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• DWP confirms exact birth date cut-off for 2026 Winter Fuel Payment eligibility

  06-06-2026 10:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  All you need to know as the Department for Work and Pensions confirms key June date to get money later this year
  
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• I tried gentle parenting – my son tried to gouge my eyes out

  08-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  When I tell my son ‘no’, I don’t hear another pipsqueak from him (Picture: Annette Kellow)Walking home from school recently, my six-year-old son, Felix, started begging for a Magnum ice cream. He was looking longingly in the shop window, practically drooling, but as he’d already had his after-school snack of a cereal bar and fruit, my mind was already made up.  ‘No,’ I said firmly. And that was that. Many parents might fear that such a ste
  
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• From Dusk to Mango and Primark – here’s 26 items a shopping expert is buying this week

  08-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  As if we needed an excuse to shop on this miserable Monday. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
  Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more
  Happy Monday, all. While I can’t (for once) weigh in on the great British weather, it sounds like it’s been a bit of a washout – so I’ll spare you the smugness and just say I’ve been soaking up the sun in Ibiza.I’ve
  
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• Alice and Steve stars explain gross reason romantic scene had to be cut

  08-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageJemaine Clement and Yali Topol Margalith had their work cut out for them to play a romantic couple in the new Disney Plus series Alice and Steve… though not in the way you’d expect. The Flight of the Conchords star, 52, and Tattooist of Auschwitz actress, 26, play an unlikely couple in the new “wrong-com”.
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• Boy, seven, mauled to death by pet monkey before bloodthirsty animal breaks loose

  08-06-2026 12:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Neighbours heard the screeches of the monkey as it continued to attack the young boy (Picture: Viral Press)A schoolboy has succumbed to his injuries after being mauled by his pet monkey named Choke.
  Seven-year-old Ekkarat Srichan was playing outside his home when the four-year-old monkey began to attack and bite him.Neighbours heard the screeches of the monkey as it continued to attack the young boy.Relatives arrived to find Ekkarat covered in wounds and the family’s pet mo
  
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• Hugh Laurie’s blunt response to scathing review of House is utterly brilliant

  08-06-2026 12:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  House ran for eight seasons, from 2004 to 2012 (Picture: 20thC.Fox/Everett/Shutterstock)Thinking of criticising the critically acclaimed TV series House, which is widely considered to be one of the best shows of all time?Not on Hugh Laurie’s watch.It’s been 22 years since the medical drama premiered, introducing the actor’s titular character Dr Gregory House, a man as grouchy as he is a genius.While fans across the globe were transfixed by Dr House and his team working medical
  
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• Fern Britton addresses 'times when I didn't think I would be around' after 'difficulties'

  08-06-2026 12:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Former This Morning host Fern Britton has bravely opened up about her mental health struggles, admitting that it got to the point where the star didn't think she 'would be around'.
  
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• Tech firms will be forced to block children from taking or sharing nude images online, Keir Starmer reveals

  08-06-2026 12:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said new measures would make Britain the first country in the world to block youngsters from making or viewing imagery with nude or sexual content.
  
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• Richard E Grant tells of King Charles' dash to see dying wife, with unusual gift

  08-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Legendary actor Richard E Grant on the King's brilliant gift for his late wife, 'bucket load' of chemistry with Claire Foy, meeting Donald Trump and flirting with the Spice Girls
  
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• Households told to pour washing up liquid down the drain this Monday

  08-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  There's a good reason to do this quick task this week
  
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• England World Cup 2026 hopes dim as majority of fans predict early exit

  08-06-2026 12:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A new survey has shown the brutally honest mood of England fans ahead of the World Cup 2026, with more than eight in 10 predicting a letdown for the Three Lions
  
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• Prince William has same £2 breakfast every day that makes him feel young and healthy

  08-06-2026 12:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales starts his day with the same low-cost breakfast, and it has experts talking about its health benefits
  
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• Aussie Zumba instructor accused of murdering US former beauty queen gave her friends different reasons why she had stopped replying to them

  08-06-2026 12:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Mark Sheridan Waden, 50, is on trial for the alleged murder of his American girlfriend, Priscilla Brooten. He is accused of dumping her body at a Brisbane rubbish tip.
  
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• London to get new £1,000,000,000 skyscraper with 360-degree panoramic views of the city

  08-06-2026 12:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  The new skyscraper will be six centimetres taller than The Shard.London is getting a brand-new skyscraper taller than The Shard, complete with a panoramic viewing gallery, public gardens, and a bar.Under newly released plans, the new skyscraper will be the tallest in the UK and will replace St Helen’s Tower, located between the Cheesegrater and the Gherkin in the City of London.Originally named 1 Undershaft, the tower has now been given a brand-new name: One London.Aroland Holdings, the c
  
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• 'I couldn't believe what my ex named his daughter after we split up'

  08-06-2026 12:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After slamming her ex-partner's 'odd' choice of wedding venue', a woman has hit out at his bizarre choice of name for his daughter which others believe 'can't be a coincidence'
  
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• At least 32 dead after huge magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes the Philippines as buildings collapse and tsunami threat sends locals racing to higher ground

  08-06-2026 12:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The quake, which was recorded as a 7.8 magnitude, struck at a depth of 10km on Monday morning, according to the German ​Research Centre ​for Geosciences (GFZ).
  
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• Boy, 14, dead after heatwave lake disappearance identified in major update

  08-06-2026 12:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 14-year-old boy who died after going missing while swimming at Hawley Lake, near Blackwater, Hampshire, has been named
  
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• EastEnders legend rules out return 7 years after brutal exit

  08-06-2026 12:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  No comeback for Mel! (Picture: BBC)Let’s be honest, EastEnders is hardly shy about resurrecting characters, is it?Perennially, well, dirty, Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), miraculously survived an organised gangland hit and returned to Albert Square to cause more chaos before he was finally killed, properly this time.Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) was another who we were told was definitely dead, only to later reappear absolutely not dead.
  Years after learning his mother was actually v
  
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• Xbox boss explains logic behind PS5 exclusivity and it makes no sense at all

  08-06-2026 12:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Clockwork Revolution – it’s time for your your yearly Xbox U-turn (Microsoft)Microsoft’s ever-changing strategy on exclusives has taken another turn, as Xbox boss Matt Booty attempts to explain the company’s stance. 
  The Xbox Games Showcase may have revealed Persona 6 and a new Spyro, but the big takeaway was Microsoft’s pivot back to exclusive games. 
  Microsoft has pursued a multi-platform strategy for several years, but in its latest showcase, it reveal
  
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• Darwin Nunez makes decision over Liverpool return after Chelsea and Barcelona interest

  08-06-2026 12:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Darwin Nunez left Liverpool last summer (Picture: Getty)Darwin Nunez wants to make a shock return to Liverpool this summer but has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Barcelona, according to reports.Much was expected of Nunez following his £64m move from Benfica in 2022 but the Uruguay striker only spent three years at Anfield.Nunez was the top goalscorer in Portugal in his final season at Benfica, scoring an impressive 26 goals in 28 league games and 34 in 41 overall.The 26-year-old
  
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• Nottingham stabbings: Barnaby Webber's mum demands meeting with PM after killer 'got away with murder'

  08-06-2026 12:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emma Webber, mother of 19-year-old Nottingham attacks victim Barnaby, said Valdo Calocane 'got away with murder' as families responded to the outcome of the inquiry
  
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• A storm at The Tempest: Uproar at the Royal Shakespeare Company's sell out Sir Kenneth Branagh show as a woman brings a BABY into the theatre

  08-06-2026 12:23 via dailymail.com
  
  The matinee performance at the Royal Shakespeare's Company's famous theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon saw furious members of the audience complaining and demanding refunds.
  
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• Coca-Cola is making some major changes to its iconic drinks range

  08-06-2026 12:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Coca-Cola could soon be cheaper (Picture: Ronen Tivony/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Are you more of a Coke, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero kind of person? Regardless of your favourite, you’ll likely notice some big changes coming across the Coca-Cola range in UK supermarkets soon.That’s because the drinks giant has confirmed it’s going to be adjusting its pricing and pack strategy to make products more ‘affordable and appealing to customers’.So what will
  
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• Peter Phillips and bride Harriet Sperling release stunning official royal wedding photos after tying the knot

  08-06-2026 12:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, tied the knot with NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a royal wedding at a charming church in the Cotswolds
  
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• Iran war live: Trump's stark warning to Israel and Tehran after missile strikes

  08-06-2026 12:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has told Israel and Tehran they must stop 'shooting' after the two country's exchanged fire in attacks that have left the Iran ceasefire teetering
  
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• HMRC '£3,000 penalties' in inheritance tax crackdown

  08-06-2026 12:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Penalties can rise to £3,000
  
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• DWP Universal Credit rule that adds up to £429 to claims for two groups of people

  08-06-2026 12:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After the April rule changes, only two groups may be eligible for the add-on
  
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• Barclays shares 'bank account' message to all customers attending weddings

  08-06-2026 12:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The bank shared a message to all customers attending weddings this summer
  
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• 'I left uni with a degree and £30K of debt. Now I'm training to be a plumber so AI can't take my job'

  08-06-2026 12:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heena Kerai, 21, left uni with £30K of debt and a degree in psychology before deciding on a radical career change
  
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• A mysterious radio signal has been pinging in space every 1.4 hours – now we know why

  08-06-2026 12:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Long-period transients are bright, repeating bursts of light at radio wavelengths (Picture: Getty/Metro)For the past two decades, a strange cosmic signal has been pinging every 1.4 hours from the abyss of space.These bursts of radio waves, called long-period radio transients, have left scientists scratching their heads since they were discovered in 2005.
  Most radio waves heard in space last a few milliseconds – a second or two, tops – but these would last minutes to even an hour.Now
  
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