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• Angela Rayner 'will endorse' Long Bailey for Labour leadership

  30-12-2019 20:37
  
  Angela Rayner 'will endorse' Long Bailey for Labour leadership. Source close to Rayner dismisses speculation she will launch own leadership bid
  
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• UK raises concerns as teenager convicted of lying about Cyprus rape

  30-12-2019 20:26
  
  UK raises concerns as teenager convicted of lying about Cyprus rape. Foreign Office says case of 19-year-old who said she was gang-raped is ‘deeply distressing’
  
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• In Pictures: Torchlight procession kicks off Hogmanay celebrations

  30-12-2019 20:12
  
  The colourful spectacle was being held in Edinburgh city centre.
  
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• Easter eggs spotted on supermarket shelves just days after Christmas

  30-12-2019 20:11
  
  Shoppers around the country reported seeing chocolate eggs in branches of the Co-op, Iceland and Sainsbury's.
  
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• Police issue fresh appeal for sightings of missing teenage girl

  30-12-2019 19:50
  
  Caitlin Wright was last seen near a Primark store in Burton-on-Trent.
  
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• UK ‘seriously concerned about fair trial’ in case of Briton convicted in Cyprus

  30-12-2019 19:41
  
  The teenager was convicted of public mischief at a court in Cyprus on Monday.
  
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• Chris Packham says dead fox left outside his home

  30-12-2019 19:10
  
  He posted a video on Twitter, saying that he found the animal in the yard outside his Hampshire home on Monday.
  
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• Private schools defend refusal of £1m donation to help poor white boys

  30-12-2019 19:04
  
  Private schools defend refusal of £1m donation to help poor white boysDiscrimination attached to gift is unacceptable, say Dulwich College and Winchester College
  
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• Iranian-backed militia vows to retaliate after US airstrikes amid escalating tensions

  30-12-2019 19:04
  
  An Iranian-backed militia in Iraq has vowed to retaliate after US airstrikes killed at least 25 of its fighters and destroyed bases in an escalation of tensions between Tehran and Washington.Iran accused the United States of "an act of terrorism" over the attacks, even as Washington warned it was ready to launch more offensive action to defend its personnel and interests.F-15 war planes struck three targets linked to the Kataib Hezbollah militia in western Iraq and two across the border in Syria
  
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• Labour leadership race: the declared, the likely and the maybes

  30-12-2019 19:03
  
  Labour leadership race: the declared, the likely and the maybes. After the party’s general election defeat, who will be the successor to Jeremy Corbyn?
  
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• Thousands of children under 14 have been investigated by police for sexting

  30-12-2019 19:00
  
  Thousands of children under 14 have been investigated by police for sexting. Critics say children are being given police records for behaviour they do not fully understand
  
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• Chris Packham Reveals A Dead Fox Has Been Dumped At His Home

  30-12-2019 18:54
  
  BBC Springwatch presenter linked incident to his anti-hunt views, saying 'unpleasant things happen' to people who speak against bloodsports.
  
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• Oil’s well that ends well for sheep rescued from bridge

  30-12-2019 18:26
  
  A dog walker in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, spotted the animal in distress on Boxing Day.
  
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• How we can escape the Tories’ mesmerising rule

  30-12-2019 18:22
  
  How we can escape the Tories’ mesmerising ruleReaders respond to Andy Beckett’s article on how the Conservatives are kept in power by collective deference
  
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• Questions over Tom Watson’s decision to quit

  30-12-2019 18:21
  
  Questions over Tom Watson’s decision to quitThe reasons the ex-MP gave for leaving parliament don’t satisfy Lindsey Charles, while Joe McCarthy thinks Labour’s former deputy leader should accept some blame for the party’s election defeat. Plus a letter from John Heawood
  
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• There’s no honour in it for Iain Duncan Smith

  30-12-2019 18:19
  
  There’s no honour in it for Iain Duncan Smith. The MP’s knighthood shows the contempt Theresa May had for the underprivileged in society, says Stephen Pacey, and Michael Guest is equally dismayed
  
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• Former Next boss Sir David Jones dies aged 76

  30-12-2019 18:13
  
  Sir David, who had had Parkinson's since the age of 39, was responsible for saving Next during the 1990s.
  
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• John Cleese ‘utterly dismayed’ at death of Monty Python collaborator Neil Innes

  30-12-2019 18:05
  
  The comedian and musician was also famous for performing with The Rutles.
  
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• Letter: Diarmuid Lawrence obituary

  30-12-2019 17:37
  
  Letter: Diarmuid Lawrence obituary
  
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• Johnson should stop ‘getting distracted’ in Nazanin case, says husband

  30-12-2019 17:33
  
  The dual British-Iranian citizen has been imprisoned in Tehran since 2016, when she was arrested and accused of spying while visiting family.
  
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• Iran vows to retaliate after US airstrikes amid escalating tensions

  30-12-2019 17:27
  
  An Iranian-backed militia in Iraq has vowed to retaliate after US airstrikes killed at least 25 of its fighters and destroyed bases in an escalation of tensions between Tehran and Washington.Iran accused the United States of "an act of terrorism" over the attacks, even as Washington warned it was ready to launch more offensive action to defend its personnel and interests.F-15 war planes struck three targets linked to the Kataib Hezbollah militia in western Iraq and two across the border in Syria
  
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• Rifts, scandals and setbacks for royals since 2010

  30-12-2019 16:58
  
  Several members of the royal family suffered difficulties across the decade.
  
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• Two people taken to hospital following Folkestone house fire

  30-12-2019 16:54
  
  Plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from the property in Wear Bay Crescent in the Kent town.
  
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• Edinburgh’s Hogmanay organisers criticised over home passes confusion

  30-12-2019 16:34
  
  Guidance appeared to indicate additional passes for guests would be at the discretion of organisers.
  
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• Preparations under way for New Year celebrations across the country

  30-12-2019 16:25
  
  Public fireworks displays will be taking place in cities including London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Cardiff.
  
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• Edinburgh council blames Hogmanay festival organiser for 'curfew' row

  30-12-2019 16:24
  
  Edinburgh council blames Hogmanay festival organiser for 'curfew' row. Poor communication by Underbelly partly responsible, says council leader Adam McVey
  
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• Edinburgh council blames Hogmanay festival organiser for 'curfew' row

  30-12-2019 16:24
  
  Edinburgh council blames Hogmanay festival organiser for 'curfew' rowPoor communication by Underbelly partly responsible, says council leader Adam McVey
  
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• Warning over flight delays amid severe weather alert for fog

  30-12-2019 15:57
  
  In foggy conditions, the spacing between aircraft landing is increased by up to 50%.
  
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• Freeview users vent frustration as weather conditions cause outages

  30-12-2019 15:52
  
  Freeview told customers that high-pressure weather can cause loss of channels for some viewers.
  
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• Comedian helps raise thousands of pounds for charity with Wham! game

  30-12-2019 15:36
  
  Daniel Sloss donated £102 to Social Bite despite only lasting until December 2 before hearing the song Last Christmas.
  
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• Brexit: 10 things UK citizens can still do in the EU after 31 January

  30-12-2019 15:20
  
  Brexit: 10 things UK citizens can still do in the EU after 31 January. After Britain leaves, its people will still have certain rights – at least for another 11 months
  
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• 2020 ‘last chance to bring world together to tackle climate change’

  30-12-2019 15:18
  
  The warning comes after little progress at UN climate talks in Madrid.
  
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• Four men arrested across England over suspected terror plot

  30-12-2019 15:15
  
  The force added there is not believed to be any imminent threat to the public.
  
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• Tributes paid to ‘beautiful, caring’ teacher killed in village before Christmas

  30-12-2019 15:12
  
  Amy Appleton is believed to have been fatally attacked in Crawley Down, West Sussex, on Sunday December 22.
  
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• A busy year – with a few ‘bumpy’ moments – for the royal family

  30-12-2019 14:51
  
  The Princess Royal heads a list showing the number of days worked by members of the monarchy.
  
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• Beetles, snakes and dinosaurs among species discovered in 2019

  30-12-2019 14:45
  
  Natural History Museum scientists have officially named 412 species previously unknown to science in the past year.
  
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• Monty Python collaborator Neil Innes dies at 75

  30-12-2019 14:12
  
  The comedian and musician was also famous for performing with The Rutles.
  
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• UK house prices treble in the last 20 years – Halifax

  30-12-2019 14:08
  
  According to the lender, the average UK home would cost you £188,798 more to buy today than at the start of the millennium.
  
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• Tributes paid to Smith twins from My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding

  30-12-2019 14:00
  
  Tributes paid to Smith twins from My Big Fat Gypsy WeddingStars of Channel 4 reality show Billy and Joe Smith, 32, found dead in Kent on Saturday
  
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• Thousands caught up as pensions plundered by rogue investment scams

  30-12-2019 13:59
  
  The Pensions Regulator said it was working with the Financial Conduct Authority to prevent crime.
  
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• Brexit: 10 things UK citizens can still do in EU after 31 January

  30-12-2019 13:17
  
  Brexit: 10 things UK citizens can still do in EU after 31 JanuaryAfter country leaves bloc citizens still have rights for another 11 months
  
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• Briton found guilty of making false claim of rape in Ayia Napa

  30-12-2019 12:53
  
  Briton found guilty of making false claim of rape in Ayia NapaDefence lawyers say Cypriot police coerced 19-year-old woman into signing retraction
  
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• Briton found guilty of Ayia Napa false rape claim

  30-12-2019 12:53
  
  Briton found guilty of Ayia Napa false rape claim. Defence lawyers say 19-year-old woman was coerced into signing retraction by Cypriot police
  
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• £1m scholarship donations for white pupils ‘snubbed by private schools’

  30-12-2019 12:31
  
  Donations of £800,000 to Winchester College and £400,000 to Dulwich College have reportedly been turned down by the schools.
  
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• Twin brothers found dead in country lane ‘loved dearly and missed so much’

  30-12-2019 12:17
  
  Tributes have been paid to Billy and Joe Smith, who appeared in Channel 4's My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.
  
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• British teenager guilty of lying over Cyprus gang-rape claim

  30-12-2019 12:14
  
  The 19-year-old was convicted of public mischief at Famagusta District Court in Paralimni.
  
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• Greta Thunberg: Attenborough inspired me to act on climate change

  30-12-2019 11:44
  
  Greta was guest editor of Radio 4's Today programme.
  
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• China rate switch to ease funding costs, but banks not ready to pass cut along

  30-12-2019 11:05
  
  China's move to change the way banks price loans could help ease funding costs, especially for struggling small firms, although lenders are expected to try to limit the hit to their earnings by not fully passing the cut along.The country's banking stocksfell as much as 1.5% on Monday, led by Industrial Bank Co Ltd , after news of the benchmark switch over the weekend that is expected to affect the pricing of outstanding loans worth trillions.China's blue-chip CSI300 Index , however, rose more th
  
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• Japan's MUFG Bank to book $1.9 billion hit after Indonesian unit's stock plunge

  30-12-2019 10:46
  
  The banking unit of Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG)on Monday said it would book a one-off charge of about 207.4 billion yen ($1.9 billion) for the quarter ended Dec. 31 due to a drop in the share price of an Indonesian subsidiary.PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk , of which MUFG Bank Ltd owns 94.1%, closed at 3,950 rupiah on Monday on the Indonesia Stock Exchange's last trading day of 2019.Under accounting rules, if Danamon's shares close below 50% of the average price MUFG paid fo
  
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• We made changes in our lives to save Greta not the climate, says Svante Thunberg

  30-12-2019 10:34
  
  His remarks came during a special edition of the BBC Radio 4 Today programme guest-edited by Greta.
  
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