Peterborough host Reading - TNT Sports

  20-10-2026 10:02 via news.google.com
  FA Cup first-round draw: Savage to face son as Peterborough host Reading  TNT SportsLeicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round  BBCEmirates FA Cup R1 | City to head to Huddersfield Town  Exeter City Football ClubFA Cup draw: Leicester to face Oxford City, Wigan vs. Boreham Wood  ESPNEmirates FA Cup First Round Proper draw  TheFA.com
  
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• Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget - The Guardian

  20-10-2026 09:28 via news.google.com
  
  Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget  The GuardianChancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget  BBCThe Alternative Budget 2026  IEA — Institute of Economic AffairsChancellor rejects calls to raise capital gains tax in autumn budget  The TimesChancellor John Healey rules out capital gains tax rises in Budget  The Telegraph
  
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• Villarreal’s Iñigo Pérez ready to meet Iraola again in test of old bond - The Guardian

  20-10-2026 09:00 via news.google.com
  Villarreal’s Iñigo Pérez ready to meet Iraola again in test of old bond  The GuardianChampions League build-up LIVE: Man City team news; Liverpool team news; managers speaking  BBCVirgil van Dijk: Winning is a habit - and it is a habit we all want to get into  Liverpool FCThe special bond between Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola and Villarreal’s Inigo Perez  The New York TimesLiverpool XI vs Villarreal: Predicted lineup and confirm
  
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• US-Ukraine relations sour as Trump, Zelenskyy clash over talks, arms - Al Jazeera

  20-10-2026 08:39 via news.google.com
  US-Ukraine relations sour as Trump, Zelenskyy clash over talks, arms  Al JazeeraTrump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going  BBCTrump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine  The New York TimesUkraine war briefing: Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end war as feud rumbles on  The GuardianTrump: Zelensky never wanted to end Ukraine war  The Telegraph
  
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• Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7% as John Healey’s first budget looms - The Guardian

  20-10-2026 08:29 via news.google.com
  
  Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7% as John Healey’s first budget looms  The GuardianJob vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment  BBCUK’s jobless rate falls but shrinking vacancies a ‘bitter blow’ to jobseekers  The IndependentJob vacancies plunge to five-year low – latest updates  The TelegraphThe Morning Briefing: UK unemployment falls; Defaqto expands Matrix 360  Money Marketing
  
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• WhatsApp users placed on red alert and urged to check chat app now - Daily Express

  20-10-2026 08:06 via news.google.com
  WhatsApp users placed on red alert and urged to check chat app now  Daily ExpressSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Grid bosses cling on as investigation lays bare blackout panic - The Telegraph

  20-10-2026 08:00 via news.google.com
  Grid bosses cling on as investigation lays bare blackout panic  The Telegraph‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims  The GuardianGrid engineers fear they won’t be able to keep UK’s lights on  The TimesOfgem to investigate electricity system performance during heatwave  Energy Live NewsNESO admits constraints breached and large forecast errors in interim grid security report  Watt-Logic
  
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• Greene King chief pleads for relief from 'punishing' costs as pub chain employs fewer teens after hikes - This is Money

  20-10-2026 08:00 via news.google.com
  Greene King chief pleads for relief from 'punishing' costs as pub chain employs fewer teens after hikes  This is MoneyGreene King finance chief warns UK pub industry 'reaching breaking point'  AOL.co.uk
  
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