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• Shelling out? Easter eggs in the UK are smaller but pricier this year

  17-01-2026 10:00 via theguardian.com
  Chocolate treats reduced in size or weight as higher price of cocoa drives new wave of ‘shrinkflation’Chocolate eggs are looking smaller than ever this year and it is not just because Easter is still so far away.Many of the Easter eggs already out on supermarket shelves this month not only cost more, but have been reduced in size or weight as the price of cocoa has driven a new wave of shrinkflation. Continue reading...
  
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• Leeds man jailed for 6 years for encouraging US citizen to commit suicide

  12-06-2026 17:44 via bbc.com
  
  A group of men including Dylan Phelan, encouraged 21-year-old Travis Dyer to carve their initials into his skin, spend money on drugs and alcohol and take his own life.
  
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• What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised

  12-06-2026 17:25 via bbc.com
  
  Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.
  
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• Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence

  12-06-2026 17:13 via bbc.com
  
  A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.
  
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• Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

  12-06-2026 16:46 via bbc.com
  
  Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
  
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• Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations

  12-06-2026 16:14 via bbc.com
  
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
  
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• Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

  12-06-2026 16:03 via bbc.com
  
  Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
  
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• Mother jailed for life for daughter's murder

  12-06-2026 16:02 via bbc.com
  
  Sarah Ngaba is sentenced to at least 19 years in prison for her daughter Eliza's murder.
  
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• Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister in election

  12-06-2026 15:18 via bbc.com
  
  Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.
  
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• Officer killed in crash 'lived a life of service'

  12-06-2026 15:07 via bbc.com
  
  PC Jess Turnbull's former headteacher pays tribute to ex-pupil struck by a car earlier this week.
  
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• ‘Serious’ mouse infestation outbreak at popular bakery chain – 26 UK stores

  12-06-2026 14:30 via express.co.uk
  The company pleaded guilty to failing to protect food from contamination risks associated with pest activity and poor hygiene controls.
  
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• One million Brits in 1 group to be offered jab against deadly disease as cases soar

  12-06-2026 14:30 via express.co.uk
  The vaccine is being rolled out following a surge in cases and two deaths this year.
  
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• Belfast knife attack suspect 'is Sudanese police officer born and raised in Saudi Arabia'

  12-06-2026 14:26 via express.co.uk
  Hadi Alodid, 30, was charged with attempted murder after an attack on Stephen Ogilvie
  
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• Girl, 14, appears in court over school stabbing charges

  12-06-2026 14:22 via bbc.com
  
  Teenager accused of Manchester school stabbing is remanded in youth detention ahead of Old Bailey hearing.
  
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• Arrest over man missing for three years as police search site for remains

  12-06-2026 14:16 via bbc.com
  
  Police are searching a 150 acre area at a fuel briquetting plant after arresting a 41-year-old.
  
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• Arrest over man missing for 3 years as police search site for remains

  12-06-2026 14:16 via bbc.com
  
  Police are searching a 150 acre area at a fuel briquetting plant after arresting a 41-year-old.
  
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• UK pub firm collapses into liquidation – classic English building dates back to 1673

  12-06-2026 14:14 via express.co.uk
  The business has officially confirmed that it has appointed liquidators as it winds up.
  
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• 'Callous' mother who bought lottery ticket after brutal attack on baby daughter is jailed

  12-06-2026 14:13 via express.co.uk
  A judge described the killing as "the culmination of increasingly hostile behaviour" towards the infant.
  
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• DWP new response to calls over age 60 and 65 pension age change

  12-06-2026 13:20 via express.co.uk
  MP asks Department for Work and Pensions if it has considered 'the merits' of reducing the state pension age to 60 for women and 65 for men
  
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• Popular chocolate bar pulled from shelves after urgent recall

  12-06-2026 13:17 via express.co.uk
  The Food Standards Agency has published a warning.
  
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• Morrisons introduces new clothing rule across UK stores in June

  12-06-2026 13:15 via express.co.uk
  The supermarket chain is rolling out an exclusive offer in honour of the World Cup.
  
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• Man admits throwing frying pan at Nowak protest

  12-06-2026 13:05 via bbc.com
  
  A total of 22 people have been charged after violent disorder erupted in Southampton on 2 June.
  
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• Bank of England tipped to hold interest rates at 3.75% amid 'sticky inflation'

  12-06-2026 12:39 via express.co.uk
  Revived tensions in the Middle East are 'creating fresh risks'
  
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• Martin Lewis urges anyone making car finance claim to look out for '30 per cent' problem

  12-06-2026 12:30 via express.co.uk
  Mr Lewis' warning comes after a similar message from the Financial Conduct Authority regarding the mis-selling of car finance
  
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• Watford legend and ex-Wales international Kenny Jackett dies

  12-06-2026 12:00 via bbc.com
  
  Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett dies at the age of 64.
  
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• David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

  12-06-2026 11:52 via bbc.com
  
  The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
  
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• 'We won £6m on the lottery - now I help out at a food bank'

  12-06-2026 11:08 via bbc.com
  
  Kevin and Michele Jones from Cheshire won more than £6m on the lottery back in 2016.
  
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• Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off

  12-06-2026 09:57 via bbc.com
  
  Visitors are facing 31C temperatures in the city, with the soaring heat expected to continue into Saturday when Scotland's men face Haiti.
  
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• The only house left in abandoned mining village up for auction

  12-06-2026 08:35 via bbc.com
  
  It is the only house left in Troedrhiwfuwch village and auctioneers have set its guide price at £35,000.
  
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• Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade

  12-06-2026 08:12 via bbc.com
  
  After a wet start to June it will be drier and warmer for the weekend, as Ben Rich explains.
  
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