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• Man held over ‘targeted’ arson attacks on Keir Starmer-linked properties

  13-05-2025 20:19 via theguardian.com
  
  Police continue to question 21-year-old man in connection with fires they say were probably targeted against PMPolice are continuing to question a 21-year-old man arrested in connection with arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Keir Starmer, with counter-terrorism detectives believing the fires were targeted against the PM.Police said on Tuesday they were still trying to establish a motive for the attacks, which triggered condemnation from across the political spectrum at Westminster.
  
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• Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor

  16-12-2025 22:57 via bbc.com
  James Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.
  
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• Erasmus scheme to return for UK students

  16-12-2025 22:05 via bbc.com
  The UK ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.
  
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• Footage shows key moments of Paul Doyle's journey to Liverpool parade

  16-12-2025 21:21 via bbc.com
  Doyle, who admitted 31 offences, was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison.
  
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• Foreign interference in UK politics to be investigated after jailing of ex-Welsh Reform leader

  16-12-2025 20:37 via bbc.com
  Communities secretary says the country must learn lessons from the Nathan Gill bribery case.
  
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• BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit

  16-12-2025 19:17 via bbc.com
  The US president is requesting $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
  
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• Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole

  16-12-2025 18:58 via bbc.com
  Norris was handed a life sentence in 2012 for murdering the teenager in a racist attack in 1993.
  
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• The two sides of Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle

  16-12-2025 18:54 via bbc.com
  For 32 years Paul Doyle lived a blameless life, but in his past were signs of a violent temper.
  
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• Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021

  16-12-2025 18:32 via bbc.com
  An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
  
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• Justice secretary survives no confidence vote in grooming gangs row

  16-12-2025 18:08 via bbc.com
  Opposition parties had accused Angela Constance of misrepresenting the position of a leading expert on grooming gangs.
  
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• Man detained for stabbing girl in Leicester Square

  16-12-2025 17:02 via bbc.com
  Ioan Pintaru is sentenced at the Old Bailey for the random knife attack on the 11-year-old girl.
  
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• Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years and 6 months in prison

  16-12-2025 15:51 via bbc.com
  The married father of three is sentenced after driving at crowds "in a rage" at the victory parade.
  
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• England's arts funding should be overhauled to give more power to regions, review says

  16-12-2025 14:59 via bbc.com
  A review of Arts Council England recommends more power for the regions and scrapping a controversial strategy.
  
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• Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal

  16-12-2025 14:14 via bbc.com
  The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
  
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• Adverts and subscription model for BBC considered by ministers to boost funding

  16-12-2025 13:52 via bbc.com
  It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.
  
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• I'm part of Labour's new generation, Welsh FM says

  16-12-2025 13:29 via bbc.com
  Eluned Morgan says a "new team" will set a "very different agenda" for Labour in Wales.
  
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• Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%

  16-12-2025 13:21 via bbc.com
  UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
  
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• Dentists to prioritise urgent care and save some patients more than £200 under plans

  16-12-2025 12:19 via bbc.com
  New incentives for dentists to offer longer-term packages of treatments for major issues such as gum disease.
  
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• Asylum hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profits amid anger over service

  16-12-2025 10:41 via bbc.com
  Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow.
  
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• M25 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major motorway as pile-up crash sparks 90-minute delays

  16-12-2025 09:39 via express.co.uk
  Two out of four lanes were shut down following the incident.
  
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• Warning issued over invasion of Asian hornets - 'out of control'

  16-12-2025 09:28 via express.co.uk
  Experts have shared what the insects could mean for the UK.
  
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• New Year’s Eve chaos as police in UK city set to strike

  16-12-2025 09:18 via express.co.uk
  The 25-hour walk-out could cause "delays to emergency call-outs" on one of the busiest days of the year.
  
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• Disabled man died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics - The Telegraph

  16-12-2025 08:30 via news.google.com
  Disabled man died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics  The Telegraph'Shambles' as man dies from sepsis after 34-hour medication delay  BBCDisabled man died from sepsis after waiting 34 hours for medication in hospital  The IndependentTrust ‘truly sorry’ after report finds man with disabilities could still be alive if given antibiotics earlier  Newark AdvertiserDisabled father-of-two died from sepsis in hospital after waiting 34 hou
  
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• Culture secretary to consider investigation into Telegraph takeover by Daily Mail owner - The Guardian

  16-12-2025 08:24 via news.google.com
  Culture secretary to consider investigation into Telegraph takeover by Daily Mail owner  The GuardianTelegraph takeover by Daily Mail owner presented to ministers  The TelegraphTelegraph backer faces two-year wait for full £500m from Daily Mail deal  The TimesRothermere’s DMGT secures funding for Telegraph takeover  Financial TimesDaily Mail owner secures funding for Telegraph deal  Printweek
  
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• UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1% - BBC

  16-12-2025 08:12 via news.google.com
  UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%  BBCUK unemployment rose to four-year high of 5.1% before budget  The GuardianStocks and Pound Weaker Ahead of UK Jobs Data  Bloomberg.comUK wage growth slows to 4.6% in three months to October, ONS says  ReutersUnemployment rate jumps again, with young people worst affected  Sky News
  
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• Starmer’s communications chief to address cabinet on media strategy overhaul - The Guardian

  16-12-2025 08:02 via news.google.com
  Starmer’s communications chief to address cabinet on media strategy overhaul  The Guardian
  
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• McDonald's Christmas Day opening times revealed for these UK locations – full list

  16-12-2025 07:01 via express.co.uk
  There may be a tradition of a roast potatoes, but some Britons will be craving fries on December 25. Here's the full list of open McDonald's stores.
  
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• Ben & Jerry's directors removed in fresh twist to Magnum row - Sky News

  16-12-2025 07:01 via news.google.com
  Ben & Jerry's directors removed in fresh twist to Magnum row  Sky NewsBen & Jerry's: Row deepens as three board members removed  BBCMagnum moves to oust chair of Ben & Jerry’s  Financial Times'Sorry, Ben, it's not for sale': Ben & Jerry's owner rules out selling ice cream brand back to founders  This is MoneyBen & Jerry’s Plans to Set Limits on Board Terms, Removing Three Directors  The Wall Street Journal
  
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• Sir David Jason reunites with Only Fools and Horses cast - The Telegraph

  16-12-2025 07:00 via news.google.com
  Sir David Jason reunites with Only Fools and Horses cast  The TelegraphView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Dentists to be paid more to see urgent patients - Sky News

  16-12-2025 06:37 via news.google.com
  Dentists to be paid more to see urgent patients  Sky NewsDentists in England to be paid more for emergency NHS appointments  The GuardianMajor boost for millions of NHS dental patients  GOV.UKMajor new dentistry plan vows to ‘end the postcode lottery’ for care  The IndependentProposed dentistry voucher scheme slammed by experts  Dentistry UK
  
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